I WASN'T Expecting This…

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I WASN'T Expect This…
In this golf video, Matt Fryer Golf takes a look at the Cleveland Launcher XL driver. Looking at what this new golf club has to offer and how It performs, Matt Fryer Golf will help you decide If the Cleveland Launcher XL driver Is one you should consider adding to your golf bag.
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@THECREAMCAPTAIN 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. I’ve been on a journey for several weeks trying out all the newest drivers at the PGA store and Golf Galaxy. Granted there are limited options for lefties, I was starting to feel convinced I’d have to get fitted with a special shaft because nothing was really clicking (talking around $800 when it’s all said and done). For reference I swing 110-120 club head speed and pretty wild. Big draws/hooks with a lower swing plane. Then I tried the Launcher XL Lite, which isn’t even adjustable, and it felt like it was fitted for me. I hit it about 20y longer consistently, longest being 350y, and I could also correct draws/fades much easier. I’ve always hit the ball extremely low, and it pops up tremendously off the face of the XL Lite. I walked out with that driver feeling like I got a steal. I don’t disagree with anything in the video, just wanted to put my recommendation for anyone to try it! I believe the price is fair for what you get, and I will greatly enjoy the sound it makes when I bomb it 80y past my playing partners.

@thomashill5768 2 жыл бұрын

Up until a year ago I had an ancient Cleveland Launcher driver in my bag (15-20 years old?). Absolutely loved it, hit it miles. Only real difference in results to my new Ping driver is my misses are smaller...

@ryanwallis 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting review Matt. I'm just getting back into the game after 5 years and this is now on my list. I've booked a driver fitting based on your review. Great videos mate

@daviedonald6548 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Cleveland launcher HB turbo , very forgiving and great price , very underrated brand imo, great clubs for mid-high handicap golfers at a respectable price, compared to the major brands

@terrancemcdonald1572 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt! Really enjoying you content lately.

@GaryMackman 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Cleveland HiBore XL 11.5 degree loft - second hand - and as a beginner I found it very easy to hit and I only moved as I wanted to change loft settings. The noise was a little on the loud side but I thought it worked well for me as I started playing and whilst i first had lessons.

@davidpannell3031 2 жыл бұрын

Interested in trying the cleveland but totally agree with sound, I suspect one would get used to it over a few months

@christopherwilkinson8796 2 жыл бұрын

Xl launcher HY-wood is the club of dreams for mid to high handicappers, good to see a pros perspective of the club

@kristianirvine4192 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt .I would be very interested in the the draw bias Driver .please could you do a review on that please .keep up the good work

@kenhawkins8360 2 жыл бұрын

This driver does have a really good look to it and I agree with you Matt, it does sound a bit tingy for my taste as well.

@Elec007Man 2 жыл бұрын

Actually play a Cleveland Hibore XLS still. Bought it used from Golf Galaxy because it was mismarked for $30. Really got me out of a multiyear driving funk so i love that club.

@Mrbradlambert 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought one (set to 10.5 in the stock/stiff shaft) and am enjoying it so far. This is still the "honeymoon" phase with only a couple of rounds played, but it's proving to be pretty forgiving. The sound and looks aren't that much of a factor for me (definitiely performance comes first). Nonetheless it isn't unattractive by any means and doesn't seem quite as loud as the prior model (which my son has). Distance-wise I reckon it is going on average a club length or so further than my old driver -an ancient but very reliable Ping- with a flight trajectory that tends toward mid, rather than high. Direction-wise it goes either pretty straight or works a bit to the left. FWIW I haven't been able to find an easy soft fade fade with it, although TBH I haven't played around too much with all the settings either.

@Motherhood_Hospital_I-nagar 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thanks. A question though. If it's adjustable with the loft, why is it sold in 3 different lofts?

