Cleveland CG10 Black Pearl Wedge Golf Club

Having exclusively used Cleveland Wedges for over 10 years, I thought what could be different about this Black Pearl Wedge? The finish doesn't reflect sunlight and it's more durable than chrome, or satin finishes. I struck a rock with mine and it still hadn't rusted months later.

As for playability, the Cleveland CG10 Black Pearl Wedge is a player's club. Hit it in the center and you get great results. However, it isn't very forgiving on off-center hits. It is easy to hit off hardpan and cuts through deep rough like a hot knife through butter. Great pitching and chipping club, too.

Cleveland claims the CMM (carbon metal matrix) gives better feel than steel, but I am not feeling it. If anything, it seems to deaden the feel. This wedge feels more hollow and dull than solid in its feedback, sort of like dense plastic. I have several Miura Wedges and they feel totally different and considerably better than this CG10. Of course, the prices of Cleveland and Miura are NOT comparable, either. However, my Vokey Spin-Milled Wedges also give better feedback and they are comparable in price with the Cleveland wedges.

One advantage with Cleveland, you get a better choice of loft and bounce combinations than with Vokey. That's one person's opinion, so take it as that. Unless you really want the black finish, stick with the chrome or satin and save your dollars. The Black Pearl is a good wedge, it just isn't the best wedge.

Dafoxyman

"Beaten by skill, but NEVER by technology."

This is definately a fantastic model. The CG10 Black Pearl range is designed to reduce glare from the sun and be a slightly softer metal than its Satin-Chrome counterpart. However the only disadvantage is noticed with this club is that after a few months the "black" substance eventually gives way to all the usual scuffing that normal golf play creates and thus the glare does not really reduce that well, and still shines in your face somewhat.

The feel of the club is fantastic, and its weighted a little heavier than most wedges, but if you try the Low Bounce model on tight lies its sooo good, that you can get the ball to stop dead on the second bounce, almost like clock work. The back spin was not as good as the Callaway equivalent that I tried, but it definately was a lot smoother feeling, in that it sort of jumps off the head, almost like its not even hitting the ball because it hits so pure that you don't notice it, until its sitting up snuggled next to the hole, or in it.

The shafts are usually stock Cleveland Wedge flex, and are really great to play out of bunker shots provided you get the Medium bounce model, which I would strongly recommend. The 60 degree version of the club, is magic if you can use it, its like watching a pro play. It also inspires confidence with its sleek design and muscle feel to it as it punches the ball from the rough, although I usually don't use wedges from the rough, the high bounce and 52 - 50 versions were without flaws and proved infalable if hit even slightly off centre, which is the main selling point.

I found most off-centre hits would even produce fairly quickly stopping characteristics. Obviously with these as still being fairly new it might cost a bit to get a full set, but definately a good idea to perhaps get a 56 degree wedge and a 48/50 degree if you only want to buy 2.

Cleveland came out with this model with a few different options.
Lofts were: 60 58 56 54 52 50 48 46
The 'Bounce' models were:
1 Dot = Low Bounce
2 Dots = Medium Bounce
3 Dots = High Bounce

The bounces are important, and I found the high bounce a little too off putting and hard to use on anything but very soft and high lies. But probably a better option would be medium bounce and/or low depending of course entirely on what kind of turf you'll be playing mainly on, but if you like most people you don't have the money to just throw away on different bounce/loft options etc, so just see if you can try a demo model at a golfing shop with those fake grass matts with the very rough/rough/medium and tight lie options to try on.

And please please, if you are going to purchase a fancy club like this one, just make sure you use a SOFT ball that is either a 4-piece or 3-piece ball, or you aren't going to really see the full benefits of what this club can do. In other words, try to get a Titleist Pro V1 or a Callaway Rule 35, Strata Tour Ace, or any ball that is called a "softie" or a "strata" ball.

I hope this review helps.

The newest design from Cleveland Golf, this CG10 wedge is lighter and easier to hit. Although the shot length for me is slightly less than the Tour Action models, I personally feel that this CG10 has a more consistent distance control and is more manageable on tight lies around the green. The low/mid/high bounce options are a big improvement and this allows for a wider variety of golfers to customize their wedges to their game, rather than trying to manufacture a shot with an otherwise inconsistent swing based on the course conditions or the particular bad lie in the rough or hardpan. I'm glad I found this latest innovation in golf from Cleveland because it has changed my game and made the thought process easier when faced with a difficult shot chip shot.

When it comes to wedges the first name you should think of is Cleveland. There's a reason for that, they simply make the best wedges. The CG10 wedge is a relatively new line of Cleveland products that has been offered to "game improvement" golfers. Meaning, they are a bit more forgiving than their usual Tour counterparts. This club is no exception. I am a medium handicapper and have played only 4 or 5 rounds since I bought thus club but it has already become my most used wedge. I used to hit my sand wedge, or the occasional 7 iron bump shot, around the green for short chips and bump and runs, but the 60* has really enhanced my game. Short chips have more spin control and can really get up to those elevated greens. A great club, not leaving my bag anytime soon.
After several more rounds I still have to say I love this club. I hit this club 3rd most only after my putter and driver. The club face is durable and still looks great, even has most of the gunmetal finish left after multiple rounds and many trips to the driving range. Great club, even went out and bought a CG10 56* to replace my old sand wedge.

Awesome club! One of the most versatile clubs in my bag. Open the face to change loft or close it down to decrease loft which allows it to be used for more than one type of shot. Very high quality material in the cmm manufacturing. The black pearl finish is a must on them sunny days to reduce glare. Trust the quality of cleveland on the course!!