What a release season it has been for Cleveland Golf! In recent weeks, the company has launched a range of new products, including a new driver, metalwoods, two iron sets, a series of putters, and their CBX 4 wedges. Guess what, friends? The fun doesn’t stop there, as today Cleveland Golf is releasing their new RTX Full Face 2 lineup alongside their new Smart Sole Full-Face wedges, which gives Cleveland one of the deepest wedge lineups in golf.
For several years, Cleveland has incorporated wedges with full-face grooves or high-toe style in their CBX and RTX lines. The RTX Full-Face 2 has been specifically crafted to complement the RTX 6, making it an ideal addition for individuals who currently use an RTX6. With the addition of the high-toe profile and full-face grooves, the club provides a 34% larger contact area than the RTX 6 without altogether abandoning its shape. Doing so affords golfers the ability to create their ultimate wedge setup.
“Skilled players wanting that extra element of control with their greenside play will reap the benefits of the RTX Full-Face 2,” said Casey Shultz, Senior Product Manager at Cleveland Golf. “We’ve added HydraZip face technology to maximize performance in wet or dry conditions, which works alongside ZipCore technology for even more forgiveness and consistency when you want to take on those riskier shots.”
Cleveland’s RTX Full-Face 2 wedge covers the entire gambit of their wedge technology. One of its key components is the proprietary low-density core called ZipCore, located from the hosel into the heel of the wedges. This core is designed to save weight, improve feel, and optimize the center of gravity position. Compared to any other Cleveland wedge, the RTX Full-Face 2 has more ZipCore packed inside, which results in up to 13% more MOI than the previous generation.
Cleveland has designed a wedge perfect for players who want to showcase their skills around the green. The Full-Face 2 wedges feature Ultzip grooves that are sharper, deeper, and tighter, ensuring consistent spin. Additionally, the face has been treated with HydraZip technology, which includes dynamic face blasts and laser milling. This technology helps maintain spin regardless of whether you play in dry or wet conditions. I have personally tested the RTX 6 wedges and can confirm that it works. During my testing, I noticed a significant reduction in spin when using a wedge without HydraZip versus one equipped with it. When looking closer at launch monitor numbers during that testing, the launch angle was consistently higher on the wedge without HydraZip which leads to more inconsistent distances.
RTX Full-Face 2 may have fewer bounce options than the RTX 6, but each grind has been carefully designed to provide optimal performance. For the lower lofts (50°, 52°), an S-shaped grind with 8° of bounce works well for clubs more likely to face 3/4 and full swings during a round. This S-shape grind remains in play for the sand wedge lofts (54°, 56°), with an additional 2° of bounce. As we move up into the higher lofts (58°, 60°, 64°), Cleveland changes to a C-shape grind and 8° of bounce. More heel and toe relief allows players to open up the face more for those specialty shots.
Casey Shulz pointed out that full-face, high-toe wedges are particularly good for taking riskier shots. If you’ve never played with a wedge designed this way, imagine when you need to open the clubface in the sand or deep rough. Where does contact usually happen? Typically, contact with the ball occurs towards the toe and higher up on the clubface. With more grooves and mass in that area, the sweet spot shifts towards that location. This means that instead of hitting a ball that lacks speed and control, you can successfully execute a shot with plenty of power and spin. RTX Full-Face 2 wedges are here to help tap into one’s creativity.
Cleveland has launched the RTX Full-Face 2 with two color options, Tour Satin and Tour Rack (Raw), just like they did in the summer of 2021 with the original version. Golfers can customize their wedge by choosing the Tour Rack version, which provides a tour-like experience. This option offers more than just stamping and paint fill, as it allows for extra grinding on the sole and modifications to the sharpness of the leading edge. If you prefer a darker finish, it’s worth noting that the black satin finish was released about six months down the road last time. It remains to be seen if that will be the case here.
Cleveland’s RTX Full-Face 2 wedges are now available for purchase in seven lofts ranging from 50° to 64°, all of which are for both right and left-handed golfers, with the exceptions of the 50° and 52° lofts. As mentioned above, these are the perfect complement to the current RTX 6 wedges, therefore they are paired with the same True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner shafts. The RTX Full-Face wedges are priced at $179.99 for the Tour Satin and $199.99 for the Tour Rack.
For more information, check out their website at us.dunlopsports.com/cleveland-golf.
Love the blending with the reg RTX6.
Played the last full face last year. If I had the time to practice I would carry a second lob wedge because it was a ton of fun around greens. The C grind wasn’t viable for me out of bunkers which made it hard to keep in the bag.
Just thinking now, but I’ve been trying to full swing my 54* less often. That would put this more in play for that spot as well. Hmm :unsure:
Appreciate all the info [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] . All things considered, I probably lean more towards a traditional groove layout, but I could get behind a higher lofted version. There’s no denying the contact location on open face shots.
Big fan of their full face version. My current wedges are not enjoying the more soft and wet conditions I’m having this winter due to less bounce, so I’ve started using the prior release of these. It’s a really good wedge, so I can only imagine what this one is like
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Appreciate all the info [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] . All things considered, I probably lean more towards a traditional groove layout, but I could get behind a higher lofted version. There’s no denying the contact location on open face shots.
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The last version spent about 3/4 of a season in my bag in a 58…paired with a 54 RTX. Now, and then, Cleveland did a great job with shaping to make it look as conventional as possible. Definitely easier for those bunker and flop shots for me. Where I really liked it was on a shot where you had to swing a little harder because I felt the help was where it needed to be.
