With many great drivers on the market for 20, i put the cleveland classic xl custom driver right at the top. Classic putter shaft get your hands on this replacement putter shaft while supplies last. It was the longest and most controllable driver and it felt great. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. The cleveland launcher ultralite xl270 driver has one of the lightest shafts and combined club weights we have come across in a standard driver. By combining a traditionally weighted clubhead with subtle weight variations, they were able to achieve the desired total club weights and deliver consistent. The titleist 910 d3 was probably equally as controllable and felt great as well, but the cleveland. 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. The classic xl custom driver has 12 different faceangle settings, 3 interchangeable head weights and 4 different premium stock shaft.
Ive seen spy pics of the new 2011 cleveland driver line which has the c. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. 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. 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.
It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland. 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. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290 driver. With a unique design and color scheme inspired by the persimmon drivers of the 50s and 60s, the classic driver.
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. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Apr 30, 2015 at only 260g, the cleveland cg black is the lightest driver on the market right now. You can feel the shaft release into the ball with power. On a comparative basis, its noteworthy that in the process of evolving the cg black from 2012 to 2015, clevelands engineers shifted the center of gravity lower and closer to the face. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. Weight removed from grip and shaft for a higher balance point, which maintains traditional feel while promoting more speed through impact. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10.
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. Explore an array of golf club shafts at the lowest prices guaranteed. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft duration. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. The face angle is what cleveland want golfers to adjust with the 588 custom driver. Its also part of the rightweight fitting system with an overall weight of 310 grams, the classic. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Golf galaxy carries clubs with the latest in materials and technology. 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.
The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. Cleveland year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft.
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. Make offer cleveland action lite flighted stiff s flex shafts 3pw. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
If you are of a certain vintage that played with wooden woods, you will. Sometimes shafts that worked well in one head dont perform as. Greg swings the new cleveland classic xl custom driver youtube. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks just as good, not as pure retro, but still cool. Replacing the shaft on your golf clubs can be affordable and easy. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. 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.
Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. The latest to come out of cleveland golf hits stores in 2012. With true temper dynamic gold shaft, in excellent sharp and condition. Many of you may remember the retroinspired classic driver from last year, and the new classic xl custom is a later version of the same club, only this time with a slick new paint job, some design modifications and some really cool adjustability. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour edge and wilson. May 28, 20 the latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Although the shaft is stiff it doesnt feel as stiff as other stiff shaft drivers. The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance.
Most shafts with that whip feel are uncontrollable for me but this one is pointandshoot. Please contact srixoncleveland golf customer service at 800 9996263 if you have any questions. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. 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. If you can maintain your tempo and swing, go with the lower weights yet.
Many of you may remember the retroinspired classic driver from last year, and the new classic. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. The international flex code printed near the tip of each shaft allows club fitters and golfers to get a precise fit everytime. The cleveland classic driver is an all titanium driver that delivers great performance with a retro style. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Features premium miyazaki kusala black 61 graphite shaft and lamkin tourlite 46g grip. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. 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. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Gonzalo fernandezcastano on his cleveland classic driver duration. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered.
For the last two years ive been playing the 09 taylor made burner and average approximately 286 yards. Mar, 2014 hi matt, what is the best driver on the market. Ust proforce gold long drive xstiff ust proforce gold long drive xstiff cleveland launcher golf club 15 degree rh graphite shaft. I got this cleveland classic in a 9 degree with a stiff shaft and i am getting 290 off the tee now. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. 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. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. As for the classic, the shape is nice and like the sole but the old school red and gold might put people off. 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.
Were not sure, but we hope to see this retrolookmodernday performance trend to continue. For now, this club will remain in my bag because of its great feel, deep face for. For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available. Targets mid to highhandicap golfers who are trying to hit it straighter with a. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking. 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. Kua 43 shaft, which has a gold color that paired well with the clubhead. 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. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver.
The shaft in the custom is a bit stiffer to me and. The classic is our favorite cleveland driver to date. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. Probably the most enjoyable clubs to buy, add the power and distance you crave on the course with new mens golf drivers. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, left hand, graphite, stiff.
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