I now drive the ball from the callaway at 180 yards to 220 yards. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as an innovative producer of original equipment in its own right. Chances are that shaft may not be the right one for you. It also features new crown cell weighting and forged e9 bio cell face technologies that reduce the weight in the crown and face to deliver a lower cg, higher moi. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. And if we instead added 2 grams to the clubhead, this would increase the swing weight to e0. Swingweight calculator tool custom golf clubs value golf. Im looking to buy 7oz or 11oz weights for the cleveland 588 customer driver. A while back i wrote a bit of a rant about the cleveland classic driver and its relevance in todays market. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. As is suggested by the name, the 588 custom is intended to be precisely fit to your particular game, an adjustable driver that provides plenty of options. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Cleveland golf believes theyve found it in the 588 custom driver, the companys latest offering in the premium driver category.
My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. Get the best price for any purchase cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right hand, graphite, stiff, 10. 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. The classic xl custom represents cleveland s initial foray into the world of adjustable drivers. The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. The easiest way would be to put a grip on that is about 5g heavier then the one currently on. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Mar 21, 20 mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver.
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. 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. Looks aside, cleveland has done this to move the weight back. Cleveland classic xl or taylormade sldr driver comparing. Golf club swingweight calculator hireko custom golf clubs. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is.
Apr 30, 2015 all things to all people is what the market likes. The cleveland golf torque wrench is used for adjusting the face angle, changing out the shaft, and switching the interchangeable weight on the driver. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option at the top of the price range.
Mar 24, 2014 i am a 74 year golfer and i have a very low speed swing. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Classic xl custom driver adjustability features youtube. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to terms with his new favorite driver. 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.
Weight removed from grip and shaft for a higher balance point, which maintains traditional feel while promoting more speed through impact. Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not something that sparked my interest. It also has the largest and deepest face of any driver on the. So your ball flight is telling you what you need by. 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 taylormade womens r15. Cleveland xl custom wrench discount prices for golf equipment. 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. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Aimpoint aim chart aimpoints pro version of the aim charts which show. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version.
Follow these five easy steps and enter your figures into the worlds most accurate online swingweight calculator. This estimator can be useful for quick comparisons of how different component weights can affect the swingweight. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. In the 588 custom driver, cleveland use an adjustable weight screw in the rear of the. Cleveland classic xl custom driver golf club for sale online ebay. For use with cleveland golfs classic xl custom driver. For me, the club doesnt need any additional weight in the head because cleveland uses a light weight stock grip.
Kua, but true to the target market, there will be no xs option. Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. Here at golf online, we 100% guarantee that our clubs are genuine and authentic when you buy from us, we want you to be thrilled with your purchase. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. 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 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. If you have a good quality gram weight scale, you can adapt your dynacraft bench ruler soleplate dbrplate into an accurate swingweight scale. See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit the golf ball.
If, for example, we were to add 2 grams of weight to the handle end of a d9 club, this would reduce the swing weight to d8. Weight removed from grip and shaft for a higher balance. I bought a cleveland classic xl custom driver s shaft a couple months ago after my r7 draw s shaft broke. Looking for cleveland 588 custom driver weights 7oz or. 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. 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. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. 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 stock shaft for the classic driver will be a miyazaki c. Golf club swingweight calculator hireko custom golf. Learn about the features in cleveland golfs first adjustable driver. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product.
Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit game improvers more than a lot of better players. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. The cleveland 588 custom driver proves that hype does not equal performance. We are the premier online suppliers of golf club components, including iron heads, driver heads, shafts, grips, clubmaking supplies and other parts for sale. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club.
Cleveland also recently introduced the 588 altitude driver, which is billed as a great option for lessexperienced gameimprovement players and those with moderate to slow swing speeds. The 2015 cleveland cg black driver is available in 9, 10. Interchangeable weight port allows swing weight to be fit to each individual player. Headlining cleveland s 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. This swingweight calculator is useful for estimating what the swingweight of an assembled club will be before assembly. The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. Cleveland 588 driver offers custom adjustability for all golfalot. 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. Types of shotsthing 1golf driversgolf tips for beginnersconsistencygolf ballweightscarbon.
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. 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. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount prices for. We keep the cost low, and our service is legendary. Same swing speed, same swing, just a better driver. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft driver, which is 10. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. Every purchase cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right. When we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. I was hitting my r7 with a slight fade most of the time still have a slicing problem. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face.
Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Golf components and custom golf clubs are our specialty at. Rounding out the top 5, clevelands classic xl produced the 2nd highest. Great deals cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right hand, graphite, stiff, 10. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classic looking clubs with todays technology hit the market. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount prices for golf. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. For the higher swing speed player looking for more accuracy, our test found 3. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Why do i hit the ball straighter with a stiffer shaft. Lets take a typical steelshafted iron as an example of using this calculator to substitute for a true swing weight scale. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone.
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. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Cleveland classic xl custom drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Unfollow cleveland classic xl custom driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The main advantage of the 588 custom model over the altitude is the ability to promote a more precise ball flight through adjustability. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. The bio cell driver is equipped with myfly8 and smartpad technology that features 8 adjustable loft settings, allowing you to tune the driver for maximum distance to match your swing. Cleveland golf no longer carries them and i cannot seem to find them anywhere. Feel of the club in the swing swing weight will matter a lot. 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.
Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. If you were to switch to a heavier grip, changing the head weight might be necessary to preserve the swing weight. It is to be used only for general club building calulations.
Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Cleveland classic xl custom driver pga value guide. Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. I checked the specs, the weight, the length, everything seemed right, but i couldnt hit it worth a darn. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. One of its greatest strengths easy to swing but not too light to force a smooth tempo. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market.
The following chart shows what will happen if we have a 200g head and 50g grip with the modern 460cc 45 driver. Cleveland xl custom wrench discount prices for golf. 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. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as an. Mar, 2014 for me, the club doesnt need any additional weight in the head because cleveland uses a light weight stock grip. 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 lighter the weight, the faster the driver will swing producing longer distances. Our test club is a late 1980s ram fx forged cavityback 3iron with true temper steel shaft and a molded rubber wrapstyle grip. Looking for cleveland 588 custom driver weights 7oz or 11oz. With a wide, deep face, a rich black finish and a tunable hosel and weight ports, the cleveland classic xl custom driver is a blend of forgiveness, performance and adjustability that players across the spectrum of skill levels will appreciate.
See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit. There will be custom options available, says brunski. With 12 different settings to choose from the cleveland 588 custom driver. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. The 460cc club, targeted to better players, has 12 faceangle settings, from 2. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years.
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