Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Wedge Review

2023

Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Wedge Review

9.3 overall

The Bottom Line

Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Wedge ranks 5th overall in our best golf wedges 2023 test. Year over year, Cleveland makes one of the more consistent golf wedges on the market and this another prime example. The RTX6 ZipCore performs well across all three scoring categories - accuracy, consistency, and spin. It finishes inside the top 10 for each these categories. For us, performance in a wet condition is important and RTX6 ZipCore is hands down one of the best. Our testing pool also considers it one of the best golf wedges for sound, feel, and looks.

Pros

With above average performances in every scoring category, Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore ranks as one of the best golf wedges. It is one of the best wedges in wet conditions as well. If you're in the market for a new wedge, Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore needs to be at the top of your list.

Cons

If there is one negative surrounding the Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore, it is consistency. Relative to the field, it still does well though, so don't put too much thought into it. Go through a professional fitting to optimize performance.

img Consistency

  • rank
    9th

How is consistency measured?

Our consistency scoring is a metric that provides insight as to how tight of circles a wedge produces from a full-swing condition and 50-yard shot condition.

Testing Pool

Details to come...

Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Accuracy

  • rank
    5th

What is accuracy?

Accuracy evaluates if a player’s shots with each club are above or below what’s expected based on that player’s skill level. By eliminating variables in player ability, accuracy determines how well the club improves a player’s overall score.

Testing Pool

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Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Spin

  • rank
    4th

How is spin tested?

Our spin scoring is a metric that showcases the collective spin performance of a wedge in three different conditions and a dry-versus-wet spin retention analysis.

Testing Pool

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Rankings

img Ball Speed

  • rank
    10th

How is ball speed tested?

Ball speed measures how fast the ball is traveling off the face of the club. We eliminate variables like player swing speed or ability, so you can compare ball speeds off the face as affected by the club, not the player.

Testing Pool

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Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Fairways Hit

  • rank
    19th

What is fairways hit?

We evaluate the percentage of shots that hit the fairway compared to shots in the rough. This shows the accuracy of a club, with a higher percentage earning a higher accuracy rating.

Testing Pool

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Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

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specs & details

52

Ball Speed

The speed at which the golf ball travels after being struck by the golf club. It is usually measured in miles per hour (mph).

99

Shot Area

Shot Area is a measure of downrage dispersion. The displayed value is the area of an ellipse (measured in yards2) in which 90% of future shots would be expected to fall.

50.4

Total Distance

The total distance the golf ball travels from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it stops, including both carry distance and any additional roll after the ball lands.

49.5

Carry

The distance the golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it first touches the ground. Carry distance does not include any additional roll after the ball lands.

6185.9

Spin

The amount of backspin or topspin on the golf ball after the club strikes it. Spin can affect how the ball travels through the air and how it behaves when it lands.

31.6

Launch Angle

The angle at which the golf ball leaves the clubface after being struck. This is typically measured in degrees.

9.6

Apex

The highest point in the golf ball's trajectory after the club strikes it. This is typically measured in feet above the ground.

40.3

Descent

The angle at which the golf ball descends from the apex of its trajectory to the ground. This is typically measured in degrees.

1.5

Yards From Center

This refers to the distance that a golf shot travels from the center of the fairway. It is often used to measure accuracy, with shots closer to the center considered more accurate.

100

Fairway

Refers to the percentage of times a golfer successfully lands their tee shot on the fairway. It is often used as a measure of accuracy.

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