Here you have a collection of some of the best golfers on the planet, golfers with incredibly good swings, yet on average, they play with drivers which are 2 inches shorter in length than what is being sold to regular golfers. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft offered paired with such yardage off the tee. Jun 24, 2019 the first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the. Average driver shaft length on the pga tour golfwrx.
Therefore, its one of the most affordable current model drivers on the market. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its. 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. Now doing more research i find that the average lpga driver length is 45. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as. 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. Each line flows from front to back to improve alignment and confidence. Cleveland golfs tensile strength testing confirms the 304 stainless steel is 51 percent softer than 174 stainless steel. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. With the cleveland golf classic xl driver will still deliver distance and reasonable accuracy. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Ive read that the current average driver shaft length on the tour is 44.
Powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. Cleveland huntington beach 6 putter pga tour superstore. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. The classic is our favorite cleveland driver to date. Since then, 90 percent of cleveland staffers have put one 588 mt iron in play, with 50 percent adding at least two 588 mt irons including graeme mcdowell, who put a 4. The cleveland launcher hb clubs will come stock with miyazaki c. Tour issue cleveland 2012 588 raw tour grind wedge lob lw 60 2 dot mid bounce dynamic gold sensicore s300 steel stiff right handed 35 in. 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.
Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. I am shooting between 8595 and i have several favorite drivers. Jan 30, 2012 chuck from cleveland golf takes us through the features and benefits of the new 2012 cleveland classic driver at the 2012 pga show demo day. For this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. The 588 custom is the product of rigorous testing with pga tour players as well as a wide variety of amateur golfers. Featuring a softer feel and precision milled face, the huntington beach 6 putter is a classic midmallet shape with a double bend shaft.
The drivers and shafts used by the top10 drivers on the. 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. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. Cleveland launcher hb driver 9 degree used golf club at. Since then, 90 percent of cleveland staffers have put one 588 mt iron in play, with 50 percent adding at least two 588 mt irons including graeme mcdowell, who put a 4 and 5iron in the bag at. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. What this means for the beginner is a large sweet spot and uberforgiveness as well as power and accuracy across the face of the driver. 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.
The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Here you have a collection of some of the best golfers on the planet, golfers with incredibly good swings, yet on average, they play with drivers which are 2 inches shorter in. In a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. While cleveland golf primarily markets itself as a wedge and short game company, over the last few years theyve also put out some very fine drivers. I got this cleveland classic in a 9 degree with a stiff shaft and i am getting 290 off the tee now. 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. Apr 20, 2012 the shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed.
The shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. May 28, 20 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. In addition to enhanced feel, the huntington beach collection can be customized to fit your stroke with an 8. Average driver shaft length pga tour setupcharts20s blog. Cleveland claims this to be the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf.
This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. Make offer new cleveland grip dynamic gold r300 dst 94 std length rflex shaft cleveland hibore xli single 6 iron hybrid graphite 78g regular flex shaft 38. Large face combined with maxcor2 technology provides maximum distance and. Step up and launch it with the latest woods from cleveland golf. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
Just ordered my classic driver 290 with miyazaki ckua 39s tipped 1,5 inches with a total length of 44,25, i went for the kua 39 because it has a mid launch vs the 43, but im already regretting as i. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams. 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 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly with the grip, the driver rounds out at around 290g total. Light weight, long, and one of the most funtohit drivers of the year. Get a great deal on your new or used cleveland driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. The women generally have slower swing speeds than the men. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. In other words, it felt light a d2 swingweight but balanced and easy to swing.
Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. 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. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. I also read that some players including philly mick were playing shorter length drivers at the us open hoping to improve accuracy. On the pga tour, players must use equipment which conforms with the usga rules of golf, according to the 2012 pga tour player handbook.
The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. Bobka kept about six driver heads in his office, either 6. Get distance, precision, and everything in between with the mens launcher uhx irons. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. 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.
Were not sure, but we hope to see this retrolookmodernday performance trend to continue. While researching i found that the average pga pros driver is often quoted as 44. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers. The best drivers for beginners how to choose the right. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. Com took a look into the driver setups of the top 10 players in. You can increase clubhead speed and arc by using a longer shaft. Heading into the 2019 pga championship at bethpage state parks black course, which demands long and straight tee shots, pgatour. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Cleveland golf mens irons feature a winning combination of our proven wedge spin technology and high launching distance technology.
With launch it as cleveland drivers motto, the shaft length falls right in line. Although the shaft is stiff it doesnt feel as stiff as other stiff shaft drivers that i have owned. 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. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has stood at 44. 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 cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control.
The 6 is a classic midmallet shape with a double bend shaft. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. In practice, manufacturers typically provide a new club to the united states golf association for testing, to be certain that the club is compliant with the rules. The usga doesnt generally publish a list of banned clubs, but it does provide a. Step up and launch it with the allnew launcher irons from cleveland golf. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. The first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Cleveland 588 custom, 588 altitude drivers golfweek.