RTX6 or Jaws Raw? I wanted spin after the third week, not day one.

I wanted spin after the third week, not day one. RTX6 and Jaws Raw both sell an aggressive face. The comparison is what is left when the grooves are no longer new.

Two serious alternatives to the Vokey SM10, each with specific advantages worth knowing about. Both prioritize spin through aggressive groove and face texture engineering.

Cleveland RTX6

The RTX6 features UltiZip grooves with a laser-milled face texture between the grooves designed to add friction on shots from rough and wet surfaces. Available in three clear grinds (Full, Mid, Low) making selection more accessible than Vokey’s eight-grind matrix. Cleveland’s long track record in the wedge market means the RTX6 is well-supported by teaching professional familiarity and readily available at most major retailers.

Price: ~$159

Callaway Jaws Raw

The most aggressive groove and friction design Callaway produces. The Raw finish (uncoated carbon steel) oxidizes intentionally over time — Callaway’s research shows the resulting surface increases friction between face and ball, particularly on partial wedge shots. Specifically positioned for golfers who spend a lot of time in rough and sand and want maximum spin regardless of lie condition. The raw finish requires some tolerance for cosmetic aging, but the performance case for it is well-documented.

Price: ~$169

Head to Head

Spin from rough: Callaway Jaws Raw, particularly as the face oxidizes over time. The raw finish friction advantage is most pronounced in rough and sand.

Spin from clean lies: Very close. Both competitive with the Vokey SM10 in controlled testing.

Grind selection: Both offer multiple grind options. RTX6’s three clear options make selection simpler.

Aesthetics over time: Cleveland RTX6 maintains a cleaner appearance. Jaws Raw will visibly rust — by design, but not everyone’s preference.

Price: Cleveland RTX6 at ~$10 less.

Best for: Cleveland RTX6 for golfers who want strong rough-spin performance with a cleaner finish and straightforward grind selection. Callaway Jaws Raw for golfers who want the most aggressive friction-forward spin available and are comfortable with an oxidizing raw finish.

The Bottom Line

Two of the best non-Vokey wedge options on the market. The Jaws Raw edges ahead specifically from rough when it’s aged in. The RTX6 is the more versatile, lower-maintenance choice. Both are worth a short game session before deciding.