That accounts for mare than half of the total weight differential between the two models. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Cleveland golf xl270 driver discount prices for golf. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver 12 degree miyazaki 39a. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. 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. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. We will be using the email address entered below to contact you with your quote. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams.
The amount we will pay under the buyback guarantee is based on the length of time you have played the club. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to. Always take your current driver with you so you can compare. No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. The classic 270 has a total club weight of 270 grams. It is located on the shaft by the cleveland certified authentic number. 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. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club market. 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 company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. Those with already fast swingspeeds are more likely to enjoy the control benefits of shorter shafts while higher. 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 golf offers a range of custom shaft offerings for the 588 custom driver and consumers can visit the companys website to find a local authorized fitter near you. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Cleveland classic driver cobra zl encore driver nike vr pro le driver. Make offer vintage cleveland classics 1 wood driver graphite shaft handcrafted by. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. 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. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers.
At 270 grams, this driver claims to be among the lightest on the market. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. The classic 270 is the lightest model, with a 460cc club head and a. Cleveland does a nice job masking gi features, producing an iron that wouldnt look out of place in a better players bag. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths. Based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft.
Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. If i could compare how my swing looks to a known pros swing, id say it looks closest to jason gores and i also. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb. I believe the headweight of the 270 and 290 is the same but the 270 has a lighter shaft a lighter grip. The 270 is also available in a draw version, with heel biased weighting and a. Medium swing speeds are going to be served well with the 290. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Its powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. Cleveland true temper dynamic gold steel wedge shaft choose length. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone.
Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Cleveland golf clubs low prices, money back guarantee. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 270 driver. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver.
Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. The launcher xl270 extra light, 270 grams is among the lightest drivers in golf beating last years cleveland launcher dst driver by 22 grams. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. The stock shaft is the new dynamic gold dst 98, which cleveland says has the same profile as the dynamic gold, just a good bit lighter. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Played 18 with a demo of clevelands new xl270 driver. But if you want to go even lighter, cleveland does make a 270g version or if the. A lighter driver like the cleveland classic 270 would fit nicely. This isnt 30 minutes on the range with range balls or looking out of the pro shop window.
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. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club.
The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. Cleveland classic 270 driver discount prices for golf. Out of all those listed the cleveland comp with the stock shaft is easily the longest and with the help of a very small piece of lead tape, provides a perfect little draw nearly every time. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Cleveland classic xl fairway woods, best golf fairway. Its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. The more subtle look to the clubhead compared with the previous model pleased our testers. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c.
The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. And on the flip side, the heavier the club, the more power it can deliver. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on hits not in. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft.
Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. When we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver discount golf drivers. 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. 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. For our part, we chose one of those custom options, selecting the matrix ozik 6m3 black tie shaft, which is. I bought a cleveland classic driver with the miyazaki shaft and think it is a great club for me. The powerful thwack appealed to joel and chris but was a little offputting for graeme and james. This titanium driver has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by. 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.
Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. 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. Can you please tell me what the international flex code 3101 is. This means lower swing speeds need more speed to add distance. 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. No, but it probably could be with an even lighter shaft and grip, or if we tried the 270g version. I enjoy the feel of the tensei ck pro blue 70 shaft and can follow the weight of the head through the swing at this swing weight d3 great. 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. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5. In fact, there is a 21g difference between the 270. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft.
Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Cleveland classic 290 0 cleveland classic 270 0 please sign in or register to vote in this poll. Buy new and used cleveland classic 270 driver from the best golf shop. Retro looks and modern technology combine to make the cleveland golf classic 270 driver. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches.