An 11% larger, perimeterweighted face and 15% greater moi provide maximum forgiveness on offcenter hits for consistent, long and straight driver distance about the manufacturer based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. Dont be fooled by its classiclooks, this driver will explode off the clubface for massive distance off the tee. Right weight fitting drivers are designed for the optimal feel for every type of golfer. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers.
There is an arrow on the ball to point at your target. Recent cleveland drivers are all derived from their earlier models. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. The wife is 6 tall, swings 6770 mph and sends this thing about 170200 yards. A tour favorite, this driver belongs in your bag featured distance driven geometry moves weight low and deep in the clubhead to align the sweetspot with the hot spot. The concept behind the ball is literally rocket science, but in application it is really quite easy for any golfer to figure out. With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance. Polara selfcorrecting golf balls are said to reduce slices and hooks by up to 75%. I could drive the cart ahead or bring it up from behind with ease.
The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. This can be used to track the distance you hit your shots. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. Shop our discount golf store for your favorite golf brands at the best prices around.
At first glance, this driver looks like any other regular driver with an attractive pearl white finish and traditional design. Looking for quality golf equipment at discount prices. The speed shares some of the same technology jailbreak is in there and is. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. Cleveland golf has introduced its new range of classic drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, promising golfers forgiveness, flight, feel and distance in 20. Because the classic driver is a low spin club, i suggest hitting this one before you buy. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. Gold colored trapezoid in the center of the clubface also serves as an alignment aid. It also has 3 distance buttons for 15, 30 or 60 yards auto distance. See photos collection only from north leeds no postage. Feb, 2014 its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. If its a 10 degree driver, it will always be 10 degrees, no matter how you twist it.
Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade womens m2 driver or ping golf g400. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. Aug 25, 2015 set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face. A hollowbody increases stability to higher levels than cavity back irons which cleveland say means toe and heel hits fly higher, straighter and longer. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered.
The most demanding iron in the new mizuno line up is the jpx919 tour. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, left hand, graphite, stiff, 9. Would give it a higher rating and buy recommendation if it had came at the advertised 45. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women.
The classic xl has a larger sweet spot for incredible distance even when you miss the sweet spot. Set it to the lowest loft and the face will be open. 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. 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. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Hybrid golf clubs distance comparison to irons sportsrec. Cleveland fairway woods are all about forgiveness and distance. Mizuno continue to make an impact in the ball market with the launch of the new rb566 and rb566v balls, offering balanced performance and extra hang time.
This 12 degree aflex is light and may help slower speed swingers get that pop and distance they are looking for. Cleveland hibore xl driver featuring a facecentered sweetspot for greater distance from anywhere on the clubface mens clubs equipment. The launcher hb irons put easytohit technology and new confidence in your golf bag. You dont have to buy the most expensive golf clubs just to get a great score on the green. 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 driver lefthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. Cleveland launcher hb hybrid irons offer maximum forgiveness over typical cavity back irons. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers.
Cleveland has a laundry list of technology crammed into the xls, some of which is new, others like the distance driven geometry just put a fancy name on something weve seen before. 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. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. 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. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. This product ships directly from cleveland please allow 710 days delivery. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. The cleveland hibore xl ladies driver has a lowered crown, which lowers the centre of gravity of the person holding the club which gives a bigger sweet spot. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Took a few rounds to get used to the length but it performs as described. The new wilson staff d7 irons send the golf ball high and long. According to cleveland golf, the xls has an moi of 5300, % more than the xl.
Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. Oct 11, 2018 driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. Ddg emerged because the projected center of gravity the spot on the clubface corresponding to the exact center of gravity of the clubhead of domedcrown drivers is positioned above the point of maximum coefficient of restitution cor. A similar player should hit a 21degree hybrid about 180 yards, a 24degree hybrid roughly 175 yards and a 27degree hybrid. Cleveland launcher hb hybrid iron set on sale carls golfland. This progressive design features hybridlike long irons with ironlike short irons. Playing a callaway driver, you immediately have a competitive advantage over those with other golf drivers. With the lines between iron categories rapidly blurring, it struck us that theres nowhere for golfers to compare irons side by side to see which models offer similar forgiveness. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. The first thing i noticed when i saw cleveland golfs new line of drivers was the old school look of the club. The xls features a 17% larger clubface than its predecessor, the hibore xl. The new xl model has an expanded club face, giving it the largest sweet spot in golf.
