Cleveland RTX Full-Face Wedge

Cleveland introduced the RTX Full-Face wedge last year, following suit with other OEMs in creating a wedge with groves that extend across the entire face of the wedge. Packed with playability and spin, the RTX Full-Face is up next in a long line of fantastic wedges from Cleveland Golf.

The Looks

Cleveland now offers the RTX Full-Face wedge in a bad ass black finish. The finish itself is unreal. It looks amazing in person glistening in the sun, and the pictures don’t do it justice. Afraid of glare on such a pretty wedge? Have no fear, the combo of the grooves and color on the face make the glare disappear.

The wedge shape itself has a much higher toe than traditional tear-drop shaped wedges. Compared to some other wedges of similar design, the toe of the RTX Full-Face is more rounded off, and doesn’t look as drastic compared to others.

How Does it Feel?

Wedge preferences are super subjective and, next to putters, are probably the most “feel” oriented club in the bag. With the Cleveland RTX Full-Face, it has more of a crisp, clicky feel at impact. If you like a more firm wedge, you’re going to like the RTX Full-Face. Through the turf, the C-Grind smoothly glides through and feels extremely balanced throughout the swing.

How Does it Sound?

Like many clubs, the sound of the Cleveland RTX Full-Face wedge is aligned with the feel. I found well struck pitches to have a firm, loud-yet-deep click sound to them. When you clip the ball perfectly, that crisp sound makes you think (and know) you spun the heck out of it.

On-Course Performance

Let’s start on the higher lofted Cleveland RTX Full-Face wedge, since well, that’s what I attempt to hit flop shots with (albeit poorly). With the face laying open, I was easily able to slide the club under the ball out of the rough, sand, or fairway, and I felt confident hitting all types of short game shots with it. From a spin perspective, the UtiliZip grooves went to work and deliver great stopping power.

As far as lower-lofted wedges, the RTX Full-Face performed surprisingly well. I expected myself to be getting under everything and popping them straight up. This was not the case. I was still able to hit all of my stock 80-115 wedge shots with both full and partial swings. Full swings generate a ton of spin, and felt easy to hop-n-stop on the greens.

Final Thoughts – Cleveland RTX Full-Face Wedge

The Cleveland RTX Full-Face lives up to the Cleveland (and RTX) name. The spin and control is great, while delivering a firm feel and sound. If the grind/bounce combinations (only one per loft) are a good fit for you, you might find these in your bag after trying them. And with that black satin finish, your bag is going to look really good.

Stock RTX Full-Face Specs

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