CLEVELAND LAUNCHER HB TURBO IRONS - IS THIS THE EASIEST IRON TO HIT IN GOLF 

If I could like this video 100 times I would! I play the regular HB launchers from 2018 on Marks recommendation. It’s so funny to me that we as golfers have adopted “help” in our putters i.e. mallet heads, high MOI as well as in our Drivers i.e. moveable weights and bigger heads. However most golfer refuse to do this in their irons. I got sick and tired of duffing my 5 iron and switched. I’m never going back.

I use the hb Launcher on Mark's recommendation. They are great for my 20hcp. The bad shots are less dramatic and the good ones are higher and longer. Very happy with mine!

If I shot lower scores, I wouldn't care what my clubs looked like. I personally reckon that Cleveland are the most underrated manufacturer. They make excellent clubs.

I also took the plunge on these based on Mark's previous review. Very easy to hit and surprisingly versatile. So grateful for your encouragement to give these a try.

I have tried to be a "purist" since taking up golf. Always playing blade irons: and constantly struggling with consistency. Still have a set of blades that I use maybe 3-4 times per year. Currently in my 60's; have lost that conceit for the thin top line. Now have a 5-SW set of HB turbo irons - - - - and love them. Golf is about having fun. This equipment is a benefit to my game. I have the graphite R-shafts. Easy swinging, generally a softer feel with a click at contact. Cleveland make nice gear. Many thanks.

I couldn't agree more! If they made these in single-length, they would arguably be the easiest to hit irons ever. I had the altitude irons and I let a number of guys try them. Almost every one of them hit a better shot than what I saw them hitting with theirs. I found it interesting, and even comical at times watching people hit great shots, and then begin to 'explain' how they won't work for them. Lol

I love this irons the best iron i ever hit in my life, very forgiving and i love it, cheers ... Tim from Wollongong Australia

OK, gentlemen... you've put together one of the best club analysis videos I've ever seen. Your choice of camera angles, detailed discussions on clubhead construction and what that means in results, analysis of the golfer's impression of the club at address based on the visual of the topline he's getting, and finally the statistical comparison to what they're currently hitting are nothing short of excellent. It's June 2020 and in July I'll be 68. I've been thinking of getting new clubs, but custom fit this time around. I'll be going to a Cleveland Golf Authorized Dealer for that, and I'll be indicating that I'd like them to look at this model as a good fit for me and my game. I had sort of selected the Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo irons based on my research, but this video cemented my pick. Top notch work here, mates! Many thanks.

I love this style of club, I recently purchased a set of Tour Edge HL4 ironwoods that are similar. Being 53 years old and relatively new to golf I find them much easier to hit and help with club position at address. I’ve tried taking up the game in the past and have always been frustrated with the game until I found a set of clubs like these. My scores went from shooting 110 down to the mid to high 80’s by me changing to this style of golf club. Great videos, keep them coming...

I bought the previous generation ( HB launcher irons) after a raving review from a buddy of mine. I’m a 4 hdcp and can’t speak highly enough of them. My ability to practice the long game has diminished over the years due to other commitments ( father of 3) yet I was finding that golf was becoming a struggle and every round was becoming a handicap break even struggle. I needed something that would give me confidence to hit more green and take pressure off. I opted for these and have not looked back. My big takeaway from these irons are the following:- 1) these clubs come very upright and are not adjustable friendly, I’ve found hardly any club fitter will touch them. 2) I’ve found that bad shots are well rewarded with not much distance fall off ( especially high flails). 3) the long irons oddly are difficult to control compared to the 6,7,8,9. 4) Distance control is very good and consistent and spin numbers are good. 5) I have difficulty hitting low under trouble ( escaped shots) as they have high launch. 6) in a weird way they encourage average strikes, yes you still need ball first but if you are used to compressing the ball then it could be difficult. 7) Totally agree about peer pressure about appearance, this is a tough one to break down, however beating opponents helps Taking all the above into account, I wouldn’t swap them for anything

I love my HB launchers set as a slow swing player they have made my game very consistent.

