While the classic xl was a very forgiving head, for some the deep face was too much. The 460cc club, targeted to better players, has 12 faceangle settings, from 2. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. The cleveland classic xl custom is arguably the underappreciated workhorse of our test. Golf usa of manhattan offers over 100 different custom shafts from aldila, fujikura, graphite design, mitsubishi, project x and more. For our part, we chose one of those custom options, selecting the matrix ozik 6m3 black tie shaft, which is.
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. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. The classic xl custom driver by cleveland, designed to give you total control. Id recommend buying whichever driver has the best installed shaft for the best price. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. Hows the distance and forgiveness compared to other. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. Strongstepped and double strongstepped custom configurations are also available for these shafts. With many great drivers on the market for 20, i put the cleveland classic xl custom driver right at the top.
Classic xl custom driver adjustability features youtube. 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. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. 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 classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf clubs when you. After a few minutes warmup with my current driver cleveland classic xl custom i alternated hitting 5 shots with each driver until i got to a total of 20 with each 80 drives in all and kept the top 10 from each driver after throwing out the bottom 10. Buy new and used cleveland classic xl custom driver from the best golf shop. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs sidebyside. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Learn about the features in cleveland golfs first adjustable driver. The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years.
The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market. Buy new and used cleveland classic xl driver from the best golf shop. Mar 21, 20 mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver. Variable face thickness technology produces incredibly fast ball speed on offcenter hits. 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. Hitting fades and draws are very simple with this driver. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. Or, just buy any of the 3 heads and install your favorite shaft. Cleveland driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs. 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. 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.
See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit the golf ball. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Weight removed from grip and shaft for a higher balance point, which maintains traditional feel while promoting more speed through. Jan 15, 20 the first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. The classic xl driver has cleveland golfs largest and deepest club face and an even larger sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. Titleist ts drivers and shafts custom shafts golf usa. To say that i enjoyed playing this club is an understatement. Good off both tee and fairway, or notably better at one. A 3gram weight is available should you desire a longer or lighter shaft, and theres an 11gram weight for shorter or. It comes in regular or os models, with 3 lofts and 4 shaft flexes. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver.
Cleveland classic xl custom driver pga value guide. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit game improvers more than a lot of better players. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. Not to mention custom grips, shaft lengths, shaft tipping and more. 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. I replaced the grip with a 52 gram grip, with 4 wraps, so i now am using the 7g weight to rebalance the club. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Cleveland have brought back their launcher driver, with focus of design being to make a significant difference in a golfers performance. If you can find an xl classic with a face angleshaft you like, id just buy that.
Let us have the experts at titleist build your custom driver specially for you. Dianana ahina, ping tfc80d titleist 9 d stock shafts. Miyazaki jdl 6 mid launch, miyazaki jdl 5 lightweight, mid. Oct 17, 20 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. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. This isnt just for the golfer who is looking to bomb it down the fairway, and gain confidence, it is for the golfer who is looking for that classic persimmon styling of yesteryear. The classic xl custom represents cleveland s initial foray into the world of adjustable drivers. Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers.
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. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. 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. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. I got that boom boom pow oh sorry, that is just the song that comes to mind when i think about the cleveland classic xl custom driver. You can get it was an authentic aftermarket miyazaki shaft, an original fubuki or a real deal matrix. Get the best deals on cleveland driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs when you shop the largest.
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. The only real advantage of the xl custom is the adjustable hosel and arguably better stock shaft options. Mar, 2014 the 588 custom driver is the best driver i even owned. Sep 19, 20 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. Has anyone tested or bought the new cleveland classic xl fairway wood 3w specifically. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. The very impressive classic from 2012 has been revamped and looks even more impressive for 20 with the addition ofadjustability. For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is. Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount prices for.
My average driver swing speed currently is right around 97 mph. If you can find an xl classic with a face angle shaft you like, id just buy that. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. Feb, 2014 in 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club.
The tour edge hl4 is a simple driver in terms of bells and whistles. Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. May 28, 20 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. Unfollow cleveland classic xl custom driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cleveland classic xl custom drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to. 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. See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit the golf ball longer as well as hitting more fairways.
The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Free ground shippingon all qualified titleist products. 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. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for cleveland golf drivers.
The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. The custom painted black matrix red tie shaft is another good look for this club so that from top to bottom it is a classic blackgoldwhite cleveland package. Apart from telling us they liked the classic looks duh, the truth is there wasnt much conversation about the classic. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Buy new and used cleveland classic xl custom driver from the best.
This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. The stock shaft options for this club are some of the best too. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. Cleveland classic xl custom driver how to effectively play golf. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. The thing is a clydesdale without the affiliation to lousy beer. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver. From vokey wedges to scotty cameron putters, titleist offers a myriad of custom golf club options. 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.
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. Clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. It doesnt have adjustable weights or slots or interchangable shafts. Its been a long time since cleveland have released a driver in to the equipment market, which had much to do.
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