The cleveland classic xl features the largest, deepest driver face in golf, meaning the largest effective hitting area for added confidence. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Hows the distance and forgiveness compared to other. Ive tried several drivers but the cleveland xl with the red shaft is very forgiving and very long. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. This is a great club that i got use to immediately.
Adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings for optimal face angle and flight. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic 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. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain. Cleveland classic xl or taylormade sldr driver comparing. 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 wanted and when it arrived i inspected it and noticed miyasaki uses a international four code system to determine the stiffness along the whole shaft i received a 5543 along my. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. When we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
For our part, we chose one of those custom options, selecting the matrix ozik 6m3 black tie shaft, which is. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. 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. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. 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. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. 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. The classic xl is one of the most attractive drivers on the market in 20 with its classic gold. The more subtle look to the clubhead compared with the previous model pleased our testers. 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.
Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. The powerful thwack appealed to joel and chris but was a little offputting for graeme and james. Buy cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. Turbocharge your drives with the new launcher hb turbo.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. Cleveland hibore xl driver featuring a facecentered sweetspot for greater distance from anywhere on the clubface mens clubs equipment. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Amazed first at how big a risk cleveland was willing to take on a retro finish, and second, at how starkly different it looked from most modernday driver iterations. Cleveland golf offers a range of custom shaft offerings for the 588 custom driver and consumers can visit the companys website to find a local authorized fitter near you. Cleveland classic xl driver 9 degree stiff flex shaft. Learn about the features in cleveland golfs first adjustable driver. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. 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. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver.
The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. New cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. 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. New cleveland golf classic straight stepless putter shaft. 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. Cleveland golf hopes to capitalize on the success of its cleveland classic drivers by adding adjustability and a larger face to its new classic xl lines. Select shaft flex stiff s regular r senior a product actions.
The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. 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. 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. Good off both tee and fairway, or notably better at one. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as.
The launcher hb fairways and hybrids both feature the hibore crown and flexfins. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. Has anyone tested or bought the new cleveland classic xl fairway wood 3w specifically. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. 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. Though still known primarily for its wedges, cleveland has spent the last few years trying to make a.
The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. Cleveland classic xl 265 driver ht actionlite ultralight. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Cleveland classic xl 9 degree driver stiff flex miyazaki graphite super nice. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ping golf g400 or katana voltio iii driver cleveland classic xl was released in 20. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5.
A 85% swing is about right for control and distance. I never thought there would be a driver that could replace it in my bag, but the new cleveland 588 custom driver might just get a spot in my golf bag when its all said and done. My swing speed typically ranges in the 100 to 103 mph range. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter drives. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 270 driver will start turning heads before you even tee up. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option at the top of the price range.