I figured i can swing the club pretty well, but not keeganbradleywell, so lets just meet in the middle. May 15, 2012 retro looks and modern technology combine to make the cleveland golf classic 270 driver. Highforgiveness the 270 features the largest effective hitting area ever produced in a driver by cleveland, maximizing forgiveness. Cleveland headcovers classic, cg, launcher, dst, xls, xl. Unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Mar 06, 2012 when we first saw the new cleveland classic driver in personbetter yet, in sunlightwe were amazed. We tried the 290g version, but theres also a 270g shown here and 310g tour version, as well the 270g. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most. 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. The classic tour driver has a smaller club head that measures 440cc, and sits.
The cleveland classic 270 weighs 270g and features the miyazaki c. If there was ever a driver that got a pass purely on looks, its the cleveland classic 290 driver and its siblings, the 270 and 310. 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. I went with the cleveland classic 290, which is the middleground offering between the lighter 270 and the tour version, which is 20 grams. Cleveland year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.
Iwent withthe 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. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. Cleveland classic 290 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Sep 20, 2012 so i am trying to chose between these two drivers. Amazed first at how big a risk cleveland was willing to take on a retro finish, and second, at how starkly different it looked from most modernday driver iterations. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, and or dings. No offset the classic 270 has no offset to promote control and shotshaping capabilities. The main difference between each model is the total weight and how it is distributed throughout the club. With that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. But would really like to get some opinions as to which of the two would be better.
Traditional pearshaped profile in a club head inspires confidence at address and allows for shotshaping control. Cleveland 2006 wseries hi bore hybrid womens hi bore hybrid silver graphite womens 75. Get the best deals on cleveland driver golf club heads and upgrade. I think of myself as a high spin and and high launch player, even though i have a slow swing speed. The 270 weighs 270 grams, the 290 weighs surprisingly 290 grams, and the tour is the heaviest of the trio weighing in at 310 grams. In short, the cleveland classic 290 is for anyone who plays the game. 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. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Each model has a different weight to maximise feel and performance specifically for each golfer type.
The company got its start under the leadership of namesake roger cleveland, who founded the company in 1979. Description cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. On the old side of the ledger is the look that cleveland has given this driver. In my previous encounters with 270 gram drivers i i lost quite a bit of consistency but that doesnt seem to be the case with this driver. Clevland drivers 270 290 310 general equipment talk. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. At 290 total grams this club is light for easy swinging, yet i found i could really go. The 270 and 290 are part of clevelands rightweight fitting system. 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.
Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 290 driver. Highlaunch the classic 270 features a deep and low cg to deliver penetrating ball flight. This titanium driver has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by. Im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. The main difference between each model is the total weight and how it is distributed. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 270 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Apr 23, 2014 with that in mind, the cleveland classic 270 driver is a beautiful blend of old and new. The launcher ultralite family consists of four distinct driver models, each of which has been strategically engineered to deliver a unique combination of.
No reason other than it should give me the highest clubhead speed and the most distance. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Retro looks and modern technology combine to make the cleveland golf classic 270 driver. For the last two years ive been playing the 09 taylor made burner and average approximately 286 yards. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. Equipment test cleveland launcher xl270 its easy to be mesmerized by new golf clubs boasting fancysounding technology. 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. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Cleveland 270 classic driver the cleveland 270 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver.
I know almost everything in golf is what feels right to you, but my r9 is a 460 head and so are the 270 and 290 drivers, however the 310 is a 440. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. The driver will be offered in both 270 and 290 grams versions. Cleveland golf headcovers, classic, cg black, launcher, dst, xls, xl, hi bore, mashie, halo, w, driver, fairway, hybrid, cleveland, headcover. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. 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. Although the mechanics of the classic family are pretty similar, the different weights can help compensate for swing problems. Cleveland classic 270 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Both the 270 and 290 drivers have a square face angle at address. The classic 270 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers and a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. This driver is for those who appreciate finely crafted driver design and wish to advance their games through the latest innovative technology. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Its one of three new launcher ultralite models cleveland golf introduced for 2011.
Apr 24, 2011 i hit the cleveland 270, 290, and 310 and was really smacking the 310 farther than the rest, and farther than my r9. Oct 11, 2012 im looking to replace my mx560 with a cleveland classic driver this winter and i think im probably going with the 270. Cleveland introduces the classic driver featuring a retro look reminiscent of old persimmon woods. Jan 18, 2012 there is also a 270 version that is 20 grams lighter and has an inch longer 45 gram shaft. Cleveland classic 270 driver discount golf drivers.
The face promotes a hot, penetrating ball flight, while maxcor2 technology provides maximum. Features and benefits of the cleveland classic 270 driver. But if you want to go even lighter, cleveland does make a 270g version or if. 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 just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. Cleveland classic 290 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder.
Jan 18, 2012 the cleveland classic driver is offered in three different models thanks to cleveland s rightweight fitting. The end result is a classically beautiful driver that meets todays distance demands. After much toing and froing i want to pick one of these over all the other drivers i have investigated. 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. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4. 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. Apr 20, 2012 i just finished playing my first 18 holes with my new cleveland classic 290 10. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly.
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