The launcher hb turbo irons deliver maximum forgiveness and a higher trajectory for game improvement players seeking more accurate, longer shots. Mizuno mp 53 5pw, cleveland 588 gunmetal wdges 52 and 58 degrees. If you are looking to save some money and buy a more budget friendly driver, check out the cleveland launcher hb driver. The cleveland launcher will be my driver for the rest of my pro career and hopefully my life if it lasts long enough. Most important is to find a shaft that works for you. Most players will find the less weight to ultimately increase distance. Pretty much every comp driver ive tried wilson, cleveland, cobra has such a low and deep center of gravity that the launch ends up being ridiculously high. Probably the longest driver in terms of length of shaft and distance generated ive ever hit first impression. It all adds up to the most distance boosting hibore weve made yet.
It all comes together to form one complete, unifying iron set. If you just want to hit more fairways, launch the ball high and still achieve good distance, this is the club you should try. Cleveland launcher hb turbo range revealed golf monthly. As of 2010, pga tour professionals vijay singh, boo weekly and woody austin play cleveland drivers. Id think youd maybe want a lower loft than normal, given that the whole premise behind composite crowns. Golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put pings g400 up against cobras king f8 and cleveland s launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. New 2009 cleveland launcher driver tradition and technology collide to produce.
Cleveland launcher hb driver launcher driver on sale. The launcher hb features the forgiveness of hybrid irons all the way through the set. In conclusion, i love the ball flight and the extra length of the hibore xl pro but i am. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds. I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a cobra ss350. Im still puzzled by cleveland s decision to call their new driver for 2009 the launcher the same name given to one of its successful predecessors.
But this club will give you max distance, no question about it. Because of the sub 300g technology and the increase clubhead speed, cleveland states that the launcher dst will increase your distance off the tee between three to ten yards. The hb in the name is short for hibore and that name has been awol even longer since the wonderfully named cleveland hibore monster xls driver of 2009. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copypersimmon head with dynamic gold. Everything you need to know about driver shaft weight.
Cleveland launcher hb irons cleveland launcher irons on sale. The price points due in part at least to the cleveland s complete lack of. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. The launcher hb turbo driver also comes as standard with the new miyazaki c. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Nov 26, 2015 4 out of 5 long and sweet left handed 24 july 2011. Your test makes zero mention of the length of the clubs used. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Launch your iron shots higher, farther and on target with these new forgiving irons from cleveland golf. About 8 years ago, i was fitted into a 3 wood launcher.
The stock shaft in the cleveland launcher dst driver is the mitsubishi diamana red series which is 34inch longer than standard shafts and weighs just 47 grams. Taylor made with burner shaft is another all time revolutionary driver. Im not sure why it never caught on, but it seems that cleveland came out with their extremely light weight launcher very soon after this driver appeared and really pushed that one. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots.
Launcher uhx irons feature hollow long irons for more forgiveness with cavity back short irons that provide pinpoint control. The feel is very good for such a light driver, and the distance is good too. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Some more evidence that club length is overrated as a source of distance. Because of the sub 300g technology and the increase clubhead speed, cleveland golf states that the launcher dst will increase your distance off the tee between three to ten yards. For 2010, cleveland golf has answered the call and is introducing three.
Cleveland launcher comp 460 sign in to follow this. Okay, back to your question, i have both of these drivers in question, each cut stock shaft gold at 44 14 length and each one has installed certified shaft stabilizer. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Cleveland srixon iron shaft fitting cartdemo adapter and grip 36. So, youll be able to put this club into play in any tournament at any golf course and feel confident that youre getting the distance, the great feel and accuracy of the. Get the best deals on cleveland driver lefthanded stiff flex golf clubs. Pretty much every comp driver ive tried wilson, cleveland, cobra has such a low and deep center of gravity. Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning. Nov 08, 2008 has anybody hit the new cleveland launcher drivers. No one in your group will ever know the loft of your six iron, the length of your driver, or if the grooves on your wedges are conforming. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Cleveland golf makes some of the most recognizable drivers on the market.
