Wedge · 2025
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
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance91
- Looks90
- Workability89
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
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.
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
Forgiveness
ExcellentStrong for a tour blade - ZipCore moves the CG 1.1mm closer to face centre and lifts heel-toe MOI ~1% over the RTX 6, expanding the sweet spot, giving blade looks with cavity-back off-centre performance. More stable than a pure blade, though still a players' shape below the cavity-back CBX.
Distance
Class-leadingBest-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.
Workability
ExcellentTour-grade and versatile - the compact blade plus four grinds (Low, Mid, Full, Adapt) blend control and workability, launching mid-to-high as standard but as high as forgiving wedges when needed, the new Adapt grind adding open-faced finesse shotmaking. A genuine shotmaker's wedge.
Feel
ExcellentBest-in-class - the new Z-Alloy steel is 10% softer than the RTX 6 (180 HV vs 225 HV), with the ball feeling like it stays on the face longer for a soft but not mushy sensation, a soft, responsive contact on chips and full swings. Among the softest, most refined wedge feels on the market.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, controlled note - a concise clock between a high-pitched click and a low-pitched tock, softer, deeper and more controlled than harsh wedges. A clean, premium impact note in tune with the soft feel.
Looks at address
Class-leadingBest-in-class - some of the best-looking wedges, with an ultra-clean, minimalist profile, the compact, rounded traditional shape looking superb behind the ball. A premium, classic tour look across Tour Satin, Black Satin and raw finishes.
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 RTZ Wedge Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTZ Wedge Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTZ wedges: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTZ Wedge Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Cleveland RTZ Wedge Review - Golfalot
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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.