CB Wedge shootout

DonM · 2023-03-02T20:49:46+00:00

I bought a mint Cally Mack Daddy CB 58/14 at 2nd Swing and a mint Cleveland CBX Zipcore 58/10 at PGATSS. The loser will be returned. Results below. Cally...

DonM

I realized I didn’t hit any full shots or long pitches, haha. I was all about greenside.
I’ll get to the range and see, but they both should be fine.

sdandrea1

I've owned both. The CBX is still here. I've had it several years, yes YEARS.

DonM

sdandrea1
So, holy grail?

sdandrea1

DonM So, holy grail?

Cleveland knows wedges. That is all. The CBX is the best sole design I've ever hit. How many clubs have I kept for years? 😉

Hoss7504

I have and have played both. CBX wins by a mile on full shots (distance, forgiveness, and feel). Chipping and pitches they're relatively close, but CBX still wins.

OG CBX and the MDs are closer in a run off, but the new Zip Core CBX kicks the MDs ass big time in my book.

Just my two cents.

Jelopster

But how does it compare to the Juggernaut Max CB?

ode

Jelopster when they going to be in stock🤔....been on the Hireko site forever!

DonM

Jelopster
No because it’s just a normal vanilla sole.

colej

DonM

Not trying to throw you for a total loop but how about the Maltby Max milled? I would think that head would be like the CBX (sole wise) but no CB cavity.

One very big drawback with these max milled is the weight. Pretty heavy

DonM

colej
No, same answer as the Juggernaut.
But, the GW is wider so it would be good in our sand. But probably not as good as the CBX on the dormant Bermuda here. I mean, it would be okay, but not holy grail.
🤓

Ynotgolf

Recently bought CBX 2 wedges, 52 and 56. Haven't hit either yet.

mulegolf

Ynotgolf
I think you'll like them. If you like them but they just aren't quite what you think you were looking for, try the CBX Full Face wedges. I went from the original CBX to the Full Face ones and, "That's what I was looking for."

LBlack14

Uncle???

sdandrea1

LBlack14 Uncle???

Yes?

LBlack14

sdandrea1 'at's a helluva review!?

sdandrea1

LBlack14 'at's a helluva review!?

CBX soles are made for golfers like me. 😉

raggmann54

sdandrea1
I haven't played the CBX wedges...I'm still playing the first generation Smart Sole Wedges from Cleveland and haven't found anything to get them out of the bag. Might have to give the CBX's a go based upon your stellar recommendation - you've had them in the bag for years!!!

sdandrea1

raggmann54

I have a Smart Sole sand wedge. Love it too. Never tried it off the turf.

Hammer4413

I love CBXs!! I have a 46, 50, 54, 58 and another 58* with a fatter sole. All 115 Dynamic Gold Steel.

pellmell

DonM The Juggernaut Max CB has a C-grind which has the toe and heel sections of the sole shaved off.

DonM

The magic for me is the sole, not the cavity.

sdandrea1

DonM The magic for me is the sole, not the cavity.

Amen. Cavity backs add forgiveness on full swing shots. Wedges are for little shots. Most of us will find the center of the clubface on these shots. The sole is the critical element.