The first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. 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. Based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. 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. The cleveland launcher hb fairway has the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies which combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control.
Sporting a razorthin crown, a huge clubface and a horseshoe weight pad in. I am shooting between 8595 and i have several favorite drivers. New cleveland launcher 2009 fairway woods, 3 and 5 red. To boost ball speeds, flexfin technology, a launcher cup face, and the allnew hibore crown help you can bomb it with explosive distance.
The cleveland launcher 460 is the flagship driver in the cleveland line. We found the cleveland launcher hybrid scored very high marks for forgiveness with the excellent ball flight surviving even the worst off centre hits. Avg of 2 sets of trials with cleveland launcher hb turbo 210 yrds total off the tee only had the driver in play for specs. The clubs come with factory cleveland launcher 2009 headcovers. I would like to replace my cleveland launcher 2009 12 degree driver ultralite shaft by design. Mar 23, 2009 cleveland launcher 2009 driver the largest launcher face to date and claiming to allow generous room for misshits, so maximum forgiveness through its horseshoeshaped weight pad a development. The launcher hb features the forgiveness of hybrid irons all the way through the set.
The new launcher 2009 fairway wood features a conventional looking club head with an 11% larger club face and a moment of inertia moi over 3000 gmcm2 low spin, mid trajectory and high moment of inertia moi promotes the longest and straightest launcher fairway wood ever produced. Hibore crown the new hibore crown moves the center of gravity low and deep, promoting a highlaunch, lowspin trajectory. Compared to the cleveland hibore monster xls range, the cleveland launcher driver is more of a players club as the higher moment of inertia means it is easier to work the ball with this club. The new launcher 2009 fairway wood features a conventional looking club head with an 11% larger club face and a moment of inertia moi over 3000 gmcm2 low spin, mid trajectory and high moment of inertia moi promotes the longest. Cleveland s launcher brand is clearly being taken in a new direction in terms of price, to. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. This driver is basically a new total redesign from last years model, similar to the other high moi drivers in existence today. Before my cleveland launcher i could only hit 300 yards but now i can hit a whopping 320 consistently with my shot straighter than ever.
Cleveland regular flex driver golf clubs for sale ebay. Overall, a great driver shaft combination that made the 2011 hot golf digest rating. And compared to the older versions the new 2009 cleveland launcher will have the following. Buying cleveland launcher drivers today at the time of this update, there were no new launcher drivers in the current cleveland club lineup. Nov 26, 2015 the cleveland launcher 460cc driver is a driver for golfers with a high swing speed.
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. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. Launcher driver tradition and technology collide to produce a conventional looking head that is far from conventional in performance. But i must say, it has me a bit puzzled as to why they didnt come up with a new name.
And we all know how tough it is to crack that top 4. Buy the cleveland launcher hb irons and other cleveland golf clubs at the lowest price from just say golf. Cleveland launcher 2009 driver the largest launcher face to date and claiming to allow generous room for misshits, so maximum forgiveness through its horseshoeshaped weight pad a development. You might think the head would feel heavy with a 50 gram shaft, but the miyazaki c. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf and powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour the miyazaki c. The cleveland launcher hb driver comes stock with a miyazaki c. Looking back at cleveland launcher driver 2009, and. Flex fins direct more energy to the ball, a cup face preserves ball speed on off centre hits and a hibore crown promotes high launching low spinning drives. Luckily my bros has this launcher, gold rflex shaft so he gave it to me. Cleveland launcher hb irons cleveland irons on sale. Cleveland launcher 09 fairway wood pga value guide. Cleveland launcher 2009 3wood not much further and my driver around 200. Also, due to the hibores radical design, slight misses low or high traveled much further and straighter more. Cleveland reckon by freeing up mass which is usually taken up by adjustable hosels and weight tracks they create a longer more forgiving driver.
Cleveland introduced, or should i say reintroduce, the new cleveland launcher this year. Ku is perfectly in tune with the weight of the cleveland launcher hb driver head. Feb 27, 2009 the launcher hybrids have been made available in five lofts from 15 and a half to 26 degrees there is a loft for everyone. Id be interested in anybodys take on the performance of this club.
