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. Lighter and longer golf clubs produce faster head speed for more ball speed and greater distance. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and accessories. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. The dicks sporting goods store i bought tried to help me but had no. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch. Make offer new cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length rflex shaft. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf.
Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most. Companies like taylormade and callaway spend lots of time and effort. 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. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. The sl 290 driver features a full 460cc club head letting you see some hot ball action off of the tee. Oct 11, 2012 if your swing speed is over 100 then you probably will find the classic 290 as long as the cg black at which point its a nobrainier i think. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but a. The deep face produces a hot, penetrating ball flight, while clevelands maxcor2 technology delivers maximum distance and forgiveness on offcenter hits. Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards.
The shaft in all black also looks great with the driver and is the perfect combination for my ability and the look that i prefer. Cleveland driver steel shaft stiff flex golf clubs. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. It was rivaling the long tom distance, impressive since it is almost 3 shorter. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. The driver had a stiff shaft and i was hitting it very straight, some shots had a nice draw. The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. New discount cleveland classic 290 driver hurricane golf. Cleveland have been known for their lightweight drivers, most notably the cleveland launcher 270, 290 and 310 models. The classic style head allows me to set up the club in a very consistent manner as far as alignment with the sweet spot for a center hit every time. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. There are 2 options for club weight with the 290 version having a standard length shaft which will be the one for better players. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Right weight fitting drivers are designed for the optimal feel for every type of golfer. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. The face promotes a hot, penetrating ball flight, while maxcor2 technology provides maximum. The first thing i noticed when i saw cleveland golfs new line of drivers was the old school look of the club.
I have now a callaway steelhead iii driver with a firm stiff shaft, 9 dgr. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Highforgiveness the 290 features the largest effective hitting area ever produced in a driver by cleveland, maximizing forgiveness. The fact is that the hibore which had had a lady regular shaft. This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. 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. The classic 290 has a total club weight of 290 grams. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. Buy new and used cleveland classic 290 driver from the best golf shop. I would like to replace my cleveland launcher 2009 12 degree driver ultralite shaft by design. There is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. Feb, 2014 as expected, cleveland staff members have gravitated toward the 588 custom driver because of its lower center of gravity that helps lower spin for maximum distance. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed.
Ive also hit some balls with the titleist 905r with the fuijkura 665 shaft. I just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. The cleveland classic driver is engineered with ultralite technology, helping players generate increased head speed and distance with the same swing effort. I think overall they did a nice job with the drivers and the stock shaft offering. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. But for average golfers the shallowerfaced 588 altitude driver might be the ticket, as it can produce a higher launch and is designed to be more forgiving. Its also part of the rightweight fitting system with an overall weight of 290 grams, the classic 290 is ideal for a wide range of players seeking a strong combination of distance and. In short, the cleveland classic 290 is for anyone who plays the game. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. Largest and deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf for largest effective.
Mar 06, 2012 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. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. We carry a selection of new and used cleveland sl 290 drivers that were engineered to give you more distance and control while coming off of the tee. If you senors want a little more distance with a solid sounding driver thats not white, blue, red, get your. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club market you. As expected, cleveland staff members have gravitated toward the 588 custom driver because of its lower center of gravity that helps lower spin for maximum distance. Jun 28, 2012 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. 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. Lower ball flight and the sound is a bit weirda little too quiet. Can you please tell me what the international flex code 3101 is.
Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. 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. It is located on the shaft by the cleveland certified authentic number aj249606 which is near the club head. Mar, 2014 matt, i presently have cleveland gliderail hybrids 2,3,4 senior flex from i think 2014. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on hits not in the center of the face. Cleveland classic 290 pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control. The end result is a classically beautiful driver that meets todays distance demands. 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.
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. Just like the ball speed category, the person who saw the greatest distance increase with a shorter driver was ken johns. The classic 290 has a pearshaped head with the largest, deepest driver face ever created by cleveland golf. The 270 feels and sounds the same as the 290, but has a longer shaft and to me at least appeared to be more closed. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf. This driver is for those who appreciate finely crafted driver design and wish to advance their games through the latest innovative technology. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Gold colored trapezoid in the center of the clubface also serves as an alignment aid. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. As i learned more however, there is nothing old school about the technology behind the cleveland classic driver. At 290grams total weight this driver was engineered for distance and control.
Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. At 290 total grams this club is light for easy swinging, yet i found i could really go. For the last two years ive been playing the 09 taylor made burner and average approximately 286 yards. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. Cleveland classic driver with miyazaki 43s authentic c. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. Highlaunch the classic 290 features a deep and low cg to deliver penetrating ball flight. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. I hated the last generation cleveland ultralights and was not fan of the dst, but with the classics and cg black i think they really have a winner.
The 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly with the grip, the driver rounds out at around 290g total. No offset the classic 290 has no offset to promote control and shotshaping capabilities. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come. Make offer new cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length rflex shaft cleveland hibore xli single 6 iron hybrid graphite 78g regular flex shaft 38. I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a cobra ss350. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. So between the deep forgiving face and standard stock length, this driver was a. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings.
I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to the tl310, best driver cleveland has brought out in years. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 290 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to. Achieve swing speeds like never before with a cleveland golf sl 290 drivers. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. I bought a cleveland classic driver with the miyazaki shaft and think it is a great club for me. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. The 588 custom driver weighs in a 305 grams and a light swingweight of d5, which is impressive for an adjustable driver. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball speeds, which of course further translate to more distance. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290 driver will start turning heads before you even tee up. Our team were quick to applaud cleveland for trying something different but thecombination of lowspin head, deep face and lightweight shaft wasnt suited to all.
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