Cleveland Launcher Titanium Drivers
Cleveland Launcher Titanium Drivers
[Dec 13, 2002]
Kyle
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
400cc launcher stiff
This driver goes much further with less effort than my previous driver. I love this club, its har not to hit it strait. I am impressed with Cleveland's pricing and quality. I plan on buying a set of TA5 gunmetals in the near future. Similar Products Used: Northwestern, Prince. |
[Dec 04, 2002]
wuckwille
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 330
This is a great club. It isn't the longest club, but has a good mix of distance and accuracy. It is quite forgiving. Shots off the toe and heel lose distance dramatically, but still manage to go straight. The TaylorMade 320, 360, or the R500 series has noticeably more forgiveness however. It has a good, solid feel. Many of today's drivers feel hollow despite having great distance. Feedback, however, is not very good. I can't tell when I hit the ball just off the toe or just off the heel. It feels solid accross the entire face, unless the miss-hit is a huge miss-hit. The price is very reasonable. Although it still is quite a lot of money to shell out, it is cheaper than drivers from Taylor Made, Callaway, or Titleist. This Cleveland driver is a great mix of value, distance and accuracy. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: Titleist, Taylor Made, Callaway, Orlimar, Ping, etc. |
[Dec 04, 2002]
rom832
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Launcher 330 - 8.5
This driver is vantastic. I've played the 975D for the last 4 years and saw no reason to change. I happened to demo the Launcher, and knew right away that this was for me. Great trajectory, sound/feel and the flight is straight as an arrow, yet can be worked left or right if it needs to be. The ball seems to jump off the face than me from my chair when someone brings donuts to a meeting! It is also a very sharp looking driver with the gunmetal head and gold Fujikura shaft, which BTW, has an excellent feel. I've played the ProLite by Grafalloy for years, and this shaft excedes it. I tried the new 400 Launcher before I bought this, as I wanted to make sure which fitted my game better, and I thought the smaller, "older" technology 330 was far superior to me. I've heard a few others echo that too. For the price, I think it's a steal! Similar Products Used: 975D & Taylor Made 360 |
[Dec 02, 2002]
Kiki Price
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 330
You guys... You need a good club. OK. Get you one. Add a little weight and you can actually hit this titanium driver. The shaft is a bit flembsey for me. Wheels of steel baby... Customer Service what this bout? Similar Products Used: Titelist J-VS |
[Nov 26, 2002]
Larry Feekes
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Cleavland Launcher 330 9.5 Driver
I had been away from the game for about 17 years while my kids were growing up and picked up the game about 2 years ago. I had purchased a set of x-14 Callaway irons so I thought I would try a new C-4 driver as my swing speed was not that fast. As the summer went along I found I could not become very consistent with the c-4 driver. I demoed a launcher driver one sunday afternoon in november and I could not believe the overall performance of the club. I was able to consistantly hit the ball straight or with a slight draw. The increased distance also really impressed me as I was able to increase my distance at least 20 yards and more consitantly. You have to be carefull not to swing this club to hard or bad things will happen. Just swing with your normal easy tempo and let this club do the rest. I would recommend this club to anyone looking for a new driver. Customer Service Do not know as of yet. Similar Products Used: C-4 Callaway, Mizuno Blue Rage, Taylormade 320 |
[Nov 14, 2002]
Ryan Zabriskie
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 400cc 10..5* reg flex
I was all set to buy the Callaway Steelhead III driver. A buddy of mine called me up and said he tried this new Cleveland driver. I didn't even think Cleveland made good drivers. Man was I wrong. Demoed this club. Right away I knew it was the club for me. Low boring trajectory sends the ball deep. Nothing like being on a long par 4 into the wind and having your drive balloon up and go nowhere. This club hits the ball right through the wind. Set up is nice, sound is remarkable. Great club. Bonus is you don't have to swing hard to get distance...The club does all the work. Similar Products Used: Callaway Steelhead III, Callaway GBB, Taylor Made 320, King Cobra 427cc(junk) |
[Nov 08, 2002]
Jared G
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 330 9.5 GD YS 6 S/X
