Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 vs Titleist Vokey SM5
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jak kez 187
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Not £35 each..£35 off RRP I think
One Planer
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Ah, sorry, misread your post :rofl:
Foxholer
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I have the Cleveland 588 Forgeds in my main bag and some Spin Milled (Red..no SM#) in the home bag. Not quite what ypu have/are considering, but here's my tuppence worth.
Having hated Vokeys (or at least that style) for quite a while, I actually quite like these ones (thanks RickG) and the Clevelands are remarkably similar feeling. I used to prefer the thin style (original 588, Mizuno, Vega et al) to the Vokey/Miura etc one.
The SM5s are rather beautiful though and the various bounce options are quite attractive - provided you know what you want/need!
I've gone from 52/56/60 to 52/58 and haven't felt disadvantaged for bunker/flop play - if anything it's been more reliable!
Having hated Vokeys (or at least that style) for quite a while, I actually quite like these ones (thanks RickG) and the Clevelands are remarkably similar feeling. I used to prefer the thin style (original 588, Mizuno, Vega et al) to the Vokey/Miura etc one.
The SM5s are rather beautiful though and the various bounce options are quite attractive - provided you know what you want/need!
I've gone from 52/56/60 to 52/58 and haven't felt disadvantaged for bunker/flop play - if anything it's been more reliable!
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JT77
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i have done the same FH, gone from 3 additional wedges to the 52/58 combo, and it takes away some of the should I hit the 56/60 confusion, and has definitely improved my short game, practice lots with the 58, as I use this one club for a variety of shots, plus I have been able to add a 2i to the bag for additional options from the tee!!
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This is the other thing I have been mulling.
Do I stick with the 52°/58° that I currently have and just go for a mid-bounce (10°) 58° as opposed to the 6°, 58°?
I was considering 52°(10°), 56°(14°),60°(6°) but my just stick to what I know and go 52°(10°) and bump the 58° up with a little more bounce for better bunker use.
One Planer
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I'm fairly settled at the top end if I'm honest.
I suppose I could go 52/58 and a chipper :rofl:
Nashy
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I have used Vokeys and Clevelands and only ever got on with the 200 series in the Vokeys, I had a love hate relationship with the SM series.
I tried Clevelands CG15 after the Vokeys and really didn't get on with these at all.
I have now switched over to Mizuno wedges and get on really well with them, they suit my eye and feel right in my hands.
What works for one doesn't for others, I would try a few different types and see what works best for you.
I tried Clevelands CG15 after the Vokeys and really didn't get on with these at all.
I have now switched over to Mizuno wedges and get on really well with them, they suit my eye and feel right in my hands.
What works for one doesn't for others, I would try a few different types and see what works best for you.
Sats
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I have the 2.0 in 50º/54º/58º and they are fantastic, classic looking and brilliant for spin. Vokeys are nice but I'm not sure what exactly they're doing that most premium brand wedges don't do?
I went the 52 Degree blade and 56 degree CB when I got mine G. I love the 56, the 52 is out of the bag at the moment as my mizuno 53 seems to be holding in there and the lofts seem funny. The 56 I struggle to hit 100. the 52 doesnt go much further and when you look at the lofts, they do look weaker than my old 56 vokey and mizuno wedges.
Spin wise etc, you will struggle to find much better though and could be the reason Im finding them a little shorter.
One thing I will say, if you need more loft than this 56 can provide, you must play a vastly different game to me, it sends them near vertical.
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One Planer
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I went the 52 Degree blade and 56 degree CB when I got mine G. I love the 56, the 52 is out of the bag at the moment as my mizuno 53 seems to be holding in there and the lofts seem funny. The 56 I struggle to hit 100. the 52 doesnt go much further and when you look at the lofts, they do look weaker than my old 56 vokey and mizuno wedges.
Spin wise etc, you will struggle to find much better though and could be the reason Im finding them a little shorter.
I can't say I've noticed a massive difference in distance since moving over from Mizuno, but then I don't generate the club head speed you do
How do you find the CB version plays against the blade version?
Could that be the reason for the differing distance?
Id say the CB is a little more forgiving , I was tieing myself in knots in the shop at the time telling myself that CBs are perfectly fine but loved the looks of the blades, I compromised with myself and to be brutally honest, Im glad the 56 is a CB. I dont think my short game would be coming on just as well with blades. Thats part of the reason Im back to muscle cavity TMs too, blades/MB's are very pretty and all that but they dont do your game any favours if you are slightly off on the day. My 52 blade might actually be for sale as I cant see me going back to it over the mizuno (which looks like eff all squared, rusted and slightly beaten).
Foxholer
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You could always call ICYGolf!
Pretty sure he's a 2 Wedge fan and will custom grind them to suit your particular requirements/style!
I believe he uses blanks forged by the same company as Kyoei (that's the company), Vega (that's their own brand), Cooper, Jururi, and some other boutique wedge makers.
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One Planer
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Keep forgetting ICY.
I hear they have good/great reviews but have never really looked into the service or cost if I'm honest.
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I've got ICY 52 & 58 you could try if you want?
One Planer
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What did you think to them Gary?
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A long story. Short version is I've used them twice and won't be using them again.
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These are pre T5's. I take some keeping up with
Always seeking improvement, that's me :thup:
