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Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore
2023
Independent testing (MyGolfSpy, Golf Monthly, Plugged In Golf) consistently singled out the RTX 6 ZipCore's wet-condition spin performance as a standout, with MyGolfSpy ranking it 4th for spin and giving it a 9.3/10 overall score, crediting the HydraZip/UltiZip combination for minimizing the typical spin loss golfers see from wet lies or long rough. Reviewers were less unanimous on feel — Golf Monthly noted the stock steel-shafted head felt slightly heavy — and MyGolfSpy flagged shot-to-shot consistency as a relative (though still solid) weak point versus rivals. Overall, the club reads as an incremental-but-real upgrade over the RTX4.
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Who should play this club — and why
BEST FOR
Designed primarily for better players and low-handicap golfers who value maximum, consistent spin and shot-shaping versatility over pure forgiveness — the wide loft/bounce/grind matrix (including the new Low+ option) lets fitters dial in a setup for specific turf conditions, attack angles, and short-game shot preferences, though the ZipCore forgiveness gains also make it playable for mid-handicappers.
VERIFIED PRODUCT FACTS
What is specific to this model
The Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore is a 2023 tour-inspired wedge built around Cleveland's low-density ZipCore insert, which repositions mass to expand the sweet spot and boost forgiveness/MOI without changing the classic RTX shape. It pairs that core with new HydraZip face treatment and UltiZip grooves aimed at maximizing spin consistency in both dry and wet conditions, and it adds a new Low+ sole grind option for players wanting extra versatility around the green.
loft options
46° to 60°, offered in half-degree progressions across standard wedge/sand-wedge lofts
bounce grind options
LOW: Minimal bounce, aggressive heel/toe relief; for firm turf, open-face/flop shots and better players with shallow attack angles • MID: Moderate bounce with a rounded leading edge; the versatile, all-condition option • FULL: Maximum bounce and roundest leading edge; for soft turf/sand and steeper swings • LOW+: New for 2023 — Low-sole shape with 2° additional bounce in a C-shaped sole, offered on sand-wedge lofts (54°/56°) for players who want a low-bounce look with more forgiveness
groove design
UltiZip grooves — Cleveland's sharpest groove radii yet, cut deeper and tighter with loft-specific groove dimensions, plus laser-milled micro-texture lines between grooves for extra face friction
core material
ZipCore — a low-density insert replacing part of the traditional 8620 carbon steel head mass, repositioning weight to raise MOI (Cleveland cites roughly a 20% MOI increase over the previous RTX4)
finish options
Tour Satin at launch, with additional finish options (including a black finish) added later in 2023
shaft options
True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner steel (stock, ~126g) with graphite shaft upgrades available
price at launch
$169.99 USD (steel shaft configuration); combo/other configurations reported in the $129.95–$169.99 range
release date
January 20, 2023 (North America retail)
GEARCADDIE MODEL ANALYSIS
What this exact club is designed to do
Independent testing (MyGolfSpy, Golf Monthly, Plugged In Golf) consistently singled out the RTX 6 ZipCore's wet-condition spin performance as a standout, with MyGolfSpy ranking it 4th for spin and giving it a 9.3/10 overall score, crediting the HydraZip/UltiZip combination for minimizing the typical spin loss golfers see from wet lies or long rough. Reviewers were less unanimous on feel — Golf Monthly noted the stock steel-shafted head felt slightly heavy — and MyGolfSpy flagged shot-to-shot consistency as a relative (though still solid) weak point versus rivals. Overall, the club reads as an incremental-but-real upgrade over the RTX4.
Full technology & specs list
loft options
46° to 60°, offered in half-degree progressions across standard wedge/sand-wedge lofts
bounce grind options
LOW: Minimal bounce, aggressive heel/toe relief; for firm turf, open-face/flop shots and better players with shallow attack angles • MID: Moderate bounce with a rounded leading edge; the versatile, all-condition option • FULL: Maximum bounce and roundest leading edge; for soft turf/sand and steeper swings • LOW+: New for 2023 — Low-sole shape with 2° additional bounce in a C-shaped sole, offered on sand-wedge lofts (54°/56°) for players who want a low-bounce look with more forgiveness
groove design
UltiZip grooves — Cleveland's sharpest groove radii yet, cut deeper and tighter with loft-specific groove dimensions, plus laser-milled micro-texture lines between grooves for extra face friction
core material
ZipCore — a low-density insert replacing part of the traditional 8620 carbon steel head mass, repositioning weight to raise MOI (Cleveland cites roughly a 20% MOI increase over the previous RTX4)
finish options
Tour Satin at launch, with additional finish options (including a black finish) added later in 2023
shaft options
True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner steel (stock, ~126g) with graphite shaft upgrades available
price at launch
$169.99 USD (steel shaft configuration); combo/other configurations reported in the $129.95–$169.99 range
release date
January 20, 2023 (North America retail)
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