He is right with this review. The Cleveland line of hybrid-irons are easier to hit, go higher, fly further, and make the game more fun. If you are a slow swing speed Senior like me, they are worth trying. They will bring an immediate smile to your face.
I’ve just been for a fitting, tried others but these were amazing ! I’ve ordered the full iron set up from 5 iron. I’ve never hit a ball as straight and consistent, I’m probably 28 handicap, I reckon I’ll be 15 with these. Unbelievable Update : I joined england golf, my initial handicap was 34.7, used these for 10 rounds, it’s now 25 and I’ve hit sub 100 twice this week, I love these irons !!
Every time I hit Halos with the golf shop launch monitor, I am amazed at the result. I never had a bad session with them. It took several months of working up the courage to buy them as I am sure my buddies will wonder if I am getting old. I'll tell them its the golfer, not the sticks.
Just got the Wilson Staff Launch Pad irons and love them. Much easier to hit than my Titleist T-300 irons. I'm fine with the looks, the results are what matter most to me.
I just got the 2024 Halo XL Full Face set last week. My misses were always a cut and the fitter set me up with 2 degrees up. I have a tendancy to be steep and bury the toe, the two degrees level up the leading edge and I am just puring them (at the moment). Am really glad I did it. My handicap is 8.3 and I expect to be a 5 or 6 in the future (if I can make any putts!).
Best irons I’ve ever owned. Soooooo easy to use and just plain out fun! I’ve already forgotten they have a big back end. I want to smile on a golf course and hit it straight and know where it’s going. Thanks for doing this vid!
Andy Great video. One clarification though. The Halos have very little offset. 2.11mm in the 6i which is comparable to blades and muscle backs. Most Game improvement irons are around 4-5mm in the 6i. That’s why I have always loved the Cleveland hybrid type irons. Very little offset. They get the launch from the weight low and back.
Agree. I too have the Launchers. I hear comments about offset and am surprised given their limited offset compared to most GI irons, even PD irons. It's another reason why I love them.
I just ordered a set at the start of April. I'm off 13 and thought the club was amazing when I tested it and beat a few of the leading clubs. Get them delivered in 4 weeks. Cant wait 😁
I have the 5 through D wedge and truly enjoy them. I have only been playing for 1 year and I love the feedback when I hit a good shot. I'm turning 60 this summer and due to some back issues I don't have the flexibility I used to and I now hit that same 7 iron 130 yards consistently and the PW and D wedge make me feel like I know what I'm doing. I bought the Costco wedges but may get the sand wedge to this set and just use the 60 degree Costco one. Everyone at the range I let hit these clubs can't believe how easy they are and I have probably been responsible for the sale of a few sets. You gotta love technology when it works.
Dude I just got the Cleveland XL they're awesome! I went to the driving range with my friend and hit his Cleveland halo xl and I tried his 4 iron and I stripped it first try to 225. I think they're great! Clubs and we all should try them
Four years ago I sold my Launcher irons. ( No I do not know why; male ego I suspect) My handicap went up 4.5 pts. Tomorrow I have a fitting. These are back on the menu. Thanks for some sober thinking.
i like my hybrids. when i'm able to go for a fitting, i'm really going to be looking at these Cleveland Halo Irons. i really don't care what clubs i use as long as i am more consistent with good shots and enjoy playing.
I played on a soft sandy based course a few days ago. Every shot with my irons I dug trenches not divots, which is unlike me. I resorted to using the hybrid I had in my bag and I started to get better outcomes. I was wishing I had taken my wife's set of Cleveland HB Launcher iron-hybrids. The wider sole would have helped. I have the same issue with the" lefts" with this type of iron too. You need to aim 10 m right of your usual target point to compensate. If your usual shot is a slice then this is the club for you! I can fade them a bit on demand, or it is a very straight "miss" if I don't quite get it right. I have a 1/2 set of Tour Edge iron -hybrids ( Bazookas) about 10 years old and they very hybrid looking and perform similar to a small hybrid. I bought a TE HP4 to add to the set and it is more like the Cleveland iron -hybrids on looks and performance. I also bought a TE E521 6 iron to fill in a gap between the hybrids in my bag and single length irons. It too is draw biased, but more consistent in carry distance than my SL 6 iron. (for most single length iron players, there is a swing speed related point where the irons will converge on carry distance; for me it is my 6&7 iron) . My point is you can mix and match these iron- hybrids in a set of other clubs to fill a carry distance deficit.
I had the Sub70 799's in PW - 7I for the first half year of me picking up the game. Very similar in their "ugliness", but having just started I had no false ego to stop me from gaming them. I can honestly say those were to only reason I kept on trucking on. Now I have them saved for a rainy day, or for the next friend that is struggling to pick up the sport. Purest clubs, absolutely not. Do they work, absolutely they do!
Superb golf clubs, going in the bag next week, i am a 64 year old decent golfer and these bats work, simple as, im here to enjoy the game and not play pro-strikes so, its an easy choice, Crossfield even has a few in his bag and he is a very accomplished golfer!! regards
I bought the hb turbo 4-pw in February. I love them. Previously I found it hard to hit any iron over a 7 but with these it’s amazing. I love hitting the 4 and 5 irons. My whole bag now is Cleveland. Leave your ego at home. Your mates might look at you funny at first but when you consistently pure your shots they’ll start asking you if they can try your clubs out. I’ve knocked 3 shots off my handicap and the only thing stopping me from single figures is my putting. Currently I’m off 10.2. These clubs have made me enjoy golf so much more.