@kymstock1852 2 жыл бұрын

I had the previous model Cleveland in 12 degrees. It performed better for me than the F9 Cobra. As I improved with the Driver the trajectory got a little too high with the 12 degree head. I bought this model and play it at 10 degrees. I have gained distance and it is more forgiving. The price in Oz is about 250 to 500 less than the big boys, and performs well

@johnhewitt2106 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt Loads of videos on Grip, stance posture, take away swing path etc, but it’s all about accelerating the club into the ball! But how’s the best way to loose that speed, both to keep the swing under control, keep balance and not cause undue stress and strain on you body for longevity! Cheers buddy

@jakew8979 2 жыл бұрын

great to see you reviewing cleveland products matt as someone who ducked in and out of golf for years through frustration the launcher series of clubs has really helped me been playing them for 3 years now and thy really are forgiving clubs and long totalky agree with what you said about price the driver i bought was half that and being marketed at high handicappers and beginners might be a bit much but if you have the money to spend deffinatly try them i say

@thevoiceofcod643 2 жыл бұрын

A little “Cleveland” love. Excellent Matty. I used to play their wedges, the Ole 588. Their clubs have gone more Game Improvement, so they kinda lost me too. I still have a Cleveland CG-2 2-iron. Loads of offset on that guy. Maybe someone will do a video on their new wedges? Wink wink. 🤣

@stevenwalmsley3468 2 жыл бұрын

I like the ding. Not the dud sound .. that always seems a broken sound. Good video. Maybe get a high handicap player on your channel to test it. 👍🏻⛳️

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a personal thing for sure 👍

@stevenwalmsley3468 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf true. My old tones is the same. Ding lol

@frankensteinracing3520 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the Cleveland model before this and everyone who has hit it has noticed how forgiving it is. The only downside in the old model was the fixed loft.

@normlang1994 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite drivers ever was a Cleveland Launcher 400CC

@robertbucci1185 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Excellent video. Will you be reviewing the XL halo fairway woods????

@conorosullivan9935 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone remember the old Cleveland ceramic drivers? Only time I ever hit it 300 was when I borrowed one of those one time when I was in high school. I do need a new driver (still rocking a Ping G5), so maybe I’ll look into this one…

@midaveragegolfer8866 2 жыл бұрын

I have the hb turbo launcher from 2020 edition. I love the driver because I’m consistent with it and forgiving. I carry it 290 on average. For me that’s plenty well for distance that is in the fairway most of the time.

@wiggelyworm2877 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up a launcher this week for $249...Curious to see how it stacks up to my M6 solid review!

@patts6153 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older Cleveland driver and I love that club

@GolfingMalky 2 жыл бұрын

Good vlog Matt with some interesting results. Have to agree with you about that sound though, yeuk. Cheers

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

Personal opinion but a good driver overall!

@deepee1544 2 жыл бұрын

I had the original Hibore driver. Brings back memories lol.

@teej_fader2481 2 жыл бұрын

The hy-wood is the best club purchase I’ve made in a long time. Crazy forgiving and super easy to hit off the fairway. Good stuff!

@leewalker2155 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase from? Can’t find it on sale in the uk.

@beepbeepnj2658 2 жыл бұрын

The best 2 balls I ever hit were when I stepped on a rake.

@scottstewart3954 2 жыл бұрын

Cleveland xls monster was a BEAST! Sounded like a gunshot! 😂😂

@gregleavitt1255 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that sound goes right through you. I've had drivers like that before and I always felt like warning people around me before I swung the club. That's not ideal. Love my Cleveland wedges though!

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

I think you could have the sound tuned and it's a great driver then!

@gregleavitt1255 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf Well, okay, but I just picked up a Sim 2 Max last month so..... But I wonder if sound-tuning will ever become a thing with drivers as these things become more adjustable, customizable, expensive, etc...

@tylerpalmer8973 2 жыл бұрын

My old Dunlop that I just commented about was one of those drivers, haha. It definitely attracted attention when I was hitting at the range. Not good attention, but attention non the less.

@gregleavitt1255 2 жыл бұрын

@@tylerpalmer8973 I used to call mine the Cow Bell. I think I lost some hearing from it 👎

@tylerpalmer8973 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregleavitt1255 Yeah, if I had my head turned just right it was a bit deafening!🤣

@Cornish_Maid 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, have you tried the PXG 0811 Gen4 driver, £285 and it’s awesome.

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

No but I might look in to a video on these!

