Cleveland CG7 vs Cleveland CG16
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG7 loft | CG16 loft | CG7 lie | CG16 lie | CG7 length | CG16 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.75 | 38.25 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 61.5 | 62.25 | 37.25 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 33.5 | 31 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| DW | 50 | — | 65 | — | 35.25 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 65 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CG7
- CG16
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG7 is 33.5° and the CG16 is 31°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CG16 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG7. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the CG16 averages 2.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the CG7 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the CG16 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.75" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the CG7 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the CG16 3-iron to PW (8 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 CG16 arrived 2 years after the CG7, 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 33.5° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The CG16 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the CG7 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 CG7 specs and Cleveland CG16 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG7 stronger lofted than the CG16?
No. The CG16 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 33.5° for the Cleveland CG7, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG7 and CG16?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (33.5° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland CG7 and CG16 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 CG7 and CG16 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cleveland CG7 is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the CG16 63° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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