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Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Review

Wedge · 14 rounds in my bag

Played & written by Marcus Santana

By Marcus Santana · Published November 16, 2025

9.5/ 10

The short version

Two holes in with the Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore I knew: the ball stays on the face a fraction longer, and I can feel exactly where it hit. Half wedges from 60 yards stopped rolling out on me, which is the whole point of buying one. The catch: the grooves lose bite once wet grass gets involved, same as everything else.

How it played

Straight into the bag for 14 rounds with no easing-in period. What I keep coming back to is that the ball stays on the face a fraction longer, and I can feel exactly where it hit. Where it bit me: the grooves lose bite once wet grass gets involved, same as everything else — worth knowing before you spend the money.

How it looks

Simple grind, tidy grooves, and no shouting from the back. I care less about that than how it feels, but it does not hurt.

What won me over

spin holds up on the second-bounce check
the leading edge sits low on tight lies
open the face and it still sits flat

Good to know before you buy

the grooves will wear if you practise a lot
one grind will not suit every course

My verdict

9.5/10 from me. If you have a scoring club you do not trust from 100 yards in, the Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore earns its spot in the bag. If the grooves will wear if you practise a lot is a dealbreaker for you, keep looking.

Marcus Santana

Founder & Lead Tester, Homie Golf

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