Another great review Mark. Others continue to imitate, you continue to innovate.

Thank you for the review, I am planning on purchasing a new set of irons this season and very high on these irons. Your comments concerning the base of the club and ball striking off the ground is what I am looking for. I have a tendency to chunk the ball and feel that this would help my game.

Got a second hand set turning up from the 2017 era tomoz 🤗 saw your old review and tried a 7 iron at my local club and after 50 balls couldn't stop grinning. I also love my hybrids i have two in my bag and one of those is a 26 degree 5i cleveland launcher can't hit it enough on the course makes me smile every time I hit it, cheers mark and the gang great content as always keep up the good work TC

The comment that “tradition is a weapon” is so spot on. I’m working my way down from 20 to 16 handicap now. And would love to hit more greens in reg ( my main downfall). You didn’t mention it, but the variance of offline was much better with the HB compared to your T300

Ive been playing the old Adams V3 idea set for years. LOVE hybrid sets...I'm definitely looking at these for an upgrade.

I started playing these a couple of months of go and I love them.

I saw a review of the Wilson Launch Pad (a very similar style/club to these Clevelands), and went in to test the Wilsons. I'm 52, am around a 20hcp, but having trouble with my GIR. Need more consistent iron play. Been hitting fat and off center too many times. I asked the salesman to suggest a similar type club for comparison. He had me try the Cleveland Launcher. I'm glad he suggested it. I went back and forth several times. Super close, but the weight, balance and overall feel of the Clevelands edged out the Wilsons, in my opinion. It felt easier to hit clean shots. That leads to confidence, and we all know the sky's the limit when you believe in yourself. Amazing! Got fitted and can't wait for them to arrive. And no, I couldn't care less how they look if they can get me into the 80s regularly.

KNEW you'd like these, I always enjoy your consistency in attitude on looks vs results, while Dan was trying (and failing) to not look appalled until he hit his shots 😀. Looking forward to the comparison vs the Cobra T-rails, as these look like similar concepts. I use the Cleveland CBX irons incidentally, very nearly went HB.

I’ve just had a custom fit and these irons were one of four I tried. I was buy far more consistent with these than the other three. I’m about a 24 handicapper and I decided to buy the irons. I was not put off by the look as he I think they will definitely help my game. I’m delighted with your review of the clubs as it’s made me feel that I have made the right decision.

I bought a 4 to P set, 7 clubs, 2 months ago. They were a demo set & not 1 had hit a ball. The 1st ball I hit, I was sold. RRP was $1150, I paid $550 (Australian dollars) These clubs are awesome, & due to the clubhead weight, you can hit the ball so effortlessly. Slow back swing followed by a neat & tidy forward swing & that little ball is outta sight. I would recommend them to anyone.

Went to my local club and tried these in the driving range as I love my 3,4 and 5 hybrids (ping g30s) ..I absolutely loved them, they flew off the face, nice and high flight with a nippon shaft and I've ordered the 6 to sw with steel shafts.. Unfortunately covid is going to delay their production but I can't wait to get my hands on them... They really do seem so so easy to hit thru the middle irons which are my nemesis clubs ordinarily.. Great review by the way! 👍🏻

I'm ordering these today coming from playing blades for more than 45 years. I'm a good hybrid player and the sole is what is pulling me to these irons exactly as mark says at the end.

Just ordered a set of the 2017-18 Launcher HB irons based on this video and your earlier, very enthusiastic recommendations. They should arrive this week or next - can't wait to try them!

Great review! Cleveland is back and this is one of the best “Game Improvement” set of irons on the market. With the right shaft, these could be deadly for a single-digit handicap! I’ll be checking them out for sure. 👍

You guys are too skilled at ball striking you need to get some 18-25 handicapper to try them, please.

Nice vid. Reminds me of the McGregor Irons my dad used to game before he passed away last year. Myself, used to game the Hi-Bore Driver a few years ago which had the same flattened back-end like those irons. Loved it.

