Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges promise more control

Cleveland's new RTX 6 ZipCore wedge has four different sole grinds with a variety of lofts that are developed for greenside creativity.

Wedge maestros Cleveland reveal RTX 6 ZipCore models for 2023, with three huge technological breakthroughs to give you even more control.

Cleveland have been the wedge kings since 1979, fine-tuning each model over the years to produce more spin, more consistency, more versatility and even greater playability.

The RTX 6 ZipCore is the culmination of all that R&D, Tour player and consumer feedback.

It replaces the RTX ZipCore, one of the best wedges of last year and a TG Editor’s Choice winner. But Cleveland promises even more performance from the classically-styled blade head shape.

“The RTX 6 ZipCore wedge may have the classic look on the outside, but inside it’s packed with three technological breakthroughs that give the advantage to the golfer and not the conditions,” says Joe Miller, product expert at Cleveland Golf Europe.

The RTX 6 is packed with new tech and all starts with HydraZip. This technology uses dynamic face blasts and laser lines to maximize friction for improved spin consistency in the dry and wet.

Cleveland’s testing revealed 43% more spin in wet conditions with the RTX 6 ZipCore than the previous generation.

Then there’s ZipCore, a unique, low-density designed to expand the sweet spot and upgrade MOI for ultimate forgiveness, while pushing the center of gravity directly behind the impact zone, helping players find more consistent performance.

By adding high/low and heel/toe forgiveness into every loft option in the range, golfers can also benefit from increased spin, distance, and control.

Finally, the RTX 6 ZipCore features “UltiZip” groove technology, which helps by cutting through debris more consistently. These new grooves are sharper, deeper, and tightly spaced for enhanced spin, control, and consistency.

When we conducted a test using dirty grooves, shots lost 7mph of ball speed – 5.5% of our tester’s total – which is huge. Backspin also fell a jaw-dropping 52.5% (to 2,566rpm from 5,399rpm), as did height (down six yards, or 20%) and descent angle (down 16.3%; 7°). That just shows you how important it is to clean your grooves.

“All the work put into this wedge, we really focused on finding the perfect balance of versatility and consistency,” says Miller.

“UltiZip is a notable example. Without grooves you don’t have a wedge, so we equipped the RTX 6 ZipCore with our sharpest groove radii ever, imparting more spin and control, and now golfers won’t have to worry about how their wedge is going to react in certain conditions, they’ll know.”

The RTX 6 ZipCore wedge has four different sole grinds with a variety of lofts that are developed for greenside creativity.

Low, Mid, and Full grind options are all available, but new for 2023 is the Low+ grind featured on sand wedge lofts. This model offers two degrees more bounce in a C-Shaped sole, creating extra bounce in bunkers.

The RTX 6 ZipCore comes with the Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue shaft and Lamkin Crossline 360 grip.

It is available from March 17 priced at £159/$159.99 for the steel shaft and £169/$169.99 for the graphite shaft.

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