I had the Wilson launchpads last year I have also hit the Cleveland in a golf store as I am visually impaired I find that although they were very forgiving there was no feel I could not tell where the ball was going off the club face traded my launchpads for a set of Shreks on 745 irons a little less forgiving but I sure know where the ball is going off the face
Love your channel! I play these exact irons and love them to death. I find it a bit funny that you have no problem using the MEZZ putter and it’s funny looks but these you feel are to odd. Not knocking you, just something to think about. Thanks for all the entertainment!
I just got my 5-dw today. Their beautiful clubs. Got standard steel shafts They're not actually as big and bulky as I thought they were going to be. Excited to get out and play a round
My second Cleveland halo hybrid arrived today I have the 4 just got the 3, I couldn't hit a hybrid to save my life til now! WOW they are incredible and now my favorite club in the bag , the PXG is in the closet. I'm thinking about going Srixon and ditching all my PXG. Incredible clubs.
If you look closely at my golf bag you will see a Cleveland UHX 3 iron among my players irons. It's bigger than a "typical" 3 iron, but it's easy to hit and long. It works for me. Cleveland makes good equipment and a very good price.
6 to pw halo xl irons and 3 hybrid arrived, got fitted with graphite shafts last week. Played first round and wow. These things are awesome, less back pain and more enjoyment.
Tried the Cobra T-Rail last summer and was going to be fitted for them. The fitter said I was not quite ready for them yet and fit me for Wilson D9 irons. I then won vouchers for Celtic Manor, they don’t do Wilson and I was fitted for Callaway DCB irons. Loving them but would have had T-Rails without issue … DCBs are helping me with consistency so I’m happy. Great vid again Andy, we’ll have to meet up for a round one day!
Already have three in the bag Andy and am just about to get another. I’m not proud I just love playing golf and go from hybrids to these. Then on to CBX wedges and a Smart Sole chipper! Love it and they really help. Went round my course for 2 over yesterday and I’m off 4.2 currently. So they aren’t only for duffers! Looks doesn’t matter to me at all. Cheers
I've never broken 100 on a good hard/hard course. These are made for ME. My favorite clubs are my hybrids, my least favorite are my irons. I'm seriously thinking about it!
Already ordered a set after getting them fitted. Like you I was drawing the ball in the standard fit. After fitting i needed 1 degree flat and a fatter grip every shot went straight. I don't care what other people think they look like, if the technology makes me score better and enjoy the game more I'll use it. Great review as always.
I parked my ego, bit the bullet and picked up a set of these yesterday, had a range session in the afternoon and could hit them badly. I even quite like their look at address. Coming from a set of Titleist AP2s I'm amazed how well I'm hit them. Looking forward to seeing how they fare on the course. Only thing I can see is with the high ball flight is losing distance when hitting into a strong wind.
I would say you are an above average golfer at this point with a pretty reliable swing, so it’s not surprising you could hit them easily. You should try a few rounds with them and see if your score improves.
Low handicap myself full bag of Cleveland always loved there products they dont get enough publicity in my eyes stick them irons in any senior golfer they will save strokes
I have a set of Cleveland HB Turbo irons, but I have put my Ping G30 back in the bag. I found that I was hitting the Clevelands thin and with an positive angel of attack. I could not stop trying to hit then as hybrids/woods and just could not make them work for me.
Right at 30-years ago I acquired a set of the then revolutionary, radical and highly controversial Cobra Golf King Cobra Oversized irons. The comments I got from friends on the golf course were routinely, "Those are huge, too heavy and you'll never be able to swing them', "how can you play with such ugly clubs", "those aren't real golf clubs", "when you learn to play you'll move up to a real man's style of club", "why don't you just learn how to swing instead?" etc. Everyone seemed to notice them, and more often than not ridiculed as being a gimmick or fad, that would soon disappear from the market. A few years later I acquired a fairway hybrid which pretty much drew the same reaction from others. I think we can all see how that turned out. Now I'm trying to determine if I should wait and pay the added cost to get the latest Halo Full Face clubs or find a set of "last-years model".
I’m 33. Played all sports growing up. Had a lot of issues when I picked up golf slowing my hips down (too much tennis and baseball). My swing speed is pretty low for my age and heigh (85 ish) because I have to stay slower so I don’t let my hips fly open. Last year I rebuilt my bag with Tour Edge HL4 iron woods and the Cleveland Launcher HD driver. This year I’ve gone even more down the rabbit hole with a Cleveland chipper, 7 wood, CBX2 wedges, massive Cleveland mallet putter, and I’m likely about to buy a 9 wood. Never had a real lesson but did pick up tips from a few friends that are good. I score 85-80 on my home course. The clubs have made a huge difference in terms of miss hits and launch angle and since I didn’t grow up playing I don’t give a rats a** what they look like. I consistently beat all my other playing partners who refuse to play with game improvement equipment and my clubs (and course management) are large reasons why.
Currently at 53 and 14 handicap I am happy with my titleist T300 with graphite shafts but as I get older and slower swing speed I definitely consider this type of club ☺️
What an interesting review! I have a weird take on this, but as one who grew up with blades because that's all we had when I was young, I think that one issue is lofts. Traditional lofts had something for me that modern lofts are harder to achieve, and I think that is why people struggle with long irons and I think that this kind of modern tech is good for that. Wish they would make all these game improvement irons in traditional lofts to get the best of both worlds. Cheers!
I changed from game improvement irons to Cleveland launcher hb just a week ago I've had 2 games since and love them. I need to get a customed to hitting left but seeing the ball soaring towards the green is a joy. Go on give them a try.
I am really looking forward to testing these. I have the Wilson D9 irons now, but I wanted to get the Launcher HB Turbo, but unfortunately they where sold out when I was buying last time. Now I am really curious again. Played hybrid irons from Adam's Golf back in the days, and loved them.
