Cleveland Launcher Draw Driver

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The Launcher Draw is Cleveland's slice-fighter, and it doesn't hide what it's built to do. If your tee shots leak right and cost you yards and fairways, this 2017 driver leans the other way. Internal weighting sits toward the heel to help the face square up through impact, so the ball starts turning back to the left instead of sliding off into the trees.

Cleveland built this on the same 460cc platform as the standard Launcher, with a titanium cup face designed to hold ball speed even when you miss the center. The head sits large behind the ball, which is exactly what most players fighting a slice want to see at address. High launch is baked in too, so shots get up in the air without you having to work for it.

What you give up is tuning. There's no adjustable hosel here, so you can't dial loft or lie or move a weight around. That's the trade Cleveland made to keep the price down and the setup simple. You pick your loft, you swing, and the club does its one job well.

• You slice the ball off the tee and want a driver that fights it instead of one you have to manipulate.
• Your swing speed is moderate and you need help getting the ball airborne with a high launch.
• You'd rather buy a driver that works out of the box than fuss with an adjustable hosel and weight settings.
• Higher handicappers who want a big, confidence-inspiring 460cc head sitting behind the ball.
• Anyone who values forgiveness on heel and toe misses over raw workability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Cleveland Launcher Draw actually help with a slice?

Yes, that's its main purpose. The head is weighted toward the heel so the face closes a bit more through impact, which turns a slice into something straighter or a gentle draw. It won't cure a bad swing path, but for a moderate slicer it takes real curve off the ball.

Is the Launcher Draw adjustable?

No. The hosel is fixed and there are no movable weights, so you choose your loft at purchase and that's what you play. It keeps the club simple and the cost lower than adjustable drivers from the same era.

What swing speed suits the Launcher Draw?

It's built for moderate and slower swing speeds. The high-launch design and lightweight crown help get the ball up and carrying, so players who struggle to launch a lower-spinning driver will get more out of this one than faster, stronger swingers would.

How does the Launcher Draw compare to the standard Launcher?

They share the 460cc head and titanium cup face, but the Draw adds heel-side weighting to promote a right-to-left flight. The standard model is more neutral. If you don't slice, go standard. If you do, the Draw is the version to grab.

Is a 2017 Launcher Draw still worth buying used?

For a slicer on a budget, it can be. The draw bias and high launch still do their job, and used prices are low now. Just know you're giving up the adjustability and the newer face tech that came in Cleveland's later HB and Turbo drivers.

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