Equipment
Breaking down Cleveland’s CBX ZipCore, RTX ZipCore wedge lines

When it comes to wedge design and choosing the right wedge for your game, there have never been more options.
More choices and more new technology, however, mean that its important to make sure you have the right information when you set out to purchase a new high-lofter.
Fortunately, Cleveland Golf’s Product Manager Casey Shultz was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about the company’s duo of wedge lines.
GolfWRX: Before we dig into the technology, who is the CBX ZipCore for? Who is the RTX ZipCore for?
Casey Shultz: CBX ZipCore is designed for your average golfer who can really benefit from added forgiveness in a wedge that looks at address like those they have played their whole life. RTX ZipCore is designed for the better player with a well-developed short game that can take advantage of the added versatility the line brings to improve their shot-making capabilities around the greens, while still experiencing added forgiveness and consistency over what can typically be found in a blade wedge.
GolfWRX: From a technology standpoint, what’s the story behind the CBX ZipCore?
CS: CBX ZipCore is filled with forgiveness technologies to help you out on every shot. It is designed with a hollow cavity and ZipCore material to shift weight for ideal CG and MOI properties. This along with the wide Dynamic Sole Grinds offered on each loft ensure consistent performance no matter how you strike the ball. All this forgiveness comes along with the newest Rotex face featuring the sharper, deeper, and closer UltiZip grooves for maximum spin performance.
GolfWRX: OK. Same question for you on RTX ZipCore…
CS: RTX ZipCore is the first product we introduced with our ZipCore technology, a low-density material within the hosel that helps to shift the CG and raise MOI, adding spin, enhancing control, and boosting consistency all within a traditional blade style shape. This wedge also has the newest Rotex face design with the sharper, deeper, and closer UltiZip grooves for maximum spin performance. On top of this, a new heat treatment process has been added to ensure these grooves stay sharp and this spin continues round after round.
GolfWRX: Some golfers seem to feel “a wedge is a wedge is a wedge” or “wedge technology hasn’t evolved since Gene Sarazen.” Do you hear this a lot? What do you say to this?
CS: I would say this couldn’t be further from the truth! I do, however, think this commentary is somewhat complimentary to our designers and engineers as they have managed to pack all this technology into products with the aesthetic appeal that a somewhat traditional wedge shaping brings, especially in our RTX line. The improvements in forgiveness, spin, and uniquely designed grinds for certain shots and conditions have been incredible over the last few generations of designs. I think this perception is mainly since, intentionally, these performance and technological development are hidden within the confines of a good looking, confidence inducing shape more than other clubs in the bag where technology is often more visible.
GolfWRX: How does tour pro testing and feedback influence Cleveland wedge designs?
CS: Tour testing and feedback has a big influence on the design of our wedges, especially when it comes to grind offerings and appearance at address. We constantly are making modifications to the grinds for tour players and take notes of what works and what doesn’t and work this feedback in to future designs as well as custom grinding options available in our Tour Rack program. Players on tour also have a trained eye for what they like to see from a wedge at address, so we always design and validate our wedges with this perspective in mind before finalizing a product.
GolfWRX: Getting a bit more granular: Can you briefly explain the bounce offerings on the RTX ZipCore?
CS: For RTX ZipCore we offer 3 bounce offerings, LOW, MID, and FULL, designed to fit all different kinds of playstyles.
The MID bounce is our catch all, offering our V-Shaped sole design for superior turf interaction for all kinds of different attack angles and lies you may find yourself in. This is available in loft offerings ranging from 46-60, a great option for a wide range of players.
The LOW on the other hand is a more specialized grind designed for those who are looking for maximum versatility in higher lofted wedges. Available in 56-62 degree lofts, this grind is perfect for those who like to play open faced shots around the greens or have a shallower attack angle as its reduced bounce helps the wedge to slide under the ball with ease.
Finally, the FULL sole is the highest bounce offering in the lineup with a traditional, unmodified sole design. This added bounce in this grind makes it perfect for lies in the sand or rough or for players who have a steeper attack angle as it is resistant to digging. It is available in 54-60 degree lofts and is also the most similar to the performance some players are used to from more classic wedges.
For those who want a true tour experience, we also offer a Tour Rack program for grind customization. This allows players to select specific leading edge and sole grind modifications to create a grind with their preferences and wedge game specifically in mind, just like the players on our tour staff.
GolfWRX: Let’s talk about building a bag for a second. For the average golfer wondering if s/he should carry 2 or 3 wedges (or 4), what do you suggest and is there a standard gapping you advocate for?
CS: I would recommend sticking with a 4-6 degree gapping between your wedges. The first thing you need to decide when setting up a wedge mix is where you want to start in the GW area. Knowing the loft on the PW in you iron set is key. For example, those with a 44 degree PW, a gapping of 48, 54, 58 can work well or tighter wedge gaps of 48, 52, 56, 60 is possible for max precision if you have room in the bag for 4 wedges. For players who want true wedge performance in this club, replacing this iron with a 46 degree or, in our CBX ZipCore line, even a 44 degree wedge can be a great place to start. A 4-wedge set of 46, 50, 54, and 58 could make a lot of sense for these players. The closer you are able to make the gaps between your wedges the easier it is to be precise attacking the green from different yardages, so I would generally advocate for as many wedges as you can fit in your 14-club set to set up as many easy looks for birdie as possible.
If you are limited to say two wedges due to how the rest of your bag is set up, I recommend some players emphasize versatility in their sand wedge loft over a removal of a gap wedge. Choosing a grind that allows you to open the face in a sand wedge can give you similar performance around the greens to what you could find in a lob wedge and essentially fill the role of both of those clubs. It can be harder for some to find a filler for the yardage gap that will exist if you don’t include a gap wedge in your set than a replacement for the greenside performance of a lob wedge.
Equipment
BK’s Breakdowns: Cameron Young’s winning WITB, 2025 Wyndham Championship

Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
Whats in the Bag
Peter Malnati WITB 2025 (August)

- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
Equipment
GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best driver of 2025

We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
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Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Srksi
Jun 15, 2022 at 7:03 am
I can’t play golf with cool graphics on the back of the wedge! Face pics or pics at address???