Wilson Launch Pad 2 vs Cleveland Launcher XL
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Launch Pad 2 loft | Launcher XL loft | Launch Pad 2 lie | Launcher XL lie | Launch Pad 2 length | Launcher XL length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 20 | — | 61.5 | — | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 38 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 29 | 63 | 63 | 37.5 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 33 | 64 | 63.5 | 37 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 64.5 | 64 | 36.5 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 65 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| DW | — | 48 | — | 65 | — | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | — | 65 | — | 35.75 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 65 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Wilson Launch Pad 2
- Cleveland Launcher XL
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Wilson Launch Pad 2 is 30° and the Cleveland Launcher XL is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Cleveland Launcher XL should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Wilson Launch Pad 2. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the Cleveland Launcher XL averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Wilson Launch Pad 2 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37.5" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Wilson Launch Pad 2 runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the Cleveland Launcher XL 4-iron to DW (8 clubs).
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.
The Wilson Launch Pad 2 is listed as lightweight cavity back and the Cleveland Launcher XL as hollow long irons, cavity-back short irons. The Cleveland Launcher XL's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Wilson Launch Pad 2, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, so they are direct rivals from the same generation of iron design.
Which should you choose?
The Launcher XL is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Launch Pad 2 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: Wilson Launch Pad 2 specs and Cleveland Launcher XL specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Launch Pad 2 stronger lofted than the Cleveland Launcher XL?
No. The Cleveland Launcher XL is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 30° for the Wilson Launch Pad 2, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Launch Pad 2 and Cleveland Launcher XL?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Are the Wilson Launch Pad 2 and Cleveland Launcher XL 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 Wilson Launch Pad 2 and Cleveland Launcher XL have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Wilson Launch Pad 2 is 63° lie and 37.5 inches, the Cleveland Launcher XL 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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