With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 270 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. 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. 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. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain. Currently play cleveland classic 290, miyazaki kusala x61 extra stiff i forget which colour it is. Always take your current driver with you so you can compare. 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 launcher hb driver launcher driver on sale.
That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. That accounts for mare than half of the total weight differential between the two models. Cleveland classic 290 0 cleveland classic 270 0 please sign in or register to vote in this poll. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver 12 degree miyazaki 39a. Get the best deals on cleveland driver seniors golf clubs when you shop the. I chose it because it drastically reduced my spin rate. Having said that, i have finally replaced my burner 09 broke the shaft and the replacement shaft did not work as well with a cleveland ultralite 270 draw after comparing it with 4 other drivers on the golf digest hot list gold. 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. 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. At 270 grams, this driver claims to be among the lightest on the market.
No, but it probably could be with an even lighter shaft and grip, or if we tried the 270g version. 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. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. He dabbles in coaching golf and teaching spanish, in addition to scribbling columns on all. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Tour players vijah singh, boo weekly, jerry kelly and joe durant to name a few. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed.
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. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. Just say golf has the lowest prices and free shipping on golf clubs. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. Even off center hits flew far, and my average distance went up by 1015 yards.
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. We went straight to the biggest names in golf and asked, so check into the. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. 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. Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Buy new and used cleveland classic 270 driver from the best golf shop. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4. Mar 24, 2014 thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver.
I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. In golf, weve looked at the weights of the components head, shaft. The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. 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. Nov 26, 2015 cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. Get the best deals on cleveland driver seniors golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone. Just say golf is your home for all things cleveland launcher. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain as much as three mph more on your club head speed. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf and powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour the miyazaki c.
This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. Apr 20, 2012 the shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. 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. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Dont forget to check out all of the latest from thp tv the latest to come out of cleveland golf hits stores. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. With a 270gram total weight, the 588 altitude is one of the lightest drivers on the market. 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 classic xl 285 12 driver miyazaki 4a senior flex graphite shaft. But if you want to go even lighter, cleveland does make a 270g version or if the. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf.
Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. When we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Right weight fitting drivers are designed for the optimal feel for every type of golfer. The kusala white is like no other shaft ive played. If he could hit the ball straight with a 45 inch clubhe would. 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.
Cleveland golf xl270 driver discount prices for golf equipment. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Changed from a ping i15 with pings standard stiff shaft. The average driver length for all the other pros on the pga tour today is 44.
Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. 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. The 460cc club, targeted to better players, has 12 faceangle settings, from 2. The classic 270 has a total club weight of 270 grams. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 270 driver. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. The specs show that it has a softer butt section, extremely stiff midbutt section that gets softer as it. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Its 50g about the weight of a golf ball lighter than the titleist 910d2 which is one of the heavier clubs on the shelf many golfers might prefer the extra weight, of course and about 15g slightly less than a third the. 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. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver.
If you are looking to blast it past your buddies, cleveland drivers are a good place to start, models include hibore and launcher. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale shop. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Dont forget to check out all of the latest from thp tv the latest to come out of cleveland golf hits stores in 2012. Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Buy the cleveland launcher hb driver, cleveland golfs new, 2018 version of the classic launcher driver series.
In fact, there is a 21g difference between the 270. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. 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 true temper dynamic gold steel wedge shaft choose length. 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. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. And he knows if he did use a longer driver, hed have even more trouble keeping it in play. I believe the headweight of the 270 and 290 is the same but the 270 has a lighter shaft a lighter grip.
In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Were building drivers this year that are as light as 270 grams. The classic xl custom represents clevelands initial foray into the world of adjustable drivers. Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. Cleveland drivers have become a driver for all players and abilities.
Apr 24, 2011 always take your current driver with you so you can compare. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. May 06, 20 i wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. The 270 is also available in a draw version, with heel biased weighting and a. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has. Cleveland classic 270 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. We think for about every 10 grams we take off, if we maintain the length and the swing weight. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. Most of the remaining weight is added or removed in the aftermarket miyazaki shaft used. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver.
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