Cleveland CG7 vs Cleveland CG7 Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CG7 loft | CG7 Tour loft | CG7 lie | CG7 Tour lie | CG7 length | CG7 Tour 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 | 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
- CG7
- CG7 Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CG7 is 33.5° and the CG7 Tour 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 CG7 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG7 Tour. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the CG7 Tour averages 0.5° 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 CG7 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the CG7 Tour 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
The CG7 is a game improvement iron and the CG7 Tour a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The CG7 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The CG7 Tour trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both sets were introduced in 2009, 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 CG7 Tour is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the CG7. 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 CG7 specs and Cleveland CG7 Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CG7 stronger lofted than the CG7 Tour?
Yes. The Cleveland CG7 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the CG7 Tour, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CG7 and CG7 Tour?
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 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cleveland CG7 or the CG7 Tour?
The Cleveland CG7. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The CG7 Tour is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cleveland CG7 and CG7 Tour 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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