From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf.
Cleveland golfs altitude series is a driver specifically designed. The perfect club driver 370 vft perfect driver golf club. 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. The perfect driver lets you play golf the way it was intended to be playedfrom the fairway. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an over length club.
Shorter golfers or those who are uncomfortable with longer shafts can order their graphite shafts shorter to match the length of a comparable steelshafted club. Buy the cleveland launcher hb driver, cleveland golfs new, 2018 version of the classic launcher driver series. Just say golf has the lowest prices and free shipping on golf clubs. Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths. Lets face it these days to compete in the very competitive golf club. The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an under length club. With the shorter driver his consistency was immediately improved, and it was time to dial in the right shaft. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. The xl custom also has an adjustable hosel and rear weight. When it comes to the short game, we dont take a onesizefitsall approach. To boost ball speeds, flexfin technology, a launcher cup face, and the allnew hibore crown help you can bomb it with explosive distance.
The cleveland classic tour driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. A short driver shaft covers a lesser distance and lesser raw swing speed for some golfers when compared to a long driver shaft, although not all players cover a longer distance with a long shaft. Cleveland created their second version of the classic driver, this time they went with the giant black persimmon looking head. Driver features 330cc clubhead with a thin, light betatitanium face that meets the maximum legal cor for more carry and increased roll for huge distance. The head is shipped with a square face angle and a standard lie angle of 61. The total club weight is 285 grams with a 45inch stock shaft, giving it a swing weight of d5. Cleveland fujikura launcher silver r regular flex graphite 7 wood shaft. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots. A short shaft driver tends to offer better dispersion, smash factor, and quality of contact in comparison to a long shaft driver. The cleveland classic driver is engineered with ultralite technology, helping players generate increased head speed and distance with the same swing effort. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Not only is it a top performer among lightweight drivers for 2012 we also love the even lighter cleveland black driver, its nostalgic look reminds us of the steep history and heritage the game of golf has. For decades, tour professionals and avid golfers alike have.
Cleveland golf classic xl custom driver september 19, 20 we find cleveland golf s 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. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. The shaft nippon regio formula b and head were the same in each test, and the swing weight was held constant. The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length and posture, as well as consistent clubhead delivery.
To help you launch it longer, the cleveland launcher hb driver has an an ultralightweight hosel that optimizes weighting for high, long, and straight drives. Cleveland launcher hb driver launcher driver on sale. Its also part of the rightweight fitting system with an overall weight of 290 grams, the classic 290 is ideal for a wide range of players seeking a strong combination of distance and. With a sleek and striking look, the cg black driver weighs only 265 grams, making it the lightest driver on the market to help players generate measurable increases in swing speed and. The cleveland classic xl custom driver is available in lofts of 7. I am dying to try out the new cleveland classic but would definitely. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. Please contact srixoncleveland golf customer service at 800 9996263 if you have any questions. Club length can be altered up to one inch longer or shorter. Like i said, the course i played on was a little short so i didnt get to play driver on as. Here at golf tips, we think thats great news, since having an adjustablehead driver opens the door for more golfers to do a whole bunch of fun things off the teeall without having to make drastic swing changes. If i try a new driver even with expensive shafts in, it makes me realise how good this club is. Very satisfied with the clubs and hope cleveland does well with these new offerings.
The latest driver we tried that features adjustability is the allnew cleveland classic xl custom. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. The specs show that it has a softer butt section, extremely stiff midbutt section that.
Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Cleveland classic, cally razr and yeah, long story short it showed me that my 560 isnt the best available technology anymore. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Standard shafts our 46 length standard driver golf shafts are made with similar engineering and materials as our championship long drive shafts, and these shafts also offer higher ballspeed for more distance, and a lower ballspin rate for a boring ballflight with less dispersion. With wedge shots making up most of the strokes on your scorecard, its crucial you play mens wedges packed with scoredropping technologies. Cleveland golf offers a range of custom shaft offerings for the 588 custom driver and consumers can visit the companys website to find a local authorized fitter near you. Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour edge and wilson.
The marketing is for those who delude with my penis driver is longer than your penis driver even though i slice 30 yards off target with a stiff shaft too. Just say golf is your home for all things cleveland launcher. The 199g head and the 43g shaft seemed to complement themselves perfectly. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland classic driver measured 310 yards with 39g shaft. Cleveland golfs 588 custom driver something for everyone. A lousy golfer will be equally poor with whatever length driver shaft, so they might as well buy the longest shaft driver and delude over hope. I loved the retro look of the original classic, and i think the classic xl custom looks. Golf galaxy carries clubs with the latest in materials and technology.
As far as specs go, there will be something for just about everyone in the. Are the new longshafted drivers the best option for more distance. For our part, we chose one of those custom options, selecting the matrix ozik 6m3 black tie shaft, which is. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee.
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. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. The taylormade fitters recommended brian try a shorter driver. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. For all custom iron shafts, traditional softstepping and strongstepping custom configurations are available. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft offered paired with such yardage off the tee made for a killer combo. The kusala black produces a penetrating trajectory with very stable feel. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Make offer cleveland launcher hb draw turbo driver miyazaki c. Are the pros shorting themselves distance by playing shorter drivers.
Get the best deals on cleveland driver seniors golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. How we tested for this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. The perfect club driver is shorter than a conventional driver. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for more distance, theoretically your swing arc would be wider and therefore you could create more speed. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking.
Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. I had a new 2016, mode,l major manufacto,r adjustible driver but picked up the cleveland classic black, non adjustible driver and its been in my bag since. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. For this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. Classic shape with a deep face profile that offers an increased hitting zone for tremendous feel.
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