Testers ANNOUNCED Cleveland Zipcore Raw Wedges

[Plow 4]

Jeff/St. Charles, MO

index: 3.9

Current wedges:  Volkey SM7 46; SM7 50; SM8 54

Curious to see what the durability is on the Raw finish as well as the difference in play between the Volkey and the Cleveland.  I don't anticipate there being any substantial difference in spin with or without rust on them.  

[Daltonclev 0]

Huntersville, North Carolina

15 Handicap

I am currently playing the Titleist Vokey SM6

The finish of the wedges look great. I have been using Titleist ever since I can remember for my wedges and have been looking to try out some new ones.

 

[tcons64 0]

Tony/Washington Crossing PA

12 GHIN

Titleist Vokey SM6 56 and 60

I like the soft feel

[Kdmckelvey36 0]

Kyle 

 

from Maryland. Hcp is a +1.5- +2.5 traditionally play vokey but wasn’t a fan of the sm8 looking to Try new brands out as well as a raw finish. I have heard good things about the new Cleveland wedges 

Edited October 2, 2020 by Kdmckelvey36

[CWilson216 52]

A great opportunity for a few people! Would love to test something like this some day, but not now. Winter is coming in OH and I just got new wedges that I need to get used to first. However, I am very interested in the raw vs. finished aspect of it! Good Luck to all!

[Johny 0]

First Name: Ming /City State : London UK

Handicap: 18

Current Model Wedges Played:  Wilson Staff 52. Callaway Mack daddy 56

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge:

I heard the brand is one of the greatest, want to try its product, also the look.

[Moritz Stoeger 0]

Moritz Stoeger, Missoula Mt

15 Hcp

Current model: Titleist vokey sm7

I just love the look and would love to test them

[Cjanak 0]

Craig / Dallas, TX

Handicap 15

Current Model Wedges Played: Cleveland RTX 3 (54, 58), Cleveland CBX2 (50)

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge: I have used the Cleveland Raw wedges in earlier 588 versions. I usually buy wedges that are last years model and the raw finish is difficult to find. I prefer the raw wedges to finished wedges but cost is a major factor in what I buy.

[TaylorHall_18 0]

Taylor Hall/ Ligonier Pa 

Handicap: 4

Current Wedges: 

MAXFLI 52 degree forged Black Max; Taylormade ATV 54 and 56 Degrees; King Cobra 60 degree SW
 

Appeal to a RAW wedge: I love dropping the ball close to the target and one hop stop so the spin is a huge plus and I’m all about the mental feel of the look when looking down on a club so the less glare and more ball fitted the club looks at address is an attraction to the wedges. 

[Dave P. HPMC 8]

First Name/City State: David; Seattle

Handicap: 13

Current Model Wedges Played: RTX 4 50; 54; Edison 59

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge: The weathered appearance once the wedge starts to rust; better grip and spin over time.

[fflmaster 14]

Al / PA

20

Callaway SureOut 2 58°
 

The finish and reviews I have seen on the spin numbers 

[Chopper43 0]

Justin / Glens Falls, NY

Handicap-0

Current Wedges- SM 7 50-08F, 54-O8M, 60-12D

Raw wedges just look cool. No glare.

Really want to try these. I didn't like RTX 4 raw. I had 50, 54mid and 58low. Had to part ways. In general, I found them all to dig just a little too much, especially the 58. I think Cleveland says Zipcore grinds are the same as RTX4, but they look more refined to me just by looking at them. Anyway. Hate my SM7 60D. The bounce is not my friend! I love Cleveland/Srixon stuff. 

Thanks for your consideration.

 

[SkinToWin 0]

Jason /Michigan

Handicap 14

Current Model Wedges Played: Callaway MD3's 52,56,58

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge - Look and spin

[kingsnake59 0]

Tom Meridian, Idaho

15

Mizuno 50, 54,58

Interested if raw can give a senior golfer a short game edge

[deauxrite 297]

Jerry

Sierra Vista, AZ

Titlelist SM7

Interested to see if they will hold our super fast firm greens

[Yankees802 0]

22 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Testers Wanted (5)

 

There’s something about RAW wedges that elicits a mixed bag of reactions from golfers. Some swear it gives them more spin—that’s a topic for another day—some say they prefer the look of shiny chrome, tour satin or jet-black finish. Remember the days of one choice? 

At one time the options were so few, many took to the home version of RAW by soaking wedges in Coke and other methods to get them to rust. The last few years have seen many OEM’s offer a RAW version of their wedges. With Cleveland Golf having successfully launched the new RTX Zip Core wedges in the summer, it now is offering the wedge in the popular RAW or it is officially called Tour Rack finish.

So, we’re going to let you tell us if raw is better.   

Testers Wanted

We are looking for FIVE dedicated golfers who will  receive two wedges in the loft they choose to provide an in depth 4 to 6-week commitment to testing the Tour Rack Zip Core wedges.  Testing is open to  Right Hand golfers who reside in the US. 

To Apply please provide the following information:

First Name/City State

Handicap

Current Model Wedges Played

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge

We'll be choosing the testers next week, so check back to see if you have been selected.

 

DO NOT QUOTE THIS POST WHEN APPLYING, APPLY IN A SEPERATE POST IN THIS THREAD

 

 

 

[Yankees802 0]

Todd Lemas, Henderson, NV

15 HDCP

Cleveland 588 Rotex 60, 56, 53

I have heard a lot about RAW face and would like to put it to the test!  More spin? Let’s find out. Plus they look great in any bag!  

[JamesM3300 0]

James/ Laramie Wyoming 

Handicap: 4.5

Taylormade MG2 

I used to play Cleveland’s old zipcore and rtx wedges and would love to try the newest models

[Jon the beard guy 0]

Jon

niles,ohio

+0.8 handicap

 

current wedges are RTX zipcore in satin finish ( before raw came out)

52 mid bounce

56 full 

60 low bounce

 

would love to review the rawsince i have the satin to compare them too and also i still carry muly old vokey 60 deg for flop shots

[ChuckZ 1]

Chuck/Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

11.9 GHIN

T300: P, W, 53W, and Vokey Sm7 58.12D 

A raw represent the purity of the metal and a clean feel.