Coefficient of restitution of this club is around 830. The launcher hb irons blend hybrid and other club technologies to make irons much easier to hit for golfers of all abilities. Get hybrid technology in every iron and start hitting it higher, straighter, and farther today with the cleveland launcher hb turbo irons. Mar 09, 2005 distance wise, if youve got a good swing and the right shaft youll be hitting the same distance with any modern driver head imho, its all about how you want to get there. Replacement shaft mpf code 2004 launcher 460 comp driver launcher comp graphite fujikura a,r 55. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Cleveland unveils new launcher driver, woods and irons. I have never found a club that hits with such prestine distance and control at the same time. Out of all those listed the cleveland comp with the stock shaft is easily the longest and with the help of a very small piece of lead tape, provides a perfect little draw. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards. Dont believe the claims of 350yd plus drives, yet shoot in the 80s. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. In much the same way, the golf club shaft in your driver could be considered the engine that drives you down the fairway.
Sep 20, 2017 however now they are back in the long game with the launcher hb range that goes back in time to revive the name last seen on the 2010 cleveland launcher xl270 driver. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. The price points due in part at least to the clevelands complete lack of. The launcher dst features what cleveland calls sub 300g ultralight technology quite a mouthful. Overall, we like the new cleveland launcher ultralite driver series. They were mostly straight with the occasional slight draw. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Kua shaft from its sister company that is light, stable and a touch on the long. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the.
Thats because the new cleveland launcher line which includes launcher hb hibore woods, cbx irons and launcher hb hibore is filled with gameimprovement clubs made for amateur golfers who need the ultimate in distance and forgiveness by offering the. Launcher driver the new launcher driver boasts low spin, a midtrajectory and high moi, making it the longest and straightest launcher that cleveland. Thanks for your detailed article of 2009 about are your golf clubs too long. Get distance, precision and everything in between with the launcher uhx irons from cleveland golf.
The cleveland launcher hb irons are one of golf most forgiving iron sets. The explosive distance combined with consistent trajectory and spin help get you closer to the hole from any spot on the course. Kua shaft, which pulls weight from the length of the shaft. The 460cc clubhead is a combination of fiber composite and titanium. Update i have been gaming the cleveland launcher dst driver with the c. Hb stands for hibore, so you know this driver is designed to. The only beef we have is adding length to the stock shaft, which i hope golfers will decide against. The numbers were 8144 mph, 1114 degrees and 210225 yards on the fly. It has an incredibly thin crown that moves the most weight possible low and deep in the head to optimize launch conditions and maximize distance.
The golf club shaft length and driving distance relationship. Shaft flex shaft type length outlet like new very good good average close. Cleveland launcher 460 comp drivers description the 460cc launcher 460 comp multimaterial driver combines the benefits of lightweight carbon fiber composite with the strength of beta titanium producing higher launch angles with reduced spin to give players of all levels added distance off the tee. Cleveland launcher driver, 3 wood and 2,3,4 hybrids why use a 5 wood boys when you know your hybrid is easier to control. Photos of 2009 cleveland launcher driver mygolfspy. Id be interested in anybodys take on the performance of this club. Cleveland driver lefthanded stiff flex golf clubs for sale. Oct 24, 2008 im still puzzled by clevelands decision to call their new driver for 2009 the launcher the same name given to one of its successful predecessors. The proline stiff shaft has been replaced with the miyazaki regular flex shaft and that has been a few yards improvement in distance and a tendency to fade a bit instead of draw if not careful with grip, alignment etc.
The cleveland launcher 460 comp is a spinoff of the successful cleveland launcher titanium line. Moi increased moi by adding a 17 gram horseshoe to rear of club. Launcher hb turbo comes standard with the new miyazaki c. He pulled the gold shaft and put in a different one. Looking back at cleveland launcher driver 2009, and. A couple of weeks ago we shared pictures and information on the new 2009 cleveland launcher but in the last 24 hours we have received some new photos and info on the new stick so we thought we would share them with you guys compared to the other drivers coming out this year the cleveland would be considered a little more traditional. The launcher 09 driver with fit on gold takes a little adjustment time to get used to, but once you do, you are gold. You might think the head would feel heavy with a 50 gram shaft, but the miyazaki c. However now they are back in the long game with the launcher hb range that goes back in time to revive the name last seen on the 2010 cleveland launcher xl270 driver. Cleveland touts the distance driven geometry of the hibore xl clubhead. The total weight of the cleveland launcher dst driver is 292 grams making it about 25 grams lighter than standard drivers and making it the lightest driver on the pga tour. Jun 22, 2018 everything you need to know about driver shaft weight. Cleveland launcher 400 may be a close 2nd not quite as forgiving though. I currently am playing a titleist 983e with 8 loft and a stiff flex shaft.
