Wedge · 2024
Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 9 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance88
- Workability88
- Looks86
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Rated highest for distance and workability; its softest dimension is sound.
You want a high-spinning, forgiving full-face wedge for confident open-face greenside shots and bunkers, and don't mind a firm feel - around £140-160.
You prioritise tight full-swing distance control or the softest feel - the RTX 6 ZipCore is the more consistent, plusher pick.
Pros
- 2nd in MyGolfSpy 2024 spin scoring - around 10,000 rpm from 100 yards, with extra bite in the wet
- Considerably more forgiving than a typical RTX - 96% more ZipCore lifts MOI 13% over the original Full-Face
- High-toe, full-face grooves make it a versatile open-face shotmaker around the greens
- A wide sole makes it especially easy out of bunkers
Cons
- Mid-pack accuracy and consistency - loose full-swing carry dispersion relative to the field
- Firm feel and sound - improved but still not as soft as the plushest wedges
- Effectively two sole shapes (S and C) - less grind choice than some rivals
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentBest-in-class for a players' wedge - ZipCore pushes the CG toward the centre of the face, making it considerably more forgiving and surprisingly so for a model usually geared to better players, with 96% more ZipCore than the original Full-Face for a 13% higher MOI. Among the most forgiving full-face wedges, helped further by the wide sole.
Distance
ExcellentElite spin, looser distance control - ranked 2nd in the 2024 spin scoring category and spinning more in wet conditions than dry, with roughly 10,000 rpm from 100 yards and 500-800 rpm more than the previous Full-Face. The trade-off: accuracy and consistency ranked mid-pack, so carry dispersion is looser than the best full-swing wedges.
Workability
ExcellentA genuine shotmaker's wedge - the high-toe, full-face design with grooves to the toe lets players open the face and swing freely for aggressive greenside shots, the subtle high toe and 34% more contact area than the RTX 6 adding open-face spin. Among the most versatile greenside wedges for manipulating the face.
Feel
ExcellentFirm but improved - the extra ZipCore improves feel over the original Full-Face while still delivering a firm sensation at impact, a firm, solid contact. Better than the firm 2021 model but still a step behind the softest cavity-back wedges.
Sound
ExcellentA firm, low click - well-struck pitches produce a firm, loud-yet-deep click that signals a spinning strike, a crisp, firm impact note. A satisfying but firm acoustic, in line with the RTX line.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and classic - the high-toe design is subtle rather than slab-like, keeping a traditional shape, with a tidy full-face profile and tour finishes. A restrained, classic tour look that hides its full-face tech.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 Wedge Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 wedges: what you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf RTX Full-Face 2 Wedge Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at ClubTest 2024: 8 hot new wedges reviewed - GOLF.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 best for?
You want a high-spinning, forgiving full-face wedge for confident open-face greenside shots and bunkers, and don't mind a firm feel - around £140-160.
Who should avoid the Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2?
You prioritise tight full-swing distance control or the softest feel - the RTX 6 ZipCore is the more consistent, plusher pick.
What handicap is the Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 suitable for?
The Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 best at?
In our research the Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 rates highest for distance and workability, and is softest on sound.