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Cleveland ZipCore Irons
The Cleveland ZipCore is a game improvement iron released in 2021, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP) who benefit from a larger clubhead, wide sole, and high MOI design that reduces the penalty on mis-hits and promotes a higher, easier launch. The 2021 model's 7-iron is lofted at 29°, sitting in the moderate range that balances distance and gapping.
Cleveland ZipCore Irons: Key Specs
- Category
- Game Improvement
- Set makeup
- 4-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 29 degrees
- Loft range
- 18 to 44 degrees
- Model year
- 2021
- MSRP
- $799
Loft Specifications
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 29.0° | 34.0° | 39.0° | 44.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Technology
About the Cleveland ZipCore
The Cleveland ZipCore features a wide sole, deep undercut cavity, and high-MOI design that keeps ball speed consistent across the face. The low, deep CG promotes a high launch angle that helps the ball stop on greens. At impact it delivers solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat.
Loft Analysis
The Cleveland ZipCore's 7-iron is lofted at 29° - moderately strong - slightly stronger than traditional lofts. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 154-164 yards. The 5-iron (21°) to 7-iron gap of 8° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 44° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Cleveland ZipCore?
- ✓Mid to high handicappers (12-24 HCP) focused on consistency and forgiveness
- ✓Golfers who benefit from a higher launch and softer landing on approach shots
- ✓Players who tend to miss thin and need help getting the ball airborne
- ✓Golfers carrying a 7-iron in the 145-165 yard window
Frequently Asked Questions
What loft is the Cleveland ZipCore 7-iron?
The Cleveland ZipCore (2021) 7-iron has a loft of 29°. This sits in a moderate range that provides a good balance of distance and traditional gapping.
What handicap are the Cleveland ZipCore irons suited for?
The Cleveland ZipCore is a game improvement iron, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP). Handicaps from approximately 12-24 benefit most from this design.
What gap wedge should I use with the Cleveland ZipCore?
The Cleveland ZipCore pitching wedge is 44°. A 50° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge would create clean separation. If you play a 60° lob wedge, a 46° and 52° pairing also works.
How do the Cleveland ZipCore irons feel at impact?
The Cleveland ZipCore is designed to feel solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat. The consistent feel across the face is intentional - it builds confidence by making solid and slightly off-centre strikes feel similar.
Are the Cleveland ZipCore irons still available?
The Cleveland ZipCore (2021) represents the an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions may be available - use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
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