I could still blade it like a pro though…so it’s no magical wand.
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The last version spent about 3/4 of a season in my bag in a 58…paired with a 54 RTX. Now, and then, Cleveland did a great job with shaping to make it look as conventional as possible. Definitely easier for those bunker and flop shots for me. Where I really liked it was on a shot where you had to swing a little harder because I felt the help was where it needed to be.
I could still blade it like a pro though…so it’s no magical wand.
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what lofts do you have?
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what lofts do you have?
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In hand…52/58. Last version I believe I have the same. I would consider adding a Tour Rack 60 to my regular bag.
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In hand…52/58. Last version I believe I have the same. I would consider adding a Tour Rack 60 to my regular bag.
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With it being a specialty club in some regards, I do have a weird desire to try the 64.
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With it being a specialty club in some regards, I do have a weird desire to try the 64.
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Might need to pick a 64 up just for the Briggs practice bunker. Haha
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Might need to pick a 64 up just for the Briggs practice bunker. Haha
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That’s a great point. I failed spectacularly in that thing.
Good write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]!! These might not be for me, but I can appreciate what they are doing here.
Love it. Full face options being available across the Cleveland wedge lineup is great.
As someone who misses that sweet spot on wedges often, the full face would be more than welcome in my bag!
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With it being a specialty club in some regards, I do have a weird desire to try the 64.
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I’d enjoy seeing you use a 64* wedge. I really like my 62 JAWS Raw, but you’ve got to commit to the shot and follow through. It’d be a fun journey for sure!!
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I’d enjoy seeing you use a 64* wedge. I really like my 62 JAWS Raw, but you’ve got to commit to the shot and follow through. It’d be a fun journey for sure!!
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I could definitely find a spot for one. Hmmm.
Nice write-up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]. I could see one of these making it’s way into the line-up in the 58/60* spot, especially if they release black at some point.
So good. Cleveland just does wedges so damn well, it’s not even funny. Having a 50* RTX in the bag for quite a while, the versatility is just insane. These look great.
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Kinda want.
Kinda badly.
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Kinda want.
Kinda badly.
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they look good right? Cleveland does this shape well
Flop machine in that 60
Love love full face wedges!
These look great
I think these combined with a high lofted Smart Sole could be a wicked setup.
Saw this in person today. Not going lie I could see a 56 or 58 going perfectly after the CBX4 52.
Just ordered me a 60-8 to replace my Vokey SM7 60-8 meaning I’m full Cleveland for wedges!
52 CBX
56 RTX 6
60 RTX 2 full face!
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Just ordered me a 60-8 to replace my Vokey SM7 60-8 meaning I’m full Cleveland for wedges!
52 CBX
56 RTX 6
60 RTX 2 full face!
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Sounds like a heck of a setup right there
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Just ordered me a 60-8 to replace my Vokey SM7 60-8 meaning I’m full Cleveland for wedges!
52 CBX
56 RTX 6
60 RTX 2 full face!
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I don’t carry a lob wedge but we are thinking alike. I have a 52* CBX4 and a 56* RTX 2 Full Face on the way.
Great write up, I really one of these in my 58° spot.
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Man that looks solid in hand. Bet you could clip that off the pavers with no problem
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Man that looks solid in hand. Bet you could clip that off the pavers with no problem
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It’ll be fun to get some data on this week.
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LOVE the full face.
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It’ll be fun to get some data on this week.
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Without question. Ugh now my sad face prior model is all pathetic looking
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LOVE the full face.
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I love it in a LW. It’s just fun imo.
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Without question. Ugh now my sad face prior model is all pathetic looking
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Hahaha, this is a nice aesthetic upgrade for sure
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I love it in a LW. It’s just fun imo.
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I thought I was certain on a Smart Sole in the higher spot, but this thing looks like it would be fun.
some wedge action last night.
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some wedge action last night.
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Lots of spin.
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some wedge action last night.
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It’s a fun one, the 58 I’ve got is a hoot. Just not my favorite grind I don’t think.
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Lots of spin.
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condor x ball…was a common theme for that pairing
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condor x ball…was a common theme for that pairing
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I will save it for the review, but that ball SPINS.
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I will save it for the review, but that ball SPINS.
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confirmed haha
Nice. I prefer full faced wedges
Saaaaaaaucy for a 56 there [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
A 64 is interesting to me… for science.
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A 64 is interesting to me… for science.
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I’ve been down that road a few times, it’s fun, until it start costing stokes haha
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I’ve been down that road a few times, it’s fun, until it start costing stokes haha
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I mean, I know it will at some point. But those shots where I look like a genius during league play might just be worth it ?
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Saaaaaaaucy for a 56 there [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
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That ball could dance
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I mean, I know it will at some point. But those shots where I look like a genius during league play might just be worth it ?
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I’d be smacking myself in the forehead with one of those.
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That ball could dance
I’d be smacking myself in the forehead with one of those.
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The course I play the most has small greens with almost all of them elevated 3-4′ off the ground. I’m at least curious. I’d pick the prior version for the test and save a few bucks but these look so good and have hydra finish…..
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I mean, I know it will at some point. But those shots where I look like a genius during league play might just be worth it ?
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It’s when you dig the shit out of an easy one that it counters all the good.
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That ball could dance
I’d be smacking myself in the forehead with one of those.
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Yup, I was far better off learning to use the bounce on a 58/60. But it looked cool having a 64 in the bag ?