Cleveland Halo irons V TM STEALTH HD irons - ON COURSE 

Im a legit 10 handicap now. Not because I'm a decent golfer but because i've used Cleveland Hb launchers and now this past year the upgrade to the Halo. All the good qualities of the HB launcher but with more distance. People laugh at my irons say how do you hit those ugly things. I laugh right back and watch them spray their blade like irons all over the course. They have to hit a perfectly square shot every time. The Clevelands are so forgiving my mishits are better than my old shots that i thought i flushed.

I put my new Halos in play last week and have played 3 rounds. In all honesty, I wasn't sure if I would like them or not. I'm 75 and carry an 11.2 index. Having played Scrixons and Pings for years, I have never hit the ball better. First round, 83, second round 78, third round, 81. It took about 9 holes to forget about the look and to get rid of my snobbery. Some golfers are more concerned with their own appearance and had rather shoot a 95 with shiny TMs, personally I'm more interested in my "Out/In/Total" at the end of my rounds.

I have the Cleveland halo’s and just shot 3 over par. 😀

This is to all the golf snobs out there. 90% of all golfers should be playing this type of club. I have been adapting hybrid style clubs for 30 years and although I am pushing 73 I have been out playing most fellas with ease for all of that time. Drop your ego. There just tools to score better 👨🏻‍🦳⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️🇨🇦

Another great review Sir. As a struggling golfer this would more than like be a huge help for my game. Thanks for the options and the Sub 70 option I see in the comments.

I tried an earlier version of the Cleveland’s and was curious about the Taylormade Stealth HD’s. However, I am staying with my Cobra T-Rails and Cleveland CBX2 wedges. I purchased the Cobra T-Rails after a fitting about one year ago. I have been very pleased with the T-Rails and my handicap has gone lower.

GREAT video!!! 🔥I’m a 12 handicap and putting the TaylorMade HD’s in my bag with the KBS Max regular graphite shafts! 🔥🔥🔥

One of your better reviews that will interest so many golfers, especially older golfers with swing problems or anyone who looks at price, which most of us do. I own three sets of clubs, a wonderful old set of Tommy Armour 845’s Silver Scots that are heavy and made of steel, a new set of Cobra XL fly and my new full set of Cleveland XL Halo Hybrid irons. I have now sold the Cobra XL Fly full set and settled into my Cleveland hybrid irons and without any lie I think they are what many “not so good golfers” should try. No digging up soil with bad divots with these babies, just a nice sound and off they go. Don’t just take my word just go and try them out, they won’t disappoint. You can thank me later 😊

I have been using a set of the Launcher HB (pre halo series) for 4-5 years and at 78 with a swing speed around 90 the only way I would get rid of them is if I got a newer set. Thanks for the test. Reminded me how fortunate I am to b smart enough to have nd use them.

I play Cleveland CBX irons but have struggled to hit the 5 and 6 irons consistently. I laid my hands on the Stealth HD 5 and 6 irons to replace them. WOW great decision. They are so easy to hit and get up in the air. I have replaced my 4 iron with the Cleveland Launcher HB 4 iron. Sorted. The gapping is fine and my scores are better. My mates are amazed at the launch I get with the Stealth HDs and I don’t think it will be long before they have some in their bags

Great video, thanks. Am about to take delivery of a set of Cleveland irons that I got for just under £90 per club which I now feel is a bit of a bargain. As a 19 handicapper your description of how these clubs perform is so helpful.

I have been playing golf off and on all my life and for about 4 years I played at least 4 times a week and was a 5 handy-cap player. I have not played any serious golf for about 10 years now. But, I am retired now and have stared playing again, not very good i must say. I do have however the occasional shot of a 5 handy-capper and it feels amazing. I am at a 18 handy-cap right now. So to answer your question, I don't care what the club looks like, for me it is getting my strokes down to a respectable 10 handy-cap. I will be looking into both of the clubs you have showcased here. Awesome job and keep up the excellent work.

I have played the Cleveland Halo irons for one season now and because I am 78 but a decent player I thought I would give them a try and even more so was the fact that I wanted to assemble them with my own shafts and grips rather than those cheap shafts and grips you always get with a new set of clubs. Cleveland was very gracious with that request although they could not ship the heads directly to me but agreed to ship them to a dealer who would agree to forward the heads on to me. Believe it or not, I found a fitter/ retailer out in California who agreed to that without charging me at all and I live in Memphis, Tennessee. I put the clubs together and since I have played them one season, the Mizuno forged irons that were in my bag will now have to find a new home. I love these Halo irons and now can't wait to get back out on the course.

I'm very interested in the Stealth HD. Stepped away from golf for a couple of years and now kinda just want to see the ball move forward. Will defo look into a fitting!

Love your content. This comparison was most interesting. I want a new set of clubs this year and you have convinced me to consider this type of club. Thank you!

One of your best side by side comparisons. Well done!

That was a really enjoyable and informative review. I liked how we got to experience what you were experiencing and thinking in real time if that makes sense.

After a 20 year break I did a lot of research and the Launcher Halos come up as most forgiving in a lot of reviews. So I bought them and after 6 weeks with them have shaved 20 shots off my score. They are smooth and forgiving. Hit a little left but once you get used to that and adjust they are VG. Have Cleveland CBX AW, SW and LW. The well hit AW is around 50 metres shorter than the Halo PW. It really flys for the 456 and 7. I a can’t see me changing for a long time.

I had the Cleveland HB and then the HB turbos. Now I have the halos. The stealth HD s look feel sound and preform. Just like the HB turbos. For slower swing speeds the halos are way better especially in the higher irons.

As I age (currently 65) I do not give a hoot what a club looks like. I DO care a LOT about how it can help my game, even if it had Mickey Mouse ears and it helps me hit it straighter and farther, I am all in.

I tried the tried the Stealth, Cleveland and Cobra Old Man clubs thinking the Cobras would come out on top and the Cleveland was the surprise winner for me.

two people i know recently bought the Halo clubs and they love them, i just got myself a Halo 3+ hy-wood and i love it so i will be going to try the irons very very soon

I chose the Cleveland Halo's XL and love the, and that's after being a Taylormade guy for nearly 15 years through 3 set of irons. Will try the new Taylormades at the golf show this weekend, but doubt I am ready for a change especially how well the Clevelands have help my disbursement hugely.

Great video Andy. Two BIG pts come out of this video that Average Golfers should embrace: - you a single digit Avg Golfers loves that 5-hybrid Cleveland iron - it speaks to getting far more Average Golfers to remove traditional 5-irons & replace with these types of irons/hybrids (likely the 6 iron as well). Secondly, using a wide-soled club to chip with - 95% of golfers should be ditching pro gap&sand wedges and should be chipping with wide-soled wedges

The longer irons in those sets are GENIUS! High launch, accurate and long. If you compare the halos/stealth HD with hybrids, the irons are just as forgiving but with better feel and control. I game the Cleveland HB turbos 4-7, cavity backs in the shorter irons. The 6 “iron” is probably the best golf club ever made.

I got a set of Cleveland’s just over a month ago to replace my 20 year old callaways and i must say very impressed so far. 4+5 irons harder to hit but when you do they sure go and the rest are just so consistent and easy to play with added yardage

I'm so happy to see these products being constantly made to create competition as I just got back into golf after 25 years, next year I will invest in clubs and looking at budget but valuable GI clubs like these Cleveland Halos and these newer ELEVEN hybrid irons. I love the idea of 3-7 but not 100% convinced on 89 and definitely unsure with the wedges

Great review, much appreciated! I love your video reviews because for one, you're out on the course in real conditions rather than just hitting off a mat indoors. I also like someone who is similar to my ability reviewing them rather than a scratch golfer who could make do with just about anything. You see that a lot on RU-vid. I currently play with Ping G710 8 irons through Wedge and 18*, 21*, 24*, and 27* hybrids. I like how I'm hitting most of my clubs, especially hybrids. As for my irons, I hit my Ping Wedge and other wedges fairly well - Callaway Jaws 54* and 58* but am struggling with my 8 and 9 iron. Some of this is due to a lot of tight lies on my course so I'm thinking that a Cleveland Halo 8 and 9 iron might work for me better. I'm thinking about picking up a Halo 8 iron and giving it a try. If it works, then getting the 9 iron (and maybe even a 7). I will say though, one of the things I'll need to get over is being a bit of a golf snob myself and hearing reactions from others who I play with. A couple guys who I play with are so proud of their blades yet I beat them consistently with my game improvement irons.

I game the taylormade m cgb irons and they help tremendously. I would consider the stealth hd as 5, 6 & 7 irons.

I bought the Cleveland irons last year lovevthem

Beauty remains in the eye of the beholder. Once a club works better than its competitors, it takes on its own form of beauty. Concerning the Halos, they are not only cheaper, but it appears you hit them better overall. Looks to me the high and mid handicap golfers would do well to give these a try.

You know this is the comparison I was waiting for. Apples to apples. Well done!

