TL;DR: Cleveland Golf is known for its outstanding wedges but offers much more than that. They have a full lineup of woods, irons, wedges, and putters. Cleveland Golf is a cost-effective and innovative brand in the equipment game.

Cleveland Golf offers much more than one of the game's best short clubs. From drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids to irons and some of the most famous wedges in golf, Cleveland Golf is dedicated to helping golfers save strokes around the greens on their short game shots, roll in more putts, and hit more fairways and greens.

As a long-time Srixon and Cleveland PGA Staff Professional, I know what kind of attention to detail and pride goes into everything offered by both brands. I will share with you some of the best that Cleveland has to offer in 2024 and break down the best options for you and your game.

Drivers

Cleveland Golf currently has some pretty awesome driver options loaded with state-of-the-art technology. With every new rendition, Cleveland’s drivers get better and better. Their latest offerings are proof of that.

Cleveland Launcher XL 2 Driver

Are you looking for a driver that can help you hit longer and more accurate drives? That's kind of a dumb question — that is something we all, as golfers, are looking for. The all-new Cleveland Launcher XL 2 driver can help you crush those goals.

This driver is packed with advanced features like Cleveland’s MainFrame XL Face Technology technology and dual-flex-zoned Rebound Frame. That one-two punch helps this driver give you the distance and forgiveness you are looking for off the tee.

What are the MainFrame XL variable face and dual-flex-zoned Rebound Frame, you might ask? Cleveland Golf engineers used a multi-step AI computing process to simulate thousands of strikes across the club face. This identified common impact locations and assessed performance characteristics on those strikes. Based on the data gathered, they developed a variable-thickness face design that improves the sweet spot by enlarging and reshaping it.

The MainFrame XL and Rebound Frame technology ensures efficient energy transfer across the entire face, resulting in faster ball speeds and increased distance, regardless of where the ball is struck on the face.

Rebound Frame technology allows for a second ring of flexibility, located just behind the face and supported by extra stiffness in the rear of the clubhead. During impact, both flex zones activate simultaneously, resulting in more energy transferred into the ball. This leads to an increase in ball speed and amplified distance.

Cleveland Launcher XL 2 Draw Driver

The Cleveland Launcher XL 2 draw driver has all the technology that is in the XL 2 but includes the added benefit of helping those who slice the ball.

The Launcher XL 2 draw driver is ideal for beginner or high-handicapper players who want to control their slice. Its redesigned structure helps golfers avoid the woods and find more fairways. The driver has a fully adjustable hosel that allows for fine-tuning of the loft and lie to suit individual swings better.

Hybrids and Hy-Woods

In terms of hybrids, Cleveland Golf offers their HALO XL Hybrids. One of the coolest features on these Hybrids is Cleveland’s GlideRail sole technology, which allows for much smoother strikes from any lie.

Additionally, Cleveland has created a unique fusion between fairway woods and hybrids that they call the HALO XL Hy-Wood. Both the HALO XL Hybrids and Hy-Woods are available in men's and women's models.

HALO XL Hybrids

Cleveland's HALO XL Hybrids are a new addition to its range of golf clubs. These hybrids are designed to help you overcome challenging lies such as thick, rough, fairway bunkers from longer distances and other difficult situations.

The GlideRail sole technology allows the club to glide smoothly through the turf without restrictions. Additionally, Cleveland's MainFrame technology, offered on all of their woods and irons and a popular feature in recent years, helps increase the XL Hybrid's moment of inertia (MOI). This makes it more forgiving and increases your chances of launching it high from any lie.

HALO XL Hy-Woods

Looking for a golf club that combines the control of a hybrid with the distance of a fairway wood? If you answered yes, then consider Cleveland's HALO XL Hy-Wood. This club features a unique design with head sizing and club length somewhere between a hybrid and fairway wood.

The HALO XL Hy-Wood is equipped with several pieces of Cleveland's game-changing technology, such as MainFrame, Rebound Frame, and GlideRail. The Hy-Wood eliminates unreliable fairway woods while maintaining proper distance gaps at the top of your bag.

Irons

Cleveland Golf has several models to choose from in both men's and women's irons. The new ZipCore XL Irons and HALO XL Full-Face Irons give options to mid- to higher-handicap golfers. The ZipCore XL’s and HALO Full-Face irons are chock full of some of the best game enhancement technology offered to date by Cleveland. Golfers can put their trust in Cleveland technology to help them play their best golf ever.

ZipCore XL Irons in Men’s and Women’s Models

Cleveland's new ZipCore XL Irons can help elevate a golfer's game. These irons are stunning to look at and deliver exceptional performance, offering a perfect balance of distance and forgiveness in the long irons and precision and control in the short irons.

The ZipCore XL irons are packed with Cleveland's innovative technology, including AI-designed MainFrame faces and ZipCore technology that helps maximize power, control, and confidence. By choosing the ZipCore XL Irons, you can be confident with what's in your bag.

HALO XL Full-Face Irons in Men’s and Women’s Models

Elevate your iron game with Cleveland's HALO XL Full-Face Irons. These game-changing irons boast larger, hollow heads for more forgiveness, allowing you to hit your shots with greater ease and precision.

The HydraZip face offers unmatched spin, allowing you to control your shots like never before. With three enhanced sole designs, you'll experience better turf interaction and a more stable strike at impact. Full-face grooves — an industry first for an iron — help guarantee better strikes across the entire face.

Wedges

Cleveland Golf may be most famous for its innovation in the world of wedges. From their meager beginnings in1979 as Roger Cleveland’s “Cleveland Classics” to today, as an extension of Dunlop Sports with sister brands Srixon Golf, XXIO Golf, ASICS Footwear, and Never Compromise, Cleveland has long been at the forefront of wedges development and technology.

RTX 6 ZipCore

If you're a golf enthusiast, you know how critical it is to have the right clubs in your bag. One club that can make all the difference is a wedge, and Cleveland's RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges are the perfect choice for golfers who want maximum spin performance on any course, no matter the lie or conditions.

With ZipCore technology, these wedges offer exceptional wedge play performance, whether hitting from the fairway, rough, sand, or even in wet conditions. Cleveland Golf has taken wedge performance to a new level with the new RTX 6 ZipCore. These wedges combine Cleveland's new HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves, and upgraded ZipCore technology to help you control your short shots when hit from any lie or condition. You can now hit your shot confidently and precisely, no matter the conditions.

This is exactly why these are the wedges in my bag. The RTX 6 ZipCore comes in three finishes: Tour Satin, Black Satin, and Tour Rack Raw. I am partial to the raw finish. Wedges come in eight loft options and a variety of bounce and grinds.

CBX 4 ZipCore

The new CBX 4 ZipCore Wedges offer a fantastic combination of versatility and forgiveness. Their sleek and refined design blends perfectly with modern cavity back or hollow iron sets, making them clubs any golf enthusiasts should take a look at and demo.

With Cleveland's latest tour-grade technologies, such as HydraZip, ZipCore, and UltiZip, these wedges are designed to deliver maximum performance on all your short-game shots. They are some of Cleveland Golf's finest cavity-back wedges yet.

Putters

Cleveland offers a wide range of putter options. Putting is a game within the game, and golfers have a wide range of ways of going about trying to put the ball into the hole once they reach the putting green.

To get a full, in-depth rundown on Cleveland Golf's line of putters, check out my article “Cleveland Putters: How to Choose" here on Curated.

Before You Choose, Consider These Things

1. Assess Your Current Skill Level

You need to be realistic about your current skill level. Cleveland offers clubs for beginners, mid-handicappers, and advanced players, so choose equipment that complements your game.

2. What Do You Need From Your Clubs?

You should prioritize what you need most from your golf clubs. Cleveland equipment is designed to maximize distance, forgiveness, and control, so knowing which aspects are most critical for your game right now will help narrow down your options.

3. Get Properly Fitted for Your Clubs

Ensuring that your equipment fits your body type and swing characteristics is crucial. Grip size, lie angle, and shaft length can all significantly influence your shot patterns and accuracy. Professional fitting is highly recommended once you have a Cleveland product in mind.

4. How Often Do You Play or Practice?

The frequency at which you play or practice should be considered. Casual golfers who play infrequently may not need the top-tier irons, while more avid golfers may benefit from investing in higher-end clubs.

Choose the Right Cleveland Golf Gear for You

As mentioned earlier, I am a Srixon and Cleveland Golf PGA Staff Professional with a longstanding admiration for both brands. They continuously strive for innovation and produce high-quality equipment. Cleveland Golf's products are priced reasonably for their exceptional quality. I strongly recommend you consider testing and adding their products to your golf bag.

If you have any queries or want more information regarding Cleveland Golf's products, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other Curated Golf Expert.