Testers ANNOUNCED Cleveland Zipcore Raw Wedges

[Cory O]

First Name/City State: Cory - Los Angeles, CA

Handicap - 5

Current Model Wedges Played - GigaGolf TRX 6.0 50*/55*/60*

I got these wedges as I didn't like the gapping progression from my GigaGolf irons into the Cleveland Wedges I was playing (CG15). That's still important to me in the 50 and 55 degree clubs as those are more "full swing" sticks, but I almost never use the lob wedge for full shots these days. Because it's going to be a around-the-green specialty club for me, getting maximum versatility and performance will be the biggest factor.

What Appeals to You About a Raw Wedge

I used to love the rusty wedge look back in university (in fact I think my brother still has one of my old Nike Forged Steel wedges that I rusted out in his bag. He doesn't play much golf). While I may have gotten a little older (and wiser?) in years, don't we all still long for a taste of those old days? One raw wedge in my bag may just give it that bit of personality that I like to have. If it can perform around the green (didn't we used to think the rust made them spin better?) then that's a big bonus.

[Gpiedmo]

Greg Charlotte, NC

12.0 HCP

Taylor made Milled Grind 2

Love the look of the raw wedges and the different bounce options. Maximized control around the green

 

[riveraarturo7]

Around the green. 

[Sgengaro86]

Stephen - Boonton, NJ

4.2 index 

Vokey SM 7 54 and 60 degree 

Raw wedge is a great, cool look and reduces glare!

[Golfsam52]

Sam Ramos 

14 handicap 

vokey now but in need of new wedges 

[Dylan Hazelwood]

Dylan Hazelwood

8.9 Handicap

Yadkinville, NC

Cleveland CG16 and CBX

Love the low amount of light reflection on the raw wedges.

[Wiseass10]

Matt/ Albuquerque New Mexico

hdcp- 3.0

current- Callaway pm bring jaws 54*/58* and Titleist 62* sm7

i usually use black coated wedges to reduce glare, I imaging raw provides the same benefit.  Hoping raw spins well.

[Herrn]

Alex/Columbia, SC

7.5 HC

current SM7 Vokey 50 (black), 56 (oil can), 60 (chrome)

Raw wedges appeal as something new and different. Always look to improve short game & style. 

[brandon@solidrockbasketball.com]

Brandon/Edmond, Ok

Handicap: 1

Current wedges: vokey sm6 (raw) and vokey sm8

Love the look and feel of the raw finish. The rusting makes it unique and gives an extra bit of bite when you need it around the greens. Would love an opportunity to compare Raw zip core wedge to my previously played vokey raw wedges. 

 

[Skyman]

Schuyler, Scarsdale, NY

6.6

Titleist Vokey

Raw Wedges avoids sun glare 

[TommyK]

Tommy/ Yankton, SD

n/a

RTX-4 tour satin: 46mid, 54mid, 56low, and 60 full 

I love the look of raw wedges, although i have yet to be presented the opportunity to try them in a round. I also like the thought of them being more susceptible to rust to bite the ball more.

[Cagolfer]

Danny /  Glendale, CA

15 hdc

Cleveland RTX3 50/54/58

First of all, I have been a Cleveland wedge fan since the 588s.  I have mostly played Cleveland wedges with the exception of a short stint with SM5s

I am one of those people who have soaked my wedges in coke or in a damp towel to get them to rust.  I like that the raw finish has much less glare.  They feel softer to me (I know it's subjective and may be in my head).  The worn patina of a raw wedge also just looks cool.

Pick Me!

[Gary F. Sweat]

Gary,    Florida,      Hcp  21,    TaylorMade P790  AW and PW,    The club finish.

[HeathS16]

Cool opportunity!

Heath/Edmond/OK
Handicap: 8
Cleveland RTX-4 54 and 50 RTX 3 58

I LOVE the look of a raw wedge. When I tested the RTX-3s they were my first raw finish. Played them literally until they broke this year. The other finishes actually mess with my focus now...


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[GolfDuck]

Walt - Leesburg, FL

9

Mizuno Raw

The look, the feel, and the spin!

[haydenkyriss97]

Hayden, Atlanta GA

handicap 10

cleveland rtx-4 tour satin 52-56-60

i like the benefit of extra spin and love the look of a raw wedge. Would love to test these

[Fugatec]

Clete, Hendersonville NC

2

Titleist Volkey Sm7

I've never played one. I've goofed off with a buddies old rusty and was intrigued with its feel. But I have never had the guts to pull the trigger on buying one. 

[john105480]

John, Schaumburg IL

15 handicap

Mizuno T-20 50* 54* & 58*

I am interested in seeing the difference in spin and to find out if it is easier to get spin on certain shot types. I’m also interested in how it looks and feels compared to a “regular” wedge.

[F54golf]

Fred/Green Cove Springs FL

HDCP 23

Current wedge:Mizuno S5 54 deg

Raw wedges give me more of what a wedge is supposed to: food contact and spin

[chasing63]

Lynne , Rocklin, CA

+1

Callaway Jaws 56, 60

I really like the non-glare finish but performance is key.