This might be the downfall of this driver if it doesnt perform. Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as an innovative producer of original equipment in its own right. Currently play cleveland classic 290, miyazaki kusala x61 extra stiff i forget which colour it is. Jan 18, 2012 the face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. 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. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers.
Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Preowned cleveland classic 290 driver 12 miyazaki 43a senior. It also is low spin, paired with the low spin head, i got my spin numbers down where i need them. The cleveland launcher ultralite tl310 driver is fitted with a smaller 440cc head which actually looks pretty good. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270 and the tour version, which is 20 grams. 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. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. The launcher hb features a new hibore crown design which moves the centre of gravity low and deep, promoting a high. 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 company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. The classic 290 has a total club weight of 290 grams. As for the classic, the shape is nice and like the sole but the old school red and gold might put people off.
The flight is penetrating and the sound is fantastic, bringing back all the same sensations of a purely struck persimmon wood. The deep face produces a hot, penetrating ball flight, while clevelands maxcor2 technology delivers maximum distance and forgiveness on offcenter hits. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to tradein your clubs and buy new and used. Cleveland golf headcovers, classic, cg black, launcher, dst, xls, xl, hi bore, mashie, halo, w, driver, fairway, hybrid, cleveland, headcover.
Condition scale please choose one new never played. Recent cleveland drivers are all derived from their earlier models. 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. 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. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection.
Buy left handed cleveland drivers at great prices on. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. As i learned more however, there is nothing old school about the technology behind. New discount cleveland classic 290 driver hurricane golf. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 290 driver. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. I chose it because it drastically reduced my spin rate. The middle model in clevelands new launcher ultralite series, the company says the cleveland launcher sl290 weighs 25g less than the average driver at 290g, to encourage a. I just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. Cleveland 2004 cg1 irons dynamic gold true temper r3 127. Mar, 2014 hi matt, what is the best driver on the market.
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. About the manufacturer based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Right weight fitting drivers are designed for the optimal feel for every type of golfer. The classic 290 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. For those that have experience with the xl tour, the classic 290 still has that same feel but a much better sound. At 290 total grams this club is light for easy swinging, yet i. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf.
Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Jul 18, 2014 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. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses.
The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. 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. Nov 11, 2012 cleveland classic 290 9 miyazaki 43s tipped 12 inch 44. Even off center hits flew far, and my average distance went up by 1015 yards. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. The first thing i noticed when i saw cleveland golfs new line of drivers was the old school look of the club. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. The classic 290 has a pearshaped head with the largest, deepest driver face ever created by cleveland golf. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. Cleveland is not a driver or iron company did not sell dsts well.
Buy new and used cleveland classic 290 driver from the best golf shop. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. The lofts are slightly different in the tl310 compared to the other drivers in the range at 8 and a half, 9 and a half and 10 and a half degrees. 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. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. The launcher ultralite family consists of four distinct driver models, each of which has been strategically engineered to deliver a unique combination of. Changed from a ping i15 with pings standard stiff shaft. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Cleveland headcovers classic, cg, launcher, dst, xls, xl. May 19, 2011 the middle model in clevelands new launcher ultralite series, the company says the cleveland launcher sl290 weighs 25g less than the average driver at 290g, to encourage a faster swing speed. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days.
The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance. Cleveland classic 290 9 miyazaki 43s tipped 12 inch 44. 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. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Preowned cleveland classic 290 driver 12 miyazaki 43a. The face promotes a hot, penetrating ball flight, while maxcor2 technology provides maximum.
Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft. Nov 07, 2011 that was the best driver cg ever made. 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. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit.
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