Tour New Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack wedges – 2022 Shriners Children's Open

[MMB1500]

Oh no. I'm not liking these at all. 

 

It's interesting and disappointing that Srixon make such great looking irons, yet Cleveland's offerings are so visually unappealing. 

 

Cleveland need a complete rethink and redesign IMO. In fact, I wouldn't be sad if they got rid of the Cleveland brand entirely and just made forged wedges under the Srixon banner.

[autronicdsm]

I guess I'm in the minority who finds straight leading edge ugly and prefer this shape.

 

The back with "tour rack" though... 🥴

[ASN21]

looks ok at address where you thankfully cannot see the awful badging.

[autronicdsm]

Hey Cleveland, let's keep it simple. I know you can!

 

[elwhippy]

Massive backward step. Soles look too wide, and the leading edge will dig in soft conditions. I hope this isn't a trend. 

[SouthShoreRob]

My current RTXs are still good, but I’ll give these a serious look at our next demo day.

[TheDominator273]

It's literally the same wedge shape as the last version with a little different branding, tweaked grooves, and a coating to aid in spin retention in wet conditions, not really understanding the hate these are getting.

[hlc8888]

On 10/4/2022 at 1:29 PM, avg_joseph said:

I'm sure these perform well, but every since Roger moved to Callaway I've never liked how Cleveland's hosel transitions into the rounded leading edge in a little bit of a gooseneck kinda way.  I've always preferred a cleaner/straight transition and a straighter leading edge.  Just my personal preference...

 

 

 

Exactly, that was my favorite part about the original 588’s.  I should have bought a lifetime supply of the ones with zip grooves when I had the chance. 

[cav5]

anyone know the release date on these?

[Morry]

54 and 60 going Straight into the bag from current zipcores

Can't wait 

 

 

[StillCantPutt]

Anyone have insight into when these will be released?

[ALIF]

I like the rounded leading edge. Don’t care for all the busy badging.

[DaRiz]

I’m a full on Cleveland wedge convert precisely because I love that rounded leading edge. This looks absolutely perfect at address to my eye. Gives me the confidence to manipulate the face all kids of ways. Square faces make me want to hit square shots, and I’m just not a square shot kinda guy. Sure, the badging is too busy compared to ZC tour rack or the RTX4 which is some of best badging ever, but it’s still more minimal than other brands which I appreciate. Def a cop after I wear through my raw ZCs 

 

Also the ZC moving the CG to the toe is underrated. I live on the toe with a wedge and the ball mark in the photo would be pure with no noticeable loss in feel. Honestly that is a big part why I switched from Mizuno and Vokey 

 

Sounds like it’s an acquired taste but for those who fit into it Cleveland just makes the best wedges right now 

[Claybird15]

Felt really nice in hand. Face seemed solid and was nice to look down at at address. The raw version felt super sturdy. Switching from Tour SM8s. They will also offer custom grinds for each wedge which will be nice.

[avg_joseph]

On 10/29/2022 at 12:45 PM, DaRiz said:

I’m a full on Cleveland wedge convert precisely because I love that rounded leading edge. This looks absolutely perfect at address to my eye. Gives me the confidence to manipulate the face all kids of ways. Square faces make me want to hit square shots, and I’m just not a square shot kinda guy. Sure, the badging is too busy compared to ZC tour rack or the RTX4 which is some of best badging ever, but it’s still more minimal than other brands which I appreciate. Def a cop after I wear through my raw ZCs 

 

Also the ZC moving the CG to the toe is underrated. I live on the toe with a wedge and the ball mark in the photo would be pure with no noticeable loss in feel. Honestly that is a big part why I switched from Mizuno and Vokey 

 

Sounds like it’s an acquired taste but for those who fit into it Cleveland just makes the best wedges right now 

 

[cav5]

im waiting on these before buying anything new

[nova6868]

I'm surprised we haven't heard any news/info on these yet. 

 

[Mp14forlife]

If it performs well, couldn't care less about the rounded sole. Plus at address soled behind the ball on the turf, you're not noticing the rounded sole. Now if you're chipping off a putting green, then yep, it'd be noticeable. 

[AdamStoutjesdyk]

On 10/29/2022 at 9:06 AM, StillCantPutt said:

Anyone have insight into when these will be released?

Mid/Late January 

[Morry]

Ready for 50, 54 and 60 all Mid satin 

 

send them IN !

 

[GHIN n Juice]

On 10/29/2022 at 8:06 AM, StillCantPutt said:

Anyone have insight into when these will be released?

I’ve heard late January or early February.

[Morry]

Feels like forever right now....

 

Loving my rtx4 60 

cannot wait to hear about the improvements 

[wam78]

I absolutely love my Zipcores.  Some of my favorite wedges.  Had my local shop out a custom grind on my 56 and 52.  Performance is incredible.  I only like straight leading edge on my gap wedge as that’s a full shot club.  These will get a look when mine wear out.

[STank724]

After being pretty repulsed by the initial photos, the more I see the RTX6 the more it grows on me. In hand they look really damn good. Some black paint fill or paint strip on the TOUR RACK should do the trick.

[St Jimmy]

On 10/4/2022 at 12:29 PM, avg_joseph said:

I'm sure these perform well, but every since Roger moved to Callaway I've never liked how Cleveland's hosel transitions into the rounded leading edge in a little bit of a gooseneck kinda way.  I've always preferred a cleaner/straight transition and a straighter leading edge.  Just my personal preference...

 

 

 

 

 

Dang you!  I can't unsee that! 

It's like hearing my Nike's squeak when I walk. 

[Morry]

Dying to get these in the bag 

any more photos or info out there?......

 

 

[Davethegolfer]

Here you go 

 

 

[wam78]

Can’t say enough about how good my current zipcores have performed.  These will definitely get a good look as soon as they are available.  Might go custom grinds on the next set.

[UnderPar18]

Some nice refinement, but the OG Zipcores are so cheap and likely will perform similar enough. 

[nova6868]

On 11/27/2022 at 8:38 PM, wam78 said:

Can’t say enough about how good my current zipcores have performed.  These will definitely get a good look as soon as they are available.  Might go custom grinds on the next set.

 

Love my current Zipcores and the ability to easily order custom setups. I have 54 Full with back grind, this is similar to 54 Mid but with just a touch more bounce. It's basically an S-grind.

 

Also have the 58 Mid with Heel/Toe grind. Excellent. I wish they would just make a stock 58/60 C-grind with like 8-9 bounce. I guess they do in the Full Face but I have a hard time with that look. And of course they have the low bounce 6 but it just looks a little too sharp to me.

 

Have KBS 610 wedge shafts in both of them. 

 

Edited November 29, 2022 by nova6868