When I got my current clubs (Forge Tec one length) I wanted to test the Cleveland Launchers but the pro at the golf shop talked me out of even testing them. I am happy with my clubs but now a few years latter knowing a bit more about the game I really wish I had tried them...
Yep, 1000% agree. I bought the Launcher HBs two years back after another well known YTBer started playing them for the same reasons you highlight. Handicap has dropped from 15 then to 6. I had been a strong 5 wood/hybrid player but a weak iron player. These were a game changer.
I took the game up 6months ago and after exhaustive research these will be my first new set of irons. I can drive 200+ and 150+ 2nd shot with my 7 wood but struggle with my irons (wilson deep reds my friend gave me) hope these help 😁
I bought a set of these two years ago (end of the year) paid slightly under $500 CDN. I only bought them because they were 1/2 price as I was wary as to whether or not they were a gimmick. I’m a senior golfer who has struggled with my game. They have added total joy into a once frustrating game. I hit them longer and straighter and higher. I lower my handicap from off the scale to a 18.6 / Friends don’t really notice the look of the clubs (they don’t care). They do care that I’m hitting the fairways and not holding then up as I use to do.
I am a 72yr old golfer with quite a few restrictions. I have a set of Callaway apex DCB's and a set of Halo XL's. I love the look and feel of the Callaway's. Being honest, I hate the look of the Halo's. BUT, I play the Halo's because, I hit them fat and thin, they go straight. I get quick from the top, they go straight etc. They are amazingly easy to hit. So now I hide the looks with a set of head covers and simply play better golf 😊
This was a last ditch effort by my club fitter for me and it shocked us both at how easy they are to hit. Bought 4/5/6 irons and it’s made a massive improvement to my long iron game.
I am considering hybrid replacement for my 4 and 5 iron in the future. Minimum 7 wood at least. I find my 4 iron sometimes rolls out to 200 yards and other times carries 150 yards. It's frustrating when it goes 150 yards. That's why i am thinking 7 wood or hybrid.
You've posed this question before and my thoughts are still the same. When I get to the point where I need a 5 wood for a 100yd shot I would definitely look at this type of club to help my game. But not just yet.
I’ve been thinking about this style of club for a while. I picked up 7-PW 588 altitude which was a kind of early predecessor of these to see if I could get over looks and hit them. The answer is yes and will be sometime in the next year be buying a set of these the new Wilson Launchpad or Sub 70 799s
Hey! Another great video. Any chance you will be reviewing the new XL hybrid and more importantly the new XL Hy-wood by Cleveland soon? The Hy-wood has taken off in the US and have one on order in the UK but still no delivery date. Think the Hy-wood will be a revaluation in 2022z
I used to have a set of Cleveland Hi-bore hybird irons, they were really good, that said after a while everything was going left and could not get it back so went back to more conventional irons.
I am about a 9 handicap and I have a set of Big Bertha 2002 irons (which are not too different from the Cleveland irons) that I will use them for the first few rounds of golf at the start of the golf season when the swing is a bit rusty. They are amazingly easy to hit. So yeah I definitely see the benefit....although it makes me question why do I use other irons?
Bought these after a demo day These are the best irons I have had and have improved my game and confidence Has made the game much more enjoyable. Have 4through S wedge. No Refrets at all
Nice review Andy. I have the 5 and 6 “iron”… they are super easy launching and fun to hit but I found the exact same thing that they tend to go left for me. I think the prior version had much less offset so I might have a look at them!
I carry something like that, Mizuno FliHi hybrid irons 4-7, and then PXG 0311XP gen 4. It's a super setup. No 3 wood either. No one seems to care what clubs I use. The PXG sticks are super easy to hit in the short irons and wedges
I was a 13 handicapper but after multiple shoulder surgeries I now can only take less than 1/2 swing and my handicap is almost doubled. I think these would help me
I’m on the hunt for and affordable used set going on three weeks. I currently use Mayjek hybrids the last couple of years but based on what I’ve read and the reviews on RUclips, think this the way to for me to take my high handicap game.
Andy is right on about the help you get from this style club, but let's be honest the looks are what keep all of us from buying them. I would guess that we have our buddies in mind when we think about buying them. "will my buddies laugh at me" I AM GUILTY OF THINKING THIS !! Every year I think about getting some but my mind won't let me. Probably a mistake.
Hi Andy,, tour Edge have just brought out a set but with stronger lofts,, which I think could be brill for the market there aimed at,, got there older set and can now hit 3 iron again,, also easy to draw and run type of shots,, cheers Al 😊👍
I’m not sure that I would like them but would really like to try them or the PXG clubs like that. Never afraid of trying anything that makes the game easier and more enjoyable.
New player to the game have about 5 rounds under my belt and was looking for a first set of irons and I came across these. Decided to go try out a set at roger dunn and even I thought “wow these are just dead, I can’t feel anything” and I just want to hit it straight. That should tell you everything you need to know how feel vs forgiveness on these things
I knew you were talking about those when you started talking. I cant see myself putting them in my bag simply because of the look. I played the Cleveland VAS irons way back in the mid 90s when I was still learning, they had a ton of offset as well and as I got batter I had to move to a more standard offset.
Three months ago I purchased a set of Cleveland Hibore XLI Hybrid Irons and I have lost seven shots off my handicap at the age of 66 years young. The 8 iron around the greens is as good as any chipper and I am enjoying my golf as much as ever. Surely that's what it is all about? The golf snobs do not know what they are missing.
