golfish! 759 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, rbsiedsc said: Had another round with my current wedges and had a couple holes again where my eyes nearly got burned from the glare. Really hopeful these raw wedges take care of that problem and retain performance with the patina. Getting more pumped for these to come in. Either that Oregon sun is brighter than SoCal sun or you are a vampire...can't say that I have ever played a round where the glare from my wedges burned my eyes! I wear shades but they are not polarized (based on studies that show polarized is not best for golf) Quote Driver : SIM2 Max D 9* Project X HZRDUS RDX Black 70g 6.0 Stiff Woods : GS53 3 Wood 14* Mitsubish Tensei Blue 73g Regular Hybrids: XR Project X Stiff (3&4) Irons : Mavrik True Temper Elevate 95 Stiff Steel (5-PW,AW) Wedges : 52, 56, 60 Putter : Spider Red Bag : Datrek lightweight cart bag Ball : TP5x Rangefinder : TecTecTec DXLS SoCal, USA Right handed HDCP 15.1 Link to post Share on other sites
rbsiedsc 1,601 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, golfish! said: Either that Oregon sun is brighter than SoCal sun or you are a vampire...can't say that I have ever played a round where the glare from my wedges burned my eyes! I wear shades but they are not polarized (based on studies that show polarized is not best for golf) Haha. Just when the sun hits right. I embellish by saying burn, blinding is more proper, especially when i play in the mornings and there is some water also on the wedges. Quote Driver: Epic Flash SZ with XStiff Pro 63. Testing Tensei Orange Pro S (1" tipped) at 44.75" 2H: Super Hybrid with Tensei Orange Pro Hyb 80 Stiff (shaft may be swapped at some point) 3H: 939X UST proforce V2 black F3 hybrid soft stepped XStiff UPRT setting or 2 DI: 0311X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 2.5* upright 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 1/4" long Unofficial Review Wedges Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) (Backup 54*,60*: S Tour KBS Tour Stiff 3* up) Putter: Toulon Las Vegas Stroke Lab 34" Ball: MTB-X Link to post Share on other sites
golfish! 759 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, rbsiedsc said: Haha. Just when the sun hits right. I embellish by saying burn, blinding is more proper, especially when i play in the mornings and there is some water also on the wedges. Is it the glare off the face of the wedge or the top line? My wedges have a pretty dull finish on the face but are shiny around the edges with a torched finish so maybe that is why I don't get a lot of glare? Quote Driver : SIM2 Max D 9* Project X HZRDUS RDX Black 70g 6.0 Stiff Woods : GS53 3 Wood 14* Mitsubish Tensei Blue 73g Regular Hybrids: XR Project X Stiff (3&4) Irons : Mavrik True Temper Elevate 95 Stiff Steel (5-PW,AW) Wedges : 52, 56, 60 Putter : Spider Red Bag : Datrek lightweight cart bag Ball : TP5x Rangefinder : TecTecTec DXLS SoCal, USA Right handed HDCP 15.1 Link to post Share on other sites
rbsiedsc 1,601 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, golfish! said: Is it the glare off the face of the wedge or the top line? My wedges have a pretty dull finish on the face but are shiny around the edges with a torched finish so maybe that is why I don't get a lot of glare? definitely the face. I can't see the score lines when it glares back at me. Edited October 19, 2020 by rbsiedsc Typo Quote Driver: Epic Flash SZ with XStiff Pro 63. Testing Tensei Orange Pro S (1" tipped) at 44.75" 2H: Super Hybrid with Tensei Orange Pro Hyb 80 Stiff (shaft may be swapped at some point) 3H: 939X UST proforce V2 black F3 hybrid soft stepped XStiff UPRT setting or 2 DI: 0311X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 2.5* upright 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 1/4" long Unofficial Review Wedges Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) (Backup 54*,60*: S Tour KBS Tour Stiff 3* up) Putter: Toulon Las Vegas Stroke Lab 34" Ball: MTB-X Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 9,929 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, golfish! said: Either that Oregon sun is brighter than SoCal sun or you are a vampire...can't say that I have ever played a round where the glare from my wedges burned my eyes! I wear shades but they are not polarized (based on studies that show polarized is not best for golf) I can't play without sunglasses, but I also live decently close to the equator so maybe the sun just hits different. It's one of the reasons why I can't play clubs with chrome finish on them, or silver putters. I hate wearing my shades on the green because I'm already bad at reading slopes, but I have weaksauce eyes or something and it hurts my head to keep them open in bright sunlight. The wife hates it when we take pics because my shades are always on, and if I take them off I close my eyes, LOL! Raw, or hand polished, I think these will be fine for me. My last 3 wedge sets have been black/satin black for the same reasons, and they also just appear smaller in black and I like the look of it? 2 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50 Mid | 54 Full S-grind | 58 Low Relief Grind Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip | ER5 BGT Stability Tour Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
