Cleveland built the RTX ZipCore around a simple idea: take weight out of the middle of the wedge and put it where it actually does something. The ZipCore is a low-density core buried inside the head, and pulling that mass out of the center lets Cleveland move the center of gravity up and toward the middle of the face. You notice it on the strikes that aren't perfect. Contact stays stable, and the ball leaves the face closer to where you were aiming.
The Tour Grind is the shotmaker's setup in this family. It runs a narrower sole with extra heel, toe, and trailing-edge relief, so you can open the face, lay it flat, and slide it under the ball without the leading edge digging in. It is not a grind for everyone. If you play tight lies, hardpan, and firm bunkers and you like to manipulate the face, it rewards you. Sweepers and anyone stuck in soft, fluffy turf will get more forgiveness from one of Cleveland's wider grinds.
Lofts run from 46 all the way to 64 degrees, covering a full gap wedge through a specialty lob wedge, and several lofts come in more than one option so you can match the setup to your swing and your course. The UltiZip grooves are the other big piece. They are sharper, deeper, and packed closer together than the RTX generation before this, and Cleveland heat-treats the face to keep those edges biting through a full season of wear.
Cleveland RTX ZipCore Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Tour Grind
- Loft range
- 46 to 64 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 14
- Model year
- 2021
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46° | 6° | Low | Chrome |
| 48° | 8° | Mid | Chrome |
| 50° | 9° | Mid | Chrome |
| 52° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
| 54° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
| 54° | 14° | Full | Chrome |
| 56° | 8° | Low | Chrome |
| 56° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
| 56° | 14° | Full | Chrome |
| 58° | 8° | Low | Chrome |
| 58° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
| 60° | 8° | Low | Chrome |
| 60° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
| 64° | 10° | Mid | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the Cleveland RTX ZipCore
The Tour Grind sole is where this wedge earns its name. Cleveland grinds material off the heel, toe, and trailing edge, leaving a narrow, versatile sole that sits low when you open the face. That relief is what lets you flop it, nip tight-lie pitches, and play open-face bunker shots without the bounce fighting you. Effective bounce falls away as you open the face, which is exactly what a player who works the ball is looking for. The face carries UltiZip grooves with a laser-milled surface between them for grip on the half and quarter shots where spin matters most. Heat treatment protects the groove edges so they stay sharp longer. Feel at impact is soft for a wedge built for this kind of shotmaking, and the cavity-style weighting keeps the head steady when your strike drifts off the center of the face.
Who Should Play the Cleveland RTX ZipCore?
- ✓Skilled players who open the face and hit a range of short-game shots rather than one repeated swing.
- ✓Anyone who plays firm turf, tight lies, or shallow bunkers where a wide sole bounces into the ball instead of under it.
- ✓Golfers filling out the scoring end of the bag who want matching lofts from 46 to 64 and spin that holds up over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Tour Grind different from the other RTX ZipCore grinds?
The RTX ZipCore comes in several sole grinds, and the Tour Grind is the most relieved of them. Cleveland takes more material off the heel, toe, and trailing edge, which lowers the effective bounce when you open the face. That makes it the pick for players who like to lay the face open and play creative shots, while the wider full and mid grinds suit steeper swings and softer turf.
Is the RTX ZipCore Tour Grind a good choice for a high handicapper?
Probably not as a first wedge. The narrow, relieved sole is built for players who deliver the club cleanly and want to manipulate the face. If your contact is inconsistent or you play mostly from soft turf, a wider Cleveland grind gives you more room for error. Stick with the Tour Grind if you have the strike to use the extra versatility.
What loft and bounce should I get?
For a full three-wedge setup, 50, 54, and 58 or 52, 56, and 60 both work well and keep even gaps. The 46 and 48 fit players who need a pitching-wedge match, and the 64 is a specialty club for short, high shots that most golfers don't need. Several lofts offer more than one option, so match the bounce to your turf conditions and how much you open the face.
Does the ZipCore technology actually make a difference?
It is not a gimmick, though it is subtle. Moving weight out of the center and repositioning the center of gravity raises stability, so off-center strikes hold their line and speed better than they would in a solid head. You won't feel it turn bad swings into great ones, but mishits stay closer to your intended number, which is what a wedge should do.
How well do the UltiZip grooves and face hold up?
The UltiZip grooves are sharper and more tightly spaced than the previous RTX design, and Cleveland heat-treats the face to protect the edges. That treatment is aimed directly at wedge wear, where sharp grooves fade after a season of range balls and course rounds. You'll still lose spin eventually, since all grooves wear, but these keep their bite longer than an untreated face.
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