As a low handicap golfer the problem I have with these kind of clubs is the ball can balloon on me. If there is any wind blowing then control is lost. Also getting flyers with an approach shot does not help - I saw on the video you were going over the back of the green. Solid hits can come out hot off the face. OK if you are just whacking it down the fairway, but no use on a tight approach.
I see that you mentioned that these are offset to help slicers/ faders. I have just bought a set and all my ahots were going to yhe left, how do I rectify this? Do I put the ball further back in my stance?
I have the previous set the HB turbos for winter play as my local course gets pretty soggy, it’s so easy to clear the mud bath. I can’t quite believe how many thin or off centre hits somehow go straight down the fairway with little distance lose. I won’t ever sell them as one day I’ll have stopped caring how they look.
How about taking them on the course Andy and seeing what you score. When my game is in a dip I definitely seriously consider easier clubs. When I am hitting my irons well, I forget all about it (hcp 15).
Had the 588 altitude. (same as the halo but older) didn't like the graphite shaft but the loved the performance. I've now got the cobra T rail's that you recommended. They in my opinion are better than the clevelands.
I am really struggling with my iron game lately and I play off 9, i would definitely consider these cause i know they would make this part of my game a lot easier, already good with hybrids and the fact they are hybrid like in shape would work for me
I just convinced a buddy who hasnt played in 15 years, that these would be great as he is not comfortable in contacting downward on the ball and is more of a sweeper. I think he is going to end up scoring better than me in a few months, albeit it might be in different areas of the game, but it is entirely reasonable to think he will pick these up when he gets them and love them to death.
I considered the Launcher HB Turbos and the original Wilson Launchpad irons when shopping for new irons last year, but settled on the D7s instead. The looks don't bother me that much and the new Launchpad irons look much better than the first iteration.
Enjoyment is everything for 98% of us everyday golfers, if you are realistic you ain’t going to be a tour pro, 😢your not going to play with Justin rose or Tommy fleetwood or Rory Mac every week why worry make the most of every bit of help you can get and play as many different courses as possible!!, Believe me from a man who has played most courses on the Costa del sol, almost 50 different courses over the last 10 years if you include the sherry courses in Cadiz enjoy your golf it soon flies by. Life’s to short play ego golf. 👍👍
I remember back when the Nike Slingshot clubs came out. I hated the look. One day I was in a shop that sold off brand copy components. I tried one out that was a copy of the slingshot and loved it. I built me a set and they were the best irons I had ever hit. I could not get past the look. But looking back today, I would try those Cleveland’s in a heartbeat. There are more here than need to be using those than want to admit it. We need to find the middle of the fairway, and stop worrying if it looks like a blade or not. I still love a blade looking club. But being 61 years old, it’s time to stay away from them.
Had a fitting for the cobra Trails and enjoyed that but think they messed my order somewhat they end3d up coming fitted with 45grm lite shafts and each club roughly went the same distance they should have been fitted with 60/70 grm shafts so went for fitting elsewhere and got mizuno hot metal 921 65grm shafts
I have just ordered a set of these hoping to make golf fun & less frustrating. Out of interest, Cleveland have the Smart Sole wedges. Would I need these as well as the Halos? Or will the PW & SW Halo work just as well?
As a Launcher player who has played the Smart Sole wedges, I sound a note of caution. The SmartSole do not really allow you to play finesse shots. They are 'just get it out of the bunker' clubs. Try Cleveland CBX cavity back wedges ... best of both worlds.
@@JustinMilligan You bet. I was a mid-handicap golfer who'd have a pretty even split of good and bad days. Since playing Launchers two years ago I've come down from 15 to 6 and I'm 62. I attribute much of that to the enjoyment and confidence the Launchers gave me. Solid contact on a regular basis, with mishits far less punishing. I could not recommend them highly enough - for all skill levels. enough - even for
@@thebarrs7595 That's fantastic. Hearing that about miss hits is music to my ears. It's the reason I went & bought these. I'm 48 years old and I could only dream of a HC of 6.
@@JustinMilligan A golfer without dreams is a hacker. Keep dreaming, put in effort and you never know what you can achieve. I never thought at my age Id become a single figure handicapper, let alone 6. I wish you much enjoyment and reward with your Launchers. Dave (Aussie too!)
He is right with this review. The Cleveland line of hybrid-irons are easier to hit, go higher, fly further, and make the game more fun. If you are a slow swing speed Senior like me, they are worth trying. They will bring an immediate smile to your face.
I’ve just been for a fitting, tried others but these were amazing ! I’ve ordered the full iron set up from 5 iron. I’ve never hit a ball as straight and consistent, I’m probably 28 handicap, I reckon I’ll be 15 with these. Unbelievable
Update : I joined england golf, my initial handicap was 34.7, used these for 10 rounds, it’s now 25 and I’ve hit sub 100 twice this week, I love these irons !!
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Every time I hit Halos with the golf shop launch monitor, I am amazed at the result. I never had a bad session with them. It took several months of working up the courage to buy them as I am sure my buddies will wonder if I am getting old. I'll tell them its the golfer, not the sticks.
I switched to the Launcher XL Halos and they are the best irons I have ever played! I’m playing better than ever and having more fun doing it.
Just got the Wilson Staff Launch Pad irons and love them. Much easier to hit than my Titleist T-300 irons. I'm fine with the looks, the results are what matter most to me.
yup I have the same set and have been playing them and they are awesome.
I just got the 2024 Halo XL Full Face set last week. My misses were always a cut and the fitter set me up with 2 degrees up. I have a tendancy to be steep and bury the toe, the two degrees level up the leading edge and I am just puring them (at the moment). Am really glad I did it. My handicap is 8.3 and I expect to be a 5 or 6 in the future (if I can make any putts!).
