Cleveland Launcher XL 2 Hybrid

Hybrid Options & Stock Shafts

Game Improvement Hybrid

The Launcher XL 2 is Cleveland's answer to a simple question: how do you keep the clubface square when your swing doesn't want to cooperate? This is a game-improvement driver built for high forgiveness, and it leans on a full 460cc head with weight pushed low and back to raise the MOI. Miss it off the toe or heel and the face twists less than it would on a smaller, tour-shaped driver. You keep more ball speed and the shot stays closer to your target line.

What sets this one apart from the crowd is the Action Mass CB, a 14-gram weight tucked into the butt end of the grip. It shifts the balance point of the whole club back toward your hands, which helps a lot of players deliver the head more consistently and square the face at impact. It sounds like a small thing. On the course it can be the difference between a fade you can play and a slice that finds the trees. Cleveland paired that with its Rebound Frame, alternating stiff and flexible zones in the body that store and release energy off the face.

There's no adjustable hosel here, and that's the point. You pick your loft, 9, 10.5, or 12 degrees, and the head is dialed in for maximum stability rather than tinkering. If you want to fight a slice, the Launcher XL 2 also comes in a draw-biased version. This is a driver for the golfer who wants to tee it up and swing, not stand over the ball adjusting settings between shots.

• Higher handicappers and slower swing speeds who need help getting the ball airborne and keeping mishits playable.
• Slicers who want built-in help squaring the face, especially if they go with the draw-biased model.
• Players who don't want to mess with adjustable weights or hosel settings and just want a forgiving driver that works out of the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Action Mass CB on the Launcher XL 2?

It's a 14-gram weight built into the butt end of the grip. By moving mass toward your hands, it shifts the club's balance point back, which helps a lot of golfers deliver the head more consistently and square the face at impact. You won't see it, but you'll feel a slightly heavier, more stable swing weight through the ball.

Is the Launcher XL 2 adjustable?

No. The hosel is fixed, so you choose your loft up front and that's what you play. Cleveland made that trade on purpose to keep weight positioned for maximum forgiveness rather than routed into an adjustable sleeve. If you want a draw bias, you buy the draw version instead of dialing it in.

What lofts does the Launcher XL 2 come in?

The standard head comes in 9, 10.5, and 12 degrees. The 10.5 is the fit for most players, the 12 helps slower swings launch it higher, and the 9 suits faster swings that already get plenty of height and want to take some spin off.

How does the Launcher XL 2 compare to the original Launcher XL?

The core idea is the same, a high-MOI driver with the Action Mass CB grip weight and Rebound Frame face. The XL 2 refines the shape and internal weighting for a bit more stability and a cleaner look at address. If you're happy with your original XL, this isn't a night-and-day change, but it's a sensible step for a new build.

Is the Launcher XL 2 good for slicers?

Yes, particularly the draw-biased version, which shifts weight to help the face close through impact. The standard head with its high MOI and grip counterweight already helps you square things up, so both models give slicers a better shot at keeping it in the fairway than a low-spin tour driver would.

Alternatives to the Cleveland Launcher XL 2

Other game improvement hybrid models from different brands, closest to its model year.