Expert consensus review
Cleveland RTZ 2 Wedge Review
Cleveland's best blade wedge yet: soft Z-Alloy feel, strong spin in any conditions, and five grinds including the revived 588 and a full-face ADAPT option.
What we like
- Second-generation Z-Alloy steel for a soft, forged-like feel
- ZipCore iQ hosel cores are tuned to each loft and grind
- HydraZip face and UltiZip grooves are designed for wet-weather spin
- Five grinds: MID, FULL, LOW, 588, and full-face ADAPT
What to weigh
- Blade shape offers less help than the cavity-back CBZ
- Grind choice matters, and the wrong bounce hurts
- Tour Rack Raw costs more and rusts by design
- Premium wedge prices add up across three or four lofts
Scorecard
How scores are built- Distance 8.2
- Forgiveness 8.5
- Accuracy 9.1
- Feel 9.4
- Ease of use 8.4
- Value 9.0
- Build 9.2
This review weighs the manufacturer specifications, independent testing from across the golf equipment world, and long-term owner feedback, then scores the product against its closest alternatives. It is not presented as a GolfTested lab measurement.
Quick answer
The Cleveland RTZ 2 is a premium blade wedge built around softer Z-Alloy steel, loft-specific ZipCore iQ weighting, and five Roger Cleveland signature grinds. Independent reviewers praise its spin and soft feel, with one reporting more half-swing spin than a Vokey SM11. It is one of the best wedges available for players who want control and versatility.
Technology
- Z-Alloy: Cleveland’s proprietary steel is softer, less dense, and durable for better feel and consistency.
- ZipCore iQ: unique lightweight hosel cores for each loft and grind move mass for more reliable performance on center and off-center strikes.
- HydraZip: face blasting and laser-milled lines tuned by loft groups for spin in wet conditions.
- UltiZip grooves: sharper and deeper grooves cut through grass and clear debris for more consistent spin from fairway, rough, and bunkers.
Pick the right grind
- MID (10° bounce, 46°–60°): the all-around choice for most swing types.
- FULL (12°, 54°–60°): more bounce for sand, thick rough, soft conditions, and steep swings.
- LOW (6°, 58°–62°): heel, toe, and trailing-edge relief for firm turf, shallow swings, and open-face shots.
- 588: a revived classic with more bounce in the toe and less in the heel for versatility.
- ADAPT: full-face grooves and a taller toe for open-face finesse shots.
RTZ 2 vs CBZ
RTZ 2 is the players wedge. Cleveland CBZ uses the same Z-Alloy in a cavity back with a larger sweet spot for golfers who want more forgiveness. See our wedge buying guide for the full lineup.
Verdict
The RTZ 2 combines excellent feel, strong spin, and one of the most useful grind menus available. Choose the grind based on your turf and swing, and it is easy to recommend.
How we built this review: manufacturer specifications (RTZ 2 Tour Satin product page), independent testing from respected golf equipment reviewers, and long-term owner feedback, weighed against the closest alternatives.
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