Cleveland Launcher Ti 460

Review Date
August 3, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Review Date
June 22, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: brwutalum(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher Ti460 9.5

Summary:
Having hit a Titleist 905R for several years, this was a bit different and took some getting used to. There is less control but with that comes more forgiveness. I can consistently hit this driver 265-275, with bombs up around 300. Like a previous person said, better players will probably want to experiment with shafts.

Review Date
January 22, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: Len(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland TI460 DRIVER

Summary:
I know, you've heard all the ridiculous claims people make when they get new clubs especially drivers. And I've never written a review about any golf club but the Cleveland TI460 driver I received for Christmas really changed things for me. I've never had a love affair with any woods whether they be drivers or fairway woods. Frankly, until now, I was always more confident with an iron in my hand whether it be a 2 iron or a lob wedge. I've hit a lot of drivers for long periods of time, TaylorMade, Cobra, Stiletto, Nicklaus, etc. I got this driver and all the pushes and slices went away. I gained at least 20 yards off the tee and it's not just me that notices............everyone notices. I bought one for my 30 year old son and he hits it 30 yards further than normal. I don't want to make this sound funny, but this club is "magic". I don't know why but it is. I have the 8.5* with NV-65S shaft and for some reason it just feels right and I just don't miss it. By the way, this club hits the ball higher than any 8.5 degree driver I've ever used. I'm 56 years old, and I'm hitting my drives farther than I did in my 40's. I know........you don't believe it and if it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't either. Give this club a try if you have the opportunity. You'll see. I'm still pinching myself.

You want to know the only negative thing I have to say???? The headcover is pretty ugly........but who cares.

By the way, shot 34 on the front nine last week. Because it hit it long off the tee and kept it in play with the TI460.

Customer Service:
Not needed so I don't know.

Similar Products Used:
TaylorMade 460, Nicklaus Q4, Stilleto Trinity.

Review Date
December 28, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Review Date
October 30, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: gary rosenthal(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 460 Ti

Summary:
I'm in my late 50s, shoot in the low 80s/high 70s, but had seen my distance with the big stick begin erode a bit with age, and wanted to see if I could get a boost with the newest in driver technology...but having demo-d most of the 2007 models nothing was really impressing me. Went to a store that had a Vector Launch monitor, and based solely on that fitting bought the new Cobra LDF. A problem there, though--the built in 2 degree closed face/draw bias. I hit the ball straight, and so had to either greatly tone down my swing, or have to compensate for the draw bias, both of which took the instinctual fun out of hitting driver. What to do?

Since I liked my Cleveland launcher fairway woods (and their lack of offset)
I did some research...and having talked with the Cleveland rep, discovered that the 460 Ti when ordered with a loft of 9.5 or less had no offset; I then bought a NEW
(2006) model 460 Ti on Ebay for $78.00. It came with the stiff Fujikura stock silver shaft
and 9.5 degrees of loft. What a delight--not to mention a fantastic value.

No longer having to compensate for any offset, I could begin to make a full turn and put a full swing on the ball without worrying about leaving it left. This club has been like the fountain of youth--for I've gained a good twenty yards on "average"
hits (averaging now 250) with big hits going 260 to 280. It had been a couple of years since I'd reached a par 5 in two, but earlier this week I just missed a double eagle on an uphill par 5 when my second shot reached the green, tracked up to the cup, and barely lipped out. I was playing with one of the marshals on my home course and he said that he couldn't recall anybody actually reaching the hole in 2.
And later in the same round on another par 5, for the first time in 5 years I hit what would have been a perfect drive on #9 except that it went too far, rolling into the lake approximately 275 yards away.
Before buying this Launcher I was happy with any drive that went 240 and stayed in the short stuff.

Ball flight is quite boring/penetrating.
The club is quite easy to hit, and for my (guessing) 100 mph swing speed, the stock Fujikura stiff shaft is a wonderful engine. I also like the classic pear shaped head, which I find more aesthetically pleasing than some of the current weirdly shaped heads like the Cleveland Hi Bore, or the Cobra LD series.
And compared to those clubs one doesn't need to tee the ball up so high. Ignore some of the comments you've read about this club's "draw bias" or tendency to hook, that only applies for models with 10.5 degrees of loft, or others designated as "offset." I can't however say anything yet about the ability to work the ball with this club, I simply haven't had it long enough to see it's versatility. But what I can say is that it's as long or longer than anything out there, a fantastic value, and a hugely welcomed addition to my bag. Nice to feel like a big hitter again!

Customer Service:
Have always been helpful and informative

Similar Products Used:
Ping G5, Cobra 427 Ti (a great club for its vintage), TM Burner, Cobra LDF, the new Callaways, etc.