Cleveland Golf has today announced the launch of its all-new RTZ wedges, featuring the brand’s groundbreaking new steel formula called Z-Alloy.

This new material is designed to offer golfers an unrivaled combination of feel, forgiveness, and greenside control for Cleveland Golf’s most complete wedge to date.

Unlike conventional materials, Cleveland Golf’s one-of-a-kind Z-Alloy boasts a lower density, allowing for unlimited design possibilities. The innovative steel is also one of the few metals exclusively engineered for the benefit of golf clubs.

“When we first started working with Z-Alloy, we learned quickly it was going to allow us more flexibility in our Wedge design and we wouldn’t be limited on what we wanted to create. The enhancements this new material offers shows up in every area that matters. The feel is pure, aesthetic is cleaner, and the consistency golfers will see around the greens is improved. From top to bottom, this is our most complete Wedge we’ve created.” – Patrick Ripp, Tour Engineering Manager at Cleveland Golf

Extensive testing by Cleveland Golf’s R&D team has shown RTZ Wedges are 10-percent softer than the brand’s RTX 6 ZipCore wedges. To optimize feel and performance even further, six additional grams of discretionary mass were moved into more optimal areas of the clubhead. Working in tandem with Cleveland Golf’s ZipCore technology, these weight changes allowed engineers to shift the CG towards the center of the clubhead and put the sweet spot right where it was intended.

No Rust

Another key feature of Z-Alloy is that it doesn’t rust. Due to Z-Alloy’s unique anti-rust properties, golfers can rely on raw, RTZ Tour Rack wedges to maintain their performance and appearance for longer periods of time. According to R&D testing, rusted grooves on an RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack wedge face can deteriorate, on average, 87-percent faster than a raw, RTZ Z-Alloy wedge. Additionally, RTZ Tour Rack wedges retain up to 15-percent more spin over time.

Based on valuable feedback fromtour players, RTZ Wedges come in four versatile sole grind options. New for this generation is the RTZ ADAPT grind. Featuring its own face shape, this unique grind is a great option on Sand and Lob wedge lofts due to its full-face grooves and added leading edge bounce chamfer for players who like to tackle open-face shots and unleash their greenside creativity. LOW, MID, and FULL grinds round out the available options, each filling the specific needs for any conditions faced.

Additional Features & Benefits

• HydraZip: A unique system of face blasts and laser-milled lines formulated to maximize spin performance under wet conditions. This technology is configured by loft groupings, which helps balance spin across lofts, while maximizing spin in tough conditions.
• ZipCore: This low-density core technology replaces heavier material in the heel and hosel area with a lightweight, low-density, vibration-dampening material. This proprietary core shifts CG closer to where the ball is struck, while simultaneously adding MOI.???
• UltiZip: UltiZip’s sharper grooves cut through grass and debris at contact, while deeper grooves help make space for grass, sand, dirt, or water to clear the impact zone, giving RTZ Wedges stronger, more consistent spin from anywhere on the course.

• Rotex Milling: This dual-pass milling pattern increases friction and is directionally configured to accommodate shot type. The straighter portion of the milled pattern works well for full swing shots with central contact, while contact on the toe strikes the more angled portion of the pattern for optimal spin on open face shots.
• Components: To further enhance the performance and precision fitting of RTZ Tour Rack Wedges, a new shaft has been introduced. The True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 is an industry favorite among Tour professionals, ensuring a precise and consistent swing feel. Paired with Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 grips, golfers can experience unparalleled control and comfort with every shot.

Pricing & Availability

RTZ Tour Satin, RTZ Black Satin: $169.99
RTZ Tour Rack: $189.99

At Retail: January 17, 2025