Equipment
Cleveland announces 2024 Launcher XL 2 drivers, new Halo XL woods
What you need to know: Cleveland is “launching” the successor to its 2021 Launcher XL drivers. The clubs again include the company’s Rebound Frame technology as well as new AI-driven MainFrame XL technology, which increases the area of the sweet spot. The company is also debuting three new Halo XL woods, hy-woods, and hybrids. The key component across the set is GlideRail technology on the sole of the clubs for ease of launch.
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2024 Launcher XL 2 drivers: What’s new, key technology
- MainFrame XL Face technology: Cleveland leveraged artificial intelligence to create a larger sweet spot with a variable thickness design for better energy transfer on off-center hits.
- MOI boost for greater forgiveness: Two percent greater heel/toe MOI than Launcher XL, 12 percent greater high/low MOI.
- Rebound Frame technology: Debuted in Launcher XL, flex zones in the face and the crown increase energy transfer for better ball speed.
- Action Mass CB: An eight-gram weight is placed in the butt end of the shaft for more control, according to the company.
- XL 2 Draw driver: In addition to the XL 2, the lineup also includes the Cleveland XL 2 Draw driver designed for golfers who need help with slice correction.

What Cleveland says
“From top to bottom, the Launcher XL 2 was designed with the avid golfer in mind,” said Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf. “We want players to feel confident off the tee and know they’re going to get the most out of their round with the best club in the bag. Across the board players are going to see a noticeable difference in distance, feel, and consistency.”
Cleveland Halo XL woods: What’s new, key technology
Cleveland’s lineup of Halo XL fairway woods, hy-woods (hybrid/wood hybrid), and hybrids are designed with forgiveness and ease of launch in mind.
- Upgraded GlideRail technology: Better turf interaction and ease of launch are the benefits of these raised rails on the bottom of the clubs.
- Hy-Wood shaping: It’s a wood. It’s a hybrid. It’s a Hy-Wood. This unique “best of both worlds” design gives golfers another option at the long end of their bags.
- MainFrame XL Face technology: Cleveland leveraged artificial intelligence to create a larger sweet spot with a variable thickness design for better energy transfer on off-center hits.

What Cleveland says
“We wanted to close the gap of mishits avid golfers make with their long Irons throughout the round and designed three models that offer better scoring opportunities,” said Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf, Dustin Brekke. “We filled spots in the bag where golfers tend to struggle, we’ve extended lofts, optimized every tech feature to each specific model’s performance goals, and we feel this is our most versatile line of Woods we’ve ever had at Cleveland Golf.”

Pricing, specs, and availability
Specs
Drivers:

Fairway: 3, 5, 7, 9
Hy-wood: 3+, 4+
Hybrid: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Pricing
- Launcher XL 2/XL 2 Draw driver: $449.99
- Halo XL fairway: $249.99
- Halo XL Hy-Wood: $239.99
- Halo XL hybrid: $229.99
At retail: 1/19
More photos
Cleveland Launcher XL 2 driver

Cleveland Launcher XL 2 Draw driver


Halo XL fairway wood

Halo XL Hy-Wood

Halo XL hybrid

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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