Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. 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. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. 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. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. 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.
New 2020 cleveland launcher hb turbo driver golfwrx. No golf company has more experience crafting, customizing, and innovating a single dimension of the game than cleveland golf with the short game. Built utilizing the same suite of technologies as the driver and 3 wood, the launcher hb hybrids have one main goal. It must be a good shaft for cleveland to use it rather than their sister company miyazakis shafts. Ok, technically thats two things so lets take a look at the actual results. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. The cleveland classic xl driver has the deepest face of any driver on the market and you really. 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. Wilson mens fg tour f5 golf driver fubuki z 50 graphite stiff right adjustable 2. Cleveland wedges have long been the goto option for golfers of all abilities. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years.
This driver actually has a taller centerofclubface than clevelands launcher 460 comp and roughly as deep a face as the nike sq. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. You dont need to save up for one of these, so if youre desperate to try something the classic collection putters are a great place to start. Drivers with rightweight fitting are engineered for unique performance and optimal feel for every type of player. Shop new and used cleveland wedges from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter drives. The cleveland classic hb 1 is not a bucket putter, but it just might be the one that pulls your game up when you need it. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it.
Hands down, id take the cleveland 310 over the others, with the 910 d3 a close second. Luckily my bros has this launcher, gold rflex shaft so he gave it to me. The allnewfor2020 cleveland launcher driver has been designed to hit the ball higher, straighter, andthanks to a redesigned cup face, and higher balance point shaftfaster, too. The junior series large set is designed for juniors of 5463 height or 1114 years of age. I purchased the 3 hybrid thinking that it was a longer version of the same club. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. Now that i have been playing for over a year i have got it going about 220m240m and straight down the middle. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. When it comes to the short game, we dont take a onesizefitsall approach.
Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland. This driver takes distance driven geometry to a whole new level, creating fullface performance ffp for the ultimate in driving effectiveness. Also, due to the hibores radical design, slight misses low or high traveled much further and straighter more. The cleveland classic hybrid features the matrix xconh6 which was lively and light to complement the head well. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. Its 460cc head is designed with a significantly high launch angle and thin face to help get the ball airborne quickly off the tee. Old school looks with new school performance if you are over 30 years old you can probably remember playing golf. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Mar 06, 2012 nonetheless, as youre about to read, we found the cleveland classic to not only be among our favorite new clubs for 2012, but also be a bona fide leading contender for a gt tech award. Heard about higher lofted drivers from the club house. 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. Nonetheless, as youre about to read, we found the cleveland classic to not only be among our favorite new clubs for 2012, but also be a bona fide leading contender for a gt tech award. The throwback designno adjustable hosel, no movable weightsmight seem basic, but look again. After getting used to things, however, its actually starting to grow on me.
My experience is that it is just like any other hybrid, having more of a wood feel than iron. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Apr 30, 2015 at only 260g, the cleveland cg black is the lightest driver on the market right now. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. 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. May 19, 2006 this driver actually has a taller centerofclubface than clevelands launcher 460 comp and roughly as deep a face as the nike sq. 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. Due to a higher deck, the 351ms intake manifold is wider than a 351c. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Wilson staff fit all golf glove, womens worn on left hand. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. For 2011 cleveland has released what i think is very solid lineup.
Jan 19, 2018 cleveland engines share a bellhousing bolt pattern with the windsor family. Shop great deals on putters, wedges, irons, and drivers. Multiple versions of the flagship launcher driver found their way into players bags dating back to pre400cc drivers, through composite. After hitting the classic, theres no surprise why all the cleveland staffers have quickly switched to this club. Definitely its still a very good driver, i can hit it as well as my favorite tit 905r and no doubt i get more roll out of this 9. The classic 270 has a total club weight of 270 grams. This game improvement driver weighs in at just 270 grams and adds 4 to 5 mph of clubhead speed compared to most 315gram drivers.
Aug 08, 2008 the cleveland hibore xls fairway wood features the classic scoopedout back like previous hibore models. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. 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 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 year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. Cleveland driver lefthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. Multiple versions of the flagship launcher driver found their way into players bags dating back to pre400cc drivers, through composite products. Their long standing dominance in the market can be attributed to superior design and innovations, but also classic aesthetics and the highest standards in craftsmanship.
The cleveland launcher name is synonymous with distance. Cleveland is having none of golfs complex moving parts. The discontinued cleveland launcher comp 460 driver is made from a carbon composite fiber that is lighter than traditional titanium clubs. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. The driver, hybrid and irons have lightweight composite shafts to help reduce the overall weight, which helps generate club head speed for extra distance. Transitioning to the 7 iron, the top line gets a bit thicker and theres some offset, but overall the clubs size is right in line with most game improvement irons. Instead, we engineer distinctly different wedge types that help every level of golfer get closer to the hole. As you may recall, we really liked the srixon ztx driver, but were simply luke warm on last years launcher driver. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs.
The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. 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. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the.
Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. The hb in the name is short for hibore and that name has been awol even longer since the wonderfully named cleveland hibore monster xls driver of 2009. About the manufacturer based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. Any golfer, from scratch players to high handicappers, should find more speed, distance and control with gbb epic. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. Right weight fitting drivers are designed for the optimal feel for every type of golfer. It was the longest and most controllable driver and it felt great. There are several reasons for that and i will get into that in one moment. Sep 20, 2017 the hb in the name is short for hibore and that name has been awol even longer since the wonderfully named cleveland hibore monster xls driver of 2009. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. The cleveland classic xl driver is one of my favorite clubs for 20. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Targets mid to highhandicap golfers who are trying to hit it straighter with a consistently high.
This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. Whats the difference between a ford 351 windsor, cleveland. Obviously, we were enthusiastic to take a look at this new driver out on the course, with its deep crimsoncolored crown, goldcolored soleplate and. That driver featured a dramatic step in the crown to move the weight low and back and the launcher hb has a modern and thankfully smaller hibore step in the crown to do the same thing.
For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but a much better sound. By creating a facecentered sweetspot for greater distance from anywhere on the clubface as well as a high moment of inertia moi for stability on offcenter hits, cleveland designers have combined. When i first saw this design a couple years back, it was one of the ugliest id ever seen. I hit adams, taylormade r11 and rbz, cobra, titleist, and cleveland. Cleveland classic xl 265 driver ht actionlite ultralight.
The titleist 910 d3 was probably equally as controllable and felt great as well, but the cleveland was a little longer. Our golfonline team get hands on with the cleveland cg black driver to see how this f. On a comparative basis, its noteworthy that in the process of evolving the cg black from 2012 to 2015, clevelands engineers shifted the center of gravity lower and closer to the face. Jan 30, 20 the cleveland classic hybrid features the matrix xconh6 which was lively and light to complement the head well. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its.
The gbb epic driver represents an epic shift in how the head and face behave to enhance power, spearheaded by our innovative jailbreak technology and exocagetriaxial carbon construction. 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. The following hybrid specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Also, due to the hibores radical design, slight misses low or high traveled much further and straighter more than shots struck offcenter with my r7.