Cleveland Launcher 460 Drivers

Review Date
November 29, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Reviewed by: Greg(Unregistered User) ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Launcher 460 8.5 with NV 65 X stiff shaft

Summary:
I am a scratch player and hit the ball a mile (125 mph club head speed... about 320 yards at sea level and 330-340 at 6500 feet elevation). I bought my 460 Launcher in the summer of 2002. It was awesome from the start... it was the newest "Big Headed" driver out there. The face was a bit closed, but I offset that by opening it about 0.5 degrees at address. Anyways, I took a few years off from Golf between 2004-2008. I just got back into the game this past summer 2009 and I in my head I figured my driver was outdated (my irons certainly were, and got new ones). So i demoed and tried all the new 2009 technology from all the big wigs. Nothing beat my "old" Launcher! The other drivers were about 15 - 20 yards shorter and just didnt have the same ball flight and feel. I even tried a few different shafts and got the same result. So, given that its 2009, I stuck with the 2003 460 Launcher and will never give it up. I user an Adila NV65 Xstiff shaft. I highly reccommend pairing this driver with the NV65 shaft if you are a better player. The shaft and this club work hand in hand together.

A lot of golfers think they "must" get the newest technology, but I really feel this driver will never be outdone. Like a previous reviewer, I purchased another one of the Cleveland 460's as a backup and will not replace my driver for a long long time.

Similar Products Used:
Titleist 909D2, D3

Review Date
September 15, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Reviewed by: Phil(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher Ti 460 w/ Aldila NV shaft

Summary:
I purchased this driver roughly four and a half years ago and loved it from the get go. However, I fell victim to advertising and purchased a different driver (Nike SUMO2).

That was a big mistake. I just couldn't hit my new club. Reasonably straight, but the distance just wasn't there anymore. I litteraly lost 25-40 yards on my drives.

I then traded my new driver in for another new model (2008 Burner).

Yet again, a mistake. This club was very forgiving, but also very lightweight. I developed a very nasty hook that I was unable to alleviate.

Luckily, I gave my Launcher to my brother and I was able to get it back with little effort. I have never been so happy with a "downgrade" in my life. I have regained my distance and confidence with this club. Too make sure this never happens again, I just recently purchased a "backup" off eBay.

I love the ability to shape my shots without worrying about hooking the ball onto the other fairways at my course.

The other reviews are correct in the fact that they are available fairly cheap online. So for anyone looking for a forgiving, pretty, long, straight, and cheap driver, consider "downgrading" to a Launcher 460. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Customer Service:
Have never used them.

Similar Products Used:
Nike SUMO2, TaylorMade Burner, Ping G10, TaylorMade R7

Review Date
August 23, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Review Date
August 9, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Reviewed by: STEPHEN MALLETT(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
LAUNCHER 460 10.5

Summary:
I HAVE BEEN USING MY LAUNCHER FOR OVER 4 YEARS, AND I STILL LOVE IT!! IT IS THE MOST FORGIVING, LIGHTWEIGHT, SUPER DRIVER I HAVE EVER OWNED. i AM CONTEMPLATING BUYING ANOTHER SO I WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT IT!!! LOVE THIS CLUB!!!

Review Date
August 7, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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

Model Reviewed:
460 launcher

Summary:
I have tried most of the leading brands of drivers and none and i mean none can hold a candle to the launcher. i now keep the launcher in the bag and all the rest sit in the closet.