Cleveland classic driver shaft length test

Kua, but true to the target market, there will be no xs option. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4. Cleveland launcher dst driver golf club for sale online ebay. The maximum shaft length allowed by the rules of golf for.

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. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Jan 27, 2019 listed below are some of best womens golf clubs 2019. It comes with a matching intech benemoth graphite shaft. Shaft length is the same, yet i was consistently impacting the face towards the toe so have taken it in to extend the shaft 1 inch while regripping to a midsize wynn. With the light, aerodynamic head and lightweight shaft, swinging the ts1 driver felt effortless.

Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. It was unshafted, and i decided what better manner to test this shaft in a head i have not tried with any other shaft before in order to eliminate any potential feelings prior to trying this shaft. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Pro taylor fit nano made pga tour 65 gram graphite golf wood shafts a, r or s flex. The cleveland launcher hb turbo driver is made for golfers who. I picked up a 2009 model with a 47 gram diamanna shaft on ebay for less that a of the msrp. Sep 10, 2019 reduced weight was the quest to give the ts1 driver speed. The launcher hb fairways and hybrids both feature the hibore crown and flexfins. You need to know cleveland reckon by freeing up mass which is usually taken up by adjustable hosels and weight tracks they create a longer more forgiving driver. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft.

It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Earlier this year, cleveland launched the 588 range of driver, fairway wood and hybrids, promising to be the longest and most forgiving cleveland have ever made. Those of you who have just come to golf will know cleveland for wedges and. The cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control.

At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Made with a dynamic gold wedge flex steel and a standard bounce, the 588 rtx 2. Macgregor tourney persimmon head with true temper tour shaft from 1949. I had been playing the stiletto driver bad idea, and i thought i needed a change because i was sick out hitting 3 wood all day. I am dying to try out the new cleveland classic but would definitely.

Brown says the evenflow black can offer performance thats comparable to the hzrdus black, albeit with a much different feel. Try their models if you seek the semi or professional clubs of this type. The woods are the 1driver, the 3wood and the 5wood. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour.

First of all, i headed to bramall park golf club to play 18 holes. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available, delivers long teeshots and boasts clevelands largest ever face for a huge hitting area and increased forgiveness. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Macgregor persimmon head and hickory shaft from 1923. 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. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. 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.

Cleveland golf classic xl driver mens, left hand, graphite, stiff. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. 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. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. 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. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras.

What it does have is a very good quality miyazaki c. Txg tour experience golf is the definitive destination for the most up to date and indepth information on golf equipment. In testing on gc2 against market leading models, the launcher hb was up there in terms of distance, consistency and accuracy without any drama. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. Oct 22, 20 what do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers.

With a increase in swing and ball speed, is it shaft length or shaft weight. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copypersimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s. Schavolite composite head with an early steel shaft from the 1930s. Fitting messagethe classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market running. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Rick hatfield, head pro at flint hills national golf club and s resident product expert. 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. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively as golfwrx members. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. The concept of less total weight is the leastexplored area of driver technology, and cleveland offers the best selection. Custom grips and shaft to meet your individual needs benefits.

Performance companies arent producing illegal golf drivers just to mock rules and regulations, these drivers exist because playing golf with them is much easier and entertaining. 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. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to the tl310, best driver cleveland has brought out in years. Turbocharge your drives with the new launcher hb turbo. The length of the golf putter will affect your stroke so it is important to choose the right length. The driver had a stiff shaft and i was hitting it very straight, some shots had a nice draw. 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. 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.

Aerotech traditional flex raw weight tip od butt od torque trajectory units g in deg steelfiber i70 r 74 0. Think cleveland 588 and you will likely picture one of the companys popular wedges. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. 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. He was especially impressed with it on the test range. Cobra f9 speedback runner up best driver and best golf driver value. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball. I brought my own driver and the cleveland classic out for a comparison test. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver.

Flex fins direct more energy to the ball, a cup face preserves ball speed on off centre hits and a hibore crown promotes high launching low spinning drives. Moving to a regular flex after years of stiff shafts is a blow to the ego, yet ive lost club head speed as i get older, so the regular flex helps. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. Select shaft flex stiff s regular r senior a product actions. Odyssey putters are my favorite clubs when it comes to strong swings. Feb, 2014 its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. New cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length rflex shaft. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. The stock shaft weighed 65 grams and featured a low kick point. Though we didnt undergo a full shaft fitting for this test, we were very. In a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. This driver comes in three loft options and intech benemoth graphite shaft and headcover. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. I have talked to someone recently who had just hit the new cleveland dst driver and was really impressed with how light it was.

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. Choosing the incorrect length can result in being off at the putting line. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers. Jun 28, 2012 i recently got a new driver head in that ive traded for. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. I now drive the ball from the callaway at 180 yards to 220 yards. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Reasonable contact sent the ball on a beautiful high trajectory.

Taylormade golf is another pick for lefthanded players, it is counterbalanced due to the shaft length of 34 inches. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. 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. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. Nonconforming 520cc titanium head for more successful drives. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. After putting two new rtx wedges 52degree and 58degree in the bag at the phoenix open, bradley spent time early in the week at the northern trust open testing a new cleveland classic xl custom. 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 seven irons are the 4,5,6,7,8,9 and the pitching wedge. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. Standard golf club sets for women usually have three woods, seven irons, two wedges and a putter. Make offer cleveland launcher hb draw turbo driver miyazaki c.

The evenflow black is the firmer, lowerspinning version of the shaft, and is currently used by 20 masters champion, adam scott, in his driver. Same swing speed, same swing, just a better driver. I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to. It is a common problem for golfers to choose a putter that is too long for their needs. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. The ts1 driver was designed from head to grip to be ultralightweight and comes in 45 grams lighter than the stock ts2. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady at 44. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. My current driver, a taylormade r7, is equipped with a 65gram aldila nv. Bobka kept about six driver heads in his office, either 6. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. I am shooting between 8595 and i have several favorite drivers. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain as much as three mph more on your club head speed. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look.