I will check these out soon. im a pretty new golfer and will be buying my first set of new clubs this winter. Mark seems genuinely excited about these for newer golfers.

2:37 It blows them away.. In the background a leafblower is started 😂😂

They kind of reminds me of the Adams hybrid irons

I got a set of these in August, love them As a beginner & social golfer, they're fun to play with, learn on & forgiving.

Well,watched your video on the launchers, went to a supplier, tried them out and live them. Been to the range once so far and was very excited how they played.. thank you for your video's, they helped me make the decision. ..

Love to see you and Dan play a full round with these. Interesting to see your final scores? You think they would be near the same?

I'm buying these on Friday. Getting fitted. Thanks for the unbiased review

Got the Launcher hb’s and I agree with you. The wide sole really gives you confidence in both full swings and chips. Great clubs..

I haven’t commented in a while but the thumbnail pic of this club looks sooo smooth.

Definitively game it !! Had a fitting and cannot fault these. Have struggled with traditional irons but as you pointed out the sole and over sized club head just gives me that added confidence that i am going to hit the ball and target a lot more often , removes the jitters that i always get when i used to reach for an iron that i just couldn't hit. Great video !!

Would like to see compared to Cobra t-rail irons. thank you Mark

Great review. I’ll be giving these a go.

I’d love to try them. The thickness inspires confidence in this high handicappedr

Totally agree that if you started club design again today these are what we'd all be playing. I'd happily play them. Used to have a HiBore driver. The Cleveland shape is spot on.

Great review. I can’t wait to go out and swing mine.

Had a set of real big easy’s when I started out - similar concept and really effective

some people are getting it wrong with these irons or at least not 100% right. It is not about ,or only about, distance and height. I hit the ball quite high even with blades and hit my 7 iron 150 meters. For me it´s about consistency, number of mihits and quality of mishits which translates into me having fun in the golf course. That´s all I want and these clubs deliver.

Tried then today. LOVE THEM. Solid feeling. More expensive than I thought they would be. I am definitely in save mode. I want them. They blew the wilson Launch Pad out of the water.

Excellent video Mark. I formerly used the Cleveland HB3 version of these hybrids and loved them. I switched to Ping G20s a few years ago. They are good irons, but not as forgiving for a 15hcp. I'm working on getting fitted for a set of new Launcher HB turbo irons.

I’d be very interested in trying this type of club; it’s definitely got some positive features...great review 👌⛳️

I have a lot of time for Cleveland, and am still playing my old TA5 gunmetal irons. I’d struggle with these in the short irons as I like the feeling of cutting down into the ball, and in my mind these would push you more to sweep the ball. Mid to longer irons would be no issue though, and I’d be really interested to try them. To be honest I think my ideal set would be a right bunch of Frankenstein clubs, with barely anything coming from the same range or type. Love the fact that Mark uses two six irons as it properly fits with my experience

I just recently started gaming Callaway Big Bertha irons which have a similar design, almost hybrid like. They are a far cry from the blades that I've been playing for the last 10 years. I have to admit that they are much easier to hit and super forgiving. It's taken a while to get used to the look and sound but they are helping my game. I'm hitting the ball more accurately, hitting more greens which has increased my chances at birdies and I've been making more birdies. Have had to re-calibrate my chipping because the ball definitely comes off the club quicker. I'm super happy with my choice...but it's hard to beat the look of a blade and the feel of a well struck shot. Thanks for the review guys!

Looking forward to seeing you game these irons

Just got a set .. love them

Got these in the shop I work at and they’re brilliant. More people should be using these clubs for sure

Good to see your review which considers them from the perspective of those that they are aimed at (higher handicappers with slower swing speeds). Any chance you can review a selection of hybrids which are most suitable for higher handicappers with slow speeds? Don't feel that most of the reviews in the magazines are objective enough and certainly not really from the view point of higher handicappers. Keep up the good work!

