Bswarbs
Member
If I wanted a cheap second hand pair to get me started before I have a fitting what would people suggest? I don’t really want to spend 200 now to replace them in 4 months.
High Handicap Wedges Cleveland CBX 2?
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tugglesf239
Journeyman Pro
They look really interesting them.
Forget what they are called but they have a very limited set of lofts.
Think 54 degree, 58 and 60 only. No gap wedge for sure.
i think the prev incarnation had a gap, can't remember what they were called.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
I have the original CBX wedges in 52 & 56, they are perfectly good enough for mid-higher h/c players, they feel nicely balanced, look fine at set up and are easy to hit, so all in all not much to not like about them (PS - I also have and have played Vokeys for many years, & unless you are a very good player I don't think you will feel the difference and the CBX2 will be more playable for you)
bradleywedge
Active member
I've just done a similar same switch, although went via ping 2.0 glides, I now have the Cleveland CBX wedges but not had chance to use them yet.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
https://www.golfbidder.co.uk/models...rTo=9999&PriceFrom=0&PriceTo=2999&SortOrder=0
various lofts there but a well made, good quality wedge with no hefty price tag. (used)
Orikoru
Tour Winner
If you only want second hand then look on Ebay and see what's about. Plenty of people sell wedges in pairs of sets of three when they replace them.
Bswarbs
Member
To be honest looking at prices it doesn’t look like I’d save an awful lot so might go new and I can always sell them on.
Canary_Yellow
Journeyman Pro
I wouldn't go for second hand wedges. I would want nice fresh grooves.
I also wouldn't worry too much about forgiveness, I'd just go and try a few and see what I got on with.
https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/wedges
There's a few on here in the sub-£70 a club category that I'm sure you'd get on well with. The Rife's look like a good deal at £120 for two. But as I said, I'd try a few and see.
I also wouldn't worry too much about forgiveness, I'd just go and try a few and see what I got on with.
https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/wedges
There's a few on here in the sub-£70 a club category that I'm sure you'd get on well with. The Rife's look like a good deal at £120 for two. But as I said, I'd try a few and see.
ScienceBoy
Money List Winner
Go CBX 2 for sure, you will wear them out before you outgrow them.
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JPX 919 ?
No i think is was S something an bit bigger and Chunkier than the others, i seem to remember them being Blue as well?
just had a look S18...the new ones are ES 21 with a weight in
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Deleted member 1147
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I read an article about the ES21, and apparently it is a better player wedge & not for beginners.
Bswarbs
Member
So I’m going to go new and choosing between the Callaway Mack Daddy’s CB wedges or Cleveland CBX2. What’s everyone’s thoughts?
brotherdeal
New member
I have the CBX wedges 50,54 and 58 I really rate them.
not read anything about them TBH, i'm suprised they are for better players they look a bit in the chunky side
Diamond
Active member
I bought a 2nd hand 58 degree lob wedge off eBay for £40, I had Callaway XHot 2 Set so I went for a Callaway, MD3 Milled is the model. Works well for me out of bunkers.
I've had a few Cleveland wedges now, currently have RTX ones. Reliably good, well renowned. You won't go wrong with any of theirs from recent years. Don't get hung up on which model, they are consistently good
My playing partner on a Saturday has the CBX ones and they have transformed his short game, easy to hit.
Which you go for, Cleveland or callaway etc will largely be down to which suits your eye. None of the big names produce a poor one though so don't get too hung up on your decision.
Incidentally, don't get hung up on buying new. You are new to the game, a high h/c in your own words. Back spin is not relevant, it may never be. Get some second hand ones off Ebay to see which brand suits you. There are always plenty of wedge sets out there in great condition. Buy new when you are more confident about what you want.
My playing partner on a Saturday has the CBX ones and they have transformed his short game, easy to hit.
Which you go for, Cleveland or callaway etc will largely be down to which suits your eye. None of the big names produce a poor one though so don't get too hung up on your decision.
Incidentally, don't get hung up on buying new. You are new to the game, a high h/c in your own words. Back spin is not relevant, it may never be. Get some second hand ones off Ebay to see which brand suits you. There are always plenty of wedge sets out there in great condition. Buy new when you are more confident about what you want.
Bswarbs
Member
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284015926061
Given the above, would these be any good? It’s saves me a 100 which I can put towards a second hand driver that I need.
ger147
Tour Winner
Just my opinion but those look over priced for what they are and from the pics provided, don't look in very good condition. I would keep looking if I were you.