Nov 08, 2008 has anybody hit the new cleveland launcher drivers. 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. This driver actually has a taller centerofclubface than clevelands launcher 460 comp and roughly as deep a face as the nike sq. My problem is off the tee im hitting the 2hybrid around 180.
But i was impressed that the cleveland launcher hb turbo was neckinneck with my expensive callaway epic flash, even though it had a stiff flex shaft compared to my epicflashs regflex. Sporting a razorthin crown, a huge clubface and a horseshoe weight pad in the rear, this fw is built for power from any lie. Also, due to the hibores radical design, slight misses low or high traveled much further and straighter more than shots struck offcenter with my r7. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Just completed the ultimate set of clubs for my 50th birthday. The next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control. The launcher features a full size 460cc head, with a midtrajectory and lowspin design. Its updated structure compresses at impact and decompresses at. If you want a club that will effortlessly get the ball airborne and land it softly, the cleveland launcher hb iron is a good as they come. Boasting low spin, a midtrajectory and high moi, it is the longest and straightest launcher fairway wood that cleveland golf has ever produced.
The gold shaft keeps the classic cleveland look without going overly hightech. Cleveland launcher graphite iron set pga value guide. The launcher 09 driver with fit on gold takes a little adjustment time to get used to, but once you do, you are gold. Looking back at cleveland launcher driver 2009, and buying. 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. The demo model featured a 65g stiff flex fujikura shaft, with 10. The launcher features a fullsize 460cc head, with a midtrajectory and lowspin design. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through the crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory from a lower centerofgravity.
Photos of 2009 cleveland launcher driver mygolfspy. Compared to the other drivers coming out this year the cleveland would be considered a little more traditional. The cleveland launcher will be my driver for the rest of my pro career and hopefully my life if it lasts long enough. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning.
Sep 07, 2017 overall, the cleveland launcher hb driver feels incredibly balanced. The launcher family of irons, driver, fairways and hybrids is designed to do just that. The cleveland launcher 460cc driver is a driver for golfers with a high swing speed. Definitely its still a very good driver, i can hit it as well as my favorite tit 905r and no doubt i get more roll out of this 9. May 19, 2006 this driver actually has a taller centerofclubface than clevelands launcher 460 comp and roughly as deep a face as the nike sq. Boasting low spin, a midtrajectory and high moi, it is the longest and straightest launcher that cleveland golf has ever produced. Sep 20, 2017 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 launcher hb irons cleveland launcher irons on sale. While my swing is in control, hitting this driver is a dream come true. Cleveland launcher 460 driver this has been my driver for the past 3 years, and i have no desire to look into a replacement anytime soon. The cleveland launcher hb irons are one of golf most forgiving iron sets. That driver featured a dramatic step in the crown to move the weight low and back and the launcher hb has a modern and thankfully smaller hibore step in the crown to do the same thing.
Its combination of extreme forgiveness, ease of playability, high ball flight and long distance make the launcher iron one of the best sets out. Launcher fairway wood tradition and technology collide to produce a conventional looking head that is far from conventional in performance. Both same loft, same shaft red fujikura with above specs which driver is longer and what differnces. Sep 10, 2008 compared to the other drivers coming out this year the cleveland would be considered a little more traditional. It is also priced a little cheaper than its sibling and with the excellent fujikura shaft it is a very competitive driver for the price. Cleveland launcher 2009 12 driver golf woods drivers righthanded s33 item specs. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. I have never found a club that hits with such prestine distance and control at the same time. Used rh cleveland launcher hb turbo 9 driver miyazaki graphite xstiff x flex. Jun 24, 2019 the first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Kua was reintroduced for this club and offers a smooth, stable yet is very lightweight. To help you launch it longer, the cleveland launcher hb driver has an an ultralightweight hosel that optimizes weighting for high, long, and straight drives.
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