Great review especially the results when you were able to slow the swing speed. Much appreciate the real life average golfer results and expectations. My only question is how are they out of the rough

If I can hit them well, I'd play them. They remind me a lot of hybrids in looks too which is fine with me as I play a hybrid.

Your so picky and the fact you liked these clubs,helped make my decision to purchase the set.and they are awesome.im terrible and they made me bad.great improvement love em

Maybe 12 years ago a high handicap friend of mine purchased a set of hybrid irons from Cleveland and changed his game altogether, he could then hit the ball better more often and much higher more often, he was a much happier player, I did not mind the look of them then and still can see them in my bag. I'm now in my very late 60's and have played my Cobra Fly Z irons since they came out, and still like them, but I know from this last year that my distance and high ball have taken a hit, in the bad way. These irons just might be what I need, I will send a note on to Santa, to see if they might be in my future for next year. Good video guys, thanks.

Great review, I hav e the UHX and love them. Have thought about a 4 iron from the Turbo set. Overall really fair review

Got a set of these made for me with the senior flex shafts due to back problems. Fixed my distances instantly.

I have been playing last year's version for a year and a half and love them. Other tests have shown these clubs to be miles ahead of anything else in terms of forgiveness.

I put these in my bag and never looked back.So much fun and enjoyment knowing you're going to hit it well. Lowered my handicap ,won a tonne of stuff since . I advise everyone who enquire about them to stay well clear . I wonder when the penny will drop with them.

Off to the range tomorrow and this swing thought will be on my schedule 😁

Great video Mark on your recommendation playing the HB Launcher irons ,great but is the turbo better and worth upgrading?

I've had the old hibores, would definitely try these.

Yes definitely will play these!

I play the Cleveland 588 Mt's at present and would really try these. I think Cleveland are underrated in the iron market

Spent some time at a local shop testing several game improvement irons on their sweet launch monitor system. Distances to the other super game improvement clubs were similar, but shot dispersion was tighter with the HB Turbos for me. Placed a special order and just waiting for them to come in (extended and more upright). Thanks for your videos and recommendation.

You should also try Tour Edge who make a very similar club but at a lower price. I would consider these for the chipping help. Thanks for the review!

Would. Great review. Great point about tradition being used as a weapon. Totally counter productive to getting more people into the game and having fun. I reakon it would save 1 shocker a round. Which id take Any day.

Bought these clubs last year. I'm new to the game, having played about 25 rounds of golf in my life. I shoot in the 90's and occasionally the 80's. These clubs have been great, and they help give me the confidence to get out on the course more. But there is definitely a stigma about these super game improvement irons. Dude at the golf shop told me not to get them, because, "if you play these you'll never get any better."

You should try & compare Cobra T-Rail irons with this one

I would try them. Eight handicap senior. Have started to lose distance. In younger years carried a one iron thru pw. Now my longest iron is a five. I’m old enough to not care what others may think about them. Also old enough to remember that this style was made many years ago for seniors. Thx for the review. Always enjoy your videos. Jim from Massachusetts.

I most certainly would game these. I'm not big on aesthetics as long as a club performs. Great content as always.....cheers to you both!

Absolutely use them if they help my game(16HC). I really hope these take off, im all for trying new things that are going to help my game, make it easier, and more enjoyable. im ok my ego will let me play these , mates might snigger at first but when you win the match the snigger is all yours. great vid Mark thank you.

Great honest objective video. There are forums online that wouldn't even have the guts to review these just based on their "high handicapper" looks. I've used this club as a long iron replacement 4, 5i. Its really a hybrid iron crossover that you can work a bit easier than full length hybrid and from Cleveland... not fly by night " as seen on TV" brand. Yes the looks and sound take some getting used to but Cleveland does a good job with blacking out the body so at address you can visualize the face without much distraction. For 2020 I notice that Cobra is now following suite with their own take on this idea. Maybe a trend for higher handicap golfers with slower swing speeds who don't want to lay out big bucks for titanium and stronger lofted clubs at $300 a pop! Would be great to see more objective reviews like this one from Mark for the good of the game! I tend to hit my irons heavy and often play on very wet fairways, the sole helps quite a bit from digging on fat shots. You don't need a full set. Very low price, give them a shot especially if you struggle with longer irons and don't want to use longer shaft length hybrids and spend big $$ on a fix. They are an excellent solution if you can get past the looks and sound and your swing speed is not what it used to be...

