{"id":843065,"date":"2026-08-04T09:34:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/843065\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:34:30","slug":"cleveland-golf-rtz-2-wedge-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/843065\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 Wedge Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedges are high tech, high performance tools hidden in a traditional package.\u00a0 Lots of spin.\u00a0 More consistency and forgiveness than you should expect from a Tour-style wedge.<\/p>\n

\"Cleveland<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/p>\n

The new Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedges bring golfers two exciting returns.\u00a0 First is the return of Roger Cleveland to the wedge design process.\u00a0 One of the most important figures in golf equipment history, Roger Cleveland is once again hands-on with the company that bears his name.\u00a0 The second return is the legendary 588 Grind, a sole option that\u2019s been played by countless golfers.<\/p>\n

But the RTZ 2 wedges aren\u2019t just about looking back, they\u2019re also loaded with the game\u2019s latest short game technology.\u00a0 I put a set through extensive testing to see if this marriage of old and new belongs in your bag.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

In the bag, the new\u00a0Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedges look very clean.\u00a0 The classic Cleveland branding is centered at the top of the club.\u00a0 \u201cRTZ 2\u201d is tucked into the heel, leaving a large blank space on the back of the wedge.\u00a0 This can be a canvas for the club stampers, or it can be left blank for those who prefer a more minimalist look.<\/p>\n

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At address, the RTZ 2 makes a large impression despite its compact dimensions.\u00a0 This is undoubtedly a Tour-style wedge by the measurements \u2013 it sports a thin top line and compact blade length.\u00a0 However, a fairly tall toe and heel give the player a lot of face area.\u00a0 My favorite visual element of the RTZ 2 wedge is the heavy, rough milling on the toe, something that\u2019s been carried forward from the original RTZ [review HERE<\/a>].<\/p>\n

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The Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedge is available in three finishes: Tour Satin (first address photo), Black Satin (above), and Tour Rack Raw (second address photo).\u00a0 Additionally, to celebrate the launch of RTZ 2, Cleveland Golf is offering free wedge customization from August 4 to September 4.\u00a0 Check out all the options on Cleveland\u2019s website HERE.<\/p>\n

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Sound & Feel<\/p>\n

One of the things that sets Cleveland wedges apart from others is their use of Z-Alloy.\u00a0 This is a unique steel alloy designed to offer players a soft feeling at impact without sacrificing the durability that players demand from their wedges.\u00a0 The Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedges represent the second generation of Cleveland wedges using this material, and the results are impressive.<\/p>\n

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The feel of impact does not speak to durability.\u00a0 It communicates clear feedback on the strike location while putting a medium soft feel through the hands.\u00a0 Those 10\/10 strikes have a little extra reward, but mishits don\u2019t sting the hands unless you completely thin a full swing.<\/p>\n

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With a urethane-covered ball, the sound of impact is a pleasant, medium volume \u201cthud.\u201d\u00a0 The pitch isn\u2019t high or low, just a nice midrange.\u00a0 There is a little more edge to the sound when you miss badly, which enhances the feedback.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/p>\n

I would argue that no OEM brings more tech to Tour-style wedges than Cleveland Golf.\u00a0 Between the Z-Alloy, HydraZip, UltiZip, Rotex Milling, and the new ZipCore iQ, there\u2019s a lot going on in the Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedge, and I was eager to see what that added up to when the club actually struck the ball.<\/p>\n

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The first thing that jumped out at me when I brought the RTZ 2 wedges to the launch monitor was the spin.\u00a0 From the very first swing, the spin numbers were very high.\u00a0 Pitches, half shots, and full swings all hit the high end of the range, whether I struck the ball perfectly or not.\u00a0 UltiZip, indeed.\u00a0 I\u2019ll add here that Dylan has been gaming the Z-Alloy RTZ wedges [review HERE<\/a>] since they came out and has found the grooves to be very durable.<\/p>\n

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As the sample size got bigger \u2013 and more poor strikes entered the data pool \u2013 the impact of the ZipCore iQ came into stark relief.\u00a0 My testing notes say it best, \u201cThe ball speed is more consistent than it needs to be in a Tour wedge.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0I don\u2019t want to be hyperbolic \u2013 you\u2019re not going to dunk your pitch shots if you\u2019re routinely missing the center of the face \u2013 but the enhanced perimeter weighting will get those small misses closer to the hole.<\/p>\n

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Turning to the sole, the Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedge sees the company offering more grind options than in most previous lines \u2013 a total of five.\u00a0 Three are easily understood and well known to Cleveland Golf fans: Low, Mid, and Full.\u00a0 Low is a low bounce option for shallow swings and firm conditions, Full is high bounce for steep swings and soft conditions, and Mid is the do-it-all sole.\u00a0 To this trio, Cleveland Golf has added the Adapt Full-Face Grind which is built for open-face shots and creativity.\u00a0 Finally, the 588 Grind has been brought back \u2013 a classic option designed for shallow to moderate angles of attack.<\/p>\n

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I got to test the 588 Grind and the Mid sole.\u00a0 The 588 Grind has a little less bounce, (8 degrees vs. 10 degrees) but the sole is a bit wider.\u00a0 For me, both were versatile, do-anything soles.\u00a0 The leading edge stayed fairly low on both, allowing for some opening of the face.\u00a0 In firm and medium turf conditions, they allowed me to be aggressive into the shot without digging.<\/p>\n

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Finally, for players that want the full Tour-style experience, Cleveland Golf is once again offering the full suite of customization options.\u00a0 In addition to all the fun aesthetics \u2013 ferrules, stamping, paint fills \u2013 players can choose from an array of sole grinds and leading edge treatments for their Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedges.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

Cleveland Golf continues to advance the art of the short game while retaining the key elements that players love.\u00a0 The Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 wedge has traditional sound, feel, and looks, but packs a technological punch.\u00a0 If you need a set of high performance wedges, these are worthy of consideration.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 Wedge Price & Specs<\/p>\n

\"Cleveland<\/p>\n

\"Matt<\/a> <\/p>\n

Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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