Mar, 2014 in my testing, the most standout feature of the cleveland 588 custom driver was the accuracy. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Mcilroy puts nike vapor pro driver in play at the ryder cup golfwrx cheap golf. The adjustability feature produces all sorts of different trajectories, and the look, feel and sound all cater to my taste. Jan 14, 20 clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Anyone tried the cleveland classic xl fairway wood. The thing is a clydesdale without the affiliation to lousy beer. Availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. Set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face.
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. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. The cleveland classic xl custom is arguably the underappreciated workhorse of our test. The minor criticisms i have the faint dot on the crown and unusual torque wrench pale in comparison to how this driver performs. It is the newest member of great cleveland drivers og launcher, launcher comp, hibore xl xl tour and now the classic. Find out more about the classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf. The cleveland classic xl fairway wood series 3balls golf feb 11, 2015 3283 views 0 comments golf is a game of yards, which means that its extra important to make sure youve got the best woods available to help you get off the fairway its a nice place to visit, but lets face it, nobody wants to live there.
Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver. Clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Get the best price for any purchase cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right hand, graphite, stiff, 10. The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. Here at golf online, we 100% guarantee that our clubs are genuine and authentic. Equipment is accurate as of the ohl classic at mayakoba 111615. Jun 16, 20 for more details information about the price and description of the cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right hand, graphite, stiff, 10. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. Cleveland classic custom xl driver headcover head cover have a question. Like the xl custom before it, the 588 custom offers a wide range of. Even the shots that strayed far from the center were quite playable. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market. Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks.
Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. 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. I hit the cleveland classic xl driver and 3w today at golfsmith and both of them are beauties. The new model is a revamped version of clevelands classic driver from last year, which featured a gold and burgandy paint scheme that made the 440cc head look like a a blown up version of the persimmon drivers that were popular decades ago. Cleveland went with the 588 name for 2014 instead of the classic name. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. Clevelands new cg black 260 grams and cg black custom 275 grams drivers have lightweight designs that cater to golfers with.
Great deals cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right hand, graphite, stiff, 10. Greg swings the new cleveland classic xl custom driver. The cleveland launcher uhx utility irons delivers explosive ball speeds and control from the tee or fairway. He hosts the on spec podcast on the golfwrx radio network which focuses on discussing everything golf, including gear, technology, fitting. The classic xl custom driver has 12 different faceangle settings, 3 interchangeable head weights and 4 different premium stock shaft offerings to help every player tune the driver. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. 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. Cleveland classic xl custom driver feed back please golfwrx. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version. In an effort to help golfers like you and me find the perfect trajectory for our tee shots, virtually every major equipment manufacturer has hopped. It looked great and so i had to try it, even though the last cleveland i owned was a sand wedge 11 or 12 years ago. Not to get all sappy on you, but the presence of cleveland golf near the top. According to cleveland golf, most recreational golfers play a much slower game. 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.
Im not sure every club they make has to be named 588 like the wedge line, but i guess unifying the names makes it easier to remember instead of 4 different families of clubs like other manufactures. Cleveland cg black and cg black custom drivers golfwrx. True to their golf should be fun ethos, cobra has the simplest, bestlabeled adapter on the market. Feb 04, 2015 the cg black driver is for golfers with less 95 mph of speed, while the cg black custom driver which has an adjustable hosel is for those who swing between 85and105 mph. Great nike mens vapor pro driver golf clubs, golf equipment, golf shoes and. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance. According to cleveland golf, most recreational golfers play a much slower game and shouldnt be using the same drivers they see on tv. Those that golf with me know that thats unheard of. Aug 08, 20 the classic xl custom has the largest and deepest face of any driver currently on the market. Ill stick around for the accuracy results then im going back to golfwrx im. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7.
In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. Deep face, low spin, option to go with a real black tie and the prices are. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. While the classic was quite forgiving for a deepfaced driver, the 588. 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. May 28, 20 the latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Cleveland classic xl custom driver pga value guide. Cleveland xl custom wrench discount prices for golf equipment. The cleveland golf wseries hibore xl driver is the latest addition to the hibore family of. Cleveland xl custom wrench discount prices for golf. New 2020 cleveland launcher hb turbo driver golfwrx. Apart from telling us they liked the classic looks duh, the truth is there wasnt much conversation about the classic. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom.
Clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the. For use with cleveland golfs classic xl custom driver. Make your buddies jealous when youre 20 yards by them and get your cleveland classic xl driver from 2nd swing today. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks.
Aug 08, 2014 alan unruh, pga professional discusses the features and benefits of the cleveland classic xl custom driver. Cant speak to the 588 driver, but the custom xl with the matrix black tie is as long as anything ive hit. Classic xl custom driver cleveland golf all square golf. The cleveland golf torque wrench is used for adjusting the face angle, changing out the shaft, and switching the interchangeable weight on the driver. Every purchase cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53 right. The new model is a revamped version of clevelands classic driver from last year, which featured a gold and burgandy paint scheme that made the 440cc head look like a a blown up version of the persimmon drivers that. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. 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. Many of you may remember the retroinspired classic driver from last year, and the new classic xl custom is a later version of the same club, only this time with a slick new paint job, some design modifications and some really cool adjustability.
Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour 53. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit game improvers more than a lot of better players. Shop new and used cleveland drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. 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. I think the v4 appeals to the low handicap golfer, while these will still work for those golfers, theyre probably a better fit for the higher handicap golfers. Sep 07, 20 an adjustable driver that makes manipulating the ball easy. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount prices for golf. An adjustable driver that makes manipulating the ball easy. Cleveland is reentering the driver market with the launcher hb, a featherweight piece of lumber designed to help casual players hit higher, straighter drives. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. Unfollow cleveland classic xl custom driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. Oct 17, 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver duration. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. Elegant and nicely weighted, the cleveland classic xl custom is a fantastic driver. 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. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. 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. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. I have had a few good rounds with this driver11 fairways hit, 300yd drives but it just seems too inconsistent. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how great a driver the classic is. New listing cleveland classic 290 ultralite driver 10.
The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. 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. Almost every ball that i hit near the center of the face ended up within five yards of the center line. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as. 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. Obviously the custom will cost more however surely the added adjustability would actually benefit. 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. When you buy from us, we want you to be thrilled with your purchase. The wilson staff fg tour f5 irons are not a replacement for the v4 irons.
Finally, realize that with the weight further back, theres more gear effect. Driver swings on the pga tour clock in at more than 110 mph. The offset design on these mens flyz xl golf drivers by cobra helps you. The 588 custom is an adjustable hosel driver with a rear adjustable weight. Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver with fubuki tour. I am interested in the custom xl as it sounds like the perfect set up.
Adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings for optimal face angle and flight. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. This helps to create a larger sweet spot and faster ball speeds. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and accessories. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. To this day, he pretty much compares all drivers to that club even though he still thinks it looks kind of stupid. 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. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight. The classic xl custom has the largest and deepest face of any driver currently on the market. Alan unruh, pga professional discusses the features and benefits of the cleveland classic xl custom driver. Show me the longest driver in golf, and ill show you whats going to end up in.