Another good topic really. Would love to see a review of the new T-Rail if you ever get a chance .

I'd love to try them. Golf snobbery wouldn't stop me either. Love your point about the chipping too. I tend to chip with a 7 or 8 iron with putting stroke. So probably ideal

Playing the CBX right now. I will be looking at these and the UHX for sure this year.

I am now planning to get a set of these

I just bought a 8 & 9 Iron in these. Like them quite a bit. I needed to fill a gap where my 31 degree 7 hybrid left off. I am considering getting the whole set. Great review. I agree. These are awesome!!! So YES ! I would and do game them. Now I love hybrids. Have a complete set of Taylormade one's. I love how you describe these as funky looking lol. Looks of them is just fine with me. No issues with that. Matter of fact I like the way they look and especially the way they perform !!!!!!! Mark, I can see you love these. I do too !!!!Spider Dubiel P.S. Thanks for updating these with a new review. I was hoping for that.

I just bought them from Moon Golf. Perfect for older players. Thanks for the video.

I started with some Adams clubs that were very similar... They were great for learning the game

I've taken the previous generation launcher irons to the range twice now and I am beyond blown away! I've struggled with good ball contact for years (casting a bit and hitting 2-3 inches behind the ball) but these wide soles have stopped this so much and have made me so much more consistent. I cannot wait until I can get my first round in the books with these now. I've been playing a lot of my life and I know these aren't magic but I can imagine i'll take off close to 10 strokes overall if i keep working on getting off the tee well.

My father games the previous model they have definitely helped his game

Absolutely would, and did! Bought a set a week ago. Tried the Wilson LaunchPad and a few others. The HB Turbo hit the best of all for me. Can't wait to get the call to come pick them up!

I like them. I’ve got a really old set of blades and I’ve been looking at new sets. This looks like it could really help my game.

So going into 2020 I will be having a fitting in late Jan early Feb & Cleavland irons are on my checklist as I try move handicap towards low 20s (started playing Sept 2019)

Handicap of 20, senior golfer. I have been a believer in Ping for many years. My favorite Ping clubs are the hybrid 3,4,and 5. I play them more than anyone in my group. My issue has been with my 7 iron, 8 iron, etc. I am seriously going to look now at these Clevelands especially 7, 8, 9. If they work just look my current hybrids, then they are a winning combo. Thanks for the class.

Awesome review Mark, I tried the launcher HB previous model at the golf shop and they are fantastic these are even better, Cleveland is so under rated, all of their line are long, forgiving and user friendly I have these on my radar for sure

I bought these a while back absolutely love them

Good review as always. I will try these and compare them to the Wilson Launch Pads. Any chance you can compare these? Thanks.

Very interested in these. Golfworks / Maltby used to make a RDM Recoil head that a friend bought and used. It made a huge difference in his game.

I'm looking at trying to get a set right now 👍😃

great video what tee heights would you use for the longer irons and 6-9 the same as regular irons thanks

i use them cos after my stroke i really needed help getting the ball into the air.......grat love them

I think you're the best golf reviewer on RU-vid. Just slightly edging Rick S (hes bloody good too though). Btw as an average golfer I "would" game these.

I'm a five handicap and have been playing mp53. I've been putting more hybrids into my bag as I've gotten older. Currently the longest iron I'm now carrying is a 6. I would definitely be interested in gaming these irons. I'd like to see you do a comparison with Cobras new hybrid set.

Struggling with inconsistency in irons so keen to try these, no worries about the look if the scores come down

Not to mention they are considerably cheaper than most iron sets. Great review as always. I'd love to see you play a round of golf with them.

Great review ! Please test the Tour Edge HL4 ironwoods against the Clevelands