Review of the cleveland classic xl custom driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner, uk golf tuition breaks. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf club heads when you shop the largest online selection at. Cleveland golf 588 altitude driver july 7, 2014 you wont have seen it in the golf digest hot list, based on the u. The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. Thanks to cleveland, for over a year now i have had to endure matt yammer on about how. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. 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. The main advantage of the 588 custom model over the altitude is the ability to promote a more precise ball flight through adjustability. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. Cleveland also recently introduced the 588 altitude driver, which is billed as a great option for lessexperienced gameimprovement players and those with moderate to slow swing speeds. 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. See if this low spinning golf driver could help you hit the golf ball.
Golf clubs cleveland golf custom golf clubs, equipment. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to terms with his new favorite driver. Black with gold accents is the theme across the board. I thought last years classic xl custom was straight and forgiving, but this one is even straighter and more forgiving. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and. Turbocharge your drives with the new launcher hb turbo. Cleveland went with the 588 name for 2014 instead of the classic name. Fitting message the classics continue with cleveland as their classiclooking clubs with todays technology hit the market. 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. 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 cleveland golf wseries hibore xl driver is the latest addition to the hibore family of. All of the features and benefits of the classic xl are tuneable with this custom version.
Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. 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. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as wilson staff c300 or cobra golf king f7 cleveland classic xl was released in 20. The xl custom felt softer than the 588 custom when you hit it on the screws and is more compact looking with a deeper face. Cleveland classic xl and cleveland classic xl custom driver. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl custom driver. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women.
Play your best golf with marks easy to follow golf videos. Cleveland classic xl is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. The face angle is what cleveland want golfers to adjust with the 588 custom driver. That being said it is longer and seems more workable.
Classic xl custom driver adjustability features youtube. I wont name any names on that topic, but the cleveland classic xl custom driver performs as well, if not better than it looks. Precision adjustability helps create a high, penetrating flight for gameimprovement to advanced players. Clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver.
The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter drives. It did a few things that were particularly popular among golfers. The cleveland 588 custom driver features a custom neck for loft changes and a stylish black finish. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as.
Mark crossfield hits the cleveland classic xl custom driver from cleveland golf and talks about this deep headed golf driver. First, it elicited nostalgia with its retro design, while paying homage to clevelands roots as an equipment company. Cleveland s new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable 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. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. The 2014 iteration of the premium driver, the cleveland 588 custom, added an adjustable swing weight screw in the back of the club head to the adjustable hosel feature. The classic marked the advent of adjustable hosels for cleveland drivers. Cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. 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. In 20, cleveland marketed the cleveland classic xl custom as its premium driving club. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Very satisfied with the clubs and hope cleveland does well with these new offerings. Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland.
The new model is a revamped version of cleveland s 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. 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. 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. 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. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to. From shaft to head to head cover, the cleveland 588 custom delivers a beautifully coordinated, understated look. Select shaft flex stiff s regular r senior a product actions. Cleveland classic xl custom driver discount drivers. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. The 2012 classic was arguably the most exciting driver release from cleveland golf in a number of years. Cleveland classic xl custom driver cleveland drivers. 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. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Cleveland also positioned the cog in the optimal location for a higher, more penetrating ball flight.
An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance. I never thought there would be a driver that could replace it in my bag, but the new cleveland 588 custom driver might just get a spot in my golf bag when its all said and done. Thankfully, a driver does not need hype to perform, and perform is exactly what the new 588 custom does. Easily one of the most underrated deep face low spin drivers released that year. 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. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Final clearance cleveland 588 custom driver headcover.
The classic xl custom driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. I have had the cleveland classic custom xl driver in my bag for over a year now and rave about it to everyone. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Cleveland golf hopes to capitalize on the success of its cleveland classic drivers by adding adjustability and a larger face to its new classic. Cleveland classic xl custom driver pga value guide. An adjustable hosel can be moved to 12 settings to change the face angle by up to 2. One youve picked your setting using the table provided with the driver instructions seen on our 588 custom driver news page, you simply screw the clubhead back on and. The 588 custom is an adjustable hosel driver with a rear adjustable weight. The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. 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.
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