Cleveland CG Red vs Cleveland CG7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG Red loft | CG7 loft | CG Red lie | CG7 lie | CG Red length | CG7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 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 | 30.5 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 33.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 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 Red
- CG7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG Red is 34° and the CG7 is 33.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CG7 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG Red. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the CG7 averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (38° vs 37°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; 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 Red runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the CG7 3-iron to SW (10 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.
The CG7 arrived 2 years after the CG Red, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33.5°.
Which should you choose?
The CG7 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the CG Red 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 CG Red specs and Cleveland CG7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG Red stronger lofted than the CG7?
No. The CG7 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the Cleveland CG Red, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG Red and CG7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (34° vs 33.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 8-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland CG Red and CG7 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 Red and CG7 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
Shop both models
Compare prices for new and used sets on eBay:
We may earn a commission from purchases made through links on this page at no extra cost to you.