Cleveland TA7 vs Cleveland TA2 Micro-Cavity
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TA7 loft | TA2 Micro-Cavity loft | TA7 lie | TA2 Micro-Cavity lie | TA7 length | TA2 Micro-Cavity length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 | 58 | 57 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.5 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 30.5 | 62 | 62 | 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 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 50 | — | 65 | — | 35.25 | — |
| DW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 56 | 65 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
| LW | 60 | — | 65 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TA7
- TA2 Micro-Cavity
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TA7 is 33.5° and the TA2 Micro-Cavity 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 TA7 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TA2 Micro-Cavity. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the TA2 Micro-Cavity 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 TA7 runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the TA2 Micro-Cavity 1-iron to SW (12 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.
The TA7 is listed as cavity back with micro-cavity topline and the TA2 Micro-Cavity as micro-cavity back with perimeter weighting. 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 TA2 Micro-Cavity came out 1 year after the TA7, 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 TA2 Micro-Cavity is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the TA7. 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 TA7 specs and Cleveland TA2 Micro-Cavity specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland TA7 stronger lofted than the TA2 Micro-Cavity?
Yes. The Cleveland TA7 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the TA2 Micro-Cavity, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland TA7 and TA2 Micro-Cavity?
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 6 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland TA7 and TA2 Micro-Cavity 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 TA7 and TA2 Micro-Cavity 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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