Cleveland TA5 vs Cleveland TA6
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TA5 loft | TA6 loft | TA5 lie | TA6 lie | TA5 length | TA6 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 | 58.5 | 59.25 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 18.5 | 59 | 59.75 | 39.25 | 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 | 30 | 61 | 61.75 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 62 | 63.25 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| DW | 50 | 50 | 63.5 | 64.75 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TA5
- TA6
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TA5 is 33.5° and the TA6 is 33.5°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 18.5°). Beyond loft, the TA5 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
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 TA5 is listed as investment cast low-profile cavity back with VAS vibration damping and the TA6 as investment cast wide-sole cavity back with VAS vibration damping. 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 5 years between these sets (1999 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.
Which should you choose?
The TA6 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 0.5° weaker than the TA5. 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 TA5 specs and Cleveland TA6 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland TA5 stronger lofted than the TA6?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33.5°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland TA5 and TA6?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33.5° vs 33.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 2-iron, and 1 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland TA5 and TA6 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 TA5 and TA6 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cleveland TA5 is 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the TA6 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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