Even off center hits flew far, and my average distance went up by 1015 yards. 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 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. I think overall they did a nice job with the drivers and the stock shaft offering. Cleveland golf has been dominating the wedge industry with short game innovations since 1979. The launcher driver was first introduced in november of 2000 to a. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein your clubs and buy new and used. Ive owned both, and currently have a classic 310 tour with a project x black and an rbz tour.
Availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. None of the drives are short and when i do have everything right it performs well. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. 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. 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. With wedge shots making up most of the strokes on your scorecard, its crucial you play mens wedges packed with scoredropping technologies.
Cleveland drivers, irons, putters, wedges, fairway woods. Thankfully, a driver does not need hype to perform, and perform is exactly what the new 588 custom does. Cleveland classic 290 driver cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. 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.
Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. At 290 total grams this club is light for easy swinging, yet i found i could really go.
Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. The 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly with the grip, the driver rounds out at around 290g total. 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. Id find the one you hit closest to the centerline and buy it, distance be damned. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. I figured i can swing the club pretty well, but not keeganbradleywell, so lets just meet in the middle. The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. Cleveland golf clubs low prices, money back guarantee. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. About the manufacturer based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. 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 classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Nov 26, 2015 cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 2020 most wanted driver. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same. I hit the cleveland 270, 290, and 310 and was really smacking the 310 farther than the rest, and farther than my r9. Were not sure, but we hope to see this retrolookmodernday performance trend to continue. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 290 driver. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270 and the tour version, which is 20 grams. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. The classic is our favorite cleveland driver to date.
The more subtle look to the clubhead compared with the previous model pleased our testers. The classic 270 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers and a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Great selection of cleveland golf clubs at callaway golf preowned. As i learned more however, there is nothing old school about the technology behind the cleveland classic driver. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Similar searches full length movies forced super tiny teens strip asian forced scene captured wife slave gangbang vintage forced kidnapped forced celebrity bondage full sex movies force xxx kidnapped horror slasher full revenge lesbian full movie slave vintage kidnap canibal sex slave auction forced kidnapped bondage forced sex movie fucked. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to. I chose it because it drastically reduced my spin rate. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. 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.
Face 2sided golf chipper with premium lady flex pink graphite shaft, 36. The first thing i noticed when i saw cleveland golfs new line of drivers was the old school look of the club. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club heads and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. 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. I just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10.
The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch. Oct 11, 2012 if your swing speed is over 100 then you probably will find the classic 290 as long as the cg black at which point its a nobrainier i think. The classic xl custom represents cleveland s initial foray into the world of adjustable drivers. 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.
Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. The end result is a classically beautiful driver that meets todays distance demands.
Cleveland sl 290 launcher ultralite driver right hand, graphite, 9 degrees, stiff. Cleveland has a sense of humor and the brass to call his bluff. Cleveland classic 290 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. New cleveland classic leather 270 290 310 driver golf headcover by cleveland classic. Driving comes reasonably naturally to me the one part of my game that i can almost rely on. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. 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. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head.
An excellent allaround driver with plenty of adjustability. The 460cc club, targeted to better players, has 12 faceangle settings, from 2. 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. 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. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. I like the tall, retro head it looks fantastic but i just couldnt get on with the shaft.
This authentic 43series miyazaki shaft is especially stable in the hands. Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters should include all original accessories. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. The amount we will pay under the buyback guarantee is based on the length of time you have played the club.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Currently play cleveland classic 290, miyazaki kusala x61 extra stiff i forget which colour it is. For at least the past three seasons, cleveland has been making some of the most underhyped, underappreciated drivers in golf. I purchased the head only and then fitted it with a grafalloy prolaunch red shaft and it has been a fantastic driver. Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. In short, the cleveland classic 290 is for anyone who plays the game. Cleveland is not a driver or iron company did not sell dsts well. I know almost everything in golf is what feels right to you, but my r9 is a 460 head and so are the 270 and 290 drivers, however the 310 is a 440. Id rather be straighter than gain 5 yards of length. Changed from a ping i15 with pings standard stiff shaft. The powerful thwack appealed to joel and chris but was a little offputting for graeme and james.
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. The cleveland classic driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. 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. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Fwiw, the classic 290, for me, is one of the lowest spinning heads on the market.
I hated the last generation cleveland ultralights and was not fan of the dst, but with the classics and cg black i think they really have a winner. Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. The new model is a revamped version of clevelands 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. 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. Jan 14, 20 clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Jan 18, 2012 the face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. This driver is for those who appreciate finely crafted driver design and wish to advance their games through the latest innovative technology. The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. We tried the cleveland classic 290 driver, but theres also a cleveland classic 270 driver along with cleveland classic 310g tour version, as well the 270g being the superlightweight option for far more clubhead speed, the 310g being suited to faster swingers who desire added maneuverability. Not only was i hitting the sweetspot a bit more with a shorter shaft, but the head. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. The kusala black produces a penetrating trajectory with very stable feel. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last. Like i said, the course i played on was a little short so i didnt get to play driver. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as an innovative producer of original equipment in its own right. Cleveland 2006 wseries hi bore hybrid womens hi bore hybrid silver graphite womens 75.