Legendary manufacturer Roger Cleveland lended his decades of expertise to help create the new RTZ 2 wedge, which is the latest generation of Cleveland's tour-inspired wedge range.
The new RTZ 2 wedge range combines Cleveland Golf's most advanced performance technologies with lessons learned through generations of wedge design, resulting in a wedge family that delivers greater consistency, improved control, and more options for golfers to play the shots they want.
To help lead this next evolution of wedge design, was the man who helped define the category in the first place, Roger Cleveland.
Nearly 50 years after introducing the groundbreaking 588 Tour Action Wedge, Founder and Advisor Roger Cleveland returned to work alongside Cleveland Golf engineers and Tour players on the redesign of RTZ 2. Every sole grind was revisited, while every transition and turf interaction refined. The result is a lineup that feels familiar to longtime Cleveland Golf players while offering more versatility and performance than ever before.
"I've been fortunate to design wedges that have been trusted by generations of golfers, but the work is never finished," said Roger Cleveland, Founder and Advisor at Cleveland Golf. "RTZ 2 reflects everything we've learned along the way, combining classic wedge design principles with modern performance to help golfers play their best scoring shots."
What You Need to Know About Cleveland RTZ 2 Wedges
One of the key additions to RTZ 2 wedges is the return of the iconic 588 Grind. Reintroduced under Roger Cleveland’s direction, this signature grind revives the timeless sole design that helped define a generation of wedges. Ideal for moderate to shallower swing types, it provides versatile turf interaction, confidence on full swings and pitch shots, and the shot-making versatility golfers rely on around the greens.
RTZ 2 wedges feature five distinct sole grinds designed to suit a wide range of swing types, turf conditions and shot preferences, helping golfers find the ideal setup for their short game. The versatile MID Grind remains the go-to option for most golfers, while the FULL Grind provides added forgiveness and confidence from softer turf, the rough and bunkers.
Golfers who prefer firm conditions and maximum greenside creativity can turn to the LOW Grind, while the ADAPT Full-Face Grind opens the door to a wider range of open-face shots and short-game possibilities. Together with the reintroduced 588 Grind, the RTZ 2 range gives golfers more opportunities than ever to find a wedge that matches the way they play.
Roger Cleveland said: "There isn't a single wedge that works for every golfer. Players have different swings, play different conditions and see different shots around the greens. RTZ 2 wedges are built around that reality. By expanding our grind offering and bringing back the 588, we're giving golfers more opportunities to find a wedge that fits how they play."
Key Technologies Will Benefit Golfers
RTZ 2 wedges are made from Cleveland Golf's proprietary Z-Alloy material, a steel engineered exclusively for golf clubs and now in the second generation of Cleveland Golf blade wedges. Designed from the ground up, Z-Alloy delivers a softer feel at impact while also providing the strength and durability needed to maintain performance round after round.
That combination allows golfers to enjoy the responsive feel they want without sacrificing long-term consistency. Combined with Cleveland Golf's HydraZip face technology, UltiZip grooves, and Rotex Milling, RTZ 2 wedges deliver the spin, control, and stopping power golfers expect when they are in scoring range.
While wedge play is often associated with creativity, it ultimately comes down to consistency. That challenge inspired the development of Cleveland Golf’s new ZipCore iQ technology.
Unlike traditional wedge construction, ZipCore iQ is tuned specifically for each loft and grind combination in the RTZ 2 range, with each configuration featuring a uniquely optimized hosel core. By strategically repositioning mass according to how each wedge is typically used, Cleveland Golf engineers created wedges that produce more consistent results across a wider variety of strikes.
For golfers, the benefit is simple: tighter dispersion, improved distance consistency and greater confidence over every scoring shot.
Other Things You Need to Consider
RTZ 2 wedges offer Cleveland Golf's most extensive wedge customisation programme to date. Through the Tour Rack programme, golfers can build their wedges to their exact specifications using the same customisation process trusted by Cleveland Golf tour professionals.
Golfers can choose from multiple sole grinds, loft and lie adjustments, shaft and grip options, as well as expanded personalisation features including custom ferrules, and colour-matched grips to create wedges tailored to both their game and personal style.
HydraZip uses loft-specific face blasts and laser-milled lines to help maximise spin in wet conditions.
UltiZip grooves feature sharper, deeper geometry for more consistent spin from the fairway, rough and bunker.
Rotex Milling adds a roughened face texture to promote predictable spin and stopping power.
RTZ 2 Wedges will be available in Tour Satin, Black Satin, and Tour Rack Raw finishes with lofts ranging from 46° to 64°, multiple sole grind options, and True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts to fit a wide range of golfers and playing styles.
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