Cleveland TA1 Form Forged vs Cleveland CG1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TA1 Form Forged loft | CG1 loft | TA1 Form Forged lie | CG1 lie | TA1 Form Forged length | CG1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 16 | 57 | 58.5 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 57 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 58 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 59 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 60 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TA1 Form Forged
- CG1
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TA1 Form Forged is 36° and the CG1 is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CG1 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TA1 Form Forged. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the CG1 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 1-iron (17° vs 16°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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 TA1 Form Forged is listed as forged muscle back and the CG1 as Carbon Metal Matrix (CMM) muscle back. 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.
There are 4 years between these sets (2000 and 2004), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The CG1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the TA1 Form Forged 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 TA1 Form Forged specs and Cleveland CG1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland TA1 Form Forged stronger lofted than the CG1?
No. The CG1 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the Cleveland TA1 Form Forged, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland TA1 Form Forged and CG1?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 1-iron, and all 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland TA1 Form Forged and CG1 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cleveland TA1 Form Forged and CG1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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