Wedge · 2021
Cleveland CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60°
Forgiving cavity-back wedges with a stronger gap wedge, a good match for modern irons.
- Best forBeginners and 20+ handicaps
- SwingSteeper swings and soft sand
Launch price$420Used ones usually sell for well under this. Live used prices are coming soon.
The lowdown
Forgiving cavity-back wedges with a stronger gap wedge, a good match for modern irons. The Cleveland CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60° is a 2021 wedge built for golfers who want maximum help.
Pros and cons
What's good
- About as forgiving as this type of club gets
- High bounce is forgiving out of sand
- Older model, so the price has bottomed out
Watch out for
- Less shot-shaping and feedback for improving players
How it stacks up
Next to each rival, the CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60° is:
Tips for buying one used
- Space your wedges 4° to 6° apart, starting about 4° to 6° below your pitching wedge.
- Higher bounce is more forgiving for most golfers and in soft sand.
- Groove wear matters most here. Worn wedges spin less around the green.
Common questions
Is the Cleveland CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60° good for beginners?
Yes. It's one of the most forgiving wedges you can buy, built for beginners and high handicaps.
What handicap is the CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60° for?
Beginners and 20+ handicaps. Best with steeper swings and soft sand.
Is a used CBX 2 48°, 54° and 60° worth it?
For most golfers, yes. Club technology moves slowly, so a 2021 model at a big discount plays close to this year's clubs. Check the face and grooves, and make sure the shaft flex suits your swing.