Cleveland LAUNCHER XL Driver Review

[@christopherseymour5210]

I played my Cleveland Launcher 460 for 15 years; Cleveland drivers are vastly underrated.

[@saulgoodeguitars]

How loud are they? I’ve had one since they came out with the gold shaft I went back to it a few times recently and it had too much spin

[@enzy6434]

This is one of the best drivers out there right now for anything low to high handicappers. I bought this driver a couple months ago and I hit this thing further and straighter on my mis-hits than I do with my old driver on clean hits.

[@DavidJohnson-ex2mp]

Ditto

[@kevinoneill2170]

0:36 I really like that graphic Cleveland developed to show how all the settings of the adjustable sleeve affect the face angle (face positioning: open/closed), loft, and lie. I wish more manufacturers would provide a more detailed table/graphic like this.

[@ScottDreyfus]

They just put a srixon hosel in it and copied the book over from the 725 release quite some time ago

[@pauldupouy7337]

It is the same physical adaptor, just marked differently. The older Cleveland customs had a chart specific to face angle instead of loft change. IIRC the srixons have had loft changes marked instead.

[@johnfindlay9299]

I bought the Cleveland Launcher XL lite 3 weeks ago after watching this video. It is a very forgiving driver and i still get my average distance on the off center hits. Just like when Matt said he hit it off the heal but it still got distance, I'm seeing the same thing. I'm astonished with how straight I'm hitting the ball with this club. Thanks for the great review on a great product.

[@yoddy0]

Been playing this Cleveland Launcher XL for a couple of months and after messing with the loft I can hit some nice looking drives pretty consistently. As a roughly 18 handicap player that's all I can ask for.

[@TC-ps9sd]

I really appreciate Ian's summary of who this driver is for/not for.

[@frankvuletin8700]

Got fit for driver at the Mississauga location yesterday fantastic experience Dean was great. Found me an extra 10 yards carry and 14 yards total. I’ll be back next spring for new irons

[@mikewilliams1479]

Cleveland Wedge - no problem. Cleveland Putters - love em!!. Did expect a driver. Might have to test one out.

[@jonovoudouris]

Totally agree. Cleveland are very underrated for clubs other than wedges. But they are pushing technology into these clubs with great results. For eg. My frontline putter feels amazing at half the price of other brands.

[@wesleyfontaine3438]

Playing a very old xl custom...knocked all newer drivers out of my back (sold all of them). Never dreamt I would be playing a Cleveland driver. Love the deep head. It shows dont discount other brands or older stuff. Nice video

[@ShawnyBGolf]

I like the graphic up on the screen with Ian’s talking head shot. Nice touch 👌🏻

[@mattmershon3542]

I game the Cleveland XL Halo 3 & 7 woods and I’m absolutely satisfied with them. I use the 3 wood quite often off the tee. It’s straight and super forgiving and I can hit it nearly as far as my driver. The 7 wood with the glide rails is great off the fairway and works equally efficiently out of light to moderate rough. These clubs not only saved me substantial dollars versus the competition but they punch way above their weight. I know this was about the driver but I think players overlook these fairway metals as well and they’re really good sticks.

[@Harryjones05]

I've been a Cleveland stalwart since 2003/4, I've had the original launcher drivers, 400,460, 460 Comp, Hibore, Hibore Xl, SL290, TL310, Cleveland Classic, Classic XL, and XL custom.... I've hit some booming drives with the Launcher Comp and Classic Custom XL, they're very underrated drivers, I've driven 380yd par 4's at my club and that's no BS, I love Cleveland and always will!!🙌🏻 Only downside is they don't make players irons any more so I had to get a set of Mizuno blades, and they're great as well!!

[@andrewmccullough9334]

Surprisingly effective driver from Cleveland. They are totally shunned as a driver brand by consumers in the UK in my experience. Retailers also seem to struggle to sell them.

[@daniellandry4908]

Amazing driver let's see it actually fit for Matt now and see what it can do

[@Namesi]

Has quite a classic sound

[@crnkin2]

My next purchase for sure. Loving my Cleveland irons too. Good value I reckon.

