Testers ANNOUNCED Cleveland Zipcore Raw Wedges

[CascoBay]

Gene

Portland, Maine

handicap 25

Callaway

I like the smooth finish, no shine. Also like the fact that they put the bounce number on the club head. Great look.

[Steve2100]

Steve/Chicago

HDCP: 20

Current wedges: Maltby 56Degree

Never played a wedge with raw finish. Like to see what the buzz is about.

[pgfree33]

Dave F / Lancaster, CA

Handicap 12

Current Model Wedges Played: Titleist  Vokey SM5 50.08F, 54.10S, 60.07S

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge: No glare Finish, Pre-shot address ‘look’, and hopefully better results.

Edited October 2, 2020 by pgfree33

[Peter M.]

 

Peter - Ogden, Utah

Calleway Jaws MD5 Platinum Chrome Wedges 50, 54, 58

 As the wedge wears over time a custom antique look emerges reminding me of the work I have put into my short game.  The rustic look provides a striking contrast to a white golf ball for improved focus on the shot  

 

[Bill M]

Bill

Norwalk, CT

10 handicap

Cleveland Tour Action 53 degrees, Vokey SM 56/10

Previous wedge was Cleveland gun metal.  Prefer wedges with non chrome finishes.   

[Mikeholmes03]

Mike/Colorado Springs Colorado 

13 handicap

Titleist vokey sm4 wedges 52,56,60

spin capabilities and style

[Evil_Genius]

Chris; Ventura, CA

Handicap: 9

Current Model Wedges Played:  Cleveland RTX 2.0 (60*), Taylormade Tour Preferred EF (54*)

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge: No glare at address, and they make me feel like I've got a 'classic gamer'... once they get that patina it feels a little like your wedges are "the way wedges should be".

[jlauf11]

Jordan Lauffer Skiatook, OK

10

Cleveland 900 48* Taylormade TP Z 52 Cleveland CG10 56

The look and feel of raw steel

[Brent765]

Brent - Des Moines Iowa

10.1

Clevland RTX4 and Vokey SM7 (Lob)

Ive always heard the Raw creates more spin and would love to see for myself but most important no reflection from the sun and just a better look overall. 

[akaToast]

Santosh / Palmyra, NJ

Handicap 19

Current Models: Cleveland RTX 4 Raw

I have always been drawn to a raw finish on my wedges due to multiple factors. I find it aesthetically pleasing due to the lack of any reflection from the face. Also, it just inspires confidence that the despite my inconsistent swings and angle of attack, I can always trust that the raw finish wedge will always get me the spin I require. I consider wedges like tools, they are meant to get used and sometimes a bit dinged up. I also own Mizuno raw wedges that I have re-grooved to almost as good as new that I game sometimes. Just love using my wedges.

[EH_golfSF]

Eric / San Francisco, CA

Handicap: 18 

Current wedges: Cleveland CG12 50, Bombtech Grenade 56 and 60

Appeal of raw wedges: I’m intrigued by the raw face as I’ve read about spin/control benefits out of the rough and in damp conditions, which we have a lot of here. I’m on the fence on whether I like the style/finish of rust forming on the club though. 

[Santi00]

Santiago Botero/ Verrado, Arizona

handicap 7

Taylormade 54 and 58 degree raw face

I love the extra ball spin and versatility of a raw face. Plus it makes the club look way cooler!!!

[Zackpine08]

Zachary - Sterling Heights, MI

handicap-7

currently play Callaway Mack daddy forged

Always heard great things about Cleveland wedges and wanted to try to RTX 4s. Would love to test these instead!

 

 

[caughtmeaboot]

Stephen / Belchertown, MA

11.5 handicap

Currently play titleist sm7 brushed steel 50, 54, 58

I love the look of worn in rusted wedges, I feel like it give me more control around the green.

[challsincharge]

First Name/City State - Charles/Santa Monica, CA

Handicap - 14.6

Current Model Wedges Played - Vokey SM7 (52° & 56°), Taylormade HiToe (60°)

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge - No glare and psychological mindset that it'll spin more.  

[RynoSpyder]

Dave, Huntington Beach, CA

Handicap: 12

Current wedges: Cleveland CG-12, CG-15, RTX 3

Raw finish: non-reflective matte look - no glare.  Interested in seeing if raw provides any performance benefit 

[Danny Sheehan]

I use my 58° to for bunker shots, lob shots, and any shot I fell that needs to land softly.

[skiguy327]

Scott/Austin, TX

Handicap: 9.4

Current Model Wedges Played: Ping Glide 3.0 - 54 degree w/12 degrees bounce, standard sole grind , 60 degree w/ 10 degrees bounce - standard sole grind

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge:  The potential for extra spin and they look really tough

 

Edited October 2, 2020 by skiguy327
Updated text

[golfingbrock]

First Name/City State Brock, Fort Worth TX

Handicap +1.8

Current Model Wedges Played Sub70 raw 48, Mizuno 52, Cleveland 56, Mizuno 60

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge: I love the look, and the lack of glare.

[Devieboy]

Devin/ Los Angeles, CA

hcp 30

currently playing Williams golf “dart” 56 and an old spin milled vokey 60

curious to see what the raw finish is all about and if it really can help me generate more spin around the green. Especially curious to see if there’s a noticeable difference between week 1 and week 6