Tour Edge Hot Launch HL3 vs Tour Edge Hot Launch HL4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Tour Edge Hot Launch HL3cast cavity back with an expanded undercut cavity, variable face thickness and a notch hosel (3-7 irons) that shifts weight to the toe · 431 stainless steelTour Edge Hot Launch HL4cast cavity back with an expanded undercut cavity and toe weighting · 431 stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | Hot Launch HL3 loft | Hot Launch HL4 loft | Hot Launch HL3 lie | Hot Launch HL4 lie | Hot Launch HL3 length | Hot Launch HL4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Hot Launch HL4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Hot Launch HL3 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: Tour Edge Hot Launch HL3 specs and Tour Edge Hot Launch HL4 specs.