@rushy5065 2 жыл бұрын

Sound off the face reminds me of the mizuno mx560 - always gave those in the group a laugh when I hit it. At first it doesn’t bother you but after awhile it grates! It is a cheap sounding sound. For that price point as well I can’t see it doing that well.

@bobdamelio6498 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a senior golfer and the pro that fit me recommended the Cleveland Launcher XL. I hit several other drivers and none compared to this one. I ended up with an “A” flex graphite shaft and midsize grips. I’m hitting this 20 yards further than I’ve hit a driver in years. I don’t understand why people get hung up about the sound when hitting this club. I wouldn’t care if it sounded like a hammer hitting a nail. Bottom line, take this for a test drive. It’s a great product.

@andrikristianto2577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your shared experience Bob, seeking a new extra forgiving for a relatively newly (1 year golfing) golfer, and high handicapper (23.5).. this definitely in my list

@lloydwilliams4368 2 жыл бұрын

How about trying the Cleveland Launcher against the Wilson's $349 Launch Pad 2.

@dle632 2 ай бұрын

Do they offer heavier shafts?

@stevenl.halesr.6894 2 жыл бұрын

Try the Tommy Armour 460-CC Adjustable 845 Max...You will be Pleasantly Surprised!!!

@johnv4866 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been a big fan of the Cleveland brand. I would much sooner buy Srixon. As far as sound is concerned, what sounds best is what I hit best. I play the Ping 425 Max and I'm killing it. I have grown to love the sound that I once didn't care for

@petermolyneux9544 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you regarding the sound and price point. For that money, I'd stick with Cobra.

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yea that may be an issue but i think it will drop and they will do well

@legend9018 2 жыл бұрын

I had (still have) that Cleveland HiBore XL, not the ones that came out a few years ago but the one that’s probably 15+ years old lol and it is so loud I would flinch after impact. Not great for my swing bracing for that sound/flinch! PS - Get a video camera/phone and check your impact position from the front on view. Looks like you are maybe a little too square at impact and maybe causing that ball to go a bit left. Cheers!

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

Have to get some earplugs to play in 😉

@richardabell8442 2 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to mizuno’s new STZ 220, that’s meant to be forgiving all over the face

@tylerpalmer8973 2 жыл бұрын

I had an old Dunlop driver that sounded like that. It was very loud. My old Nike Sumo doesn't sound much better, honestly. That sounds louder than my Nike, though.

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not as loud as the Nike I Denver that one!

@Jbentham2 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video although I think you had a soft spot for the driver the way you caressed it at the start...! 😂

@balanaidu2307 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Matt thank you very much for your gift

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@balanaidu2307 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf still got my present which I won in December, something 225

@rohanf1143 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hearing alot of hate for the Cleveland hi-bore, those duck bill clubs were awesome. I was in my 20s when they came out and if you teed them up in outside of your front foot and let rip they'd sound like a shotgun and go like shit off a shovel. For younger golfers without a limitless budget they were super exciting. Lack of changeable hotel never annoyed you just learn to hit your club :)

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes true, but they weren’t moving with the times for a while though. But this one is deffo a contender to the big boys

@rohanf1143 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf nice to see them gt their name back in the ring :)

@jacemofo 2 жыл бұрын

Everything about this video is wonderful.... apart from that gilet Matthew 😄

@andya2665 2 жыл бұрын

With partners like Srixon, and Xxio. It has to be competitive.

@CCHRISTOF 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Cleveland Monster. It was idiot proof! Unfortunately the shaft got broken in an accident, and the replacement (£90) broke in half while sitting in the back of my car and they didn't want to know.

@jwestphal1978 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Hibore

@hassanmg1739 2 жыл бұрын

Rick Shields bumped into you and mentioned your name, so guess what? I thought I'd have a look ☺️

@patts6153 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my old King Cobra speed LD 5000

@stevewest7260 2 жыл бұрын

Have last years Cleveland. Only if it breaks will I try another driver.

