Cleveland 588 BeCu Wedges

Cleveland 588 BeCu Wedges 

DESCRIPTION

Beryllium copper face and clubhead

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 27, 2013]
daveb
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu wedges

I have had a set of BeCu 588s in a variety of lofts, for over a decade. They are light, but soft. The whole point of BeCu wedges is feel and softness on short shots. If you are buying these for "distance" you will naturally be disappointed, they are for use around the green. I originally bought mine after following Payne Stewart on a round at a charity event. I peeked in his bag and saw a worn Sand Wedge, it looked like it had been sand-blasted. He may have sanded down the bounce, in fact. At any rate, I find distance and feel incredibly consistent with these clubs. I've never needed anything else, which is more than I can say for the rest of the clubs in my bag.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 14, 2010]
david dlyml
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu wedge

Best wedges available for non professionals that aren't bound by new conforming PGA req'ts. I've begun to stock up on these wedges particularly since BeCu have not been manufactured for some time.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 22, 2010]
Tim Ryan
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed: Cleveland BeCu Wedges

Best set of wedges ever made, I have been playing these wedges since they first came out more than 20 years ago. I have replaced them several times over the years and always gone back to them. For touch and feel around the greens there is nothing like them.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 03, 2009]
Derek Kuchan
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: 56 degree 588

I believe this club requires considerable practice from fairway lies, however it becomes a very effective once you get a feel for it. I have found that playing the ball about an inch back from center works well for me and leads to a more crisp strike and better distance control.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jul 29, 2009]
Stormbringer
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu

I really do not understand how these get such a low rating. Many of the gripes I have read about these I do not agree with. Yes they are light and I have found I do get about 5 yards less distance from them as other wedges - Bid deal!

What do I get in return for the slight yardage loss? Great feel and spin, dead solid accuracy and dependability.

I have the 53, 56 and 60. All were purchased used for $15.00 each at a local discount chain. All were in excellent to very good condition and will outspin even a brand new vokey spin milled or callaway xtour md!

Don't shy away from these if you find a good deal on them.

Customer Service

Never used

Similar Products Used:

Vokey - all models, Callaway - all models, most taylor made wedges, ping tours, mb's and iwedges, etc...

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jun 09, 2008]
jdubyapepper
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu

Worst wedge ever. After a frustrating 2 or 3 seasons with this hunk of trash, I finally traded it in for a new RTG+ CG12. This is the first golf club i've ever felt bad about trading in. I should done the humanitarian thing and not made this club available to anyone else. It gets NO spin at all. NONE. The grooves got trashed from normal play. I had the 53* and it hardly went 90 yards. I bought it to go 110* I really hope nobody ever buys this wedge. Also, most of the five star ratings are from 90+ golfers. If I remember correctly what it was like to shoot in the 90's, I was able to identify a good club from a dud. This is a DUD.

Similar Products Used:

Cleveland 900's, Ping Eye 2 (my set!) Nike SV tour, Vokey

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Sep 12, 2007]
Ben
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu 56 and 60

I played my last cleveland 56 until I couldn't generate spin because the grooves were so worn down and I'll probably end up doing the same with this one. This time around I went with the BeCu and I've been very happy with the results.

My favorite shots in golf are 80 yards and in where creativity and touch are rewarded. When these wedges are on, it's a fun day at the course. I prefer wedges on the lighter side (these fit the bill) because I'm able to get a ton more feel and distance control on short pitches than with heavier heads that generate more distance by themselves.

As far as distance control on full swings goes, it's only consistent when I'm hitting the ball solid. Mis-hits hurt distance and line.

Well struck shots feel very solid and generate plenty of spin. I will say that these are not forgiving for shots off the toe or high off the face as I lose at least 15% distance on those.

Overall I love the feel and touch I get with these and would recommend them to people who like being creative on the 100yd and in game as much as I do. They do take some getting used to since they are a softer material, but once I got them grooved to my game I've been happy ever since. I would not generally recommend them to the higher handicap player since they are not forgiving.

Customer Service

None needed

Similar Products Used:

Vokey, Adams, Snake Eyes

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Nov 12, 2006]
gremboul
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu wedge

The BeCu wedge is made to be soft, very soft. This is why it feels a bit brittle at address. It is also a light metal. This wedge will work for you if you are a feel player and looking to "throw darts" 60 to 90 yards out. If you are looking for distance (i.e. 100 to 120 yards with a SW) then you should get something else or a gap wedge. This is a unique and exceptional wedge for a feel player that wants a rare BeCu quality wedge in their bag. This is the real Mcoy. A unique attribute is that you can get this wedge to do what you want without a super aggressive angle of decent. PS: it takes some time to get used to it. "Zero tension in the arms" because it is light. A bit expensive if you pay full price...

Customer Service

I buy my clubs at reputable retailer. great prices great service

Similar Products Used:

Titleist, Callaway (great wedges)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
3
[May 04, 2006]
Dan
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu 56* Sand Wedge

I just don't get the bad reviews on this wedge. Mine is exceptionally smooth, very soft feel. Wonderful from about 70 yards and in. If you're trying to hit it farther than that, you should be using a gap or approach wedge. A wonderful club.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 03, 2005]
A V Twiss
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland 588 BeCu 56 degree

I have persevered with this wedge for about 2 years now. Firsly I think it is too light. I added lead tape but this did not have the desired effect. Unfortunately it has a sole shape that suits the greens on my home course. All my other sand wedges have very broad soles that tend to bounce. It is useful for short pitches round the green but I have never got much out of it for longer approach shots, preferring to grip down on my Vokey 52 degree wedge (a superb wedge in my opinion). I will continue to look out for something different.

Customer Service

Never needed to use.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
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