About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the wedge, which I tested for one day in March of 2023.

My take

The Cleveland CBX Full Face 2 Tour Satin Wedge is great for all types of short games. Ideally, it is for someone who wants to spin the ball into the green on full approach shots but also play with more spin around the green on 5-15 yard chip shots. This wedge also has the new full-face design, allowing a golfer to open the face and spin and stop higher flying flop shots even quicker.

About the club I tested

• Model: 2023 Cleveland CBX Full Face 2 Tour Satin Wedge
• Loft: 56°
• Bounce: 12
• Grind: C Shaped
• Finish: Satin Silver

About me

• Average Score: 79
• Handicap: 7
• Experience: 22 years of golf
• Right/Left-Handed: Left-Handed
• Golf Ball Used: 2021 Titleist Pro V1
• Angle Of Attack: Normal

Test conditions

• When I tested the wedge: March 2023
• Days tested: 1
• Where I’ve used it: Simulator, Course
• Weather Conditions: Indoors, 65° sunny, windy
• Green Conditions: Bent grass, slow

How it performs

What I was looking for

I was looking for a wedge that offered a maximum spin on full approach shots and on shots around the green. I like to play shots with a lot of loft on 20-50 yard shots but prefer to play low-spinning shots just off the green.

Why I chose to test this club

I tested this club against the Mizuno T22 and the Cleveland RTX wedges and found them all comparable in terms of forgiveness and consistency, but thought the spin was best on the full-face CBX on both the mid-range wedge shots and the low-checking shots around the green. I would definitely consider buying this club in the future as its performance is high-end, but the aesthetic look of the full-face wedge is still hard for me to get over.

What I love about it

• Launch: The launch angle is low, creating a lower flying shot into greens and on chips, which is key in its ability to spin.
• Forgiveness: The forgiveness is solid as off-centered struck shots fly almost (less than 10 yards difference) as far-centered struck shots. Also, the full-face feature allows the ball to spin even when the club is opened up and struck further toward the toe of the face.
• Feel: The feel is rated high because when striking both chips and full wedge shots, the face gives instant feedback about where it was struck.
• Spin: The spin is optimal for those who want to check the ball on approaches and from just off the green, especially those who play a lower running shot.
• Bounce: The bounce is 12, meaning it is highly forgiving and best suited for the mid to high handicapper who wants to take more grass on their shots.
• Around the green: Checks incredibly quick on high and low running spin shots. I think it caters well to whatever shot is played, but the key thing is that it checks instantly on the second and third bounces.
• Full Shots: Lands softly and will spin when playing on nicer higher-end greens
• Innovation: I enjoy the full-face groove feature, as all shots have the chance to spin. Opening up the face for a flop shot has a new meaning now, as shots toward the toe will check on the spot.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Aesthetic Appeal: The outside of the club is sharp-looking, but the full-face look isn’t appealing. After playing with standard wedges my whole life looking down at the full-face grooves doesn’t feel right.

Best Shot with this Wedge

My best shot was a chip I had just off the green on the fringe. I was able to carry the ball 10 yards, and then the ball checked on the third bounce and finished rolling out, taking the right to left break, and went in the hole.

Value for the money vs. other options

I would say the Cleveland CBX Full Face 2 Tour Satin Wedge is very comparable to the other wedges I tried (Mizuno T22, Cleveland RTX, and Titleist SM8). I would say one can’t go wrong with any of those options, but for the approximate $169 price tag, this is well worth the money.

Final verdict

This wedge will help the average amateur golfer be more precise on full shots, but where it stands out is around the green with its feel and spin capabilities and would benefit the scratch-to-low handicapper the most. I think anyone who ultimately adds this to their bag instantly becomes more dangerous around the greens and has a better chance of making more up and downs.