The Cleveland Golf lineup came back with a bang a couple of weeks ago with the launch of their new Launcher XL drivers and fairway woods. One area where this company has been at the forefront of innovation has been the hollow body and specifically the category of hybrid irons.
What started with the Altitude line back in 2013, the hybrid iron segment has continued to grow and today bringing their latest iteration with the Cleveland Launcher XL Halo irons. Before we dive into our full video review, let’s show off some of the tech specs.
The lineup comes complete with either the True Temper XP 90 steel shafts or the Project X Cypher iron shafts. An interesting note is that if you are someone that struggles with the length of irons, the Cleveland Launcher XL Halo irons can be ordered in what is called “Accuracy Build” where the clubs are a half inch shorter across the board. By going with this setup, you would lose the Action Mass CB, which is an 8g weight placed inside the butt end of the grip to deliver more balance.
In our THP Tech Studio video below we kick it off with some Cleveland Launcher XL Halo irons tech talk from an overhead view. From there, we hop into the hitting bay where you will see all of the swings and then finally we sit down in table view and breakdown the data from the swings you saw.
After watching the video above, what are your thoughts on the Halo irons?
The Details
In Stores: 8/20/21 for Graphite and 9/17/21 for Steel
Cost: $899 for Graphite and $799 for Steel
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
Interestingly, I was concerned that the length might be a bit short, as I’m 6’2” and my Cobras are +1/2”. I ordered stock length Halos. When held side by side with the Cobras, the Halo 7i is maybe 1/4” shorter, but it doesn’t feel as if it’s a full 1/2” shorter. This is just a quick visual, not a true measurement.
When I was checking the specs, I saw something called an Accuracy Build, which appears to shorten the length by 1/2” and also changes the swing weight. Does anyone here use that spec and if so, what prompted you to do so? Outside of the name implying accuracy, I’m not sure what the intent of that build is.
It takes the counterweight out when one chooses the accuracy build. Should be closer to a steel length, as steel is generally shorter when stock than graphite offerings. As for using the accuracy build, I have not personally. Sorry.
I think the intent was simply that shorter clubs, all else being equal, will be more accurate than longer clubs.
I did not use the accuracy build. I actually bought a pretty mint used set of HALO’s off of ebay and then had club champion fit me to better shaft.
All my irons are 1/2 inch over std (mostly because I use a 10 finger grip…)
Interesting. I converted to a 10 finger grip decades ago. Just started hitting with an interlocking grip yesterday and liked it because I feel like I can hold lag just a bit longer. I’m going to try it today on the course.
Enjoy your round! I’m also taking my Halos out on their maiden voyage today. My first round of the year expectations however, are very high and completely unrealistic. Visions of birdies, eagles and aces. I’m sure they’ll get reset after the round.
Lol….