[@edz5972]

i bought a 2011 cleveland launcher 310 driver brand new for £49 plus free P&P, what a club super long and so hard to slice keeps the balls going straight no matter where you hit it off the face, going to be in my bag for a long time

[@banditbaker1675]

I was always a fan of the Cleveland Launcher Driver that had the dropped down back section, apart from the noise that it made at impact I was a great Driver👍

[@lindsaynewell6319]

I gamed the original from ~2005 to early 2021 and it was always the loudest driver on the range. Now I'm used to my TSi2 I'd need earplugs to hit the Launcher.

[@jasonthomsen4495]

I just replaced mine this year too. It was so loud... a bit spinny too though, which is why I finally replaced it.

[@banditbaker1675]

@@lindsaynewell6319 LOL

[@Tttb95]

@7:01 Matty boy you should see me with a driver. Ill show you "so far in the heel"

[@peterlund6495]

Cracking video lads Cleveland are back 👍

[@jimmyculp8756]

Mine gets here tomorrow! I'm putting the velcor black shaft in it!

[@daniellussier4971]

Would love to see a review of the Cleveland XL Hy-wood.

[@barrettbryan8905]

I am still swinging the Cleveland HiBore XL. I Love the look of the top of that driver head! I have bought a few high end driver since then trying to upgrade and always go back to my hibore. Could have to do with the shaft in it also though.

[@nigelfrancis6350]

Been waiting for this driver to be tested but very interested in the other woods in the new series . Just been fitted for the Srixon ZX7 driver but the hybrid and fairway woods look great value as they are using Srixon technology.

[@ryanfriis2913]

This would have been a good test to see Matt back off on the driver. Very few people shopping for this driver are going to have a 120 mph swing speed.

[@odd-project]

Exactly what I was thinking, or have Mikey or RB test it.

[@jaydoubleu0311]

If the numbers hold up well with Matty's swing it should translate to anyone else's. Video shows forgiveness with plenty of ball speed too, on off center strikes.

[@mikewilliams1479]

Honestly, I did think the same, but if it holds up at higher speeds then it should do better at lower speeds. Also kinda seems he did hold back with the first few balls.

[@scotthansen4692]

Agreed let one of the other guys hit some of these type of clubs to get better feedback. I love Matty but his swing is wayyyy to fast for this clubs designed user

[@rdj3video]

This video ties together the new Cleveland XL offerings quite well when you watch Matty play the new Halo irons right handed. 115 with the PW. They were particularly impressed with the 4 iron. The comments in that video yearn for him to crush it left handed which is basically what he does here with the driver.

[@flipdawhip2573]

sounds pretty good thru my headphones

[@fideljrrodriguez6186]

Im definitely a Cleveland driver!!!

[@johncook2765]

Wonder if you guys will review the newer "Pro" model of the Exotics C721 driver? I know the standard model did great in the bracket, I think it's just a slightly smaller head.

[@yaboigamerghost405]

Tensei Blue and White are also available shaft options with no upcharge on their website.

[@JasperSteve]

Love the blue

[@dw4421]

The looks remind me of a blue Callaway Edge Driver!

[@jwfriend6952]

Another great show men.

[@blakebarrilleaux8073]

I thought flat or upright meant how the club head sat on the ground at address. In the graphic it shows flat as shaft angle toward the ground.

[@Knickerson]

Sounds definitely like a Cleveland driver. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind it. Used to game a hibore XL. Would love to try out Cleveland’s fairway woods.

[@mal.golf8856]

Exactly what I thought lol. Yep that’s a Cleveland

[@wesleycalderone97]

Put it in the bag, Matty!

[@scotthansen4692]

I love $399 and CK White is a ZERO $$ upgrade.

[@lholden389]

Reminds me of the Cleveland black 265 that I one had. Only problem with that was the shaft, otherwise a great driver

[@7_0_sav5]

Are the woods from this line any good? Have you guys tested them?

[@Astrovexation]

Been curious about this for awhile. How do you all swing 6.0 (stiff) and keep your distance and control so well? You're obviously high speed, xstiff players..

[@tartrip8165]

Let's go!!!

[@AC-tn1cy]

What driver would be recommended then to get a flatter ball flight? I definitely don't need more launch, I need to work on my distance. Any suggestions to start my search?

[@ejg2286]

How does it compare to the Cleveland Launcher DST Tour?

[@romansantos2241]

Hey boys, awesome vid. Question on the lower smash…is that a trade off due to the higher MOI? Do you sacrifice energy transfer for stability when you move the weight that far back?

