It was rivaling the long tom distance, impressive since it is almost 3 shorter. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady at 44. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market running. I bought a cleveland classic driver with the miyazaki shaft and think it is a great club for me. I would like to replace my cleveland launcher 2009 12 degree driver ultralite shaft by design. No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. The classic 270 is the lightest model, with a 460cc club head and a. May 15, 2012 with weight saved in a progressive manner to produce an incredibly lightweight, but fully featured driver with desirable retro looks, the cleveland golf classic 270 driver is a must for your golf. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. The average driver weight is 315 grams and since theyve been selling the.
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. Apr 24, 2011 always take your current driver with you so you can compare. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. A used cleveland golf xl 270 driver features an engineered head weight that falls within proper traditional range to ensure that the clubs has forgiveness and excellent energy transfer. Buy new and used cleveland classic 270 driver from the best golf shop. Cleveland golf xl270 driver discount prices for golf. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly.
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. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. 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. Cleveland true temper dynamic gold steel wedge shaft choose length. The cleveland classic driver is engineered with ultralite technology, helping players generate increased head speed and distance with the same swing effort. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft.
So between the deep forgiving face and standard stock length, this driver was a. The 270 weighs 270 grams, the 290 weighs surprisingly 290 grams, and the tour is the heaviest of the trio weighing in at 310 grams. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. There are 2 options for club weight with the 290 version having a standard length shaft which will be the one for better players. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Effect of driver shaft length on distance i have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. The 270 is also available in a draw version, with heel biased weighting and a. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. As someone who is drawn to oldschool things, i did like the look of that club.
I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. I believe the headweight of the 270 and 290 is the same but the 270 has a lighter shaft a lighter grip. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at.
The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. 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. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. If you are looking for more distance out of your driver however, one of the three cleveland. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. With weight saved in a progressive manner to produce an incredibly lightweight, but fully featured driver with desirable retro looks, the cleveland golf classic 270 driver is a must for your golf. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Shaft weight and torque make a bigger difference than shaft flex. 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 last cleveland driver i tried out was a classic 270 or 290 about 5 or 6 years ago not sure which one my friend had. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. 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 face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks.
No, but it probably could be with an even lighter shaft and grip, or if we tried the 270g version. 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. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. It is located on the shaft by the cleveland certified authentic number. Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. But if you want to go even lighter, cleveland does make a 270g version or if the. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. I can hit the 48 inch driver about 30 yards farther than the 45 incher 270280. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new.
It was a nice driver but something i did not think i would be picking up since i was pretty happy with my gamer at the time. 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 distance gains claimed for cleveland s ultralite technology, im not convinced. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs when you shop the. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. I liked it, but found that the forgiveness was not as high as the others, while the distance was about the same. 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. 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 cleveland xl270 driver is a solid, lightweight club that could be ideal for a smoothswinger.
There is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. 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. Cleveland classic 270 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. 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. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
I never thought there would be a driver that could replace it in my bag, but the new cleveland 588 custom driver might just get a spot in my golf bag when its all said and done. 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. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Largest and deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf for largest effective. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. 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. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts and. Medium swing speeds are going to be served well with the 290.
Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver september 19, 20 we find cleveland golf s 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. Apr 20, 2012 but i lose some distance especially into the wind. 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. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft driver, which is 10. I had mine custom built with my favorite new shaft, the miyazaki kusala indigo. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. A lighter driver like the cleveland classic 270 would fit nicely. My powerful push or push draw of 280 yards with the tm is sacrificed for a weak glancing blow with this substandard piece of.
The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. 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. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf and powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour the miyazaki c. The 310 sets up a bit differently and sounds a bit different than the other two. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams.
Can you please tell me what the international flex code 3101 is. 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. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Always take your current driver with you so you can compare. Mar, 2014 matt, i presently have cleveland gliderail hybrids 2,3,4 senior flex from i think 2014. Cleveland classic 270 driver discount golf drivers. 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. Cleveland classic xl fairway woods, best golf fairway. Golfspy matt lighter is longer if distance matters, weight. The main difference between each model is the total weight and how it is distributed throughout the club. Jul 18, 2014 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 launcher xl270 extra light, 270 grams is among the lightest drivers in golf beating last years cleveland launcher dst driver by 22 grams. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. If you senors want a little more distance with a solid sounding driver thats not white, blue, red, get your. As for the distance gains claimed for clevelands ultralite technology, im not convinced. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 270 driver. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club.