Cleveland CG1 vs Cleveland CG2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG1 loft | CG2 loft | CG1 lie | CG2 lie | CG1 length | CG2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 30.5 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| DW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | — | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CG1
- CG2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG1 is 35° and the CG2 is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CG2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG1. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the CG2 averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (35° vs 34°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the CG1 runs 1-iron to PW (10 clubs), the CG2 1-iron to SW (12 clubs).
The CG1 is a blade iron and the CG2 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The CG2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The CG1 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The CG1 is listed as Carbon Metal Matrix (CMM) muscle back and the CG2 as Carbon Metal Matrix (CMM) shallow cavity back. The CG1's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The CG2 came out 1 year after the CG1, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The CG2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the CG1 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 CG1 specs and Cleveland CG2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG1 stronger lofted than the CG2?
No. The CG2 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the Cleveland CG1, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG1 and CG2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 5 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cleveland CG1 or the CG2?
The CG2. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Cleveland CG1 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Cleveland CG1 and CG2 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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