The cleveland launcher driver features a 460cc titanium head with an astounding 21% larger face area than both the launcher 460 and launcher comp providing maximum forgiveness on offcenter hits. Kua was reintroduced for this club and offers a smooth, stable yet is very lightweight. Im kinda glad to see cleveland bring back the venerable launcher, and im very glad to see them produce a driver without a scooped crown. The lightness of this driver makes it very easy to swing with good power. I found it very forgiving then and still do 7 years later. We think you deserve a club test where results arent tainted by the inherent. Cleveland introduces launcher hb turbo and launcher uhx irons. The club offers a higher launch angle when compared to the previous 330 launcher model. Cleveland set out to make a lightweight driver with an extremely hot face that flat out goes, and goes fast. Cleveland launcher hb irons cleveland irons on sale.
Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Buy the cleveland launcher hb irons and other cleveland golf clubs at the lowest price from just say golf. The 2009 model cleveland launcher driver, first released in late 2008. Cleveland 460cc launcher driver 2009 available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. Drivers test ping g400 vs cobra king f8 vs cleveland. Shop now cleveland golf launcher hb turbo draw driver. Additional length takes a little adjusting in the swing, but if you can control the length, there will be more yardage off the tee. The cleveland launcher hb driver comes stock with a miyazaki c. Aug 07, 2017 the launcher cbx irons get you closer from everywhere on the course. Our testing found no clear link between shaft length and accuracy. The first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. The backspin is also lower and the moment of inertia is on the higher side.
Before my cleveland launcher i could only hit 300 yards but now i can hit a whopping 320. Cleveland s claims of increased distance are from 3 to 10 yards. I was impressed with the results with this shaft since i havent always got along with lightweight shafts, but since this club was designed for such a shaft, it didnt feel unbalanced, but overall. Cleveland launcher 2009 driver golfmagic jump to navigation. Show me the longest driver in golf, and ill show you whats going to end up in. The composite crown is much lighter than a traditional titanium one and this allows cleveland to redistribute 25 grams of weight to other areas of the head. And i switched because it hit the fairway more often, not for the distance. We will be using the email address entered below to contact you with your quote. The pro said i would benefit from a different shaft. Cleveland launcher graphite iron set pga value guide. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. Unfortunately, its winter too cold here in the east coast, so ive not had the opportunity to play the 09 cleveland launcher on a golf course, only the driving range.
Cleveland reentered the club market with a solid club that will serve the average golfer very well at a great price point. Features the launcher gold graphite shaft works with the dynamics of your swing and the weight of the clubhead. Effect of driver shaft length on distance i have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Brent manages the miles of golf cluboratory and is recognized as one of the very best. Our selection of new and used cleveland launcher fl fairway woods feature a thin, hot face, thing crown and perimeter weighting which will give you shots that will carry far beyond the norm. A constantly evolving manufacturer, cleveland has moved from distance driven geometry into 2010s lighter is longer believing a lighter clubhead can increase swing speed, resulting in longer drives. And compared to the older versions the new 2009 cleveland launcher will have the following. This driver has brought back confidence off the tee. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Why you shouldnt chase high launch, low spin in 2020. It has completly changed my drives i am no longer fading out to the left anymore. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. The new cleveland launcher hb turbo driver is designed to get the ball higher, further, and straighter.
The cleveland launcher hb clubs will come stock with miyazaki c. What i like especially about this driver is cleveland s commitment to keep tradition alive but yet not at the expense of distance and control being seen by drivers these days. It was overall shorter by about 2030 yards from my persimmon driver but hit the fairway about 7080% more. Cleveland launcher gold shaft anyone remember this one.
Here is donal on the range with a golfbidder customer looking at the cleveland launcher driver from 2009. Sep 07, 2017 overall, the cleveland launcher hb driver feels incredibly balanced. Kua shaft, which pulls weight from the length of the shaft and repositions it on the. Those who lost distance experienced a decrease of 6 percent on average. In fact, the 975d was the first meetal head driver that i switched to from wood heads. My new cleveland golf launcher hb hybrid is easy to swing and is also very. Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles of golf. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best golfers in the world, but if you dont have the right golf club shaft length, it will all. Just completed the ultimate set of clubs for my 50th birthday.
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