Most Wedges Lose Spin When They’re Wet (These Don’t)

When the turf is damp and moisture gets between the ball and the face, most wedges lose a dramatic amount of spin, some by nearly half. But a handful of models stood out in MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Most Wanted Wedge Test for retaining almost all of their spin in wet conditions (one even gained spin!).

These five wedges held their launch window, kept spin consistent and maintained reliable distance control even when moisture was present. If you deal with early-morning dew, a rainy climate or just want a wedge you can trust regardless of conditions, start here.

50-Yard Wet Spin Retention (Top 5 Wedges)

Wedge Model	Dry Spin (rpm)	Wet Spin (rpm)	Retention Rate
Cleveland RTZ	6,454	6,795	105.3%
Cleveland RTZ Full-Face	6,400	6,713	104.9%
Fourteen FRZ	6,444	6,347	98.5%
TaylorMade Milled Grind 5	6,683	6,576	98.4%
Mizuno Pro T-3	6,800	6,596	97.0%

Cleveland RTZ

The RTZ was the surprise of the entire 2025 test: instead of losing rpm, it actually gained spin when moisture was added. That means a more predictable launch, tighter distance control and fewer “floaters” that jump high and land hot on the green. It also performed above average in accuracy and consistency across all scoring categories.

Buy This If: You want the best wet-spin performance in the entire 2025 test.
Skip This If: You prefer a more compact, traditional blade profile.

Cleveland RTZ Full-Face

The Full-Face version delivers nearly identical wet-spin performance as the standard RTZ but adds the versatility and forgiveness of grooves that extend across the entire face. You can open it up, strike it high on the toe or manipulate it around the greens and spin stays remarkably stable.

Buy This If: You want full-face grooves with elite wet-spin retention.
Skip This If: You don’t like the look of full-face grooves at address.

Fourteen FRZ

Fourteen’s FRZ wedge ranks highly in every major category including accuracy, spin and wet performance. It holds nearly all of its spin when moisture gets between the ball and the face. It’s one of the most premium-feeling wedges in the test and performs like it.

Buy This If: You want top-tier wet-spin stability and premium feel.
Skip This If: You’re trying to stay within a budget.

TaylorMade Milled Grind 5

The TaylorMade MG5 continues the Milled Grind track record of consistency. It was one of the best wedges in the entire test for dispersion and carry-distance control and it held almost all of its spin on wet 50-yard shots. The raw face finish will rust over time but performance remained strong across all three scoring categories.

Buy This If: You want a wedge that delivers extremely consistent results in all conditions.
Skip This If: You don’t want a raw face that will rust over time.

Mizuno Pro T-3

The T-3 was the top-scoring wedge in 2025 and its wet-spin retention backed up the hype. It retains more than 97 percent of its spin when moisture hits and offers best-in-test consistency. If you want the safest all-around pick for accuracy, distance control and wet-shot reliability, this is it.

Buy This If: You want the most complete wedge in the test with strong wet-spin retention.
Skip This If: You’re picky about head shape and prefer shorter, more traditional profiles.

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