Cleveland Launcher vs Cleveland CG7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Launcher loft | CG7 loft | Launcher lie | CG7 lie | Launcher length | CG7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20.5 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39.375 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38.125 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 33.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| DW | 50 | 50 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Launcher
- CG7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Launcher is 33° and the CG7 is 33.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Launcher should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CG7. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the CG7 averages 0.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 24°). Beyond loft, the Launcher 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 36.75").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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.
There are 4 years between these sets (2005 and 2009), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 33.5°.
Which should you choose?
The CG7 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Launcher. 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 Launcher specs and Cleveland CG7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cleveland Launcher stronger lofted than the CG7?
Yes. The Cleveland Launcher 7-iron is 33° against 33.5° for the CG7, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cleveland Launcher and CG7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33° vs 33.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cleveland Launcher and CG7 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cleveland Launcher and CG7 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cleveland Launcher is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the CG7 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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