Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge £119
GM Verdict
The CBX 2 is the type of wedge design most club golfers should probably play, but often don’t. The hesitancy likely comes from a perceived lack of feel and versatility, but that really isn’t the case here. In fact, across the three sole grinds there is enough choice to create a set-up that can execute all the shots you need around the green, while also generating excellent spin control.
The clubhead feels very stable at impact, controlling both direction and distance consistency admirably on slightly mis-struck full shots. The wide sole design increases forgiveness on the strike and is especially helpful from the sand, allowing the club to glide rather than dig downwards with minimal interference.
Traditional blade users and those with shallow attack angles may find the CBX 2 a touch clunky, and while it may lack the versatility and super-soft feel of Cleveland’s sister model, the RTX-4, the trade off in performance overall is fairly minimal. The gains in forgiveness are worth it for the inconsistent player, plus you’ll save yourself a few pounds too.
Key Technology
A hollow chamber towards the heel and a heavy weight strategically placed in the toe help maximise MOI to improve forgiveness.
Cleveland’s fourth-generation Rotex Face combines sharp yet legal grooves with aggressive face milling to increase backspin.
A Gelback TPU insert reduces vibration to enhance feel.
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