Cleveland RTZ 2 wedge review — the brand-new 2026 wedges replacing the RTZ, built from second-generation Z-Alloy with five Roger Cleveland signature grinds.
We break down what’s actually new: ZipCore iQ tuned to every loft and grind, HydraZip and UltiZip faces, and the return of the legendary 588 grind.
Stick around for our verdict on whether these really are the best wedges Cleveland has ever made — and which grind belongs in your bag.
The Cleveland RTZ 2 is the second generation of Cleveland’s Z-Alloy blade wedges — a proprietary steel that’s softer at impact, less dense, and far more durable, with Cleveland claiming better wet-spin retention and dramatically less groove wear over time. ZipCore iQ takes the tour-proven ZipCore hosel core and tunes it for every loft and grind combination, raising the sweet spot in the higher lofts for tighter dispersion on open-face shots. Roger Cleveland himself returned to the bench to redesign all five sole grinds — MID, FULL, LOW, the full-face ADAPT, and the reintroduced 588 — across lofts from 46° to 64°. We also cover the Tour Satin, Black Satin, and raw Tour Rack finishes, the stock Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue shaft, and who each grind is actually built for, so you know exactly which RTZ 2 setup fits your game.
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Woah
I will say I still get really good spin with my rtz’s after almost a year of having them
suddenly craving wings… f'n Trevorsaurus Wrex!!
Soft hands there boys.
I don’t know how they can review golf clubs with swings like that
And here I'm still using my RTX 4s.
They are still in good shape, my gap wedge however, has been used and abused.
Do we even need new RTZs? They were perfect
Your suck factor is shrinking fellas ! ….. thanks for the tips to help me shrink mine ! … as for the other commenters taking shots at you guys who think they’re any better 😂😂😂😂 …..their life suck factor is high.
❤❤❤❤HYPE the video folks ❤❤❤❤
Thinking about replacing my sm9s with a set of these clevelands
Always love your videos.
The best thing about these RTZ 2 wedges? They're $200 each, and there's nothing I saw in this video that suggests my $110 wedges (each) can't do just as well…
Are you selling the used miura raw?
Do a review on all of the Bridgestone balls pleaaaase! Love the video btw!
That swing has gotten way more fluid. Everyone has their swing and it looks like you’ve really mastered yours
Did you try the Adapt grind against the 588?
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It's not really the bounce or the club; you both have terrible short game techniques. Too much body movement, too much wrist movement. No wonder the contact is so inconsistent, and the launch angle and the spin are all wrong on every shot.
Thanks
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Can we expect a CBZ2 soon?