Cleveland has long been the go-to name in golf wedges. The all-player suitability, reliable performance, stylish looks, premium build quality and affordability are just a handful of reasons why golfers make this brand their #1 choice and their first port of call. With names such as 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry, 2017 & 2018 U.S Open winner Brooks Koepka and 2021 Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama gaming Cleveland wedges you know we are talking about a premium brand. So stop chunking and thinning those wedge shots and improve your short game today with the all-new 2023 RTX 6 Wedges from Cleveland Golf. These wedges look fantastic and look as sharp as their grooves.
The new RTX 6 does everything a wedge should do, giving golfers of all abilities short-game spin around the scoring area – 100 yards in. What sets this apart from the rest is the unique ability to hit high-spin shots regardless of lie. With Cleveland’s proprietary UltiZip groove geometry, improved ZipCore technology and new HydraZip face you have a complete performer. Golfers can now enjoy high spin from the fairway, rough, sand and now wet conditions. HydraZip technology features a dynamic blast process and a laser-milled line system to maximise spin in wet or dry conditions. In fact 43% more spin in wet conditions!
The striking areas of the RTX 6 also include laser micro milling to further increase roughness for greater friction at impact. The faces are now matt compares to previous generations, reducing glare and standing out from the hosel and toe sections. ZipCore is Cleveland's lightweight low-density core that sits in the heart of the clubhead. With the optimal centre of gravity and high moment of inertia for incredible forgiveness on every shot. Vibration is also dampened with ZipCore technology. The most important statistic to read on this new RTX 6 is the reduced dispersion, 20% tighter in fact to get you closer to the pin. Now that is progress!
UltiZip is analysed thousands of times to find the right groove sequence, coming up with the groove design for optimal bite, spin control and of course consistency. A specialised sequence of sharp and deep grooves lines are packed into the face. Cleveland know all there is to know when it comes to groove design, the company have been designing innovative grooves for many years now. Designed by the game’s best on tour. UltiZip adds two extra grooves per line (compared to previous generations) Tour Zip Groves. This provides serious friction, giving absolute spin performance.
These come standard with the Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue shafts, really making the wedge stand out and be noticed. A Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 is also fitted. The innovative dynamic sole changes from loft to loft, so you'll get the performance you need in every loft number. That’s how you spin it!
Cleveland grind-specific leading edges explained:
Low – Lob Wedge shots.
Low + Sand Wedge shot making versatility.
Mid – For all-round performance.
Full – The bunker & rough speciality.
V-Shape – makes full swings and square-faced shots much easier by gliding over the turf without digging in, even when you hit behind the ball.
Traditional shape – Its wide profile offers plenty of bounce and is highly versatile.
C-Shape – The C stands for Clutch. Shaped so you can open the face to any angle for those high up and down shots around the green.