Recently acquired this in a trade with no preconceived notions as I have never even swung a Cleveland product besides their fine wedges. This club has the excellent Graphite Design YS 6 in S/X flex and the club finishes out at 44" long which is ideal for me , not too long. One range session made a believer out of me. I have tried the Taylor Made 300 320 and 360, and I have tried the 975 d and j. NO club I have tried has the explosion off the face combined with the perfect mid level piercing trajectory. This is not a looper or a climber, but a boring missile that gives you the feeling that every ounce of effort was translated into maximum ballflight. My tendency is a mild fade that allows to hit more fairways than my partners, and the Launcher doesnt disappoint. On my first day playing with the Launcher, my buddy with the SS 427 couldnt believe the trajectory and distance I was getting. I think hes gonna buy a Launcher. Ebay prices are 175 to 200 so you cant go wrong. Kudos to Cleveland for an excellent driver Customer Service Excellent service with my wedges Similar Products Used: Taylor Made 300 320 360 Titleist 975 d and j |
[Nov 02, 2002]
James
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Launcher 330 - 10.5 degree
I don't want to sound like a shill for Cleveland, but the Launcher 330 has improved my scoring, my confidence and my enjoyment of the game. My goal in upgrading my driver this summer was to find a forgiving club that would help me keep the ball in play more consistently. I typically shot in the 90s, with a fair number of strokes resulting from errant or OB drives. Since switching to the Launcher 330, I've been in or around the short grass at least 75% of the time, and my scores have come down dramatically -- my last six rounds were all in the low to mid 80s. In addition, the Launcher gives me very respectable distance (I'll leave the "280 to 300 yard" BS to others), it sets up nicely, and it looks and feels great in hand. It's taken a lot of range balls to get this club dialed in (no doubt that has helped my scoring as well), so don't expect to grab one off the rack and watch your strokes melt away. I found, for example, that choking down 1/2" and easing up on grip pressure helped immensely. I also experienced different performance between lofts and flex, so make sure to try before you buy. (I settled on the 10.5 degree with the standard stiff shaft.) In short, this is a great club!!! Check it out if you're in the market for a new driver. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Demo'd Taylor Made 360, Wilson Deep Red, Callaway C4, Cobra Something-or-other |
[Oct 25, 2002]
gitdown
Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 400 9.5 R
Truely an amazing club. Just started playing 5 months ago and have been taking lessons, already breaking 100 couple times still not consistant though.I puchased the cleveland quadpro 9.5 stiff as my first club because it seem like a good affortable club and even with all the good reviews about the club, I still had problems hitting it straight and long though, I tried the taylor made R500 series, it hits very long but its not very straight,also its not legal. I tried the clevleand launcher 350 and WOW and instant change from my swing, i had to have it. Since the new 400 just came out, i bought that one for my birthday, and i find its even better than the 350, for a high handicapper like me i can's seem to get that thing to slice anymore...this club just EXPLODES, just like the advertisement said, and the speed of the ball of the clubface came off twice as fast as my quadpro. I love this club, Although i still need some more practice (doesn't everyone) I find that im hitting 100% longer and straigher than with my previous club. I played a game with it last weekend and i broke 90, we'll see what happens this weekend Similar Products Used: Cleveland Quadpro 9.5, Taylor Made R500, |
[Oct 24, 2002]
ray10471
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland
I had spent the past three (3) months wading through all the new drivers on the market. I ultimately chose the Cleveland Launcher because I felt I would be able to lower my handicap based upon the confidence the driver instills at address, the ability to hit ball farther and straighter. I found it quite forgiving and a pleasure to hit. I have been hitting it in local shops and at the range for a while and I have it in my hands now and it is a joy. I will provide an update and probably too premature to most but I cannot help myself and want to make sure I contibute to spread the word. Cleveland has done a great job and the boys at BHM have done the right thing. Similar Products Used: Tried em all - Owned Ping Tisi, Wilson Deep Red and stll own Louisville Smart Driver |