Though famed for its wedges under legendary wedge designer Roger Cleveland, Cleveland Golf has produced several noteworthy sets of irons over the years.
Nowadays, the Cleveland brand sits under the Dunlop Sports parent company alongside Srixon. Cleveland focuses primarily on game improvement clubs, complimented by Srixon’s player offerings for lower handicappers.
In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of Cleveland irons by year.
Cleveland Irons By Year
Cleveland Golf launched its first set of irons in 1993, the VAS. Since then, the brand has delivered a mixture of forged tour-level irons as well as forgiving game improvement irons for the higher handicap golfer. The latest releases, the ZipCore XL and Halo Full Face irons, are designed for maximum forgiveness.
Here is a full list of every Cleveland iron release:
| Image | Cleveland Iron Model | Release Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Cleveland Halo XL Full Face Irons | 2024 | Buy on WGS | |
Cleveland ZipCore XL Irons | 2024 | Buy on WGS | |
 | Cleveland Launcher XL Irons | 2022 | Buy on WGS |
 | Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Irons | 2022 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher UHX Irons | 2019 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher CBX Irons | 2017 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher HB Irons | 2017 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo Irons | 2017 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG Black Irons | 2015 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG Black CB Irons | 2015 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland 588 MT Irons | 2013 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland 588 TT Irons | 2013 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland 588 Altitude Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland 588 Forged MB Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland 588 Forged CB Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Mashie Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA7 Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG16 Black Pearl Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG16 Tour Black Pearl Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland HB3 Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG7 Black Pearl Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG7 Tour Black Pearl Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Hi-Bore XLI Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG Tour Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG7 Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG7 Tour Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Hi-Bore Gold Combo Irons | 2008 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG1 Tour Irons | 2008 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG Red Irons | 2007 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG Gold Irons | 2007 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher LP Irons | 2006 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG4 Tour Irons | 2006 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG1 Black Pearl Irons | 2006 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland HiBore Irons | 2006 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG2 Irons | 2005 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG4 Irons | 2005 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA6 Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland Launcher Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland CG1 Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA2 Irons | 2003 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA5 Irons | 2003 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA7 Tour Irons | 2003 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA7 Irons | 2002 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA1 Form Forged Irons | 2000 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland TA3 Form Forged Irons | 2000 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland VAS 792 Irons | 1996 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Cleveland VAS+ Irons | 1993 | Buy on Global Golf |
Cleveland Irons: 1990-1999
In 1993, Cleveland Golf burst onto the iron scene with the VAS+ irons. VAS stood for “Vibration Absorbing System” and referred to the insert on the rear of the cavity (similar to designs used in TaylorMade irons such as the popular RAC model).
The “+” stood for “progressive set design”, allowing golfers to customize loft, lie angle, offset, and sole width through the set. This was an innovative concept that appealed to a wide range of players.
In 1996, Cleveland built on that momentum by introducing the VAS 792 irons. These irons pushed the boundaries of forgiveness thanks to a 30% wider sole and 17% larger face area compared to traditional irons. This helped golfers achieve more consistent shot-making from a range of lies.
Check out a review of the VAS 792 irons by The Vintage Golfer:
The innovative inset hosel was intended to reduce shanks. While many regard the VAS 792s as ugly, the cavity-back design set the blueprint for the modern game improvement iron category that was to follow.
Cleveland Irons: 2000-2009
As Cleveland entered the 2000s, their focus shifted to advanced forged irons aimed at better players. The TA1 and TA3 Form Forged irons arrived in 2000, boasting a soft feel and workability that appealed to tour professionals and low handicappers. These were some of the earliest forged cavity back designs that didn’t sacrifice aesthetics.
Over the next few years, Cleveland iterated on this TA line. The TA2, TA5, and TA7 irons provided incremental improvements in looks, flight, distance, and forgiveness. The TA7 Tour edition had an even more compact shape and minimal offset for maximum control. By steadily refining its forged cavity technology, Cleveland attracted many converts from traditional forged blade irons.
In 2004, Cleveland expanded its game improvement offering with the introduction of the Launcher irons. This family included a lineup of Cleveland drivers and was designed to make it easy to launch the ball with slower swing speeds.
Cleveland Irons: 2010-2019
Cleveland’s 2010s iron lineup concentrated on dialing in custom launch angles and spin rates throughout the set using innovative cavity shapes. Irons such as the 588 Forged CB, 588 Altitude, and 588 MT allowed players to fine-tune the trajectory of their short and mid irons differently than their long irons.
This custom tuning philosophy reached its pinnacle with the Launcher HB irons. The HB stood for “High Ball” as these irons launched shots steeply for those with slower swing speeds. Cleveland added a “Turbo” version with thicker toplines and wider soles for extra forgiveness.
Following this, Cleveland CG Black, CG Black CB, and CG7 Tour irons also provided ample options for players of varying skill levels.
Cleveland Irons: 2020-Present
In recent years, Cleveland’s focus has shifted to enhancing ball speed and launch across more areas of the clubface. The Launcher XL irons and Launcher XL Halo irons featured varied internal weighting to boost face rebound on off-center hits. They also utilize a high-strength steel face insert to generate faster ball speeds.
In 2024, Cleveland introduced the ZipCore XL and Halo Full Face irons. These built on the brand’s mission to produce “easy to hit” golf clubs. The ZipCore XL features a more classic look, without sacrificing the technology required to maximize ball speeds on mishits.
Check out the Cleveland ZipCore XL irons at Worldwide Golf Shops:
PROS
– Very easy to hit!
– Strong ball speeds on mishits
– Clean, modern looks
CONS
– Better players might prefer a smaller head