THEZIPR23 5,291 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, yungkory said: if I take them off I close my eyes, LOL! Probably can't hurt your golf game....it was just too easy. 5 Quote SIM 9.5* (GD XC 6X) SIM 15* (GD DI 7X) 2 DHY (GD DI HY8X) ZX7 4-PW (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM8 49 08 F ( KBS 610) Vokey SM8 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM8 59 04 L (KBS 610) Studio Stock 28 Slotback 33.5" Tour BX Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 9,929 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, THEZIPR23 said: Probably can't hurt your golf game....it was just too easy. MODS! REMOVE THIS MAN FROM THE THREAD!!!!!! 6 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50 Mid | 54 Full S-grind | 58 Low Relief Grind Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip | ER5 BGT Stability Tour Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
THEZIPR23 5,291 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, yungkory said: MODS! REMOVE THIS MAN FROM THE THREAD!!!!!! Sometimes the truth is just too real. 1 4 Quote SIM 9.5* (GD XC 6X) SIM 15* (GD DI 7X) 2 DHY (GD DI HY8X) ZX7 4-PW (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM8 49 08 F ( KBS 610) Vokey SM8 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM8 59 04 L (KBS 610) Studio Stock 28 Slotback 33.5" Tour BX Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to post Share on other sites
KurtActual 378 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Sorry I am late to the thread, just finished a round trip roadtrip to Nashville. I am stoked to have been chosen for this test. My wedge game is my absolute weakness, and source of most frustration during a round. I try my best to remember RGC's rule 17b: Laugh at the bad shots But when it's every other hole where I miss a scoring opportunity because the wedge game, I struggle to laugh. 2 Quote EXS Driver King F8 3w 818 H1 Hybrid VR-S Forged 5-PW FG Tour PMP 56* Infinite Lake Shore Link to post Share on other sites
Brian A 1,006 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Woooo, went to a Cleveland event today to demo these and get spin #’s. While these weren’t the raw finishes the spin numbers increased from the older wedges. Also the drop on the ball was phenomenal. Can’t wait to test them for real! 3 Quote Driver: TS 2, Hzrdus Smoke Black Stiff 9.5* Setting, A2 Fairway Wood: G30 Stiff Shaft Hybrid: TS2 19* Hzrdus Smoke Black Stiff shaft Irons: 718 AP1 (4-PW) AMT Red Stiff Shafts Wedges: RTX4 52* 56* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to post Share on other sites
rbsiedsc 1,601 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Brian A said: Woooo, went to a Cleveland event today to demo these and get spin #’s. While these weren’t the raw finishes the spin numbers increased from the older wedges. Also the drop on the ball was phenomenal. Can’t wait to test them for real! good to hear. What ball did you hit with since we know some balls are more spinny than others? With k-sigs I can still get back up with my old pings but with TP5s I get one or two hops. Curious as well with the zipcores and the spinner shaft. Quote Driver: Epic Flash SZ with XStiff Pro 63. Testing Tensei Orange Pro S (1" tipped) at 44.75" 2H: Super Hybrid with Tensei Orange Pro Hyb 80 Stiff (shaft may be swapped at some point) 3H: 939X UST proforce V2 black F3 hybrid soft stepped XStiff UPRT setting or 2 DI: 0311X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 2.5* upright 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 1/4" long Unofficial Review Wedges Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) (Backup 54*,60*: S Tour KBS Tour Stiff 3* up) Putter: Toulon Las Vegas Stroke Lab 34" Ball: MTB-X Link to post Share on other sites
Brian A 1,006 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 12 hours ago, rbsiedsc said: good to hear. What ball did you hit with since we know some balls are more spinny than others? With k-sigs I can still get back up with my old pings but with TP5s I get one or two hops. Curious as well with the zipcores and the spinner shaft. They were brander with the mizuno logo, just the provided practice balls. speaking of spinner shaft, it feels good. Can tell the tip is a bit softer. The wedge feels solid and a bit heavier (which I like) 1 Quote Driver: TS 2, Hzrdus Smoke Black Stiff 9.5* Setting, A2 Fairway Wood: G30 Stiff Shaft Hybrid: TS2 19* Hzrdus Smoke Black Stiff shaft Irons: 718 AP1 (4-PW) AMT Red Stiff Shafts Wedges: RTX4 52* 56* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to post Share on other sites
