What does CB mean in golf?

"Cavity back" — as in "cavity back iron" — is a golf term that refers to a design feature in irons that produces increased perimeter weighting, thereby making irons that have cavity backs more forgiving on mishit shots.

What does CB stand for in golf?

Muscle back (also known as blades) and cavity back irons refer to the way the back of the iron is designed and shaped.

What does MB and CB mean in golf?

The first case is the MB. If you can hit the ball on sweet spot which is about size of dime, you will get the best feel and the result. On the other hand, if it is off the center, the vibration and shock will be much more than second case. Needless to say the ball will fly every direction. The second case is the CB.

What is the difference between CB and MB irons?

The main difference is that cavity back irons are bulkier than blades and have a hollow section at the bottom of the club. Cavity backs have a much bigger sweet spot, are a lot more forgiving, and will generate more distance. The reason most weekend golfers use cavity backs is because of the increased forgiveness.

What is more forgiving AP2 or CB?

maximum forgiveness without the loss of workability or shot control. Thanks to these new tungsten caps, the 718 CB is more forgiving than the 716 AP2.

Is Titleist CB a blade?

Titleist 620 Forged CB Irons Review

This gives the longer irons a bit more forgiveness in a compact head that is longer than the 620 MB but is still a blade in looks and feel.

Are Titleist 718 CB forgiving?

With the 718 CB, the feel is a little more forgiving with a larger sweet spot and the sound is a bit more muted of a click than the MB. Both clubs provide great feedback in the hands but demand precise ball striking.

Do all pros play blades?

Do pro golfers use blades? Around 26 percent of PGA Tour players use complete sets of blades. Roughly 44 percent game cavity back irons, while the remaining 30 percent use a mix of muscle-back and cavity-back clubs.

What does CB mean on Titleist irons?

The MB stands for 'Muscle Back' and CB stands for 'Cavity back'. And, although these are a continuation of a long line of players irons from Titleist, I still think it's important to detail the changes and performance of these modern classics.

Why do I hit blades better than cavity backs?

Blades make it easier to work the ball to the left or the right, whereas cavity-backs tend to reduce sidespin and make it harder to deliberately hit draws and fades. Blades also give the golfer feedback. If you hit a shot right on the sweet spot, it feels pure and effortless and produces maximum distance and accuracy.

What are the different types of irons?

Types of Irons For Golf

• Forged Irons. Forging a club is very similar to what the village blacksmith used to do. ...
• Cast Irons. The alternative to forged irons is the cast iron. ...
• Blade Irons. ...
• Cavity Back Irons.
• Sets Of Irons. ...
• Hybrid Sets Of Irons. ...
• Steel Shafts. ...
• Graphite Shafts.

Are MB irons blades?

Muscle back irons are also called "blades," or the muscleback part of the clubhead can be referred to as a "full back." Muscle back irons are usually manufactured through a forging process, although they can also be made through a casting process.

Are forged irons forgiving?

Since a forged iron is molded from a single piece of metal, it is hard to give it the capabilities that it needs to be quite as forgiving as a cast or cavity back iron. What is this? The shape and design of the cavity back iron itself are what make it so forgiving and easy to hit.

What does Titleist AP stand for?

There might be a reason that these irons have been on back order most of 2008. Titleist did what the name says, they give the golfer Advanced Performance.

What does MB on irons mean?

MB stands for muscle back, a type of blade but with the top half usually being thinner than the bottom half to lower the centre of gravity a little bit which makes them easier to hit. T-MB just stands for tour muscle back. Think it's their driving iron but they might make full sets with them as well, I'm not sure.

What's the difference between irons and blades?

Although blades are less forgiving than cavity backs, they tend to have less offset, better turf interaction, and improved workability, when compared to cavity back irons. They also force consistency from the best players in their swing which is why they are still favored by tour pros.

Are Titleist CB forgiving?

The Titleist 620 CB irons offer slightly more forgiveness than the 620 MB without giving up much in terms of looks. Excellent feel and feedback. For highly skilled ball strikers only.

When did Titleist CB come out?

Titleist 620 MB and 620 CB irons are available for fittings beginning August 8th. Retail availability begins August 30th.

Are Titleist CB irons forged?

The forged cavity-back uses a 17-4 stainless-steel face insert and a forged 1025 carbon-steel body through the 7-iron. The weight savings allow tungsten to be distributed to the heel and toe for forgiveness in the long and middle irons. The short irons are one-piece forgings.

Do any tour pros play cavity backs?

According to Titleist, 70% of tour players use cavity backs while 30% use blades. Cavity back irons provide increased forgiveness while blades offer more control and a better feel. This is why a lot of tour players have both cavity backs and blade irons in their bags.

Can a mid handicapper use blades?

Most average players rarely hit the center of the clubface and if they use a blade then they'll get into all sorts of trouble. You'll get slices, hooks, and a lot of low slap shots. The second con would be the lower distance (especially for mid to high handicaps).

Do any pros use cast irons?

Bubba Watson is just one of the many pros who use investment cast irons. Back in the days of Bobby Jones, you played forged irons. There were no retail outlets; instead, golfers had blacksmiths make clubheads for them from a block of iron.

When did CB 718 come out?

When it comes to hitting a good iron shot, distance without control is meaningless.” All of the new Titleist 718 irons will be available worldwide from 29th September, 2017.

What Titleist irons are cavity back?

The 718 CB irons continue our legacy of delivering incredible Tour-proven performance in a sleek, cavity back profile.