The new Cleveland RTX ZipCore wedges have been getting rave reviews as of late on the THP Forum. With many golfers using this end of their bag as extensions to their irons, we got to thinking about forgiveness and how it impacts full swings. Here is Cleveland RTX ZipCore vs CBX2 wedges.
Our content is about answering your questions and this is the number one question we have received about wedges…Does Forgiveness Matter? This is a pretty eye opening video showing the swings and data from two VERY different styles and let you decide which would be right for you.
The goal was simple, to show two very different wedge styles and what impact that would have for those that use them for full swings. When we began shooting, we genuinely had no idea what the outcome would be. There is no denying how solid both of the lines from Cleveland Golf are, but outside of being from the same company, stark differences exist.
Important to note that there will be some sole and versatility differences between these two lines. As you get into flighting, workability and some areas around the green other aspects become apparent. For this comparison however, we wanted to focus on the question we get asked the most. Does forgiveness matter in wedges and using Cleveland RTX ZipCore vs CBX2 wedges to demonstrate.
After watching the video above, which one is right for you and what style of wedge do you play? You can find more information about both ZipCore and CBX2 at their website here.
I play the ZipCore 54° and 62°. The 54° I use all the time for full shots and have loved how smooth it plays. I believe there is plenty of forgiveness inside the club. I play around 18ish for handicap.
This is just my experience.
That’s fun.
They making you go fetch your own balls?
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What range is that ? I hit at Windmill in Macedonia yesterday. At least it’s covered and heated.
Gotcha. I didn’t know they stayed open year round
I’d agree. The overwhelming majority would have way more fun in their games with, say, a CBX2 in the bag versus a traditional bladed wedge.
Yep, it’s funny how most golfers obsess over getting some extra forgiveness in their iron set and then only consider blades for their wedges which are the scoring clubs. Especially when visually at address you don’t have to look at any of the extra forgiveness.
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Yup, that’s the biggest thing, people won’t try them sometimes and claim they don’t look right at address to them…but they look just like a bladed wedge.
Can we run this one back with the RTX6 Zipcore and CBX2 Zipcore gents?
I can’t promise you @Canadan level content, but I’ll be testing both of them pretty soon here.
I’m sure it’ll be good my man! Looking forward to it as I’m really waffling between the 2.
Cool! I’m sure I’ll have a ton to say. My plan is to have both in the bag once we get this Srixon Experience ordering done. Probably 46/50 CBX and 54/58 RTX.
I’m thinking about new wedges, and this is similar to what I’m thinking. 50 and 54 CBX, 58 RTX. Makes a ton of sense especially if you’re coming from the ZX4, even the ZX5.
That’s exactly where I’m coming from
What’s cool is that the sole design on the CBX almost mimic the VT sole in many ways. I’m not a big set AW fan, yet still looking for full-swing forgiveness. For me, it’s almost a no-brainer.
Huge fan of anything VT sole! While not always full swing, my 50 and 54 are 3/4 usually. But I still think the forgiveness benefit is there for shots 100-120 out.
For sure. Even if it’s 2-3%, you’re looking at a shorter putt.
Probably better content, to be fair.
I previously played the ZX5 with the CBX Zipcore 48/52/56. Your absolutely right about the V-sole. The CBX wedges blend absolutely seamlessly into the Srixon irons from a performance standpoint.