The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. Im having a nightmare trying to find a driver setup that suits me. 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. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone. The face angle is what cleveland want golfers to adjust with the 588 custom driver. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. While utilizing an ultra lightweight head, with a lower cg helps promote better launch angles and more consistency. 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. 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. The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. As for the shape and size, the classic is a traditional pearshaped driver with a deep clubface, two traits in driver design that have stood the test of time. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit game improvers more than a lot of better players.
Mar 18, 20 the classic xl custom driver by cleveland in new for 20. Select shaft flex stiff s regular r senior a product actions. My xls with the oem fuji fit on gold stiff was swingweight d. 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. One youve picked your setting using the table provided with the driver instructions seen on our 588 custom driver news page, you simply screw the clubhead back on and. 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. The cleveland classic xl fairway wood series 3balls golf feb 11, 2015 3271 views 0 comments golf is a game of yards, which means that its extra important to make sure youve got the best woods available to help you get off the fairway its a nice place to visit, but lets face it, nobody wants to live there. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced 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.
Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. Jan 15, 20 the first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom, added an adjustable swing weight screw in the back of the club head to the adjustable hosel feature. 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 result is a high, straight launch with high moi for a. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount drivers.
For me, the club doesnt need any additional weight in the head because cleveland uses a light weight stock grip. If you were to switch to a heavier grip, changing the head weight might be necessary to preserve the swing weight. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. High launch the classic 290 features a deep and low cg to deliver penetrating ball flight. 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. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. The thing is a clydesdale without the affiliation to lousy beer. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter drives. Mar, 2014 for me, the club doesnt need any additional weight in the head because cleveland uses a light weight stock grip. No offset the classic 290 has no offset to promote control and shotshaping capabilities. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. 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.
You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Nov 26, 2015 all of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. Swingweight is a measure of how the weight of the club feels during the swing and can be influenced by factors such as club length, shaft weight and club head weight. High forgiveness the 290 features the largest effective hitting area ever produced in a driver by cleveland, maximizing 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. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Still, if youre a slow to moderate swing speed player looking for help getting the ball in the air, and who wants to have fun hitting the driver again, then take a look at clevelands cg black. 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.
The standard swingweight of the classic xl custom driver varies depending on the shaft. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. May 19, 20 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. Greg swings the new cleveland classic xl custom driver. If you searched for discount golf, golf swing, golf fitness, sun mountain speed cart, clicgear cart, or junior golf clubs, youre on the right site.
Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. The cleveland 2015 cg black custom driver is a good choice for golfers looking to improve of the tee. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Turbocharge your drives with the new launcher hb turbo. The cleveland classic xl custom is arguably the underappreciated workhorse of our test. I finally decided to try a 460cc driver again since in the past ive never liked how light and empty some of them feel. Oct 17, 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver duration. Interchangeable weight port allows swing weight to be fit to each individual player.
Cleveland classic xl custom 9 driver club head only 797937. As is suggested by the name, the 588 custom is intended to be precisely fit to your particular game, an adjustable driver that provides plenty of options. The classic xl custom driver has 12 different faceangle settings, 3 interchangeable head weights and 4 different premium stock shaft. 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. 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. Save cleveland classic xl custom driver to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. Dont be fooled by its classic looks, this driver will explode off the clubface for massive distance off the tee.
Cleveland classic xl custom driver pga value guide. Apr 30, 2015 all things to all people is what the market likes. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically. It has a contrast face like an old wooden driver, yet is 10x the size of an old driver. Precision weighting high strength, lightweight wall construction allows cleveland to position more weight lower and deeper in the head. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. The main advantage of the 588 custom model over the altitude is the ability to promote a more precise ball flight through adjustability. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market. The new cleveland cg black custom driver steers away from the look of the last two cleveland drivers, the 588 custom and the 588 altitude. Feb, 2014 in 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club.
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 2015 cg black custom driver 2nd swing ping golf. It felt real easy to swing but tip was so soft i had to choke down on it to control it and it balloons badly into the wind. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. The cleveland 588 custom driver proves that hype does not equal performance. Apart from telling us they liked the classic looks duh, the truth is there wasnt much conversation about the classic. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
The cleveland launcher 460cc driver is a driver for golfers with a high swing speed. While utilizing an ultra lightweight head, with a lower cg. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. Shop new and used cleveland drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. The 2015 cleveland cg black driver is available in 9, 10. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein.
Mar 23, 2015 the cleveland cg black custom driver keeps that tradition alive. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Cleveland also recently introduced the 588 altitude driver, which is billed as a great option for lessexperienced gameimprovement players and those with moderate to slow swing speeds. The cleveland 588 altitude driver the perfect club for your game. May 08, 20 i hit the cleveland classic xl driver and 3w today at golfsmith and both of them are beauties.
Golf clubs cleveland golf custom golf clubs, equipment. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. For a heavier swingweight, switch to the 11gram weight. Cleveland golf believes theyve found it in the 588 custom driver, the companys latest offering in the premium driver category. Cleveland hibore xl driver golf club for sale online ebay. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein your clubs. It has been designed to optimize the swing of golfers who have swing speeds between 85 mph to 105 mph. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. 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 first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face.