,, August 26, 2025
News Summary
Cleveland Golf has launched its new CBZ Wedges, featuring advanced cavity-back design for better feel and forgiveness. Utilizing a new Z-Alloy material, these wedges are 25% softer than previous models and equipped with innovative technologies like ZipCore and UltiZip grooves for enhanced performance. Available in different lofts and grinds, these wedges aim to assist golfers in achieving better shots around the greens. The wedges will retail at $179.99 and are set to be available starting on September 5, 2025.
Cleveland — New CBZ Wedges Promise Soft Feel and Forgiveness for Better Short Game
Get ready to feel the difference around the greens. A fresh wedge release has just landed with plenty of tech buzz: Cleveland Golf has introduced the new CBZ Wedges, the brand’s most advanced cavity-back design so far. These wedges aim to fuse the buttery feel of a blade with the forgiveness and stability of a cavity back — designed to help golfers hit better shots when it matters most.
What’s new and why it matters
This launch centers on a new material called Z-Alloy, a proprietary steel formula that Cleveland Golf has brought into a cavity-back wedge for the first time. The idea is simple: make the head lighter, softer, and more responsive so every shot feels better, even when it isn’t perfect. According to the info released, the CBZ Wedges are 25% softer than the previous CBX 4 ZipCore models while still holding up to regular play.
Tech that’s ready for the course
The CBZ lineup isn’t just about a new metal. Expect a stack of performance-focused features:
- ZipCore technology — repositioned internal weighting to optimize the center of gravity, improving moment of inertia (MOI) for steadier spin and control.
- UltiZip grooves — grooves engineered to cut through turf and debris so you get cleaner contact and more reliable spin in a variety of lies.
- HydraZip face technology — designed to keep spin performance intact when things are wet or the ball picks up moisture.
- Gelback TPU insert — now 94% larger to dampen vibrations across the face, giving the wedge a softer, more consistent feel, including on mishits.
Two face styles — choose your spin profile
The CBZ Wedges come in both traditional-faced heads and a more aggressive Full-Face option. The Full-Face design adds extra spin on off-center strikes, a feature that can rescue shots that land away from the sweet spot and keep the ball behaving close to what you expect.
Lofts and grinds tailored by use
Selection is deliberately simple and targeted. The traditional-faced CBZ models cover lofts from 44 to 60 degrees, while the Full-Face choices are offered for 50 to 60 degrees. Cleveland also grouped sole grinds by loft so golfers can find the right workability without overthinking it:
- V-Shaped — for 44–52 degree wedges, built for full shots with about 12 degrees of bounce.
- S-Shaped — for 54–56 degree sand wedges, optimized for finesse around the green with roughly 14 degrees of bounce.
- C-Shaped — for 58–60 degree lob wedges, crafted to allow open-face creativity with heel and toe relief.
Price, availability and customization
The CBZ Wedges will be available starting September 5, 2025, with a retail price of $179.99 per wedge. For players who like to personalize gear, custom options include skin designs, paintfill, and engravings — a neat way to make these wedges feel like yours.
Who will like these wedges?
This set-up looks aimed squarely at players who want the soft, confident feel of a blade but need the consistency that a cavity back can bring. Mid-handicap players who value spin control and forgiveness, or better players wanting a softer-contact wedge with modern tech, will likely find the CBZ appealing.
Bottom line
If you’re judging wedges by feel and forgiveness, the CBZ Wedges bring a credible mix: a new Z-Alloy material, well-sized shock-absorbing insert, and groove/face tech designed for real-world turf and weather. The new cavity-back approach may give golfers a dependable option for dialing in shots around the green without sacrificing softness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Z-Alloy and why is it important?
A: Z-Alloy is a proprietary steel formula described as lighter, softer, and more responsive than traditional materials. It’s intended to improve feel and responsiveness in a cavity-back wedge.
Q: How much softer are the CBZ Wedges compared to previous models?
A: The CBZ Wedges are advertised as about 25% softer than the previous CBX 4 ZipCore models, while still maintaining durability for regular play.
Q: What are the main tech features I should know about?
A: Key features include ZipCore to optimize center of gravity and MOI, UltiZip grooves for consistent spin, HydraZip face tech for wet conditions, and a much larger Gelback TPU insert for softer feel and vibration damping.
Q: Which lofts and sole grinds are available?
A: Traditional faces are available in 44–60 degrees; Full-Face in 50–60 degrees. Sole grinds are V-Shaped (44–52°), S-Shaped (54–56°), and C-Shaped (58–60°).
Q: How much do the wedges cost and when can I buy them?
A: The retail price is $179.99 per wedge and they will be available starting September 5, 2025. Customization options like skins, paintfill, and engravings are offered.
Quick Specs Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Z-Alloy (proprietary; lighter, softer, responsive) |
| Softness | Approx. 25% softer than CBX 4 ZipCore |
| Key Tech | ZipCore, UltiZip grooves, HydraZip face, Gelback TPU insert (94% larger) |
| Face Options | Traditional-faced and Full-Face |
| Loft Range | Traditional: 44–60°; Full-Face: 50–60° |
| Sole Grinds | V-Shaped (44–52°), S-Shaped (54–56°), C-Shaped (58–60°) |
| Price | $179.99 per wedge |
| Availability | Available starting September 5, 2025 |
| Customization | Custom skin designs, paintfill, engravings |
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