Best irons I’ve ever owned. Soooooo easy to use and just plain out fun! I’ve already forgotten they have a big back end. I want to smile on a golf course and hit it straight and know where it’s going. Thanks for doing this vid!
Andy
Great video. One clarification though. The Halos have very little offset. 2.11mm in the 6i which is comparable to blades and muscle backs. Most Game improvement irons are around 4-5mm in the 6i. That’s why I have always loved the Cleveland hybrid type irons. Very little offset. They get the launch from the weight low and back.
Agree. I too have the Launchers. I hear comments about offset and am surprised given their limited offset compared to most GI irons, even PD irons. It's another reason why I love them.
Purchased 5-P of these irons in March. Couldn’t be more pleased. Softest most consistent plying clubs I’ve ever owned.
I play them, and before them I played the previous version. They are utterly brilliant.
I just ordered a set at the start of April. I'm off 13 and thought the club was amazing when I tested it and beat a few of the leading clubs. Get them delivered in 4 weeks. Cant wait 😁
I have the 5 through D wedge and truly enjoy them. I have only been playing for 1 year and I love the feedback when I hit a good shot. I'm turning 60 this summer and due to some back issues I don't have the flexibility I used to and I now hit that same 7 iron 130 yards consistently and the PW and D wedge make me feel like I know what I'm doing. I bought the Costco wedges but may get the sand wedge to this set and just use the 60 degree Costco one. Everyone at the range I let hit these clubs can't believe how easy they are and I have probably been responsible for the sale of a few sets. You gotta love technology when it works.
Dude I just got the Cleveland XL they're awesome! I went to the driving range with my friend and hit his Cleveland halo xl and I tried his 4 iron and I stripped it first try to 225. I think they're great! Clubs and we all should try them
Tried these out along with the Wilson Launchpad and Cobra Trail. The Cobra Trail won it for me hand down, expecting a delivery next week.
me too Mel.....me too....
Another slow swinging senior here. Love these...making it fun again.
Four years ago I sold my Launcher irons. ( No I do not know why; male ego I suspect) My handicap went up 4.5 pts. Tomorrow I have a fitting. These are back on the menu. Thanks for some sober thinking.
i like my hybrids. when i'm able to go for a fitting, i'm really going to be looking at these Cleveland Halo Irons. i really don't care what clubs i use as long as i am more consistent with good shots and enjoy playing.
I played on a soft sandy based course a few days ago. Every shot with my irons I dug trenches not divots, which is unlike me. I resorted to using the hybrid I had in my bag and I started to get better outcomes. I was wishing I had taken my wife's set of Cleveland HB Launcher iron-hybrids. The wider sole would have helped.
I have the same issue with the" lefts" with this type of iron too. You need to aim 10 m right of your usual target point to compensate. If your usual shot is a slice then this is the club for you! I can fade them a bit on demand, or it is a very straight "miss" if I don't quite get it right.
I have a 1/2 set of Tour Edge iron -hybrids ( Bazookas) about 10 years old and they very hybrid looking and perform similar to a small hybrid. I bought a TE HP4 to add to the set and it is more like the Cleveland iron -hybrids on looks and performance. I also bought a TE E521 6 iron to fill in a gap between the hybrids in my bag and single length irons. It too is draw biased, but more consistent in carry distance than my SL 6 iron. (for most single length iron players, there is a swing speed related point where the irons will converge on carry distance; for me it is my 6&7 iron) . My point is you can mix and match these iron- hybrids in a set of other clubs to fill a carry distance deficit.
I had the Sub70 799's in PW - 7I for the first half year of me picking up the game. Very similar in their "ugliness", but having just started I had no false ego to stop me from gaming them. I can honestly say those were to only reason I kept on trucking on. Now I have them saved for a rainy day, or for the next friend that is struggling to pick up the sport.
Purest clubs, absolutely not. Do they work, absolutely they do!
So glad you review this kind of clubs. Thank you, Andy.
Superb golf clubs, going in the bag next week, i am a 64 year old decent golfer and these bats work, simple as, im here to enjoy the game and not play pro-strikes so, its an easy choice, Crossfield even has a few in his bag and he is a very accomplished golfer!! regards
I bought the hb turbo 4-pw in February. I love them. Previously I found it hard to hit any iron over a 7 but with these it’s amazing. I love hitting the 4 and 5 irons. My whole bag now is Cleveland. Leave your ego at home. Your mates might look at you funny at first but when you consistently pure your shots they’ll start asking you if they can try your clubs out. I’ve knocked 3 shots off my handicap and the only thing stopping me from single figures is my putting. Currently I’m off 10.2. These clubs have made me enjoy golf so much more.
I had the Wilson launchpads last year I have also hit the Cleveland in a golf store as I am visually impaired I find that although they were very forgiving there was no feel I could not tell where the ball was going off the club face traded my launchpads for a set of Shreks on 745 irons a little less forgiving but I sure know where the ball is going off the face
Love your channel! I play these exact irons and love them to death. I find it a bit funny that you have no problem using the MEZZ putter and it’s funny looks but these you feel are to odd. Not knocking you, just something to think about. Thanks for all the entertainment!
I just got my 5-dw today. Their beautiful clubs. Got standard steel shafts They're not actually as big and bulky as I thought they were going to be. Excited to get out and play a round
My second Cleveland halo hybrid arrived today I have the 4 just got the 3, I couldn't hit a hybrid to save my life til now! WOW they are incredible and now my favorite club in the bag , the PXG is in the closet. I'm thinking about going Srixon and ditching all my PXG. Incredible clubs.
