Given the restrictions on head size this also means the that slightly rounded clubhead is a little more compact visually from above than most other 460cc drivers. Open, but the last fulltime player to do so was bob estes 2001 wgcaccenture match play in. The distance, accuracy, and overall most wanted driver in golf are. Reviewing clubs, accessories, apparel, travel, and everything related to golf. 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. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. Value condition definitely exceeded my expectations.
The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. Cleveland classic xl custom driver style and confidence are now tunable. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. Unfollow cleveland classic xl driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thanks rock bottom for keeping me out of the doghouse with the wife and getting me the club i needed. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. This headcover will fit over any of the cleveland classic drivers. This isnt 30 minutes on the range with range balls or looking out of the pro shop window. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face.
Always been impressed with rock bottoms products and service, but i was a first time buyer from the used club department. The classic xl has a larger sweet spot for incredible distance even when you miss the sweet spot. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs.
Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. Jun 24, 2019 the first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Please view this huge inventory of headcovers in my ebay store. Sep 17, 2019 chamblees bag housed such relics as a cleveland hibore xl drivera model introduced in 2007. A spokesperson from cleveland has been recorded as saying, if you cant use these clubs, perhaps its time to take up another sport. I checked the specs, the weight, the length, everything seemed right, but i couldnt hit it worth a. Our high quality used golf clubs are affordable and in great condition, so you can do what you love best without the high cost. Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered.
Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. 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. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. 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. Cleveland golf hopes to capitalize on the success of its cleveland classic drivers by adding adjustability and a larger face to its new classic. With the purchase of any cleveland driver our professional fitters at 2nd swing will offer your free club fitting service in our stateoftheart facilities. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. 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. Experience 5 layers of unmatched tour design while playing taylormade tp5 golf balls. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. It is the newest member of great cleveland drivers og launcher, launcher comp, hibore xl xl tour and now the classic. See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as wilson staff c300 or kickx golf blast driveway cleveland classic xl was released in 20. New 2017 taylormade golf driver fujikura graphite shaft pick club golf 7 r, play. This is been used a few times, with a few minor scratches, in excellent condition. The following fairway specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Up for auction one brand new cleveland classic 2012 driver headcover. My carry with cobra is 278 and dispersion was 7 yards on average with the cleveland not custom fitted 281 carry but dispersion was 29 yards and my misses went both ways where as my cobra goes straight or. You dont have to buy the most expensive golf clubs just to get a great score on the green. These clubs are the most forgiving that is, if you mishit the golf ball, your shot will most likely be a better shot than a shot hit with a more precise. 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.
The classic xl is the second generation of classic drivers following the original classic driver, and features the largest sweet spot and deepest club face cleveland has produced. A new hfx speed layer system utilizes 4 increasingly stiff layers to create higher ball speed through greater rebound. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Get the best deals on cleveland driver mens golf clubs when you shop the largest. 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.
Dont be fooled by its classic looks, this driver will explode off the clubface for massive distance off the tee. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland classic xl driver style and confidence are now available in a driver. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and accessories. Cleveland classic xl 265 driver ht actionlite ultralight. As well as new black finish, the classic xl features enhanced variable face thickness. Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland. Mac ogrady was the last player to use persimmon in a tour event ben hogan driver, 2004 b. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. All in golfer limited time deals on drivers, hybrids, irons.
An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance. The classic 270 has a total club weight of 270 grams. You can choose the shaft, the swing weight and a lot of other features here too. A tour favorite, this driver belongs in your bag featured distance driven geometry moves weight low and deep in the clubhead to align the sweetspot with the hot spot. Club has seen lots of play and poorly taken care of, but still has plenty of life left in it.
The classic xl custom driver has clevelands largest, deepest club face with an even larger sweet spot. About the cleveland golf equipment we chose the cg 588 wedges, the cg hybrid, cg fairway driver, and the cg driver xl because these clubs have large sweet spots. Pros easy to hit,workable,feel,distance player level mid handicap 1120. Cleveland 588 fairway woods, golf magazine clubtest 2014. Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers.
So when this driver arrived at golfmagic hq, we couldnt wait to see what it could do. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. The new xl model has an expanded club face, giving it the largest sweet spot in golf.
Cleveland classic xl driver with regular graphite miyazaki. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Mar 12, 2015 its roughly the same length off the tee as my cleveland classic xl but thanks to a great custom fit, the cobra is much much more accurate. Its everything im looking for in a driver low spin, solid, neutral biased, long and forgiving.
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. Aug 08, 2008 the cleveland hibore xls fairway wood features a clubface 19% larger than the original hibore fairway wood. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. I hit the cleveland classic xl driver and 3w today at golfsmith and both of them are beauties. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as wilson staff c300 or kickx golf blast driveway.
This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. The larger face and head volume 24% more than the original hibore fairway increases moment of inertia moi, which in turn provides more stability and. The extralarge, 3layer trifast core features a lower compression rating to increase launch angle and reduce drag. One of the nice things about the rovic rv1s is that the front wheel swivels which makes steering easier and more responsive than with a fixed front wheel. With feedback from tour and club fitters the design of the tip sections have been modified by using a different material layup for each specific shaft to optimize launch characteristics for each family. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 many great drivers on the market for 20, i put the cleveland classic xl custom driver right at the top.
The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. With a deep face for low spin rates and very good forgiveness, the cleveland classic xl driver is one our top. Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning. So your new cleveland driver will perform better than ever. Final clearance 0 cleveland cg black 20 265 driver headcover. 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. That gives it the largest clubface ever featured on a cleveland fairway wood.
The new 2015 matrix flight system mfs is the evolution of the highly successful m3, q3 and x3 shafts. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. But without getting properly fit, your cleveland driver might be performing like those old clubs stashed away in your garage. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Nike vapor pro driver flybeam structure and compression channel combine to stabilize the chassis. However, the fact that it has a large 500cc clubhead made it possible for it to find its place on this list as one of the best illegal golf drivers that you can find on the market. At first glance, this driver looks like any other regular driver with an attractive pearl white finish and traditional design. 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. Feb, 2014 its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. The cleveland classic tour driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. If you are looking for a different cleveland headcover. Get the best deals on cleveland driver mens golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at.
Cleveland launcher 460 comp drivers description the 460cc launcher 460 comp multimaterial driver combines the benefits of lightweight carbon fiber composite with the strength of beta titanium producing higher launch angles with reduced spin to give players of all levels added distance off the tee. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. Matrix ozik mfs 70m4 black tie assembled with adjustable tip. Taylormade golf 2017 m2 d type driver 12 regular flex xlr8 pro 56. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to actually buy the club. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks.
Jan 15, 20 the first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. 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. For now, this club will remain in my bag because of its great feel, deep face for a great ball flight, its forgiveness and distance. Cleveland hibore xl w aldila nv 65 stiff i went backwards and got the xl after playing the monster because i liked the head shape, plus it was smaller than the massive monster head.