Equipment
Cleveland introduces three new Launcher XL woods
Cleveland Golf has unveiled its three new Launcher XL woods: the Launcher XL Halo fairway wood, Launcher XL Halo hybrid, and the Launcher XL Halo Hy-wood.
Like the Launcher XL driver, which launched last week, the new Launcher XL Halo fairway woods are built with a larger overall framework with Halo perimeter weighting and increased MOI in design for added forgiveness.
The new additions feature Gliderail technology, which aims to help deliver a square face at impact for a pure strike, and a new Rebound Frame club structure designed to direct more energy into the golf ball at impact for more ball speed.
Speaking on the new fairway woods, Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf, said
“The new Launcher XL HALO Fairway Woods are the most forgiving and confidence-inspiring fairway woods Cleveland Golf has ever made. With an extreme high MOI design, GlideRail technology and Rebound Frame, the Launcher XL Fairway Woods provide distance and consistency never before seen for game improvement players.”
Cleveland XL Halo fairway woods

The Launcher XL Halo fairway woods feature a larger head with extreme perimeter weighting (MOI of 3,338 g-cm² in the 3-wood), the most ever in a Cleveland Golf fairway wood.
With the new Gliderail technology, twin rails along the club’s sole are designed to help keep the face straight through impact for optimal ball striking off the tee or from the deck.

The Rebound Frame Club structure sees a flex zone in the face and a second flex zone in the body of the club work in sequence in a bid to direct more impact energy into the golf ball, increasing ball speed and distance. At the same time, an 8g weight placed inside the end of the grip seeks to provide better balance for more control without added effort.

In addition, a HiBore Crown Step brings the height of the crown down, dropping the center of gravity and raising the launch characteristics in the process.

With the new Launcher XL Halo Hy-Wood, Cleveland has introduced a club that sets up like a hybrid but in design to deliver fairway wood-style speed and distance, which the company are calling the “perfect go-to club for maximum second shot distance and control”.

Cleveland XL Halo hybrids

The Cleveland Launcher XL hybrids feature an MOI of 2,961g-cm² – also the most ever in a Cleveland Golf hybrid, while three rails along the sole of the club have been engineered in design to help keep the face straight through impact for optimal ball striking regardless of the lie.

As with the fairway woods, the hybrids feature a Rebound Frame Club structure for more ball speed, while 8g weight has also been placed inside the end of the grip to provide better balance for more shot control.

In addition, the hybrids from Cleveland also include a stepped crown to bring down the COG to increase the launch characteristics.

Specs, Availability & Pricing
- Lofts: Launcher XL fairway woods (15,18 and 21 degrees), Launcher XL Halo Hy-Wood (13.5 degrees) Launcher XL Halo hybrid (18, 21, 24 and 27 degrees)
- Launch Date: August 20, 2021
- Pricing: Launcher XL Halo fairway woods ($229.99), Launcher XL Halo Hy-Wood ($219.99), Launcher XL Halo hybrid ($199.99)
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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