To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. This game improvement driver weighs in at just 270 grams and adds 4 to 5 mph of clubhead speed compared to most 315gram drivers. Easily one of the most underrated deep face low spin drivers released that year. The high strength ht1770 steel face maximizing the cor on the face for explosive distance. Many testers hit it five yards or so longer than their current club. The classic xl driver has cleveland golfs largest and deepest club face and an even larger sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length.
Very forgiving driver light as a feather and goes miles looking for. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Classic xl custom driver adjustability features youtube. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Anyone use the cleveland classic xl 285 driver not the. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. A player with a 90mph swing speed can expect to hit the ball about 190 yards with a long hybrid.
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. Availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. 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. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. I would recomend the cleveland hybore xl to anyone.
The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Jun 29, 2018 the callaway xr speed driver comes in at roughly. Cleveland classic driver for sale in uk view 56 ads. 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. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. As i learned more however, there is nothing old school about the technology behind the cleveland classic driver. Its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. Selling a cleveland classic driver 9 in excellent condition only used the once so like new. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. The cleveland golf wseries hibore xl driver is the latest addition to the hibore family of. Learn more about this beautiful and surprisingly long. Cleveland classic xl driver style and confidence are now available in a driver.
This is a great club that i got use to immediately. I didnt run into any connection problems during my rounds. Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. Every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. My swing speed typically ranges in the 100 to 103 mph range. If youd like to see more images of this driver and headcover, you can check out more photos in fullresolution in our cleveland classic driver photo album on facebook. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. 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 classic driver will be available in retail locations on feb 17, 2012. Hot pro driver,cleveland cg black driver,cleveland classic xl driver,cleveland classic xl custom driver,cobra amp cell driver,cobra zl encore driver,john. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Unfollow cleveland classic xl driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cleveland launcher 460 comp drivers description the 460cc launcher 460 comp multimaterial driver combines the benefits of lightweight carbon fiber composite with the strength of beta titanium producing higher launch angles with reduced spin to give players of all levels added distance off the tee. I got your offset driver last fall and it has exceeded my expectations. Dec 11, 2018 the longest hybrid clubs the hybrids that replace the longest irons typically feature 15 to 17 degrees of loft. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Models like the launcher hb have a low center of gravity and technology to increase ball speed. In 2007, cleveland added to its venerable irons lineup with the cg red and the cg gold a pair of cavityback irons. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option at the top of the price range. Because of the big deepface design, we didnt miss the sweet spot that often, and when we did, we only saw minimal loss of distancewed guess between 5 and 10 yards on shots hit offcenter.
This might be the downfall of this driver if it doesnt perform. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on hits not in the center of the face. May 19, 2006 the hibore was designed with what cleveland calls distance driven geometry or ddg for short. Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland. The launcher hb features a new hibore crown design which moves the centre of gravity low and deep, promoting a highlaunch, lowspin trajectory and of course, a 460cc profile cleveland golf was the first brand to release a 460cc driver when the launcher 460 hit retail in 2003. Cleveland launcher irons are incredibly easy to hit for players of all ability levels.
Our high quality used golf clubs are affordable and in great condition, so you can do what you love best without the high cost. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. The result is shots that fly high with low spin to get maximum distance. My first impression is that its not as forgiving as a g25 for example, but again, dont have enough use to say for sure.
With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. The remote obviously has much longer battery life and worked from a solid 5075 yards away. However, the fact that it has a large 500cc clubhead made it possible for it to find its place on this list as one of the best illegal golf drivers that you can find on the market. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee.