Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Driver Review

The Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Driver specializes in delivering long, high, straight drives, and it starts with the HiBore crown design. Compared to the original HiBore models, which had a considerable dip to its design, this HiBore crown is hardly noticeable, yet profound in the club’s performance. This small, simple design feature removes weight from the crown, lowering the center-of-gravity, making it much easier for you to launch your drives high and straight.

For those who look for adjustability in the loft or  draw /fade bias, there is a reason the Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Driver doesn’t offer this feature, and it has to do with the hosel. The hosel is designed to be as light as possible, and all that extra weight saved in the area where the clubhead is joined with the shaft goes where it helps the most: down at the bottom. The extra weight at the bottom further enhances a low and deep center-of-gravity, which is the key to higher launch with lower spin, and, therefore, longer drives.

If a low and deep center-of-gravity is the most important aspect to maximizing  distance  off the  tee , the Coefficient of Restitution is a close second. To push the limits of the Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Driver, they have utilized their Launcher Cup Face technology. By changing the dynamics of the clubface, the manufacturer has been able to increase the sweet spot, which also increases the face flex, giving you more distance. Just by looking at the clubface, you can see how much larger the sweet spot looks. This should immediately increase your confidence with your tee shots knowing that you have plenty of room on the face to hit some of your best drives ever.

Further enhancing the springboard effect of the Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Driver is its Flex-Fin technology. Not only do these fins look sleek on the sole of the club, they serve an important purpose, acting like a spring that increases flexing at impact. The combination of the Flex-Fins and the Launcher Cup Face technology have made this Cleveland Golf’s longest driver ever.

We found the Cleveland Launcher HB Driver to be an impressive performer, especially considering its modest price point. The driver delivered a high, low-spinning ball flight with a slight draw bias, which is ideal for slow to mid-swing speed players.

The HiBore crown design not only aids in alignment but also contributes to a powerful, solid feel at impact. We noticed that the driver offered good forgiveness on off-center hits, helping to keep dispersion tight.

The ultra-lightweight design, facilitated by the non-adjustable hosel, allowed for increased clubhead speed without sacrificing stability. However, the long stock shaft (45.5") may require some adjustment for players used to shorter drivers.

In our testing, the Launcher HB produced carry distances comparable to much more expensive drivers, falling just a few yards short of models nearly double its price. The firm but springy feel, accompanied by a loud, high-pitched sound, provided satisfying feedback on well-struck shots.

Overall, for golfers seeking a straightforward, high-performing driver without the complexity of adjustability, the Cleveland Launcher HB offers excellent value and performance right out of the box.