Cleveland classic driver shaft length pga

In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. 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. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks just as good, not as pure retro, but still cool. 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.

The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Cleveland golf mens irons feature a winning combination of our proven wedge spin technology and high launching distance technology. 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. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s but soon became regarded as. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft offered paired with such yardage off the tee. 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. Cleveland launcher hb driver 9 degree used golf club at. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. 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. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. The cleveland xl270 driver has the miyazaki 39 series, which is the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour. On the pga tour, players must use equipment which conforms with the usga rules of golf, according to the 2012 pga tour player handbook.

Then a couple other models followed before the modern launcher driver meaning. 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. While researching i found that the average pga pros driver is often quoted as 44. 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. Now doing more research i find that the average lpga driver length is 45. Large face combined with maxcor2 technology provides maximum distance and. 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. Average driver shaft length pga tour setupcharts20s blog. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. I also read that some players including philly mick were playing shorter length drivers at the us open hoping to improve accuracy. 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. The best drivers for beginners how to choose the right. The 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly with the grip, the driver rounds out at around 290g total.

It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Each line flows from front to back to improve alignment and confidence. Featuring a softer feel and precision milled face, the huntington beach 6 putter is a classic midmallet shape with a double bend shaft. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43.

With launch it as cleveland drivers motto, the shaft length falls right in line. My favorite aspect, though, isnt its length or low spin but rather its neutrality. Bobka kept about six driver heads in his office, either 6. Ive read that the current average driver shaft length on the tour is 44. The classic is our favorite cleveland driver to date. I got this cleveland classic in a 9 degree with a stiff shaft and i am getting 290 off the tee now. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Step up and launch it with the latest woods from cleveland golf. Cleveland golfs tensile strength testing confirms the 304 stainless steel is 51 percent softer than 174 stainless steel. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. In a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45.

Cleveland huntington beach 6 putter pga tour superstore. Mar 23, 2015 the cleveland cg black custom driver is 100% built for maximum speed and distance. Get distance, precision, and everything in between with the mens launcher uhx irons. Apr 20, 2012 the shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the. The 588 custom is the product of rigorous testing with pga tour players as well as a wide variety of amateur golfers. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. 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. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. In addition to enhanced feel, the huntington beach collection can be customized to fit your stroke with an 8. The usga doesnt generally publish a list of banned clubs, but it does provide a. I am shooting between 8595 and i have several favorite drivers. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers.

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. Although the shaft is stiff it doesnt feel as stiff as other stiff shaft drivers that i have owned. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. The cleveland launcher hb clubs will come stock with miyazaki c. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. 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. 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. Were not sure, but we hope to see this retrolookmodernday performance trend to continue. Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths.

Jun 24, 2019 the first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. Step up and launch it with the allnew launcher irons from cleveland golf. Next to a fubuki, a similarly white shaft, the kusala gleams. Cleveland claims this to be the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. 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. 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 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. This is their first adjustable driver, so were curious to know whats so different about it. Cleveland 588 custom, 588 altitude drivers golfweek. Light weight, long, and one of the most funtohit drivers of the year. 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 shaft is too light for my strength, transition and swing speed.

For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. Went to this from a 270 classic driver right hand, stiff flex, 9. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Com took a look into the driver setups of the top 10 players in. 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. Powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. The women generally have slower swing speeds than the men. For this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. Since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has stood at 44.

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 gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. 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. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. 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. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club. Largest and deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf for largest. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight.

The drivers and shafts used by the top10 drivers on the. 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. At first glance the classic xl custom stands out for its. Heading into the 2019 pga championship at bethpage state parks black course, which demands long and straight tee shots, pgatour. You can increase clubhead speed and arc by using a longer shaft. 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. The first cleveland launcher driver appeared many years ago and was relaunched in 2002. You can also search through golf digests whats in the bag online and read about driver lengths. Average driver shaft length on the pga tour golfwrx. The 6 is a classic midmallet shape with a double bend shaft. 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. Therefore, its one of the most affordable current model drivers on the market. The cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control. With the cleveland golf classic xl driver will still deliver distance and reasonable accuracy.