Thank you so much for this video. It was EXACTLY the review I have been looking forward to seeing. I am definitely in the market for these clubs (I've also been looking at the cobra t rail hybrid irons as well). Did you find that the Cleveland felt lighter that the taylormade? Wonderful review...I could have watched for a half hour more it was so informative!🙂

You somehow are making all the golf videos I want to see...onto your PING G430 VS TM Stealth HD next. Cheers to you sir, liked and subscribed!

I’m actually debating between these two to be my next iron set. Your vid is very good timing for me. Thanks ⛳️

i carry the older Turbo 6 and 5 from Cleveland, use them as my 170-180 and 185 -195 clubs. I just like the iron length shafts and if i do my part they really sound good and pierce threw and i find the spin is fine, i get maybe a 2-4 yd release so i just plan on that but they do stop good enough for me.

I’m waiting on delivery of halos after a fitting day last week, initially I was not keen, due to the look, but wow ! After trying them I just said order me these please ! They are amazing, I’m 57 and 32 handicap, but that is due to inconsistent swing, I will par an SI 1 , then do a 6 on a par 3. I know these will get me right down, I can’t praise them enough, but I’m not a golf snob, I will use anything to make my 4 hours more enjoyable 👍

I have the halos but looking at HDs. So great review.

Watched your video , i struggle with my irons , went to a golf centre in Portsmouth, tried the 7iron out , unbelievable, bought the set . . Job done , keep up the good work , and thank you .

You looked like you absolutely nailed the Cleveland's!

Mizunos, Wilson, Callaway iron sets and now gaming Clev XL Halos…… so much better as if it was what a 10 handicapper like me truly needed👍

I've been playing the cleveland's for a few years and wanted to try the stealth HD, so I went for a fitting. Walked out of there buying the Ping G430's...

Nice video. Interested in your view of how the Cleveland Halo and Stealth HD compare to the PXG 0211Z irons.

Looks like every Halo shot was more ‘playable’ than the HDs. Our ‘snob’ factor can not be over considered.

Just bought the Taylor Made HD irons on a custom fit actually went into my golf course pro shop looking and trying the new Callaway big bertha and Apex DCB's but ordered these ...simply better for me ....

I currently play the model just before those Halo irons, and I am very much interested in the Stealth HD irons as all of my woods are TaylorMade

Andy would you recommend the wedges in this set wondered how they would perform if you had to open them up. I'm 61 play off 7 but winter has been a grind struggled with ball striking and loss of distance thinking of giving these a go. Great channel by the way.

After watching this video again I realised I was a golfing snob definitely still living in the past when I was 19 20 or do playing off 6 still thinking I was that player no at 57 riddled with old sporting injuries knees shoulders etc I bought the cleveland irons and yes think this is going to be a good move thus year thanks Andy 😊 👍

no golf snob here mate...............hahaha..............wonderful review.... been playing T-rails for a couple of years.... and i couldn't care less what anyone thinks... good on ya..

Great ideas again. Personally I have the Wilson’s so not looking to change 👍🏻. I was very surprised with my set just how nice the PW is and because of that I have since added the GW 🎉

Thanks for doing this comparison. I have the Clevelands, love them. Was "lusting" over the Taylormade Stealth HDs. Probably will just stay with the Clevelands. If money falls from heaven I'll go check out the Taylormades. Update....bought the Taylormade Stealth HDs. Couldn't hit them. Sold them on ebay, picked up some Ping G430s which I was able to hit much better.

Excellent video, thanks, and I used Halo great clubs

This year I have replaced my P790's with a complete set of the Sub70 799 irons. The new Stealth HD irons are more similar to the Sub70 799 irons than the Cleveland Halo irons. The Sub70 irons cost much less than the Taylormades and have more build options.

The diverse range of clubs means there’s something out there for everyone . . . . It’s about why you play and what makes you smile, there is no wrong or right answer, just personal preferences

I think I noticed that it was a graphite shaft in the Cleveland and a steel in the TaylorMade. In you opinion does it make a huge difference in this type of iron. Would you towards either?. My swing speed in your range.

