CLEVELAND LAUNCHER HB VERDICT

◆ Availability 4-PW. GW, SW ◆ STOCK SHAFTS Dynamic Gold DST 98 (s), Miyazaki C. Kua 60 (g) ◆ 7-IRON LOFT 30° ◆ FORGIVENESS RATING 5

If, like us, you reckon golf should be fun, then more of us should be taking the extra forgiveness hybrid irons deliver. We’ve tested the Launcher a good few times over the last few years and every session puts a big smile on our pro’s face, and leaves us trying to fathom why more of us don’t put hybrid irons into play (we think it’s ego). Our forgiveness ratings are based on muscleback blades being 1 and hybrid irons being 5, with everything else fitting in between. And it goes without saying you won’t find anything more forgiving in the iron arena than the Launcher HB Turbo. By not having the strongest lofts and incorporating a lightweight shaft, the Launcher are very easy to flight, particularly at mid and slower speeds. It’s worth remembering 2021 is the Launcher’s two-year anniversary, so there could be a new model at some point – and that may mean there’s a bargain to be had.