If you look closely at my golf bag you will see a Cleveland UHX 3 iron among my players irons. It's bigger than a "typical" 3 iron, but it's easy to hit and long. It works for me. Cleveland makes good equipment and a very good price.
6 to pw halo xl irons and 3 hybrid arrived, got fitted with graphite shafts last week. Played first round and wow. These things are awesome, less back pain and more enjoyment.
Just picked up a set at a local golf show this past weekend after demoing them. Immediately in the bag upon returning home.
Peter Finch found the same with a set of wilson launch pad irons. at 77 might have to try thanks.
Tried the Cobra T-Rail last summer and was going to be fitted for them. The fitter said I was not quite ready for them yet and fit me for Wilson D9 irons. I then won vouchers for Celtic Manor, they don’t do Wilson and I was fitted for Callaway DCB irons. Loving them but would have had T-Rails without issue … DCBs are helping me with consistency so I’m happy. Great vid again Andy, we’ll have to meet up for a round one day!
Already have three in the bag Andy and am just about to get another. I’m not proud I just love playing golf and go from hybrids to these. Then on to CBX wedges and a Smart Sole chipper! Love it and they really help. Went round my course for 2 over yesterday and I’m off 4.2 currently. So they aren’t only for duffers! Looks doesn’t matter to me at all. Cheers
I've never broken 100 on a good hard/hard course. These are made for ME. My favorite clubs are my hybrids, my least favorite are my irons. I'm seriously thinking about it!
Do it. Exactly my reason for switching. I am a good hybrid player but lousy iron player. These brought .y handicap down from 15 to 6. And I'm 62.
Already ordered a set after getting them fitted. Like you I was drawing the ball in the standard fit. After fitting i needed 1 degree flat and a fatter grip every shot went straight. I don't care what other people think they look like, if the technology makes me score better and enjoy the game more I'll use it. Great review as always.
I parked my ego, bit the bullet and picked up a set of these yesterday, had a range session in the afternoon and could hit them badly. I even quite like their look at address.
Coming from a set of Titleist AP2s I'm amazed how well I'm hit them.
Looking forward to seeing how they fare on the course.
Only thing I can see is with the high ball flight is losing distance when hitting into a strong wind.
I would say you are an above average golfer at this point with a pretty reliable swing, so it’s not surprising you could hit them easily. You should try a few rounds with them and see if your score improves.
Low handicap myself full bag of Cleveland always loved there products they dont get enough publicity in my eyes stick them irons in any senior golfer they will save strokes
I have a set of Cleveland HB Turbo irons, but I have put my Ping G30 back in the bag. I found that I was hitting the Clevelands thin and with an positive angel of attack. I could not stop trying to hit then as hybrids/woods and just could not make them work for me.
Right at 30-years ago I acquired a set of the then revolutionary, radical and highly controversial Cobra Golf King Cobra Oversized irons. The comments I got from friends on the golf course were routinely, "Those are huge, too heavy and you'll never be able to swing them', "how can you play with such ugly clubs", "those aren't real golf clubs", "when you learn to play you'll move up to a real man's style of club", "why don't you just learn how to swing instead?" etc. Everyone seemed to notice them, and more often than not ridiculed as being a gimmick or fad, that would soon disappear from the market. A few years later I acquired a fairway hybrid which pretty much drew the same reaction from others. I think we can all see how that turned out. Now I'm trying to determine if I should wait and pay the added cost to get the latest Halo Full Face clubs or find a set of "last-years model".
I’m 33. Played all sports growing up. Had a lot of issues when I picked up golf slowing my hips down (too much tennis and baseball).
My swing speed is pretty low for my age and heigh (85 ish) because I have to stay slower so I don’t let my hips fly open.
Last year I rebuilt my bag with Tour Edge HL4 iron woods and the Cleveland Launcher HD driver. This year I’ve gone even more down the rabbit hole with a Cleveland chipper, 7 wood, CBX2 wedges, massive Cleveland mallet putter, and I’m likely about to buy a 9 wood.
Never had a real lesson but did pick up tips from a few friends that are good. I score 85-80 on my home course. The clubs have made a huge difference in terms of miss hits and launch angle and since I didn’t grow up playing I don’t give a rats a** what they look like. I consistently beat all my other playing partners who refuse to play with game improvement equipment and my clubs (and course management) are large reasons why.
Why would anyone care how the clubs look? Never understood that. If they make it easier then bring it on! Great video as usual - many thanks!!
Saved my rear-end big time. Absolutely love these clubs.
Currently at 53 and 14 handicap I am happy with my titleist T300 with graphite shafts but as I get older and slower swing speed I definitely consider this type of club ☺️
Just ordered my set, can't wait to try them out!
What an interesting review! I have a weird take on this, but as one who grew up with blades because that's all we had when I was young, I think that one issue is lofts. Traditional lofts had something for me that modern lofts are harder to achieve, and I think that is why people struggle with long irons and I think that this kind of modern tech is good for that. Wish they would make all these game improvement irons in traditional lofts to get the best of both worlds. Cheers!
I have the similar Altitude 588 and are helpful given my older age and physical constraints.
I put a Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo 5 iron in my bag and it’s the easiest club to constantly hit.
I changed from game improvement irons to Cleveland launcher hb just a week ago I've had 2 games since and love them. I need to get a customed to hitting left but seeing the ball soaring towards the green is a joy. Go on give them a try.
I am really looking forward to testing these. I have the Wilson D9 irons now, but I wanted to get the Launcher HB Turbo, but unfortunately they where sold out when I was buying last time. Now I am really curious again. Played hybrid irons from Adam's Golf back in the days, and loved them.