[@erich9882]

Most likely the result of a lower head weight thus transferring less energy into the ball.

[@dzaino1986]

The higher loft setting (10.5) is also playing a role in lowering the smash factor.

[@kennykoalabear]

@@erich9882 I wouldn’t think the head weight is low as it has a counterbalanced shaft.

[@stu1844]

Looking for a newer driver as I’m playing a 2017 Wilson Triton. The driver was actually really underrated back in the day. Anybody recommend a driver 2-3 yrs old that would be good to look at used at my local Edwin Watts? Thanks

[@michaelbrowning2710]

Where is the website for the U.S. and do they actually have people to speak with about making sure of what I'm buying. Just too many options out there with cleveland but I use launcher irons and they changed my game 100%. I like playing again.

[@jamessawyer4625]

what is the listed price?

[@kbmadman]

How about you put it up against the tour edge and the Mizuno the finalist from the forgiveness bracket

[@Adamfitz93]

How does this compare to the cobra speed zone driver?

[@hansidelk6604]

Would it launch higher than a Ping G410 plus?

[@random_dad99]

Have you guys ever been able to try the Krank drivers? Think that’s how you spell it. The ones you see for Long drive competition.

[@Yanks6786]

Anyone put a different shaft in there’s? If say, what did you go with.

[@mistersooty]

I appreciate them adding adjustability to the Cleveland driver, but I MUCH prefer the look of the previous Launcher Turbo HB model. The new one looks a little cheap.

[@johnparker4918]

If they offer this in 2 lengths, do the 2 models have different head weights to account for swing weight discrepancies?

[@glenburr6755]

Sounds like it’s the same head. They just take the 8 gram weight out of the end of the shaft. They have the same offerings in fairways and hybrids. Standard and an accuracy model.

[@GRIFF22]

Off topic Guys, but do you have plans to review the PXG Gen 4 drivers?

[@anthonyfarmer8387]

This feels like a case of “damned with faint praise”. Even if you can afford it, what more are other drivers offering for a mid hcp golfer? I don’t have a view, this is a genuine question! (I’m 14 hcp and in the market for a new driver)

[@emak4558]

You are talking to him about being toe up , yet not a word about a 6.0 shaft .?

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

I just ordered one at $249

[@FratBoyFishing]

It seems Matt’s ball speed was down eventhough his swing speed was still high, why is this so?

[@cameronknowles6267]

He was missing the centre

[@kennykoalabear]

@@cameronknowles6267 not surprised as this driver length is 45.75 inches and I think Matty plays 45 inches. Amongst other things the extra length may have affected his delivery and timing.

[@robh316]

nice looking driver didn't care for the sound of it sounded a bit tinny another great review guys

[@MrRatFinkster]

I'd love to see this compared against the Tour Edge driver that won the most forgiving.

[@davidwilson1952]

Matty has no idea what a heel strike is LOL. ive worn out my hossel

[@dylandavies3634]

Shocking to see high spin out of the top of the head lol

[@travisg.1310]

With mizunio and cobra being afforadable, and last year models always dropping in price, i can see why this is an over looked driver

[@JohnFishburne1]

Put a Ventus black TX in there and see what it can do.

[@STUARTLEHRMAN1]

cleveland vs cobra as lower price drivers

[@DaveFogel]

What is the ideal amount of toe up at impact?

[@louispounds7486]

Suggest matti takes this on the course for a round then gives a report to us!!

[@markupton8922]

How does this compare to the zx5

[@craigsummerville8823]

If Cleveland are going to incorporate modern technology in their drivers they would do well to work on the sound at impact. Every time Matt hit the ball I flinched. Absolutely hurts my ears.

[@duganfr]

Seriously?? 🙄

[@pauldupouy7337]

It’s not quiet, but it’s also not offensively loud like some of the Clevelands of old. I have one, currently with a black tie in it and it is great. Forgiveness is excellent, and it’s easy distance.

[@georgewalt8]

Just not for me, must fit it and bring it,.

[@Talesofthegrape]

Is it just me or does the driver sound Awful??

[@pietjoubert8784]

Is it just me or is the sound terrible? Sounds so tinny.

[@putthegundownkinkade]

You guys should have a counter that shows how many shorts in you are for each one that’s actually shown. It would be really helpful for us all to get an idea of how many shots it takes to hit the kind of shorts that you show