Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. The end result is a classically beautiful driver that meets todays distance demands. Still for shorterheight players, the 270, which measures a lengthy. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. From shaft to head to head cover, the cleveland 588 custom delivers a beautifully coordinated, understated. The new model is a revamped version of cleveland s classic driver from last year, which featured a gold and burgandy paint scheme that made the 440cc head look like a a blown up version of the persimmon drivers that were popular decades ago. This driver is for those who appreciate finely crafted driver design and wish to advance their games through the latest innovative technology. The titleist 910 d3 was probably equally as controllable and felt great as well, but the cleveland was a little longer. Even off center hits flew far, and my average distance went up by 1015 yards. The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. I saw an article earlier in the year where jerry kelly gave some input on the way driver technology was going, lighter shaft, lighter head and lighter grip.
For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Strongstepped and double strongstepped custom configurations are also available for these shafts. I caught this one a little out toward the toe but it gave me a nice mid height. The cleveland classic tour driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. Kua 43 shaft, which has a gold color that paired well with. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women.
Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs. Nov 07, 20 so what would you prefer, more consistency or more yards, and with that in mind, what is the right driver shaft length for your game. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. The cleveland classic driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft. Lower ball flight and the sound is a bit weirda little too quiet. Nov 26, 2015 cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf. Driving comes reasonably naturally to me the one part of my game that i can almost rely on.
Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver september 19, 20 we find cleveland golf s product range for 20 the wedges, irons, woods, irons very attractive, and this time weve had the chance to test their latest driver, the surprising classic xl custom. Our friends over at and golfspy x wanted to give the mgs readers the exclusive first look of the new lineup for cleveland golf this year. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Jul 18, 2014 the cleveland classic 290 is the middleweight member of the family, with the cleveland classic 270 driver weighing in at 270 grams and the cleveland classic 310 the tour model tipping the scales at 310 grams. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has led many 21st century golfers to opt for drivers with shafts that are 1 to 3 inches longer than the standard recommended length. Jan 08, 2012 availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. There is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. May 28, 20 here at golf tips, we think thats great news, since having an adjustablehead driver opens the door for more golfers to do a whole bunch of fun things off the teeall without having to make drastic swing changes. Cleveland classic 290 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. I think overall they did a nice job with the drivers and the stock shaft offering. Apr 20, 2012 the shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed.
As a rough rule of thumb, you can fit irons using this height chart below. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Not only is it a top performer among lightweight drivers for 2012 we also love the even lighter cleveland black driver, its nostalgic look reminds us of the steep history and heritage the game of golf has. Excellent cleveland classic 290 driver 12 miyazaki 43a senior. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Went to the most respected golf profitter in country for a driver fitting. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. I chose it because it drastically reduced my spin rate.
The cleveland classic driver is engineered with ultralite technology, helping players generate increased head speed and distance with the same swing effort. The specs show that it has a softer butt section, extremely stiff midbutt. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. New cleveland classic leather 270 290 310 driver golf headcover by cleveland classic. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Im fairly new to the game and after using a few other drivers big bertha, mizuno, nike i opted to go for the cleveland classic 290. Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk.
The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain as much as three mph more on your club head speed. At 290 total grams this club is light for easy swinging, yet i found i could really go. Its also part of the rightweight fitting system with an overall weight of 290 grams, the classic 290 is ideal for a wide range of players seeking a strong combination of distance and. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Cleveland driver seniors flex righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay.
The 270 weighs 270 grams, the 290 weighs surprisingly 290 grams, and the tour is the heaviest of the trio weighing in at 310 grams. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. It was the longest and most controllable driver and it felt great. If i can get the launch a little higher to 14 and the spin into 2100 to 2700 range its a 290 yard. I figured i can swing the club pretty well, but not keeganbradleywell, so lets just meet in the middle. With a wide, deep face, a rich black finish and a tunable hosel and weight ports, the cleveland classic xl custom driver is a blend of forgiveness, performance and adjustability that players across the spectrum of skill levels will appreciate.
Buy new and used cleveland classic 290 driver from the best golf shop. The main difference between each model is the total weight and how it is distributed throughout the club. Thankfully, a driver does not need hype to perform, and perform is exactly what the new 588 custom does. September 19, 20 we find cleveland golfs product range for 20 the wedges, irons, woods, irons very attractive, and this time weve had the chance to test their latest driver, the surprising classic xl custom. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver.
The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 if you can read this, click here to learn how to become a full member. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. The 588 custom driver weighs in a 305 grams and a light swingweight of d5, which is impressive for an adjustable driver.
Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 290 driver. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. Changed from a ping i15 with pings standard stiff shaft. Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour.
Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. In my previous encounters with 270 gram drivers i i lost quite a bit of consistency but that doesnt seem to be the case with this driver. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein your clubs and buy new and used. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. When it comes to what length golf clubs to use, it is all about ensuring. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. So, by way of a practical, realworld comparison, i contend that the xl custom is longer than the original classic driver, thanks to a better weighting scheme and a shaft that really delivers a mid height ballflight. But this tall face offers amazing forgiveness and is very low spin.
The cleveland classic 290 is the middleweight member of the family, with the cleveland classic 270 driver weighing in at 270 grams and the cleveland classic 310 the tour model tipping the scales at 310 grams. My powerful push or push draw of 280 yards with the tm is sacrificed for a weak glancing blow with this substandard piece of equipmentthe cleveland classic. In short, the cleveland classic 290 is for anyone who plays the game. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270 and the tour version, which is 20 grams heavier and only 440 ccs. However, the longer the shaft the harder it is to control the club and hit the ball squarely. Holding the club for the first time, i could feel how light it was. Oct 11, 2012 i hit a whole bunch of drivers for a few hours a few weeks ago, and i would take a cleveland 310 over pretty much anything. And, thats all before even taking the torque wrench out of the bag. Mar, 2014 for at least the past three seasons, cleveland has been making some of the most underhyped, underappreciated drivers in golf. As i learned more however, there is nothing old school about the technology behind the cleveland classic driver. Jun 28, 2012 with a sleek and striking look, the cg black driver weighs only 265 grams, making it the lightest driver on the market to help players generate measurable increases in swing speed and distance. Cleveland launcher hb turbo driver 2019 new choose specs.
Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of clubhead. If youd like to see more images of this driver and headcover, you can check out more photos in fullresolution in our cleveland classic driver photo album on facebook. With a sleek and striking look, the cg black driver weighs only 265 grams, making it the lightest driver on the market to help players generate measurable increases in swing speed and distance. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available, delivers long teeshots and boasts clevelands largest ever face for a huge hitting area and increased forgiveness. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. You might hit the occasional drive farther with a longer shaft. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 290 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. Is that the combined weight of the shaft, grip and head.
Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. There are 2 options for club weight with the 290 version having a standard length shaft which will be the one for better players. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. Cleveland have been known for their lightweight drivers, most notably the cleveland. The kusala black produces a penetrating trajectory with very stable feel. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Cleveland launcher hb draw turbo driver miyazaki c.
Currently play cleveland classic 290, miyazaki kusala x61 extra stiff i forget which colour it is. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290 driver will start turning heads before you even tee up. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. The first thing i noticed when i saw cleveland golfs new line of drivers was the old school look of the club. With more forgiving clubheads and superlight clubs comes the ability to make longer clubs. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available, delivers long teeshots and boasts cleveland s largest ever face for a huge hitting area and increased forgiveness. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity.
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