The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. You dont have to buy the most expensive golf clubs just to get a great score on the green. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classic looking clubs with todays technology hit the market. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. Cleveland hibore xl driver featuring a facecentered sweetspot for greater distance from anywhere on the clubface mens clubs equipment. When we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years.
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. Adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings for optimal face angle and flight. 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. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option at the top of the price range. 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. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay.
They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is. 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.
Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Apart from telling us they liked the classic looks duh, the truth is there wasnt much conversation about the classic. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount drivers. 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. Plus if you beat your buddies with this set up you can really give them a hard time. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. 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. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone.
The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Our high quality used golf clubs are affordable and in great condition, so you can do what you love best without the high cost. The thing is a clydesdale without the affiliation to lousy beer. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit the golf ball. 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. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. Cleveland has a sense of humor and the brass to call his bluff. 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 classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder.
Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Has anyone tested or bought the new cleveland classic xl fairway wood 3w specifically. 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. 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.
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. Good off both tee and fairway, or notably better at one. The cleveland classic xl custom is arguably the underappreciated workhorse of our test. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Matrix golf matrix ozik mfs 60q4 red tie assembled with. Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver.
Cleveland classic xl 265 driver ht actionlite ultralight. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. 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. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. Q4 and m4 use the patented internal hd geometry to improve feel and all have updated. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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. Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. Buy cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The main advantage of the 588 custom model over the altitude is the ability to promote a more precise ball flight through adjustability. The new 2015 matrix flight system mfs is the evolution of the highly successful m3, q3 and x3 shafts. I never thought there would be a driver that could. 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. Open, but the last fulltime player to do so was bob estes 2001 wgcaccenture match play in. Mac ogrady was the last player to use persimmon in a tour event ben hogan driver, 2004 b. This is a great club that i got use to immediately. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf club heads when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Cleveland classic xl driver 9 degree stiff flex shaft. 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.
The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. Cleveland classic xl or taylormade sldr driver comparing. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2.
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. I would recomend the cleveland hybore xl to anyone. Hows the distance and forgiveness compared to other. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance.
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