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