Cleveland Launcher HB vs Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Launcher HB loft | Launcher HB Turbo loft | Launcher HB lie | Launcher HB Turbo lie | Launcher HB length | Launcher HB Turbo length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 62 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26.5 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34.5 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 63.5 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| DW | 50 | 49 | 64.5 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 54.5 | 64.5 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Launcher HB
- Launcher HB Turbo
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Launcher HB is 30° and the Launcher HB Turbo is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Launcher HB Turbo averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the SW (56° vs 54.5°). Beyond loft, the Launcher HB 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as hollow body. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The Launcher HB Turbo arrived 1 year after the Launcher HB, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The Launcher HB Turbo is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Launcher HB 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 Launcher HB specs and Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland Launcher HB stronger lofted than the Launcher HB Turbo?
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 Launcher HB and Launcher HB Turbo?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the SW, and 6 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland Launcher HB and Launcher HB Turbo aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cleveland Launcher HB and Launcher HB Turbo have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cleveland Launcher HB is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the Launcher HB Turbo 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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