Cleveland Launcher

Reviewed by: TimB ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland launcher LP

Summary:
I purchased the Cleveland launcher LP's as step up club from a generic set from Target. I basically have learned the game with these clubs....What I like most about the launchers is that they, for a cavity back iron, didn't play and feel like super game improvement shovels. Appearance at set up was nice with a not so big top line while the back of the club didn't appear to have to much cavity. The long irons were pretty easy to hit and got the ball up in the air pretty good; I can hit my 4iron 200yrds with a good strike. The short irons get the ball up with a nice loft that lets the ball on the green with the ballistics of a lawn dart...with 8 and 9 iron shots, I have had to repair some pretty deep ball marks on the greens...As far as forgivness was concerned, these irons are pretty forgiving, however, being the low profile model, the club face is slightly smaller than the regular launchers. But, toe hits, and other less that sweet spot contact still resulted in sufficient distance...These clubs are also able to work the ball to a degree, I was able to play a gentle fade without to much of a problem...Overall I was able to learn to play consistently with these club; they did serve their purpose as game improvers for me, I broke 100 and 90 with these clubs...I will be stepping up to a forged muscle back so, I can play off of feel...But for distance, loft, and forgiveness this a very good name brand club for the mid to high handicapper to step up to from a Super game improvemnt iron...This model is discontinued, however, they can still
be found on EBay

Customer Service:
Never had to deal with them

Similar Products Used:
Nike Ignites

Reviewed by: AntonCG ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher LP

Summary:
I bought these irons brand new and learned how to play golf on them. I played over 50 rounds of golf on these irons and love them. I was able to get the ball in the air easily which was great for a beginner and I think this allowed me to start playing courses sooner than my friends who started playing golf at the same time I did using other higher name brands. I had the shaft replaced on the wedge after a year to the Dynamic Golf D300 true temper shaft and it made the wedge absolutely deadly! It became my favorite club in the bag. I was able to really dial in the shots after that.

I would absolutely recommend these clubs to any beginner who wants to speed up the learning process at the range and start playing courses. I have since switched to Cleveland TA6 irons after I demoed a friends set,(He switched to Berthas as he was unable to hit with the TA6's) and the only reason I did this is because I needed a mid handicapper set of clubs. I also highly recommend the TA6's which provide better distance but are nowhere near as forgiving as the Launcher LP's.

Customer Service:
Never had any problems. Awesome clubs out of the box. I would highly recommend replacing shafts as well.

Similar Products Used:
TaylorMade Rac OS, Callaway Big Bertha, Nike Ignite