Cleveland 588 Altitude vs Cleveland 588 MT
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 588 Altitude loft | 588 MT loft | 588 Altitude lie | 588 MT lie | 588 Altitude length | 588 MT length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 39.125 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 37.875 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
| DW | — | 49 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 588 Altitude
- 588 MT
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 31° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show. Lie angles and lengths match as well, so any fitting adjustment made to one set would carry straight over to the other.
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 588 Altitude is listed as full-hollow body with forged face and bendable hosel and the 588 MT as investment cast mid-size cavity back. The 588 Altitude's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 588 MT, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2013, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Cleveland designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 588 Altitude and 588 MT share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cleveland 588 Altitude specs and Cleveland 588 MT specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland 588 Altitude stronger lofted than the 588 MT?
No. Both have a 31° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland 588 Altitude and 588 MT?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 31° 7-iron.
Are the Cleveland 588 Altitude and 588 MT aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cleveland 588 Altitude and 588 MT have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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