All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 270. I bought this driver thinking the shaft was xstift you can pick the shaft you want the angle of loft you want so i ordered the one i. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The new cleveland classic xl driver is being described as the game improvement option and the custom is being described as the better players version. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. I have used a taylormade driver for the last 10 years and loved every minute of it, but after hitting the cleveland classic xl driver, i have been converted. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. This is the third generation of cleveland drivers to be under 300g and this classic xl comes at 285 grams thanks to an excellent miyazaki shaft and lightweight grip. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Because of the big deepface design, we didnt miss the sweet spot that often, and when we did, we only saw minimal loss of distance.
The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Pros easy to hit,workable,feel,distance player level mid handicap 1120. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft driver, which is 10. Dont be fooled by its classiclooks, this driver will explode off the clubface for massive distance off the tee. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. Pros easy to hit,workable,feel, distance player level mid handicap 1120. 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. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but a much better sound. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for maximum forgiveness.
The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. 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. Headlining cleveland s 20 driver line is the all new classic xl and its bringing a slightly different feel and look along with the technology that has been proven effective not only for the weekend warrior, but also on worldwide professional tours. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. Make offer cleveland classic xl driver 9 degree stiff graphite shaft right handed left handed cleveland custom 588 10. A tour favorite, this driver belongs in your bag featured distance driven geometry moves weight low and deep in the. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered.
Even more impressive were my mishits, which managed to fly relatively straight with some impressive distance. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium. Has anyone tested or bought the new cleveland classic xl fairway wood 3w specifically. If you look at the cleveland classic xl you will see the biggest black face on the. Its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. While fitting in the miles of golf cluboratory, we see a different picture play out that goes much deeper than raw club head speed. Even more impressive were my mis hits, which managed to fly relatively straight with some impressive distance. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. A drive tended to be much easier to draw than fade. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. I purchased this club feeling that it was the best of both worlds i carried a 11. So while they are very close, they are certainly not the same exact club. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver.
On paper, the classic xl custom driver features an adjustable hosel that allows for up to 12 different face angles and loft and lie angle configurations. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. There are 2 options for club weight with the 290 version having a standard length shaft which will be the one for better players. The new xl model has an expanded club face, giving it the largest sweet spot in golf.
Also 460cc in size, this one favors a wide range of golfers that want a stronger shaft. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. As for the distance gains claimed for clevelands ultralite. The distance and quality of your drive will, to a large extent, set the tone for. Good off both tee and fairway, or notably better at one.
Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Some more evidence that club length is overrated as a source of distance. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. There is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for. The classic xl custom driver has cleveland golfs largest, deepest club face with an even larger sweet spot. We were getting some strange numbers and even obviously hooked shots showed up as fades or slices so we moved to the callaway performance center bay.
They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball speeds, which of course further translate to more distance. This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams. The heads look slightly different between the two to me, and the shaft on the standard 285 xl seems to be about a 12 inch longer. The cleveland 588 custom gives me the 2 clubs in one i have the 588, 9 degree, senior shaft and have increased, my driving distance. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Cleveland golf hopes to capitalize on the success of its cleveland classic drivers by adding adjustability and a larger face to its new classic. Given the restrictions on head size this also means the. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. The cleveland xl270 driver is a solid, lightweight club that could be ideal for a smoothswinger. I checked the specs, the weight, the length, everything seemed right, but i. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club market. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years.
Sign up for the club champion newsletter golf club fitting information. 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. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come.
Headlining clevelands 20 driver line is the all new classic xl and its bringing a slightly different feel and look along with the technology that has been proven effective not only for the weekend warrior, but also on worldwide professional tours. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. Classic xl presented us with a higher than ideal ball flight but that by no means detracted distance. Matrix radix 6s shaft which has been great for me in a hybrid and a previous driver. Anyone use the cleveland classic xl 285 driver not the. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at.
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