I’d like to see you do an on course nine hole review of these Andy. 👍🏻🇦🇺
When I got my current clubs (Forge Tec one length) I wanted to test the Cleveland Launchers but the pro at the golf shop talked me out of even testing them. I am happy with my clubs but now a few years latter knowing a bit more about the game I really wish I had tried them...
You may consider changing your golf pro.
Yep, 1000% agree. I bought the Launcher HBs two years back after another well known YTBer started playing them for the same reasons you highlight. Handicap has dropped from 15 then to 6. I had been a strong 5 wood/hybrid player but a weak iron player. These were a game changer.
WOW! That's a massive improvement. Well done 👏👏
@@JustinMilligan Thanks. I hope you find rewards like I have whatever you decide.
I took the game up 6months ago and after exhaustive research these will be my first new set of irons. I can drive 200+ and 150+ 2nd shot with my 7 wood but struggle with my irons (wilson deep reds my friend gave me) hope these help 😁
I bought a set of these two years ago (end of the year) paid slightly under $500 CDN. I only bought them because they were 1/2 price as I was wary as to whether or not they were a gimmick. I’m a senior golfer who has struggled with my game. They have added total joy into a once frustrating game. I hit them longer and straighter and higher. I lower my handicap from off the scale to a 18.6 / Friends don’t really notice the look of the clubs (they don’t care). They do care that I’m hitting the fairways and not holding then up as I use to do.
I am a 72yr old golfer with quite a few restrictions. I have a set of Callaway apex DCB's and a set of Halo XL's. I love the look and feel of the Callaway's. Being honest, I hate the look of the Halo's. BUT, I play the Halo's because, I hit them fat and thin, they go straight. I get quick from the top, they go straight etc. They are amazingly easy to hit. So now I hide the looks with a set of head covers and simply play better golf 😊
This was a last ditch effort by my club fitter for me and it shocked us both at how easy they are to hit. Bought 4/5/6 irons and it’s made a massive improvement to my long iron game.
I am considering hybrid replacement for my 4 and 5 iron in the future. Minimum 7 wood at least. I find my 4 iron sometimes rolls out to 200 yards and other times carries 150 yards. It's frustrating when it goes 150 yards. That's why i am thinking 7 wood or hybrid.
You've posed this question before and my thoughts are still the same. When I get to the point where I need a 5 wood for a 100yd shot I would definitely look at this type of club to help my game. But not just yet.
I’ve been thinking about this style of club for a while. I picked up 7-PW 588 altitude which was a kind of early predecessor of these to see if I could get over looks and hit them. The answer is yes and will be sometime in the next year be buying a set of these the new Wilson Launchpad or Sub 70 799s
Hey! Another great video. Any chance you will be reviewing the new XL hybrid and more importantly the new XL Hy-wood by Cleveland soon? The Hy-wood has taken off in the US and have one on order in the UK but still no delivery date. Think the Hy-wood will be a revaluation in 2022z
I used to have a set of Cleveland Hi-bore hybird irons, they were really good, that said after a while everything was going left and could not get it back so went back to more conventional irons.
I am about a 9 handicap and I have a set of Big Bertha 2002 irons (which are not too different from the Cleveland irons) that I will use them for the first few rounds of golf at the start of the golf season when the swing is a bit rusty. They are amazingly easy to hit. So yeah I definitely see the benefit....although it makes me question why do I use other irons?
yup I have the same set of the Wilson Launchpads and have been playing them and they are awesome. I love them.
Bought these after a demo day These are the best irons I have had and have improved my game and confidence Has made the game much more enjoyable. Have 4through S wedge. No Refrets at all
How did they compare to the PXG version you tested last year? Good that you review stuff for everyday golfers looking to make the game easier.
Nice review Andy. I have the 5 and 6 “iron”… they are super easy launching and fun to hit but I found the exact same thing that they tend to go left for me. I think the prior version had much less offset so I might have a look at them!
I carry something like that, Mizuno FliHi hybrid irons 4-7, and then PXG 0311XP gen 4. It's a super setup. No 3 wood either. No one seems to care what clubs I use. The PXG sticks are super easy to hit in the short irons and wedges
Yes…..however have got fitted for the Cobra T~Rail irons…. Thanks Andy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Paul
Andy I play the Cleveland Hb turbo irons and I love them.
I was a 13 handicapper but after multiple shoulder surgeries I now can only take less than 1/2 swing and my handicap is almost doubled. I think these would help me
I’m on the hunt for and affordable used set going on three weeks. I currently use Mayjek hybrids the last couple of years but based on what I’ve read and the reviews on RUclips, think this the way to for me to take my high handicap game.
Andy is right on about the help you get from this style club, but let's be honest the looks are what keep all of us from buying them. I would guess that we have our buddies in mind when we think about buying them. "will my buddies laugh at me" I AM GUILTY OF THINKING THIS !! Every year I think about getting some but my mind won't let me. Probably a mistake.
Andy, in your opinion are these better, similar or worse thst the PXG 0211Z that you previewed before? Thanks.
My dad is 78. Having trouble with distance but hits a straight ball. Any recommendations on the brand of irons / hybrids for seniors ? 18 handicap.
Hi Andy,, tour Edge have just brought out a set but with stronger lofts,, which I think could be brill for the market there aimed at,, got there older set and can now hit 3 iron again,, also easy to draw and run type of shots,, cheers Al 😊👍
I’m not sure that I would like them but would really like to try them or the PXG clubs like that. Never afraid of trying anything that makes the game easier and more enjoyable.
Great review Andy. I'm with you long and straight at my age that's important.
