Cleveland CG2 vs Cleveland CG4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG2 loft | CG4 loft | CG2 lie | CG4 lie | CG2 length | CG4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.5 | 60.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 60.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.5 | 61.25 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 30 | 61 | 61.75 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 33.5 | 62 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63.25 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| DW | 51 | 50 | 64 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 64 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CG2
- CG4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG2 is 34° and the CG4 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 CG4 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG2. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the CG4 averages 0.6° 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. Beyond loft, the CG2 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62° vs 62.25°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the CG2 runs 1-iron to SW (12 clubs), the CG4 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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.
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.
The CG4 came out 2 years after the CG2, 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 CG4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the CG2 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 CG2 specs and Cleveland CG4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG2 stronger lofted than the CG4?
No. The CG4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the Cleveland CG2, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG2 and CG4?
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 7 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland CG2 and CG4 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cleveland CG2 and CG4 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cleveland CG2 is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the CG4 62.25° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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