Great video. In each clip you seem to hit the Cleveland better than the Stealth HD. Did you notice that you were able to hit it more consistently? Thanks

The Cleveland irons are always so impressive irrespective of the looks. Beyond the ease of strike and sole help you mention, they actually spin like or more than a comparable GI iron, so you aren't left facing low spin bombs that don't stop and bounce through greens.

yes the video I have been waiting for

Cleveland seems to be the more forgiving club for the average golfer. And better results from your swing pattern,Looking good and sounding good is not what I’m buying I want results on my ability as a golfer. Cleveland all the way

I like the way the Cleveland clubs look, I believe that is a competitive price, and you can get driver, fairways woods and hybrids Launcher XL Halo. I’m trying to find a golf shop or course around here and see about a Demo

Hey Andy…. Did you check out the spin rates of the TM HDs? That’s why I love my 799s from Sub70. Ty for another nice video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonder how well the Cleveland launchers or even the Wilsons compare to the 0211 Z game improvement irons by PXG? Average Golfer loved the PXGs.

I think the only issue for these kinds of clubs is spin drop off. From stuff I have seen, the cleveland launchers have an impressive ability to maintain good spin levels on the ball compared to most other GI type sets. Not sure about the stealth HDs.

A good video! As some for feed back for you. My golf buddies and myself, all late 60s and high handicappers have tested both of these clubs, plus the Wilson launch pad and the Cleveland XL very similar to the Halo. We all found that we preferred the look and feel the Cleveland Halo, and during a fitting at Golf Town in Canada we found that the Cleveland Halo came out on top.

am now 54 and my swing has slowed down. just changed from titleist T300 to the Stealth HD and golf has become so much more enjoyable love these new irons

I don’t understand all the concern over the sound of strike? How the ball performs should be the primary determination.

Andy What shafts and what flex did you have in the STEALTH hds

i just priced these up at lefthanded golf, both in graphite and the TM are £999 for 7 irons, and the cleveland are £627 for 7 irons so TM are £53.00 per club more and the way andy was hitting those clevelands i know which i would buy

I am looking to replace my 4/5/6 irons and the HD look a good option but don't know if they can be purchased individually.

I have the halos for a couple months and it took a bit of getting used to at first then the transformation came. I was focusing on an simpler swing and these clubs took my simpler swing to the next level. The main problem is once you get used to them its hard to go back to other clubs. I have heard snob golfers on course and even in these comments for this video "clubs wont make you better, its you". That's the aging ignorance in golf mostly from crotchety old men. There are some details to point out though. I could never hit my old 5 iron well and I can destroy with the halo 5, I hit 200ft with not a full swing. The pitching wedge is absolutely butter, the ball just stops within a couple feet. Watch out for too much easy swing power though. The dirt wedge is where the set design fails for me. The technology doesn't mesh in the sand, its too unpredictable but I have a crispy cobra sand wedge so I swapped it out. Next is the weight the heads are heavy and there is an 8g weight in the top of the shaft as well. With steel shafts these things have a noticeable weight difference over standard clubs which will take a toll on arthritis, tendonitis, golf/tennis elbow, etc. My recommendation is to get the carbon shafts if your suffering from any medical constraints. it will be a 10 yard difference loss give or take vs steel but you wont need the voltaren at the end of the day, lol. The grips I'm not a fan of them at all for the steel shaft variants. My 10 year old calaway's have nicer grips. Problem is because of the extra weight of the clubs and the feedback sent back to the golfer, the grips need more dampening. My recommendation is the golf pride CP2 Wrap Midsize.

I don't understand ANYONE who needs this type of ultimate game improvement club getting caught up in sound variances? I returned to golf last year after a 16-year layoff. I tried Cleveland Turbo Launcher, Cobra T-Rail, and Tour Edge Iron Woods. I selected the Tour Edge due to price and a slight advantage in distance. The sound of the ball strike was (and should not be) a factor if you need some help from your irons. I could care less what others think about the look or sound of my clubs. All that matters is how I hit them. Evidently, there are a lot of golfers out there who are focused on the wrong goal. Getting better is all that should matter. I'm 63 and need a double shoulder replacement, in addition to the 16-year layoff discussed earlier. I can 100% recommend this type of club for older golfers. Do yourself a favor, however, and leave out any consideration of sound or looks in your decision strategy. The ultimate game improvement iron that you hit the furthest and most consistently is the one you need!!! Good luck and choose well!

Have you preview the new Wilson dynapower irons ?

Hi, just ran across your channel. Great reviews on these Cleveland Halos. Is there an advantage with graphite shafts? Im more concerned about consistency than distance, even though I don’t hit the ball real far anyways. Im 6’ tall 190 lbs, multiple rotator cuff surgeries have my upper body strength down quite a bit.

What kind of shafts and flex were you using with these?

You can blend the sets..maybe standard Stealth with the HD for the longer irons like 6i and 5i

Andy, playing the Cleveland halos. Really like them. Your hy-wood video was a gateway for me. I noticed you aren’t as “drawy” with the 5 halo as the original review. Do you still feel like you have the face slightly open. It seems like you were hitting the Halos right on the screws. Great content as always!!

