Cleveland Launcher Fairway Woods
Cleveland Launcher Fairway Woods
[Dec 16, 2003]
mgold
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
5W, 7W, 9W
I used to play these clubs with great success and for some insane reason took them out of my bag to try others. Could never find any that suited me and found that these are some of the best out there. I have restocked my golf bag with cleveland woods and could not be happier. For me they are extremely accurate and long. Customer Service Never used. Similar Products Used: TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist |
[Dec 12, 2003]
ClevelandGTA7
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 15* fairway metal
Great club. Takes a bit of time to get used to the feel but you can hit the ball like a cannon when you figure it out. It begs you to swing hard at the ball but if you mis hit this club (way the hell on the toe or heel) it loses a bunch of distance. You have to have a solid swing to play these. Great off the tee (mid trajectory off the fairway and tee) and you can keep it under the wind. The Launcher will for sure let you reach a few long par 5's in two but this club is not going to solve all you problems. Customer Service Never used it Similar Products Used: none |
[Dec 08, 2003]
Mark
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher 13*, 22*
Terrible clubs. I play Cleveland irons/wedges, and think very highly of both products. But these fairway woods are junk. Purchased the clubs on Saturday, went to the driving range on Sunday to try them out. Cracked the face of the 13* after hitting about 20 balls. There is literally a crack running through the middle of the clubface, and the top half looks like it might cave in at any moment. Unbelievable. That's enough to scare me away from steel woods for good. Second problem (what I noticed before the clubface cracked): I lost significant distance with these clubs. My old Steelheads hit the ball much further (and straighter) than these. Maybe staying with a regular flex shaft would make a difference. I thought going to a stiff flex would be more appropriate given my swing speed (95+), but balls felt absolutely dead coming off the clubface. No feel whatsoever, and lousy distance. Would not recommend these clubs to anyone. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Callaway Steelheads |
[Dec 06, 2003]
jrh291
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Launcher 15 degree
Have played the club 2 years now. Stiff Fujikura shaft. Agree with other reviews about not jumping on it. Stay controlled and down the line and you won't believe it's you hitting it. I've used stiff all my life. Visited my 70+ dad last year in Fla. and he bought it from me. Can not explain why the stiff shaft worked, but I saw it myself. He was longer and straighter. Probably not as stiff as other vendors stiff. I'll have this club a long time. For those that want to carry two woods in order to carry a third wedge, the 15 degree is a good choice-a weak 3wood or a strong 4wood. Ease of getting the ball airborne off a variety of turf makes it a great all-around club. Not much shorter than my driver off the tee, too. Very sweet impact feel, too. Customer Service na Similar Products Used: Tight Lies, persimmons. |
[Nov 26, 2003]
mark2467
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
launcher 5w - 3w
I am so satisfied with my launcher 400 Driver that I also bought the 5w with DG steel in stiff flex. A fantastic club. Straight an long from the fairway. After the round I returned to the Pro shop and also purchased the similar 3w, replacing my Titleist 975f. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: Callaway Steehead +, Titleist 975f |
[Nov 26, 2003]
Karl
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
launcher 3wd-5wd
Read the reviews for these woods and after 5 rounds I have to agree. Got the x-stiff factory shafts and love them. I've always hit fairway woods pretty well but I've added distance and accuracy with these. The set up and sound at contact are excellent. I didn't need the extra distance but I picked up about 15 yards and have never hit it straighter. I,ve used Calloway's and tightlies in the past, but I plan on keeping these a long time. Customer Service no need as of yet Similar Products Used: calloways, tight lie 2's |
[Nov 03, 2003]
Jon Pong
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Fairway Launcher 13
Snapped my cleveland fairway launcher 15 2 weeks ago and quickly bought another one cuz this club is amazingly long and straight. Opted for the 13 degree this time and reshafted with a Harmon Tour CB-Series stiff. And man..............., this thing rockets!! Slightly higher (mid to high) with a boring penetrating ball flight that cuts through the wind and keeps on going. I am one who never believes in the distance obtained on the driving range, and my shots "on course" average around 235-245 yds. It's the combo of the great launcher and the shaft!! Customer Service None Similar Products Used: TM 580 Fairway, Callaway BB Fairway, Adams Fairway |
[Oct 24, 2003]
tmh3k
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Launcher Fairway woods
I play to a 6 handicap and don't switch clubs easily (two putters in 27 years, 3 sets of irons in 20 years). I bought the Launcher 25 degree to replace the 3 iron, then bought all the other woods (the first clubs I have ever owned that did not have metal shafts). My friend (an 18 handicap) tried my woods and then bought all the woods. After 10 months we are both still happy. Now we both plan to upgrade to the 460 driver. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: Titleist 975D and F (steel shafts) |
[Oct 13, 2003]
noeffort
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
launcher titanium 3w 15 degree
Best 3 wood I ever hit. 3 wood just went from being worst club in bag to the best. Great off tee or deck, long and straight. Just the right amount of face in contact with grass. Very forgiving, ball just wants to go straight. Got the stock stiff shaft. Tried the reg flex and no comparison, shots all over the place. Try both shafts before buying. My swing speed approx. 94. Customer Service not used |
[Sep 26, 2003]
yurakuchh
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Launcher 15* 3W
A very long hitting, solid, accurate, satisfying club when swung smoothly. The Launcher doesn't seem to like it when I go at it hard and the result is low duck hooks. However, keep it smooth and the club rewards. For me, the head setup occasionally causes a loss of confidence as it can appear closed, especially after I start hooking it. If you tend to hook the ball, you may want to consider this. I reshafted from the original gold Cleveland/Fujikura stiff to a DG steel as the length helps me to swing a bit smoother and is more forgiving of my tempo. Customer Service No experience Similar Products Used: Taylor Made V-steel. Cobra SS, Palmer PHd |