Equipment
Cleveland launches all-new hybrid-style Launcher XL Halo irons
Cleveland Golf has today introduced its all-new Launcher XL Halo irons: a hybrid-style super game improvement iron that hit retail this week.
The new additions feature an XL Head design which increases MOI (17% increase compared to predecessors) in design for improved forgiveness and higher launch.
Designed using Artificial Intelligence, the MainFrame variable face technology on the XL Halo irons aims to increase ball speed, while unique weight pad designs seek to provide maximum forgiveness across the face.
The variable thickness pattern maximizes COR and ball speed in design to help generate more distance. At the same time, Gliderails on the long irons aim to deliver optimal turf interaction, while the mid-to-short irons feature the brand’s V-Shaped Sole to cut through the turf more effectively for cleaner contact.
“From head to grip, Launcher XL HALO Irons just make golf easier and more fun. Most of us don’t have much confidence standing 170 yards out with a long iron in hand, and needing to carry a bunker to make the green. But with Launcher XL Halo, you’ll swing easier, feel confident, and be shocked at how forgiving they are. These irons will become your go-to clubs.” – Brian Schielke, General Manager at Cleveland Golf
The stepped crown shape brings the height of the crown down on the new irons, dropping the center of gravity for greater launch characteristics, while the XL Halo irons feature specific loft grooves: 4i-7i lofts have wider, flatter grooves, while the 8i-SW lofts have closely-spaced, deeper, and higher spinning wedge grooves.
In addition, a new 8g weight placed inside the end of every grip aims to provide better balance, control, and a smoother swing without extra effort to help square up the ball at impact.
Pricing & Availability
Price: 7-piece graphite set ($899.99); 7-piece steel set ($799.99)
Availability: U.S. Retail Launch Date: August 20, 2021 (Graphite), September 17, 2021 (Steel)
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Andrew Sokol
Aug 20, 2021 at 7:07 am
Many golfers would benefit by these clubs, lots of new tech here.