Changed from a ping i15 with pings standard stiff shaft. That accounts for mare than half of the total weight differential between the two models. The 270 gram club has a 39 gram shaft in it that is also an inch longer than normal at 46 and a quarter inches. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 270 driver. Always take your current driver with you so you can compare. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. 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. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver the classic 270. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head.
In other words, it felt light a d2 swingweight but balanced and easy to swing. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. But would really like to get some opinions as to which of the two would be better. Driver seniors flex graphite shaft golf clubs, cleveland driver golf clubs, seniors flex driver golf clubs, cobra driver seniors golf clubs, miyazaki graphite golf club shafts, driver graphite shaft golf clubs 12 loft, taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts, cleveland seniors golf clubs, cleveland 1wood driver golf clubs, miyazaki. 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.
Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. 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. Kua 39 series engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionally weighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. But if you want to go even lighter, cleveland does make a 270g version or if the. I believe the headweight of the 270 and 290 is the same but the 270 has a lighter shaft a lighter grip. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.
Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. The most advanced combination of style and performance in a driver includes a retro look, ultralite technology and the largest, deepest face ever produced by cleveland golf. 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. The cleveland classic driver is engineered with ultralite technology, helping players generate increased head speed and distance with the same swing effort. 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. The launcher hb fairways and hybrids both feature the hibore crown and flexfins. 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 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 head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. The 270 is also available in a draw version, with heel biased weighting and a. Cleveland golf xl270 driver discount prices for golf.
Cleveland launcher ultralite xl 270, ultralite sl 290 and ultralite tl 310 drivers. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market running. Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Sep 20, 2012 so i am trying to chose between these two drivers. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
There is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. The cleveland launcher ultralite xl270 driver has one of the lightest shafts and combined club weights we have come across in a standard driver. I would like to replace my cleveland launcher 2009 12 degree driver ultralite shaft by design. What it does have is a very good quality miyazaki c. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. In my previous encounters with 270 gram drivers i i lost quite a bit of consistency but that doesnt seem to be the case with this driver. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Most of the remaining weight is added or removed in the aftermarket miyazaki shaft used. I got this cleveland classic in a 9 degree with a stiff shaft and i am getting 290 off the tee now. 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. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight.
Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Strongstepped and double strongstepped custom configurations are also available for these shafts. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Apr 24, 2011 always take your current driver with you so you can compare. Apr 20, 2012 the shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. In fact, there is a 21g difference between the 270. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. 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. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. 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.
This shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. Although the shaft is stiff it doesnt feel as stiff as other stiff shaft drivers. 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. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. 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. 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 driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Golf accessories ping accessories grips hats shafts gloves wrenches umbrellas. Retro looks and modern technology combine to make the cleveland golf classic 270 driver. 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. Cleveland classic 270 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Those of you who have just come to golf will know cleveland for wedges and putters, but. 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. Even off center hits flew far, and my average distance went up by 1015 yards.
Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. 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. This titanium driver has a pearshaped profile with the. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. But, once you do tee up, youll see this club is as modern as they comethats. For now, this club will remain in my bag because of its great feel, deep face for a great ball flight, its forgiveness and distance. Custom build lengths are the same as standard build lengths. Cleveland golf xl270 driver discount prices for golf equipment. For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available.
Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. I chose it because it drastically reduced my spin rate. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. This classic full sole design is stable on full shots and adds extra bounce on open face shots, perfect for sand or thick rough. Mar 24, 2014 thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Currently play cleveland classic 290, miyazaki kusala x61 extra stiff i forget which colour it is. 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. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it.
The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. The 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly with the grip, the driver rounds out at around 290g total. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. Cleveland sl 290 driver the cleveland sl 290 driver has clubfitting and ultralite technologies that are emerging as the new paradigms in golf and sets the standard for a comprehensive driver. Cleveland classic 270 12 driver miyazaki 39a graphite. Get the best deals on cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. This titanium driver has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by. The launcher ultralite family consists of four distinct driver models, each of which has been strategically engineered to deliver a unique combination of. Uncut shaft length this shaft configuration is designed to maximize performance for the cg launcher cbx and cg launcher hb iron sets. 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.
The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Cleveland classic xl driver, classic xl custom driver. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. 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. 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. After much toing and froing i want to pick one of these over all the other drivers i have investigated. Club weighs 270 grams 192 grams in the head, 26 in the grip, which produces ball speeds 4 to 5 mph faster than some traditional 315gram drivers. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway. With many great drivers on the market for 20, i put the cleveland classic xl custom driver right at the top. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. My powerful push or push draw of 280 yards with the tm is sacrificed for a weak glancing blow with this substandard piece of equipmentthe cleveland classic. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver 12 degree miyazaki 39a.
Part of cleveland golfs right weight series drivers that fit the right clubhead for every player powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. Cleveland launcher ultralite xl 270, sl 290, tl 310.
The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. No, but it probably could be with an even lighter shaft and grip, or if we tried the 270g version. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 270 has a pear. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball. 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.