The new Cleveland Launcher

[mattyb0y]

I am intrested in purchasing a driver although i say i never would anymore... i quite like the look of the Cleveland Launcher anyone hit one or know of hows these babys play?

Considering the VS Proto By You shaft also!

 

[USER1999]

I found the proto shaft very light, and it came out quite stiff, but in a Titleist bore thru' driver.
I have tried it in a non bore thru', and it did feel different, so I guess you just have to try it yourself.

 

[mattyb0y]

Yeh suppose the launcher is on offer from Onlinegolf with a free 3 wood... however it comes with the Fujikura Red or Golf... and after hitting the Callaway FT-5 with a Fujikura i have always said i won't use a Fujikura anymore really didnt like it... yet hit a friends FT-5 With a different shaft completely different! So i put it down to the shaft!

 

[dave_m]

I tried it on the range about a month or so ago and I have to say it was a dream to hit. I didn't buy it because of the price but in every respect I enjoyed swinging it.

The feel is superb, with a lovely sound on impact. For me, it provided excellent distance and trajectory (I was using the 10.5deg, and was easily the most consistant driver I tried out.

Other clubs I compared it to were the old Ping G5, ping g10, wilson spine staff, and an MD golf square headed driver, of which the name escapes me. I opted eventualy for the Wilson, as it came in a good £70 cheaper than the Cleveland. The Wilson makes a slightly less satisfying noise but gives excellent distance and I have been very pleased by it. If money was no issue then I'd have to say I'd have bought the Launcher.

happy shopping!

 

[mattyb0y]

Thanks Dave... however money is an issue as i am a poor student and seem to split what cash i have by 90%-10% in favour of drinking and nights out!

But i always get an idea set in my head and then if i buy something else always end up changing!

Im guna have to save my pennies!

 

[USER1999]

A pal of mine has the 3w, and is very happy with it. If the driver comes with a free 3w, this sounds like a good deal.

 

[Meady]

I may be trying one of these tonight. I was looking at the 3w and the deal is making me think about picking one up. Just need to find somewhere local who's running the deal.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I had the Hi-Bore XLS (basically last years model) but in a draw bias which once I got my swing sorted was causing more harm than good. I still have the 3 and 5 woods. The Hi-Bore was an efficient and workman like club, strictly middle of the orad and did the job well. I've hit this years model in a net on a monitor and again it is a functional if unspectacular driver although I did think the regular was actually a bit whippy (swing speed 92mph although I play regular in everything).

 

[slugger]

I had the Hi-Bore XLS (basically last years model) but in a draw bias which once I got my swing sorted was causing more harm than good. I still have the 3 and 5 woods. The Hi-Bore was an efficient and workman like club, strictly middle of the orad and did the job well. I've hit this years model in a net on a monitor and again it is a functional if unspectacular driver although I did think the regular was actually a bit whippy (swing speed 92mph although I play regular in everything).

Aye, but the Launcher and Hi-bore are completely different clubs!

FWIW, i've hit the Launcher driver and 3 woood and if i had the money for the driver, then both would be in my bag (buy one get the 3 wood free offer) as they were amongst the most solid and consistent clubs i've hit in the category.

As it is, i'm going to hold off a couple of months and hopefully see the cost of the 3 woods drop a bit before taking the plunge.

If you can, take the chance to try out the different lofts and shafts as it all really does make a difference. Even the 3 wood comes in different lofts, so make sure you try them out.

 

[GB72]

Just had a look at the deal offering a free fairway wood with Cleveland drivers. Maybe I am a bit skeptical but I am sure that the drivers were being sold for just over £100 before this offer but have gone up in price to near the RRP since the offer came into effect. Still represents a saving overall but stinks a bit of sharp practices.

 

[Tommo21]

Got the 3 wood, one of the few club makers who give you choice of a 17degree 3 wood. I paid £90 new and my club pro was selling them for 125. The driver plus free fairway wood is as good as it gets IMO.

 

[GB72]

I agree that it is still a good deal just felt it a little off that the online retailers were selling the driver for £119-£129 earlier in the year but have upped that to £165-£175 now the free fairway wood offer has come in.