I just bought the Cleveland XL Halos, I've never hit a 5 iron better, long, high and straight. They are amazing clubs and they truly are the easiest to hit clubs I've ever played. I will be gaming these a long time.

Thanks Andy I prefer the look of the TM over the Cleveland I’ve got the PXG 0211 but getting older and want to make it easy as I can I’ll go try both

I played hybrid Cleveland’s for years haven’t played in 5 yrs now trying to get back into golf

How would these HD irons compare to my current PXG Gen2 SGI irons?

I think feel will be key to what you go for, I tried the hybrid irons but they were to brutal and hard sound/ feeling . The Titleist T400 were much better feeling and split sole gives good turf interaction. looks like the HD is doing that a bit as well with the chamfered sole. But whatever game/super game improvement iron you pick it’s got to be better than the “good” looking irons unless you are a pretty low handicapper. Another well known you tuber plays game improvement irons for that reason and he is a pro!!!

I am fighting over Taylormade hd, Callaway big Bertha 23, and Titleist T350s. Any opinions?

I have been struggling with my long irons….loosing confidence on the shots and thinking of adding 5.6.7. Of the TM Stealth Irons to replace my Apex 21 5.6.7. ….Sensible?

GET THESE CLUBS. I have the Cleveland Halo XL launchers 8, 9, P and G. I have CBX wedges. I have also got 5 hydrids including halo launchers. i GOT RID OF MY DRIVER. I have dropped on average 1 stroke a month since i got them. im 62. Hitting my 8 iron 150 meters/164 yards. The contact is crisp. Its like cheating. Im down to 9 HC in 6 months. Best golf of my life. Hitting green in regulation is now common.

I played the halos yesterday for the first time I didn’t get much higher launch don’t know if I’m setting up the club on the ground right help

I started using halo xl's this year and dropped my handicap by 10

Andy you convinced me to game a 7 wood and yes even a 9 wood, but I’m not sure I could game those chunky Cleveland’s

I will be trying them next Saturday at a Cleveland demo day event. I've always struggled with iron play, especially as they get longer. I drive the ball very well, but suck with irons.

Is this at Holywell GC by chance?

Also (having made the switch from Halo to Stealth HD), note the Halos require head covers because the black backing is so easily scratched and marred. At least with the Taylor Made I can bang the club back into the bag after a bad shot without ruining an iron.

Just got fitted for Ping G430's. Traded in Halo XL set. I went with driver, 7&9 fairway woods, 6&7 hybrids, 8,9,PW, 45, 50 bent to 52 and 58 degree wedges. All in the High Launch option which seemed to give me the best results with 85mph driver and 65mph 7 iron clubhead speeds. Had loads of fun with the Halo set. I think the Ping HL's are ladies clubs in disguise.

To me I don't care what the clubs look like as long as they make me feel confident standing over the ball and help my game get better 😊

Andy - you are not done. What about the Tour Edge and the Wilson options? The Taylormade have the most offset which I really don't need. I'm over 70 but my miss is nearly always to the left. I have hit shots with all four and favor the Wilson Launchers but I need to hit them side by side.

After watching your previous video on the Launchers, I decided to try them. Found them too bulky . Persevered for 6 weeks. Couldn’t get them to work. Made the mistake in buying them in Winter conditions seemed to lose a lot of Distance, since been left in Garage, disappointed in myself and hybrids.where do you put ball in stance. Might give them a summer try.

Just bought a halo 4 iron for $100! Needed a 175-185 easy 2 hit long iron before I get 2 my 5 wood?

They remind me of a modern day Browning 440 iron from the 70's and 80's.

Stealth HD reminds me of my old Nike Slingshot OSS irons.

Nice golf course - where is it?

Play to a 3. Always have liked using hybrids at the high end. Bought the halo 5 iron. This thing is so nice to hit. It flies so nice that I actually took out 6 iron and just choke down on the 5 halo.

I just got the Stealth HD AND, you'll think I'm nuts, the steel shafted Honma 757VX (from Costco) and have made a blended set. I'm using the Stealth for approach wedge, 6i and 5i and the Honma for PW-7i. At the short edge, I'm playing the lovely Cleveland RTX6 zipcores in 58 and 54 degree. I added lead tape to the Stealth irons to give me a similar swing feel as the Honma. I've only had time to play one round but have played a bunch on a launch monitor setup and really love how these clubs blend together and feel. It may seem weird to play super game improvement along with players forged irons, but it's working for me!