They were the ping rapture v2, g15, titleist 909d2, cobra zl, and the cleveland launcher dst. Since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has stood at 44. Features and benefits of the cleveland launcher dst driver. Based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. Mishits benefit from a higher trampoline effect for more ballspeed and distance. The new cleveland launcher dst is ready for prime time. Nov 26, 2015 the cleveland launcher dst driver is available in three different lofts. Distance and dispersion was where the launcher dst reallyexcelled. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Here you have a collection of some of the best golfers on the planet, golfers with incredibly good swings, yet on average, they play with drivers which are 2 inches shorter in length. The cleveland launcher hb driver comes stock with a miyazaki c. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s.
I believe the driver cs used was the regular dst, which comes with a red. Cleveland launcher hb driver 9 degree used golf club at. Maxcor face technology uses variable face thickness allowing higher c. The driver i received has a 46 play length, not the advertised 45. Cleveland launcher dst tour driver cleveland drivers. While my swing is in control, hitting this driver is a. Srixon z 565 4pw nippon ns pro 980gh dst s cleveland cbx 50 and 56 tt dynamic gold 115 wedges. This club is a 9 degree regular flex and tried in comparison to my 10. The cleveland launcher hb clubs will come stock with miyazaki c. Moving to a regular flex after years of stiff shafts is a blow to the ego, yet ive lost club head speed as i get older, so the regular flex helps. The cleveland launcher dst driver features ultralite sub 300g technology making it 25 grams lighter than standard drivers for faster clubhead speed and greater overall distance. Srixon z 565 4pw nippon ns pro 980gh dst s cleveland cbx 50 and 56 tt dynamic gold 115 wedges odyssey white hot pro 2. Here you have a collection of some of the best golfers on the planet, golfers with incredibly good swings, yet on average, they play with drivers which are 2 inches shorter in length than what is being sold to regular golfers.
Cleveland launcher dst tour driver pga value guide. Make offer cleveland fujikura launcher silver r regular flex graphite 7 wood shaft. If you are looking for a driver this year, check out the cleveland launcher dst houston, we are ready for blast off. Looking at your posts you both actually refer to the drivers as tour and stock so you should have bbeen able to figure this one out for yourselves. Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning. This cleveland launcher dst driver is 25 grams lighter than your standard driver and is the lightest driver among the pga tour. Cleveland launcher dst hybrid 18 degree, mashie tm3 20.
Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Cleveland launcher graphite iron set pga value guide. This gives you a faster club head speed thus increasing overall distance. Translates into higher ballspeed and longer drives. I was impressed with the results with this shaft since i havent always got along with lightweight shafts, but since this club was designed for such a shaft. It is 14 longer than both my ping g410alta red cb and cobra bio cell px velocity which are both advertised as and measure 45. Cleveland launcher dst driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. It was commended in the golf digest 2010 hot list and makes a great driver for players at any skill level. Because of the sub 300g technology and the increase clubhead speed, cleveland golf states that the launcher dst will increase your distance off the tee between three to ten yards.
The lighter you can make the club, the more clubhead speed a golfer will be able to generate, thus increasing the distance the golf ball will travel. Lighter, shaft, ligher driver, all equate to longer distances in most cases. The price points due in part at least to the clevelands complete lack of. That is exactly the case for cleveland golfs new launcher dst driver. Apr 22, 2010 a quick waggle told me the stiff flex diamana red 74 hybrid shaft was as satisfyingly solid as its longer, lighter cousin in the dst launcher driver. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from.
While my swing is in control, hitting this driver is a dream come true. Everything you need to know about driver shaft weight. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have. You might think the head would feel heavy with a 50 gram shaft, but the miyazaki c. Kua was reintroduced for this club and offers a smooth, stable yet is very lightweight. The first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Ku is perfectly in tune with the weight of the cleveland launcher hb driver head. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. The cleveland launcher dst driver offers a wellrounded, gameimproving 460cc head with a light body and fast speed to boost distance and forgiveness. Cleveland golf has established itself as a premier golf club manufacturer. The cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control. It produces faster clubhead speed for greater overall distance 310 yards. The cleveland launcher dst driver for sale has a longer length when it comes to shafts, with a shaft length of 45.
Dec 22, 2009 a breif perusal of the cleveland website revealed that the shaft for the dst tour driver is indeed a white. Cleveland goes light and long with launcher dst driver. A smashing driver in every sense of the word, especially suited, if youre the type of player who believes that o. We will be using the email address entered below to contact you with your quote. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Pear shaped 460cc clubhead has a solid, responsive feel and sound. Replacement shaft mpf code 2004 launcher 460 comp driver launcher comp graphite fujikura a,r 55. The cleveland launcher dst driver is available in three different lofts.
Shaft length is the same, yet i was consistently impacting the face towards the toe so have taken it in to extend the shaft 1 inch while regripping to a midsize wynn. A breif perusal of the cleveland website revealed that the shaft for the dst tour driver is indeed a white. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. Buy new and used cleveland launcher dst driver from the best golf shop. Performance cleveland was wise in keeping the launcher name for these drivers, because its a great way to describe them. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Other great gear to go with your preowned cleveland golf launcher. The stock shaft in the cleveland launcher dst driver is the mitsubishi diamana red series which is 34inch longer than standard shafts and weighs just 47 grams. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. A quick waggle told me the stiff flex diamana red 74 hybrid shaft was as satisfyingly solid as its longer, lighter cousin in the dst launcher driver. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well.
Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. Cleveland launcher 460 driver this has been my driver for the past 3 years, and i have no desire to look into a replacement anytime soon. Cleveland launcher dst graphite fairway wood pga value guide. I first encountered cleveland golfs launcher dst series at the 2010 pga merchandise show.
This was among the longest on test for pro chris and leon who both. Since being purchased by sri sports in 2007, cleveland golf has been. I hit the cleveland launcher dst driver at the indoor range and loved the feel and distance the club produced. Weighs less than 300 grams thanks to use of ultralight. Jun 24, 2019 the first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. The next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control.
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