Greg swings the new cleveland classic xl custom driver youtube. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Cleveland year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. It was the longest and most controllable driver and it felt great. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10.
Sometimes shafts that worked well in one head dont perform as. Probably the most enjoyable clubs to buy, add the power and distance you crave on the course with new mens golf drivers. Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour edge and wilson. Weight removed from grip and shaft for a higher balance point, which maintains traditional feel while promoting more speed through impact. Make offer cleveland action lite flighted stiff s flex shafts 3pw. Kua 43 shaft, which has a gold color that paired well with the clubhead. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. If you can maintain your tempo and swing, go with the lower weights yet. The shaft in the custom is a bit stiffer to me and requires a faster swing to get a good straight ball or a draw going. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking.
Targets mid to highhandicap golfers who are trying to hit it straighter with a. Mar, 2014 hi matt, what is the best driver on the market. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. Hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. The face angle is what cleveland want golfers to adjust with the 588 custom driver. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft duration.
The international flex code printed near the tip of each shaft allows club fitters and golfers to get a precise fit everytime. May 19, 2006 this driver actually has a taller centerofclubface than clevelands launcher 460 comp and roughly as deep a face as the nike sq. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, left hand, graphite, stiff. By combining a traditionally weighted clubhead with subtle weight variations, they were able to achieve the desired total club weights and deliver consistent. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. The latest to come out of cleveland golf hits stores in 2012. Sep 19, 20 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 head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61.
Please contact srixoncleveland golf customer service at 800 9996263 if you have any questions. Ive seen spy pics of the new 2011 cleveland driver line which has the c. 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. Features premium miyazaki kusala black 61 graphite shaft and lamkin tourlite 46g grip. With a unique design and color scheme inspired by the persimmon drivers of the 50s and 60s, the classic driver is sure to turn heads. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs.
The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. With many great drivers on the market for 20, i put the cleveland classic xl custom driver right at the top. The 270 gram club has a 39 gram shaft in it that is also an inch longer than normal at 46 and a quarter inches. Mar 18, 20 the classic xl custom driver by cleveland in new for 20. Also, due to the hibores radical design, slight misses low or high traveled much further and straighter more than shots struck offcenter with my r7. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. May 28, 20 the latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. With true temper dynamic gold shaft, in excellent sharp and condition.
With drivers becoming more and more complicated with adjustable weights and hosels, interchangeable shafts and busy graphics, cleveland went the other way with the classic driver. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft. As for the classic, the shape is nice and like the sole but the old school red and gold might put people off. Classic putter shaft get your hands on this replacement putter shaft while supplies last. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. The engineers at cleveland golf, miyazaki shafts, lamkin grips and winn grips collaborated to build lightweight golf clubs that overcome the common issues with a longer shafted driver. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. One youve picked your setting using the table provided with the driver instructions seen on our 588 custom driver news page, you simply screw the clubhead back on and. The cleveland classic driver is an all titanium driver that delivers great performance with a retro style. I got this cleveland classic in a 9 degree with a stiff shaft and i am getting 290 off the tee now. Many of you may remember the retroinspired classic driver from last year, and the new classic. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head.
It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland. For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available. The cleveland launcher ultralite xl270 driver has one of the lightest shafts and combined club weights we have come across in a standard driver. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290 driver. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. 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. Apr 30, 2015 at only 260g, the cleveland cg black is the lightest driver on the market right now. The classic xl custom driver has 12 different faceangle settings, 3 interchangeable head weights and 4 different premium stock shaft. Were not sure, but we hope to see this retrolookmodernday performance trend to continue. The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance. Although the shaft is stiff it doesnt feel as stiff as other stiff shaft drivers. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Most shafts with that whip feel are uncontrollable for me but this one is pointandshoot.
For now, this club will remain in my bag because of its great feel, deep face for. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. You can feel the shaft release into the ball with power. 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. Explore an array of golf club shafts at the lowest prices guaranteed. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. The classic is our favorite cleveland driver to date. For the last two years ive been playing the 09 taylor made burner and average approximately 286 yards. Replacing the shaft on your golf clubs can be affordable and easy. 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.
From the new perspective, it has all of the modern features that you would expect from a driver 460cc head, graphite shaft, aerodynamic engineering, and more. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Golf galaxy carries clubs with the latest in materials and technology. Its also part of the rightweight fitting system with an overall weight of 310 grams, the classic. The shaft in the custom is a bit stiffer to me and. Ust proforce gold long drive xstiff ust proforce gold long drive xstiff cleveland launcher golf club 15 degree rh graphite shaft. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Gonzalo fernandezcastano on his cleveland classic driver duration.