Cleveland CG Black (2015) vs Cleveland Launcher HB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Cleveland CG Black (2015)investment cast ultralight cavity back · stainless steel with black finishCleveland Launcher HBhollow body · high-strength HT1770 steel face insert
Specification comparison
| Club | CG Black (2015) loft | Launcher HB loft | CG Black (2015) lie | Launcher HB lie | CG Black (2015) length | Launcher HB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 60.5 | 61 | 39.5 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 62 | 38 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| DW | 50 | 50 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Launcher HB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the CG Black (2015) on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cleveland CG Black (2015) specs and Cleveland Launcher HB specs.