Cleveland CG Gold vs Cleveland CG Red
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG Gold loft | CG Red loft | CG Gold lie | CG Red lie | CG Gold length | CG Red length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33.5 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| DW | 50 | — | 65 | — | 35.25 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 65 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CG Gold
- CG Red
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG Gold is 33.5° and the CG Red is 34°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CG Gold should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG Red. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the CG Red averages 0.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (37° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the CG Gold runs 2-iron to SW (11 clubs), the CG Red 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
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.
Both heads are listed as investment cast cavity back with Gelback vibration damping. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2007, 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 CG Red is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the CG Gold. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cleveland CG Gold specs and Cleveland CG Red specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG Gold stronger lofted than the CG Red?
Yes. The Cleveland CG Gold 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the CG Red, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG Gold and CG Red?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33.5° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 8-iron, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland CG Gold and CG Red 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 CG Gold and CG Red have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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