Equipment
Cleveland RTX ZipCore wedges: New finishes, custom grind options

Earlier this summer, Cleveland unveiled the all-new Cleveland ZipCore line of wedges, which feature a low-density hosel core to reposition mass higher in the head to better control launch and spin.
Cleveland is excited to build on the success of ZipCore wedges by adding new finish and custom options to the already very popular line—both on tour and with consumers—with ZipCore Black Satin and Tour Rack Raw.
RTX ZipCore Technology recap
- The low-density ZipCore in the hosel of the wedge head shifts the center of gravity higher and towards the toe to boost what Cleveland is calling High-Low MOI. What this means is you get less spin rate variance ( aka better spin robustness ) on shots hit both higher and lower on the face. This also creates greater control over launch which leads to better distance control.
- New UltiZip Grooves are 11% sharper and 7.3% deeper than previous generations, while also being 7.4% closer together for more groove contact area.
- New face heat treatment boosts durability and helps maintain spin performance over a longer period.
Speaking on the new wedges, Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development at Cleveland Golf stated
“The new RTX ZipCore is a technological leap forward for Cleveland wedges. We’ve inserted a low-density core inside the clubhead, allowing us to create a wedge with unprecedented consistency and exceptional feel. They also feature our tour-proven grinds and most aggressive groove technology to date–all packaged in a sleek yet traditional design.”
Custom Sole Grind program
The biggest addition to the new RTX ZipCore line, beyond the finish options, is the new Tour Rack custom sole grind program, which allows you to fully customize, trailing edge, heel/toe relief, along with a custom leading edge.
Each wedge starts off as a standard RTX ZipCore Tour Rack—the exact same heads used by Cleveland staff players all over the worldwide tours—and then one of Cleveland’s master craftsmen grind each wedge by hand to create the perfect sole for you. This results in a unique wedge customized to cater to your specific short game.
“Tour Rack gives golfers the full tour-level experience. With the raw finish and custom sole and leading edge grinds, now any golfer can get their set of wedges built just like the guys on tour.”
-Brian Schielke, Marketing Director at Cleveland Golf
Cleveland RTX ZipCore: Specs, Price & Availability
Don’t forget if customization isn’t your thing, the RTX ZipCore comes stock in a huge variety of grind and bounce options to fit any golfer and any swing.
The stock shaft is the all-new True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 wedge “Spinner” and the grip is a Golf Pride tour velvet 360. Before custom options, the Tour Satin and Black Satin wedges will retail for $149.99 each, and the Tour Rack wedges (Right hand only) are priced at $169.99.
Wedges will be available at retail starting October 2.
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Whats in the Bag
Doug Ghim WITB 2023 (January)

- Doug Ghim what’s in the bag accurate as of the The American Express. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (9 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 80 TX
5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (19 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue 130 MSI 80 TX
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100
Shafts: Project X 125 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (PW, GW, SW, LW)
Shafts: Project X 125 6.5
Putter: Scotty Cameron Tourtype SSS 350 g
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Lamkin Crossline 360 Cord
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John Pak WITB 2023 (January)

- John Pak what’s in the bag accurate as of The American Express. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (9 @9.75), TaylorMade Stealth Plus (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 X, Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees @ 14.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 8 TX
Irons: TaylorMade Tour Preferred UDI (2), TaylorMade P7MC (8)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 125 S
Wedges: TaylorMade MG3 (46-SB09, 50-SB09, 54-SB11, 58-SB11)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 125 S
Putter: TaylorMade Spider GT Notchback
Grip: Golf Pride Pro Only
Grips: Golf Pride Z Grip Cord
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Gunner Wiebe WITB 2023 (January)

- Gunner Wiebe what’s in the bag accurate as of The American Express. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees @8.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist TSR3 (15 @14.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 X
5-wood: Titleist TSR3 (18 @18.75)
Shaft: Mitsubish Tensei AV Raw White 85 X
Irons: Titleist T100s (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F, 54-14F), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (58-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Direct Force 2.1, L.A.B. Golf
Grip: L.A.B. Golf Press No II
Grips: Lamkin
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