Short-game comparisonUpdated October 2026
Forgiving wedges
Compare the published loft, bounce and sole options of these cavity-back wedges. Choose the exact configuration with your pitching wedge and the shots you use around the green. We have no wedge ball-flight or spin tests to rank one above another.
Cleveland describes CBZ as a cavity-back wedge. Callaway's CB 12 uses a wide Tri-Sole and perimeter weighting. Those construction descriptions do not establish which fits your strike or turf.
First check your iron set's last club. Full swings and open-face touch shots need to be compared with the exact wedge configuration, rather than treated as interchangeable jobs. A fitter can assess those shots and carry gaps with you.
Callaway CB 12
Wide Tri-Sole with perimeter weighting.
Wedge loft, bounce and sole options
These are published configurations, not a live stock check. Confirm the exact loft, grind, hand and shaft before ordering.
| Loft | Bounce | Sole / grind | Hands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50° | 12° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
| 52° | 12° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
| 54° | 14° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
| 56° | 14° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
| 58° | 12° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
| 60° | 12° | Tri-Sole | RH / LH |
A loft step is not a carry-distance measurement. Compare the wedge with your actual pitching wedge and retained wedges at a fitting.
Cleveland CBZ Tour Satin (traditional grooves)
Cavity-back construction; traditional grooves only in these configuration rows.
Wedge loft, bounce and sole options
These are published configurations, not a live stock check. Confirm the exact loft, grind, hand and shaft before ordering.
| Loft | Bounce | Sole / grind | Hands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44° | 12° | V-Shaped | RH |
| 46° | 12° | V-Shaped | RH |
| 48° | 12° | V-Shaped | RH |
| 50° | 12° | V-Shaped | RH / LH |
| 52° | 12° | V-Shaped | RH / LH |
| 54° | 14° | S-Shaped | RH / LH |
| 56° | 14° | S-Shaped | RH / LH |
| 58° | 12° | C-Shaped | RH / LH |
| 60° | 12° | C-Shaped | RH / LH |
A loft step is not a carry-distance measurement. Compare the wedge with your actual pitching wedge and retained wedges at a fitting.
What this comparison covers
Two models are covered here. Cleveland's rows describe traditional grooves in the Tour Satin finish; Full-Face and women's variants are separate builds and are not included in those rows. Published hands can vary by loft.
Each model page carries its source links. For the rest of the bag, see high-handicap club choices.
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