Cleveland Classic XL & XL Custom Driver Preview

To say that 2012 was a banner year for Cleveland Golf might just be the largest understatement ever. It was a year that bolstered their position with fans of their equipment, and at the same time, put them on the map for many who had always written them off. At the forefront of it all was the Cleveland Classic.

The Classic brought with it looks that were unheard of in a modern driver – a true throwback look that was a nod to yesteryear. The 2012 Classic brought the look of the old persimmon driver heads mixed with the R&D of today, including the deepest face ever seen on a driver.

Now the release of the 2013 Cleveland Golf line is upon us. Replacing the flash of the 2012’s classic paint scheme of maroon and brass is the sleek and clean look of black. Even more than that, this year Cleveland Golf is bringing double the pleasure with two different Classic drivers being released – the Classic XL and the Classic XL Custom.

Cleveland Classic XL

More distance. More confidence. More style. The Classic XL Driver has the largest and deepest face of any driver in golf, and an even larger sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. The Classic XL is aimed at every golfer.

Forgiveness

  • Largest, Deepest Driver Face
    • The largest and deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee.
    • Larger Sweet Spot
      • Enhanced variable thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on off-center hits for unprecedented forgiveness.

Flight

  • Optimal Center of Gravity
    • Center of Gravity moved deeper in the club head to promote higher launch and more penetrating flight.

Feel

  • High Balance Point
    • Weight removed from the grip and shaft for a higher balance point which maintains traditional feel while promoting more speed through impact.
    • Premium Miyazaki Shaft
      • A tour-proven, aftermarket Miyazaki B.Asha shaft produces mid-high trajectory with added speed.

Specs

  • Lofts available: 9.0, 10.5, 12.0
  • Head size: 460cc
  • Weight: D5 SW, 285g

Cleveland Classic XL Custom

Style and confidence are now tunable. The Classic XL Custom Driver has the largest and deepest club face of any driver in golf with an even larger sweet spot. An adjustable hosel and interchangeable weight port allow any golfer to tune the driver for precise performance.  The Classic XL Custom takes its aim at the more experienced of players.

Flight

  • Adjustability
    • Adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings for optimal face andgle and flight, while interchangeable weight port allows swingweight to be optimized for every player.

Forgiveness

  • Largest, Deepest Driver Face
    • The largest and deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee.
    • Larger Sweet Spot
      • Enhanced variable thickness technology creates incredibly fast ball speed on off-center hits for unprecedented forgiveness.

Feel

  • Premium Shaft Options
    • Available in four different premium shafts: Miyazaki JDL 6 (mid launch), Miyazaki JDL 6 (lightweight, mid launch), Fubuki Tour 53 (lightweight, high launch) and Matrix Ozik Black Tie 6M3 (penetrating launch). Your certified Cleveland Golf club fitter can help you pick the best option.

Specs

  • Lofts available: 7.5, 9.0, 10.5
  • Head size: 460cc
  • Weight: D5 SW, Adjustable

 

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Ryan Hawk
Editor and writer Ryan Hawk lives in northwestern Illinois with his fiance and son. He's been a writer for The Hackers Paradise for two years and has been involved with a number of THP events.
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