Cory O 322 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 4:57 PM, yungkory said: Two K/C orys enter, only one can make it out alive..... You’re not an “ey” Corey, so we’re cool. I hate those guys. 1 Quote Driver: Honma TW747 460 VIZARD 50 S-flex Woods: 2020 Adams Tight Lies 16*, Honma TW747 21* Irons: TaylorMade M Gloire 3h, 6-AW Fujikura Speeder SR-Flex Wedges: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Raw 56*/60* Putter: SeeMore Mini Giant Deep Flange 34” Bag: Vessel Player III Stand Bag - White “Golf is a good walk enhanced” Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 9,929 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looks like my fellow testers and I are going to be receiving our wedges this upcoming week! A few of us already got FedEx notifications that they were sent so with that said... Anyone got any questions so far? I know with this test coming off the heels of the earlier Zipcore test, most folks might have already had their questions answered and the Zipcore family of wedges. However,maybe you have some specific questions about the different offerings from the "Tour Rack" or anything else you have questions about? 2 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50 Mid | 54 Full S-grind | 58 Low Relief Grind Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip | ER5 BGT Stability Tour Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
Cory O 322 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Well being so close to Cleveland HQ certainly helped this get here so quickly (Huntington Beach, not actually Cleveland). Nice to come home to after a not so great round. Beautiful wedges, almost wish they wouldn’t rust, but maybe I’ll love that look as well. Getting them right now tomorrow morning, usually pretty wet out there early, so that’ll start the process. 6 2 Quote Driver: Honma TW747 460 VIZARD 50 S-flex Woods: 2020 Adams Tight Lies 16*, Honma TW747 21* Irons: TaylorMade M Gloire 3h, 6-AW Fujikura Speeder SR-Flex Wedges: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Raw 56*/60* Putter: SeeMore Mini Giant Deep Flange 34” Bag: Vessel Player III Stand Bag - White “Golf is a good walk enhanced” Link to post Share on other sites
rbsiedsc 1,601 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Cory O said: Well being so close to Cleveland HQ certainly helped this get here so quickly (Huntington Beach, not actually Cleveland). Nice to come home to after a not so great round. Beautiful wedges, almost wish they wouldn’t rust, but maybe I’ll love that look as well. Getting them right now tomorrow morning, usually pretty wet out there early, so that’ll start the process. Man you have me pumped!!! Quote Driver: Epic Flash SZ with XStiff Pro 63. Testing Tensei Orange Pro S (1" tipped) at 44.75" 2H: Super Hybrid with Tensei Orange Pro Hyb 80 Stiff (shaft may be swapped at some point) 3H: 939X UST proforce V2 black F3 hybrid soft stepped XStiff UPRT setting or 2 DI: 0311X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 2.5* upright 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 1/4" long Unofficial Review Wedges Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) (Backup 54*,60*: S Tour KBS Tour Stiff 3* up) Putter: Toulon Las Vegas Stroke Lab 34" Ball: MTB-X Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 25,738 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Uh oh.... heading to the Cleveland si..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 9,929 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Shankster said: Uh oh.... heading to the Cleveland si..... Do it!!! 1 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50 Mid | 54 Full S-grind | 58 Low Relief Grind Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip | ER5 BGT Stability Tour Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
KurtActual 378 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Dude, those wedges are gorgeous! Quote EXS Driver King F8 3w 818 H1 Hybrid VR-S Forged 5-PW FG Tour PMP 56* Infinite Lake Shore Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 9,929 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Z i p k o r e season has arrived! 8 1 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50 Mid | 54 Full S-grind | 58 Low Relief Grind Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip | ER5 BGT Stability Tour Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
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