Cleveland 588 Forged CB vs Cleveland 588 TT
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Cleveland 588 Forged CBforged progressive cavity back · forged 1025 carbon steelCleveland 588 TTinvestment cast compact cavity back · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | 588 Forged CB loft | 588 TT loft | 588 Forged CB lie | 588 TT lie | 588 Forged CB length | 588 TT length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 59.5 | 60 | 38.75 | 39.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 60 | 60.75 | 38.25 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 | 61 | 62.25 | 37.25 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 35 | 31 | 62 | 63 | 36.75 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 39 | 35 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 43 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| PW | 47 | 44 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| DW | — | 49 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The 588 TT is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the 588 Forged CB on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cleveland 588 Forged CB specs and Cleveland 588 TT specs.