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Cleveland RTZ

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

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Cleveland RTZ

Performance index

Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).

Forgiveness
83
Distance
91
Workability
89
Feel
89
Sound
88
Looks
90

Where it wins

  • Distance91
  • Looks90
  • Workability89

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Forgiveness83

Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.

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Best for

You play off 18 or better, want the softest-feeling, highest-spinning tour wedge with classy looks, and strike it cleanly enough to shape greenside shots - around £150-160.

Avoid if

You need cavity-back forgiveness on mishits - the CBX or CBZ is the more rescuing pick.

Pros

  • Among the highest-spinning wedges - ~500 rpm more on short shots and ~800 rpm more on full swings than the RTX 6
  • New Z-Alloy steel is 10% softer than the RTX 6 (180 HV vs 225 HV) for a premium feel
  • Some of the best-looking wedges out there - ultra-clean, minimalist, compact shape
  • Golf Digest 2025 Hot List Gold; four grinds (Low, Mid, Full, Adapt) cover most players

Cons

  • Tour-blade forgiveness - a players' shape rather than a cavity-back rescuer
  • Best suited to better players who strike it cleanly
  • Premium pricing for the category at around £150-160

By dimension

91

Distance

Class-leading

Best-in-class spin - about 500 rpm more on short shots and almost 800 rpm more on full swings than the RTX 6, with exceptional wet-condition spin retention, HydraZip and sharper UltiZip grooves delivering stronger, more consistent spin from any lie. Among the highest-spinning wedges available for tight distance control.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Cleveland RTZ best for?

You play off 18 or better, want the softest-feeling, highest-spinning tour wedge with classy looks, and strike it cleanly enough to shape greenside shots - around £150-160.

Who should avoid the Cleveland RTZ?

You need cavity-back forgiveness on mishits - the CBX or CBZ is the more rescuing pick.

What handicap is the Cleveland RTZ suitable for?

The Cleveland RTZ suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.

What is the Cleveland RTZ best at?

In our research the Cleveland RTZ rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.