Cleveland 588 RTX CB Wedge
Just a quick post this morning showing off some of the new wedges from Cleveland Golf. These are the Cleveland 588 RTX “ROTEX” Wedges. There will be 3 different models coming out…the 588 RTX, 588 RTX CB (pictured below) and the 588 RTG. This is the Cavity Back version…basically what will be new with this line is: more durable grooves, new Rotex pattern on face and larger grooves.
Lots of back and forth on these from our readers and Facebook followers…but personally I think for a CB style wedge they have put together a nice looking package and I love the polishing they did around the borders…makes the cavity pop. Now I know some of you are going to say it needs to look cleaner, not as much engraving, whats with the decal on a wedge…etc, etc.
Just playing devil’s advocate here but what would you want in your dream CB wedge or hell just a wedge for that matter. Let me guess a traditional style wedge, simple engraving, no ROTEX name stamped all over it….dah dah dah. Well then if that is what you want why don’t they just continue to make the exact same looking wedge they have for oh I don’t know let’s say another 50 years. Sound good?
Wedge and putter guys are different birds sometimes, it’s the only two categories I know in the golf equipment world where golfers would actually prefer not to have new technology and have the same looking designs year after year. If that were to happen in the driver and iron category consumers would re outraged and they would sit collecting dust in stores. Why do you think Scotty Cameron and so many other putter designers make the same putters with different finishes every year? Because that’s what sells. I am sure he would prefer to make some of his more unique designs but unfortunately for all of us putter and wedge guys just can’t see past the Anser. Moving on…
That being said…sound off with your opinions on their new wedges!
Fredo
11 years ago
I tried these wedges at a golf show, loved the feel and purchased them. The feel and performance is awesome. Take them for a “spin”