Cleveland classic driver shaft length test

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 evenflow black is the firmer, lowerspinning version of the shaft, and is currently used by 20 masters champion, adam scott, in his driver. Cleveland launcher dst driver golf club for sale online ebay. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. I just changed from a callaway xhot senior driver to the cleveland 588 custom reg shaft driver, which is 10. With a increase in swing and ball speed, is it shaft length or shaft weight. It comes with a matching intech benemoth graphite shaft. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.

The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Nonconforming 520cc titanium head for more successful drives. Made with a dynamic gold wedge flex steel and a standard bounce, the 588 rtx 2. Think cleveland 588 and you will likely picture one of the companys popular wedges. The ts1 driver was designed from head to grip to be ultralightweight and comes in 45 grams lighter than the stock ts2. What it does have is a very good quality miyazaki c.

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. Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. 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 golf classic xl driver mens, left hand, graphite, stiff. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45.

Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Taylormade golf is another pick for lefthanded players, it is counterbalanced due to the shaft length of 34 inches. 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. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copypersimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s. I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. Macgregor tourney persimmon head with true temper tour shaft from 1949. Brown says the evenflow black can offer performance thats comparable to the hzrdus black, albeit with a much different feel. Same swing speed, same swing, just a better driver.

The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. 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. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. 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. I now drive the ball from the callaway at 180 yards to 220 yards. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Macgregor persimmon head and hickory shaft from 1923. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well.

Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. Custom grips and shaft to meet your individual needs benefits. 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. 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. Feb, 2014 its classy look, solid performance and adjustability could make it the best cleveland driver to date. 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. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. Kua, but true to the target market, there will be no xs option. 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 golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Combined with a 192 gram head and a 26 gram winn lite grip, you can gain. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4.

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. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver.

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. Schavolite composite head with an early steel shaft from the 1930s. The classic xl driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in. Enhanced variable face thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on offcentre hits for unprecedented forgiveness. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. In testing on gc2 against market leading models, the launcher hb was up there in terms of distance, consistency and accuracy without any drama. Fitting messagethe classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market running. 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. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. I presently have a cleveland dst tour but definitely going to change to the tl310, best driver cleveland has brought out in years. 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.

The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Bobka kept about six driver heads in his office, either 6. Cobra f9 speedback runner up best driver and best golf driver value. Pro taylor fit nano made pga tour 65 gram graphite golf wood shafts a, r or s flex. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. It is a common problem for golfers to choose a putter that is too long for their needs. Those of you who have just come to golf will know cleveland for wedges and. Standard golf club sets for women usually have three woods, seven irons, two wedges and a putter.

The woods are the 1driver, the 3wood and the 5wood. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. I picked up a 2009 model with a 47 gram diamanna shaft on ebay for less that a of the msrp. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. The seven irons are the 4,5,6,7,8,9 and the pitching wedge. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. Choosing the incorrect length can result in being off at the putting line.

Jan 27, 2019 listed below are some of best womens golf clubs 2019. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. Odyssey putters are my favorite clubs when it comes to strong swings. The cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control. Cleveland classic xl 265 driver ht actionlite ultralight. First of all, i headed to bramall park golf club to play 18 holes. Txg tour experience golf is the definitive destination for the most up to date and indepth information on golf equipment. 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. 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. The driver had a stiff shaft and i was hitting it very straight, some shots had a nice draw.

Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. 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. Sep 10, 2019 reduced weight was the quest to give the ts1 driver speed. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. The launcher hb fairways and hybrids both feature the hibore crown and flexfins. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady at 44. With the light, aerodynamic head and lightweight shaft, swinging the ts1 driver felt effortless. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it.

I am dying to try out the new cleveland classic but would definitely. Jun 28, 2012 i recently got a new driver head in that ive traded for. New cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length rflex shaft. 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. 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. My current driver, a taylormade r7, is equipped with a 65gram aldila nv. The maximum shaft length allowed by the rules of golf for. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. 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. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Select shaft flex stiff s regular r senior a product actions. Aerotech traditional flex raw weight tip od butt od torque trajectory units g in deg steelfiber i70 r 74 0. The cleveland launcher hb turbo driver is made for golfers who. 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.

He was especially impressed with it on the test range. Callaway epic flash sub zero best low spin golf driver. The stock shaft weighed 65 grams and featured a low kick point. 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. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers.

Get the best deals on cleveland golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Though we didnt undergo a full shaft fitting for this test, we were very. Reasonable contact sent the ball on a beautiful high trajectory. I brought my own driver and the cleveland classic out for a comparison test. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter 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. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. I am shooting between 8595 and i have several favorite drivers. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams. Try their models if you seek the semi or professional clubs of this type. 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. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Oct 22, 20 what do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts.

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. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. 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. The concept of less total weight is the leastexplored area of driver technology, and cleveland offers the best selection. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom. Rick hatfield, head pro at flint hills national golf club and s resident product expert. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft.