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)
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Whats in the Bag
Peter Kuest WITB 2024 (May)
- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Kelly Kraft WITB 2024 (May)
- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that 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, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out 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.