Cleveland CBX vs Cleveland Launcher HB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CBX loft | Launcher HB loft | CBX lie | Launcher HB lie | CBX length | Launcher HB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| DW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 56 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CBX
- Launcher HB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CBX is 30° and the Launcher HB is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Launcher HB averages 0.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20° vs 21°).
The sets are built differently: the CBX runs 4-iron to DW (8 clubs), the Launcher HB 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The CBX is a game improvement iron and the Launcher HB a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Launcher HB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The CBX trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The Launcher HB came out 1 year after the CBX, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Launcher HB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the CBX. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cleveland CBX specs and Cleveland Launcher HB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland CBX stronger lofted than the Launcher HB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland CBX and Launcher HB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 3 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cleveland CBX or the Launcher HB?
The Launcher HB. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Cleveland CBX is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Cleveland CBX and Launcher HB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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