@luckyphil59 2 жыл бұрын

Cleveland Launcher has traditionally sounded like a baked bean can on the end of a stick. Glad to see some things never change

@karlhungus5725 2 жыл бұрын

HEY THATS NOT FAIR! The thumbnail showed a wrong handed club.....I was hoping you were gonna switch hit today lol

@jameschee 2 жыл бұрын

This is just a Cleveland version of the XXIO EKS

@rangerofthenorth2850 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good and sounds good and I enjoyed watching the review. However, if I'm stood in a shop and I've got the lions share of 400 quid in my pocket to spend on golf. Honestly, I'm going to walk right past it sadly. Wedges would always get my attention but when it comes to driver Cleveland just doesn't instill class or confidence. I'm not sure how a brand like Cleveland could force its way into the premium driver market. Tbh I'm not sure another company ever will. Sadly...

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

It may do in time after a few models

@rangerofthenorth2850 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf hopefully. Would be nice to see. But they're going to need a niche and a good patent. Imagine if Cleveland had patented the carbon wood instead of TM... if the "Cleveland stealth" had just been released do you think it would have got as much traction? That's what they're up against as you well know!

@danam1596 2 жыл бұрын

How do you hit that effortless swing so far😩

@CountMackula 2 жыл бұрын

I know, right? Weird. Doesn't look like 300y

@billpilling5725 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my Hogan CS•3

@barrymurton8988 2 жыл бұрын

My only thing is shaft length - when you are height challenge like me nearly 46” is too long - I’d have to look for a ladies version! 😃

@matthewmorrison2096 2 жыл бұрын

This could be for me then if the price is right ✅️

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

I think you will get a good deal on this club soon

@robbragg5712 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this solely due to the thumbnail lol.. good video as well but the thumbnail cracked me up

@danjeory3659 2 жыл бұрын

I clicked on it for the thumbnail to be honest 😂👏

@bJH3105 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the old macgregor v foil driver

@golfbn 2 жыл бұрын

Have had and enjoyed Cleveland Drivers in the past, not a fan of the big heads personally.

@Mattfryergolf 2 жыл бұрын

I think if you tried this one, it could be another Cleveland driver in your bag!

@golfbn 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mattfryergolf actually just got fitted for the Stealth HD a short while back have used it 4 rounds so far has improved my accuracy (bad fade before, near slice) and hence picked up some distance. I had the hi-bore years ago loved how solid the feel was off that driver.

@cameronloveless1751 2 жыл бұрын

Could never buy a Cleveland whilst they sound like that. Bet I’m not alone either

@mikethewhizz5085 2 жыл бұрын

I like to think in the thumbnail he's just horrified by the idea of a left handed club

@jaautre7482 2 жыл бұрын

That thumbnail clip is over the top. The face of offense

@scottschairer110 2 жыл бұрын

I'd have to use earplugs.

@kevinwood1722 2 жыл бұрын

If they dropped the price $50 to $70 they would turn more heads.

@phonypeeps7020 2 жыл бұрын

What is this?? Well left handed for starters!

@williambilbo224 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously tinny sound

@jeffsharp104 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get past the sound of that driver on the course and it looks like you are hitting it all over the SIM screen…..next

@michaelwest1189 2 жыл бұрын

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@TimBarnesPolygonPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

You look like your body is pulling across (horizontal rotation) too much at moment of intertia and causing you to struggle to keep the club face straight.

@rockinroman412 2 жыл бұрын

£379 when you can get a Taylor made M4 for just over £200

@paulaskey1508 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I couldn’t get over the sound of the Cleveland driver. Sounds like hitting a ball with an empty coke can on the end of a stick. I accept performance must come first, but I couldn’t live with that sound.

@davidcrawford3047 2 жыл бұрын

That’s possibly the worst sounding driver I’ve heard for a while couldn’t live with that 😱😱😱😱

@alasdairmacleod3411 2 жыл бұрын

It sucks that you've had to resort to clickbait video titles and covers. I get that the goal is to increase views, and this Good Good style of posting certainly does that, it's just disappointing how mature and respected creators like yourself are somewhat forced to adopt the same childish tactics.

@johnlawson2067 2 жыл бұрын

Cleveland drivers have had changeable lofts for over 10 years so I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe you should put a bit effort in & do some research.