The classic 290 has a pearshaped head with the largest, deepest driver face ever created by cleveland golf. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on hits not in the center of the face. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. The cleveland launcher hb driver offers incredible ball speeds and more distance off the tee. 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. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance.
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. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. The hibore crown and launcher cup face create the largest sweet spot in golf. I just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. I hated the last generation cleveland ultralights and was not fan of the dst, but with the classics and cg black i think they really have a winner. The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in downtown cleveland. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on.
We offer many options and over 200 properties that are located in various parts of the greater cleveland area, and all are just minutes to downtowns finest areas for dining, shopping, and entertainment. See all available apartments for rent at 2320 lofts in cleveland, oh. Get the best deals on cleveland 1wooddriver golf clubs 10. Cleveland classic 290 pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new.
With a unique sole design and colour scheme inspired by drivers of old, the classic has the deepest, largest club face produced by cleveland to date. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but a much better sound. This is the same shaft that is in my launcher tl310.
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. The cleveland cg black driver is available in three lofts. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. As for the classic, the shape is nice and like the sole but the old school red and gold might put people off. This is a head cover for a golf driver club, and for me, that driver is also a cleveland classic. Its an inch and a half longer with a larger head, but weighs 90 grams less than my old one. Jaw the feel is lovely, but i got a very loopy flight from the shaft. Cleveland is not a driver or iron company did not sell dsts well.
Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. One or two of the other drivers approached the 290 in distance, but the cleveland was able to repeat more easily in distance and dispersion, and was the overall winner in distance. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. If you get it going, the cleveland launcher ultralite sl290 driver is hard to fault and with a better sound than the previous launcher dst it could be a challenger.
Jaw the feel is lovely, but i got a very loopy flight from the. 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. Aesthetics are a big part of this cleveland classic 290 driver design, but that doesnt mean that this beauty cant perform on the golf course. Cleveland sl 290 driver the cleveland sl 290 driver has clubfitting and ultralite technologies that are emerging as the new paradigms in golf and sets the standard for a comprehensive driver. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. This might be the downfall of this driver if it doesnt perform. The loft and face angle are not adjustable independently of one another.
Cleveland golf says they represent the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Heres a little information about the different models. The launcher ultralite family consists of four distinct driver models, each of which has been strategically engineered to deliver a unique combination of. Find your new home at metro lofts located at 3307 scranton rd, cleveland, oh 44109. 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. Jan 08, 2012 availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. The titleist 910 d3 was probably equally as controllable and felt great as well, but the cleveland was a little longer. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. Innerbelt lofts has a great location just a mile east of downtown cleveland with its front door right on the rta healthline which transports residents from downtown to university circle with numerous stops in between including playhouse square, the cleveland clinic main campus, university hospitals, and case western reserve university. The flight is penetrating and the sound is fantastic, bringing back all the same sensations of a purely struck persimmon wood. 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. It was the longest and most controllable driver and it felt great.
For the last two years ive been playing the 09 taylor made burner and average approximately 286 yards. Jan 14, 20 the cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. Get the best deals on cleveland driver 9 loft golf clubs when you shop the largest online. 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. Youd imagine that, with a proper shaft in it, this would be fantastic. For this test, cleveland golf sent me a classic 290 driver 7. We found the 9 degree version was hard work to get going compared to the closed face of the xl270 so we would try the 10. Earlier this year, cleveland launched the 588 range of driver, fairway. Cleveland launcher drivers feature an ultralightweight hosel design to keep weight low and deep. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver the classic 290. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 290 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. May 11, 2012 what we thought i like the tall, retro head it looks fantastic but i just couldnt get on with the shaft.
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 sl 290 launcher ultralite driver right hand, graphite, 9 degrees, stiff. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein your clubs and buy new and used. Got to compare the rocketbalz and cleveland classic drivers in february on a slow day at a local golf shop. 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. I hit a whole bunch of drivers for a few hours a few weeks ago, and i would take a cleveland 310 over pretty much anything.
Availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. The most advanced combination of style and performance in a driver includes a retro look, ultralite technology and the largest, deepest face ever produced by cleveland golf. We tried the 290g version, but theres also a 270g shown here and 310g tour. What we thought i like the tall, retro head it looks fantastic but i just couldnt get on with the shaft.
Cleveland lofts offers affordable luxury in apartment living, with our unequaled amenities and rates. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Apartments for rent in cleveland, oh you searched for apartments in cleveland, oh let apartments. Both these versions have pearshaped, 460cc heads and what cleveland calls the largest, deepest club faces its ever made. Loft apartments for rent in cleveland, ohio at innerbelt lofts. I think overall they did a nice job with the drivers and the stock shaft offering.
Cleveland launcher hb driver 2019 on sale carls golfland. Cleveland golf goes classic with new drivers, irons, and. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Renting affordable new refurbished apartments, condos and houses in cleveland, ohio. Mens black 2015 custom driver, right hand, regular flex, adjustable 9 to 12 degrees of loft. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. Current properties available next update june 6th 2020. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. Our friends over at and golfspy x wanted to give the mgs readers the exclusive first look of the new lineup for cleveland golf this year. Cleveland classic new leather 270 290 310 driver golf headcover. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. Nov 07, 2011 that was the best driver cg ever made. The deep face produces a hot, penetrating ball flight, while clevelands maxcor2 technology delivers maximum distance and forgiveness on offcenter hits. This gives you have higher launch and more carry distance. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf. Its one of three new launcher ultralite models cleveland golf introduced for 2011. The kusala black produces a penetrating trajectory with very stable feel. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver.
Oct 11, 2012 if your swing speed is over 100 then you probably will find the classic 290 as long as the cg black at which point its a nobrainier i think. Cleveland classic 290 driver by ncg staff may 11, 2012 tour. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch. Jan 18, 2012 the face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. The cleveland classic driver, inspired by persimmon drivers, is the combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years.
The 12way adjustable hosel allows golfers to adjust the loft of the driver. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its intense black. Cleveland s largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 290 has a pear.
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