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New 2020 Cleveland Launcher UHX irons feature a combination of hollow and cavity back irons

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Cleveland Golf has introduced Cleveland Launcher UHX irons, which incorporate hollow back long irons with cavity back short irons.

The unique approach looks to provide maximum distance and forgiveness in the long irons (4- 7-irons) through lower and deeper weighting in the hollow back construction while focusing on precision and control from the 8-iron to PW with a cavity back design in this addition to the 2020 Cleveland iron lineup.

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2020 Cleveland Launcher UHX irons: Details

The new additions also contain a high-strength, HT1770M variable steel face insert in each long iron. According to the company, improved mass distribution in the face insert is designed to deliver higher ball speeds and more distance on each shot.

Speaking on the new Launcher UHX irons, Director of Engineering, Research and Development at Cleveland, Dustin Brekke stated

“This combination of cavity back and utility irons into one set offers the perfect blend of distance and accuracy. A new variable face pattern delivers more distance due to hotter faces with better mass distribution.”

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Both the hollow and cavity back irons feature a V-Shaped Sole which is designed to offer both improved speed retention and forgiveness through improved turf interaction. The company’s Tour Zip Grooves and enhanced Laser Milling aim to provide maximum spin on each Launcher UHX short iron.

Arriving in both left and right-handed options, Cleveland’s Launcher UHX Irons officially launch on October 4 and are priced at $799.99 MAP for a seven-piece steel set and $899.99 MAP for a seven-piece graphite set.

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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  1. Steve StClair

    Sep 16, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    When you drop your ego – or at least put it in check – what possibly detracts by providing more information?

    • j.a.

      Sep 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      I know that a picture is worthier than a thousand words but not in this case where a bunch of basic info is missing.

  2. JP

    Sep 16, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    They forgot to install the TURBOS!!!

  3. Gerald Teigrob

    Sep 16, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Looking at these irons, it appears we are going backward instead of forward. I don’t see how putting the specs on the bottom face for each iron is necessary. In fact, I find it detracts from my interest in considering these irons. Once again Cleveland is catering to their own fans without finding out what the average Joe Golfer is looking for, Enjoy your Cleveland irons…I will enjoy my Cobra irons.

    • gdb99

      Sep 16, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      I like the look. I don’t see anything on the face. If you mean the loft on the sole, I don’t mind.
      Lots of people that argue in the strong iron loft debates in the forums want the loft stamped on the sole instead of just a number. Here, you have both!

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Driver: TaylorMade BRNR (13.5 degrees)
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Ben Griffin might be a little too young to remember some of the iconic Maxfli golf balls that won on tour, but that isn’t stopping him from putting the newest Tour X ball from the brand in play. Today, Maxfli and Griffin announced an exclusive partnership that will see the PGA Tour player using the company’s four-piece golf ball.

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