Cleveland RTX Full Face 2 Wedge (Right Hand, Men’s) – Tour Satin Review
Introduction
The Cleveland RTX Full Face 2 Wedge is a premium golf wedge from
Cleveland Golf, a brand widely recognized for its short-game equipment.
This product sits in the golf wedge category and is intended for golfers who want
increased spin, control, and versatility around the greens—especially on partial shots, open-face
pitches, bunker play, and challenging lies. The model reviewed here is the
Right Hand, Men’s version in the Tour Satin finish, priced at
$129.99.
Appearance, Materials & Design
Visually, the wedge’s Tour Satin finish delivers a clean, understated “tour” look.
Satin finishes are popular because they tend to reduce glare at address compared with shinier chrome
options, which can be helpful in bright conditions. The overall shape looks purpose-built for short-game
precision, with a compact profile that aligns with what better players often prefer—yet it’s still
approachable for mid-handicappers who want more forgiveness across the face.
The standout design element is right in the name: Full Face. The scoring lines extend
across a larger portion of the clubface than traditional wedges, which is especially relevant when you
open the face or strike the ball slightly toward the toe. This “coverage” is aimed at maintaining spin and
consistency on non-center contact—common in real-world short-game situations.
Key Features & Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cleveland Golf
- Category: Golf wedge
- Model: RTX Full Face 2
- Hand: Right Hand
- Intended user: Men’s (typical stock configuration)
- Finish: Tour Satin (reduced glare, classic look)
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Full-face groove design: Grooves span a larger area of the face to help preserve spin on
open-face shots and toe-side contact. -
Short-game focus: Built for control and shot-making on pitches, chips, bunker shots, and
partial swings. - Price: $129.99
Performance & On-Course Experience
1) Greenside Chips & Bump-and-Runs
On standard chips where you’re using a relatively square face, the wedge feels predictable: it’s designed to
produce controlled launch and reliable check. The primary benefit isn’t necessarily on perfect strikes—it’s
when contact creeps toward the toe. With grooves extending farther across the face, toe-side chips tend to
come off with more consistent rollout and “grab” than a traditional wedge that has fewer scoring lines
in that area.
2) Open-Face Pitches & Flops
This is where the RTX Full Face 2 concept makes the most sense. Many golfers open the face to add loft and
use the toe-side portion of the club more than they realize. The full-face groove pattern supports that
technique by keeping more groove “in play,” helping shots launch high with useful spin rather than floating
unpredictably. The result is improved confidence when you need to hit a soft landing pitch over trouble.
3) Bunker Play
In greenside bunkers, the wedge is well suited to splashing sand while still creating enough spin to prevent
the ball from racing out. The face coverage is also beneficial if your strike point varies—common in sand.
While technique still matters most, this design can reduce the penalty of slight mishits and make it easier
to achieve a repeatable “grab and stop” outcome on shorter bunker shots.
4) Partial Swings (30–80 yards)
On partial swings, control is the priority. The RTX Full Face 2 is oriented toward creating consistent spin so
you can better predict first bounce and rollout. Golfers who like to hit “hold” shots into firm greens may
appreciate the added confidence that the face is engineered to maintain friction even when contact and lie
aren’t perfect.
5) Full Swings
Although it’s fully capable on full swings, the wedge’s primary value proposition is the short game and
open-face versatility. If you primarily use a wedge as a full-swing distance club, you may not benefit as
much from the full-face design as you would if you frequently hit partial and specialty shots.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Full-face grooves add forgiveness where it matters: More consistent spin and control on
toe-side strikes and open-face shots. -
Excellent for creative short-game play: Particularly strong for pitches, flops, and
greenside shots that require face manipulation. - Tour Satin finish: Clean, professional look and typically reduced glare at address.
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Confidence builder in bunkers and rough: Helps maintain performance when strike and lie
aren’t perfect. -
Strong value in the premium wedge space: At $129.99, it’s competitively priced for a
specialized, tour-inspired wedge design.
Cons
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Best benefits require the right use case: Golfers who rarely open the face or seldom miss
toward the toe may see less advantage over a traditional groove pattern. -
Wedges are wear items: Like all wedges, grooves and face texture will wear with use,
gradually reducing spin—especially for players who practice frequently. -
Not a “fix” for poor technique: The design can improve consistency, but it won’t replace
solid fundamentals in the short game. -
Fit matters: Loft, bounce, and grind selection are critical for wedges; without choosing
the right configuration for your swing and course conditions, performance may not be optimized.
Conclusion
The Cleveland RTX Full Face 2 Wedge in Tour Satin is a purpose-built short-game
tool aimed at golfers who want more reliable spin and control when the face is opened or contact drifts toward
the toe. Its defining strength is consistency in real-world scenarios—tight lies, bunker shots, rough, and
creative pitches—where traditional groove coverage can leave performance on the table.
If your scoring depends on confident wedge play and you like to manipulate the clubface around the greens, this
wedge is a strong contender at $129.99. If your wedge use is mostly straightforward, square-face
full swings, you may still enjoy the quality and finish, but you might not fully leverage the “full face”
advantage without tailoring loft/bounce and practicing the specialty shots it’s designed to support.

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