Cleveland Golf CBZ Wedges - What You Need to Know

By: Golfshake Editor | Edited: Tue 26 Aug 2025

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Cleveland Golf has launched its new CBZ Wedge with Z-Alloy, which is a debut for this material in a cavity back design, meaning that the brand is once more at the forefront of innovation.

The latest wedge introduces a new recipe for performance, expertly blending the soft, responsive feel of a blade with the enhanced forgiveness of a cavity back. The result is a modern design that delivers versatility, consistency and control where it matters most.

At the core of the CBZ Wedge is Z-Alloy, a new steel formula developed exclusively by Cleveland Golf. Lighter, softer and built for performance, Z-Alloy provides golfers with an unrivalled feel at impact. In fact, CBZ Wedges are 25% softer than the previous CBX 4 ZipCore models, while maintaining the durability and responsiveness expected from Cleveland Golf’s tour-trusted wedges.

Joe Miller, European Product Manager at Cleveland Golf, said: "When Z-Alloy was first developed, it was engineered to outperform every wedge material on the market, including 431 stainless steel, which is commonly found in cavity-back wedges. While 431 is certainly durable, its hardness and lower density come at the expense of feel.

"Z-Alloy changes all that. It’s noticeably softer and less dense than 431, providing tour-level feedback traditionally associated with blade wedges. Now, golfers who favour cavity-back models no longer have to compromise on feel."

Cleveland CBZ

Greater Forgiveness, Greater Consistency

Based on a Cleveland Golf Consumer Insight Survey, the results revealed that 87% of golfers play forgiveness-focused irons, so it only made sense to bring that same philosophy to the short game. Enter CBZ Wedges, the ideal option for players seeking enhanced forgiveness and consistency without giving up the soft feel and greenside versatility that Cleveland Golf wedges are known for.

CBZ Wedges are built with the same performance-driven DNA as the acclaimed RTZ Wedge, incorporating technologies like ZipCore, which repositions the centre of gravity closer to the impact zone for improved MOI, control and spin.

To further elevate performance, CBZ Wedges also feature UltiZip grooves for cleaner contact and consistent spin through turf and debris, while HydraZip face technology enhances spin in wet or challenging conditions, both optimised by loft for balanced results across the set. Finally, a redesigned Gelback TPU insert, now 94% larger, helps dampen vibrations and delivers a smoother, more responsive feel, even on mishits.

CBZ Versatility

For an added layer of versatility, CBZ Wedges have a Full-Face design option, allowing players who make inconsistent contact to receive more spin on off-centre shots. For those not afraid of the occasional open-face shot, CBZ’s Full-Face hosel-to-toe grooves and extended high-toe area help maximise contact on more creative shots for more consistent spin, flight and stopping power.

When it comes to selecting the right sole grind, Cleveland Golf made the decision easy by pre-selecting each grind by loft. Both the CBZ and CBZ Full-Face Wedges feature grinds and bounces tailored to match each model’s strength in forgiveness and versatility, so players receive more benefit from the groove length of preference. On top of this, each sole grind features a leading-edge bounce chamfer to help the wedge get in and out of the turf with ease.

Customisation Options

Offering players a truly one-of-a-kind look that blends personality with performance, Cleveland Golf is expanding its full range of customisation options. For the first time, players can choose custom ferrules and grips for their CBZ Wedge - an industry first among equipment manufacturers in the cavity-back category. This exclusive option lets golfers create wedges that showcase their unique style without sacrificing performance.