HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Cleveland Golf has unveiled what company officials are calling the "ultimate wedge" in their wedge family. The new CG15 wedge combines classic wedge design with such advanced manufacturing technology as Zip Grooves and a Laser Milled Face.

To create the CG15's unique face, Cleveland uses a laser to mill four perfectly calibrated texture lines between each groove. The result, officials said, is a clubface with a perfectly consistent surface texture -- right to the conforming limit. This breakthrough surface roughness application allows for optimal ball-to-clubface friction and maximizes spin under the Rules of Golf.

Cleveland's patented Zip Groove technology features consistent milling of each groove to maximum conforming dimensions. The CNC machine form cutter bit is designed to the exact shape of the groove, creating grooves and edge radii with total precision. The integrity of these grooves is maintained through the application of a proprietary coating to each groove for protection during the sandblasting process, and the grooves are optimized to channel away more debris at impact than traditional grooves.

In addition, the new wedges include a three-segment sole feature designed to increase versatility on all shots around the green. The wider sole width on the heel section improves forgiveness on open-faced shots by reducing digging, which is especially beneficial on bunker shots. The center section has a standard sole width for traditional Cleveland wedge performance on square-faced shots. The toe section of the sole has material removed to reduced turf interaction and drag. This combination optimizes contact and sole function on all conceivable shots around the green.

Like every Cleveland wedge, the CG15 shape is scrutinized to ensure the best possible address view and functionality. The CG15 shape profile is a fraction smaller than previous Cleveland wedge models, and the smaller shape reduces turf interference while the hint of offset encourages spin by promoting a downward strike. The face is slightly thicker to improve feel, and the sole is designed for improved versatility around the greens.

The CG15 continues Cleveland Golf's tradition of offering the most comprehensive selection of bounce and loft options to players of all skill levels. The Low, Standard, and High Bounce options are clearly displayed with the same 3 dot system used on all series wedges (1 dot = Low Bounce, 2 dots = Standard Bounce, 3 dots = High Bounce). In addition, the bounce value (measured in degrees) is engraved on each sole providing players with even more information to help the selection and fitting process.

Engineered from tip to grip to improve feel and spin performance, the stiffness profile of Cleveland's Traction shaft reacts to the flex demands of any wedge shot. The tip section is slightly softer, improving feel and responsiveness. Stiffness was increased in the mid and butt sections of the shaft to assure optimal launch conditions and consistency on full shots. The combination, officials say, consistently delivers the wedge head to the ball with a release that assures optimal traction and spin performance on scoring shots.

Cleveland also is offering the CG15 DSG wedge, which couples all the features of the CG15 wedge with a unique Dynamic Sole Grind (DSG) that enables players of all levels to open the clubface more easily at address. The CG15 DSG wedge allows square-faced shots to play like a standard bounce wedge.

The leading portion of the sole is narrow with a high bounce angle, while the trailing edge sole grind provides low bounce performance on open-faced shots due to its lower leading edge. This combination of sole features allows players to hit high and soft touch shots with ease.

The CG15 wedges carry a suggested retail price of $119 per club, and are available in chrome, Black Pearl and Oil Quench finishes (the CG15 DSG is only offered in the Oil Quench finish).

--PGA.com