RTX ZipCore vs RTX-4 (Cleveland Wedge Review)
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- About to be released in Australia, is the new range of RTX ZipCore Wedges by Cleveland. Glen Haynes tests out the 56° Sand Wedge up against his own gamer, the RTX-4 Raw Sand Wedge.
The RTX ZipCore has been reengineered with lighter materials, moving discretionary weight both lower and higher in the clubhead, improving High-Low MOI. The new range also boasts 2 extra UltiZip grooves, which are deeper and sharper than those on the RTX-4. The ZipCore Wedges are fitted standard with the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Spinner Shafts.
All sounds great but how’s the performance? Is it all just hype and marketing or do the new Cleveland Wedges stack up?
Any sand wedge will be capable of producing plenty of spin from full shots. Let’s test out the Zipcore Sand Wedge on mishits and from those shorter pitch shot distances.
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One of the best reviews I have seen in a long time. Need to update my rtx wedges to the new zipcores.
Appreciate it Jason. You’ll love ‘em!
I'm a golf coach in the U.S. and I mostly teach short game. I received my ZipCore wedges recently from Cleveland as part of a PUD promotion. Last year I received the CB2 wedges and had used them for most of this golf season. The ZipCore is a vast improvement. I do understand that the CB2 Wedges are made for a higher handicap golfer and I did enjoy playing with them. The spin is almost unreal on the ZipCore wedges. I also like the feel of the ball off the club face. I'm a recent subscriber so, I'm looking forward to each Thursday's video.
Thanks for reaching out Paul.
The Zipcore Wedges aren’t released here yet - can’t wait! They’re awesome!
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Great video Glen, would like to see more equipment reviews by Aussie golf pros playing our conditions and relevant to us.
Thank you David. We definitely have more reviews in the pipeline. Cheers
I agree with David. I enjoyed this review and hope you can do a few more soon. Cheers
Thank you Steve. Will do.
Great Review Glen. Definitely More Equipment Reviews.
Cheers
Joe
Thanks Joe. More planned.
Thanks again Glenn
Thanks for watching S
First time watcher... great review. Time to upgrade my RTX I think.
Thanks Matty. You’ll love ‘em!
I’m a 25 handicap and the Zipcore wedge has made this part of my game much better than the other parts. The other day on the range I stopped one touching the flag from 95 yards. I guess that counts as a hole out? LOL I have the 54 but think I’m about to replace my pitching wedge, which is also Cleveland, uhx, but still isn’t as good as the Zipcore. Maybe Cleveland will make a full Zipcore iron set in the future??
Thank you for your comments Travis. Yes, the ZipCore Wedges are pretty special. For the full set, you have to check out the Srixon ZX Irons! They’re not designed to spin as much as the ZipCores, however, they sure perform well!
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Welcome to the team Ramon! 🙏
I've been playing the Cleveland tour action 588 wedges for many years. If you're familiar with these, how would you compare the feel of the old 588 and the Zipcore? I'm looking for something that feels more like the forged feel I get from my P790 irons.
Hi Dayle, thank you for your question. I did play the Cleveland 588 wedges for several years. The ZipCore feel is very similar. Bear in mind, the 588 and the RTX ZipCore Wedges are not forged, but cast from soft 8620 carbon steel. One of the major differences is the weight in the hosel has been dramatically reduced in the new model. Cleveland did release a line of forged 1025 carbon steel 588 wedges in 2011. These had ‘Precision Forged’ stamped on the back. Hope this helps. Cheers, Glen
@@AussieGolfPros thank you for the info
Think you have me sold Glen. How does it go with harder balls? Still the same level of improvement over your old wedges?
Thanks for question John.
We haven’t tested with a harder ball yet. We’ll be in touch.
what shaft are they on? tour issue wedge flex s200?
They typically come in the Dynamic Gold ‘Spinner’ shaft, little lighter feel than the S400
That’s right Noah. The Spinner shafts are also soft-stepped.
So.. would u recommend rtx4 or zipcore for a newbie?
Definitely the ZipCore over the RTX-4. Even better for the beginners and improving golfers, would be the Cleveland CBX-2. Cheers
Thank you sir.. have asked like 10 ppl.. u r the only one answered my question!!
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My problem is at close to $200 per wedge, I can't afford these or pretty much any of the major players in this space :-(
We hear you John. so much R&D goes into the development of the top wedges. Hope you get the opportunity to enjoy them sometime soon.
They are $150 USD. Which is pretty typical. The cbx2 are $140. But honestly you could probably find a set of rtx4 in decent condition on eBay for 1/3 of the price.
@@kourt2469 Thanks ... nothing showing at a good price AUD. I can wait or maybe go Wilson
iron covers jesus christ.
Like to look after the equipment Mike. Thanks for watching. 🙏
i have no talent and can even get 12k spin with range balls with zipcore
Wow! They’re pretty impressive!
Completely Depends the range ball. I tested my courses rock hard range ball against my pro v1x with zipcore 58 degree on trackman 4. I was spinning the prov1x around 10,900 and a range ball was peaking at only 6,000 rpm some as low as 4500 rpm.
Absolutely Kourt! We used the Srixon Z-Star XV golf balls for this review. Cheers