New player to the game have about 5 rounds under my belt and was looking for a first set of irons and I came across these. Decided to go try out a set at roger dunn and even I thought “wow these are just dead, I can’t feel anything” and I just want to hit it straight. That should tell you everything you need to know how feel vs forgiveness on these things
I knew you were talking about those when you started talking. I cant see myself putting them in my bag simply because of the look. I played the Cleveland VAS irons way back in the mid 90s when I was still learning, they had a ton of offset as well and as I got batter I had to move to a more standard offset.
The Cobra T-rail irons look better🚂
Three months ago I purchased a set of Cleveland Hibore XLI Hybrid Irons and I have lost seven shots off my handicap at the age of 66 years young. The 8 iron around the greens is as good as any chipper and I am enjoying my golf as much as ever. Surely that's what it is all about? The golf snobs do not know what they are missing.
As a low handicap golfer the problem I have with these kind of clubs is the ball can balloon on me. If there is any wind blowing then control is lost. Also getting flyers with an approach shot does not help - I saw on the video you were going over the back of the green. Solid hits can come out hot off the face. OK if you are just whacking it down the fairway, but no use on a tight approach.
I see that you mentioned that these are offset to help slicers/ faders.
I have just bought a set and all my ahots were going to yhe left, how do I rectify this?
Do I put the ball further back in my stance?
I have the previous set the HB turbos for winter play as my local course gets pretty soggy, it’s so easy to clear the mud bath. I can’t quite believe how many thin or off centre hits somehow go straight down the fairway with little distance lose. I won’t ever sell them as one day I’ll have stopped caring how they look.
How about taking them on the course Andy and seeing what you score. When my game is in a dip I definitely seriously consider easier clubs. When I am hitting my irons well, I forget all about it (hcp 15).
Had the 588 altitude. (same as the halo but older) didn't like the graphite shaft but the loved the performance. I've now got the cobra T rail's that you recommended. They in my opinion are better than the clevelands.
I am really struggling with my iron game lately and I play off 9, i would definitely consider these cause i know they would make this part of my game a lot easier, already good with hybrids and the fact they are hybrid like in shape would work for me
100% I'd play them. I love my Cleveland CBX and RTX3 wedges fyi) and if anyone says that's cheating well I'd just say you go duy some then!!!
They are in my bag only thing I changed was the shafts I use
I just convinced a buddy who hasnt played in 15 years, that these would be great as he is not comfortable in contacting downward on the ball and is more of a sweeper. I think he is going to end up scoring better than me in a few months, albeit it might be in different areas of the game, but it is entirely reasonable to think he will pick these up when he gets them and love them to death.
Already got the m helps as I had a stroke 2009 just been helpful
I considered the Launcher HB Turbos and the original Wilson Launchpad irons when shopping for new irons last year, but settled on the D7s instead. The looks don't bother me that much and the new Launchpad irons look much better than the first iteration.
I would definitely use them I could afford them.
I am 5'5". Should I consider the Women's Halo Launcher XLs? My fit says women's, -1 inch on length, senior shaft, 3 degrees Up lie
Enjoyment is everything for 98% of us everyday golfers, if you are realistic you ain’t going to be a tour pro, 😢your not going to play with Justin rose or Tommy fleetwood or Rory Mac every week why worry make the most of every bit of help you can get and play as many different courses as possible!!, Believe me from a man who has played most courses on the Costa del sol, almost 50 different courses over the last 10 years if you include the sherry courses in Cadiz enjoy your golf it soon flies by. Life’s to short play ego golf. 👍👍
Love Cleveland gear is there a review of their Hywood on the way?
I remember back when the Nike Slingshot clubs came out. I hated the look. One day I was in a shop that sold off brand copy components. I tried one out that was a copy of the slingshot and loved it. I built me a set and they were the best irons I had ever hit. I could not get past the look. But looking back today, I would try those Cleveland’s in a heartbeat. There are more here than need to be using those than want to admit it. We need to find the middle of the fairway, and stop worrying if it looks like a blade or not. I still love a blade looking club. But being 61 years old, it’s time to stay away from them.
Had a fitting for the cobra Trails and enjoyed that but think they messed my order somewhat they end3d up coming fitted with 45grm lite shafts and each club roughly went the same distance they should have been fitted with 60/70 grm shafts so went for fitting elsewhere and got mizuno hot metal 921 65grm shafts
I have just ordered a set of these hoping to make golf fun & less frustrating.
Out of interest, Cleveland have the Smart Sole wedges. Would I need these as well as the Halos? Or will the PW & SW Halo work just as well?
As a Launcher player who has played the Smart Sole wedges, I sound a note of caution. The SmartSole do not really allow you to play finesse shots. They are 'just get it out of the bunker' clubs. Try Cleveland CBX cavity back wedges ... best of both worlds.
Thanks @@thebarrs7595 😃👍
Have you found the launchers helping you enjoy the game more?
@@JustinMilligan You bet. I was a mid-handicap golfer who'd have a pretty even split of good and bad days. Since playing Launchers two years ago I've come down from 15 to 6 and I'm 62. I attribute much of that to the enjoyment and confidence the Launchers gave me. Solid contact on a regular basis, with mishits far less punishing. I could not recommend them highly enough - for all skill levels. enough - even for
@@thebarrs7595 That's fantastic. Hearing that about miss hits is music to my ears. It's the reason I went & bought these.
I'm 48 years old and I could only dream of a HC of 6.
@@JustinMilligan A golfer without dreams is a hacker. Keep dreaming, put in effort and you never know what you can achieve. I never thought at my age Id become a single figure handicapper, let alone 6. I wish you much enjoyment and reward with your Launchers. Dave (Aussie too!)
My dad is 75, and can only drive it 150. But he is going to get fitted for these irons.
I think our pro shop has them in. I will have a look.