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First Look: Cleveland RTX ZipCore Wedges
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This are some sweet looking wedges. I have had mixed results with the RTX line in the past, but I think that these wedges would be right down my alley!!
Loved the RTX4 wedges. Even if these are just slightly improved, they'll have a big winner, but it appears that there's multiple improvements.
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In the pics I can see that because of the "band" around the ZipCore and font.
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Well done @Jman
So seeing this and reading about the Zipcore I can't help but wonder if this technology might be the start of getting forgiving blade irons down the line. That's basically what Cleveland is doing here is making a blade, then boring a hole, then filling it with a high density low weight resin of some sort. It will be interesting to see where Cleveland and the inevitable copycats take this tech.
So seeing this and reading about the Zipcore I can't help but wonder if this technology might be the start of getting forgiving blade irons down the line. That's basically what Cleveland is doing here is making a blade, then boring a hole, then filling it with a high density low weight resin of some sort. It will be interesting to see where Cleveland and the inevitable copycats take this tech.
These have had my attention since the teaser came out. The core, along with the improvement on the face via improving the grooves and layout of the grooves has me very interested. I really enjoy my RTX-3 wedges, but have had a new set in mind in the near term. Cant wait to hear some of the testing feedback once the time comes! Nice write up @Jman !
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Great preview! And just like that I find myself in the market for new wedges. 
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No black at launch is the only negative, I can see... Can’t wait!!!
This seems interesting with the core removal. I’ll be interested to read some reviews, especially on sound and feel
Looks like papa needs some new wedges!!
Great write up. I want to know more!
Will there be comparisons between Cleveland's other offerings in the review? The RTX 4, CBX 2, Smart Sole 4's... I'm interested to know how these new RTX Zipcores compare to them in terms of hittability (Is that a word?)
and forgiveness.
I figure it would be too much to ask for comparisons to Vokey, Glide, Jaws, Mack Daddy, etc...
The most important question I have is: how do the RTX Zipcores handle for a high handicap player with a crappy short game?
Will there be comparisons between Cleveland's other offerings in the review? The RTX 4, CBX 2, Smart Sole 4's... I'm interested to know how these new RTX Zipcores compare to them in terms of hittability (Is that a word?)
and forgiveness.I figure it would be too much to ask for comparisons to Vokey, Glide, Jaws, Mack Daddy, etc...
The most important question I have is: how do the RTX Zipcores handle for a high handicap player with a crappy short game?
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I thought the same thing. I think the satin color plus the bolded black lettering and font remind me alot of the P790's.
Agreed. Got to think it’s because of the pandemic. Feel like they’ve never delayed the Black before. Could be wrong though.
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I would say that is pretty accurate.
I have the Satin here and absolutely love the look. Then again, I am playing Satin irons and they blend so nicely.
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It's bad for me because they are in one of these boxes and I need to find them before golf. It will happen today.
I should have a pretty good writeup in here coming up too.
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My thoughts exactly! They look good though
I love wedges and like what I am reading about these. Can’t wait to check them out one of these days.