Cleveland golf, vintage golf, golf putters, golf irons, taylormade, woods, link, ebay. Nikes master club designer, tom stites, who once worked at the ben hogan company, commissioned us to replicate a cleveland classic. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. With a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers, the classic 310 has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. Golf galaxy carries clubs with the latest in materials and technology. Cleveland golf has a number of new introductions to their 2012 lineup. Make offer cleveland launcher hb driver golf club miyazaki. Originally posted by titleistwi a persimmon driver isnt persimomn to have the same kind of pop at impact that a modern oglf cleveland. In fact, its the deepest club face cleveland has ever produced.
Its lightweight, sleek design including a lower swing moi helps promote more speed and. The classic xl custom driver has one of the deepest faces of any driver ever produced, not only by cleveland golf, but. Dec 08, 2017 in this persimmon driver test, gm digital editor neil tappin hits a 25 year old driver putting it up against his own titleist 917 d2. Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour edge and wilson. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers. The most played wedge was the brands fifth design released in 1988 the 588. Therefore, our supplies of true temper steel shafts such as the dynamic gold and dynalite models are limited to our current stock. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Sole design and color designed to look like a persimmon driver pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with.
Get the best deals on cleveland golf clubs persimmon wood head when you shop the largest online selection at. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. I had one young female student ask about the club and she stated she had never before seen a wooden club she was born in the very late 90s let alone hit one. The brass coloring on the faceplate extends to the top of the club head and adds a nice touch when looking down on the club. Today, cleveland golf is a leader in wedges highly regarded for creating innovative equipment with advanced technology. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not. Cleveland golf cg black driver the cg black driver was engineered specifically with the average golfers in mind. The club head is 460cc and has brass coloring to mimic the sole and faceplates of the traditional cleveland persimmons. Its lightweight, sleek design including a lower swing moi helps promote more speed and distance for golfers with swing speeds under 90 mph. Roger cleveland founded the company, which was first called cleveland.
Buy cleveland golf drivers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. How hard is it to hit and how much of a difference did it. Tiger woods high school persimmon driver, a cleveland classic, was. Persimmon woods like the tc15 became very popular on tour, as did many cleveland wedges. In this persimmon driver test, gm digital editor neil tappin hits a 25 year old driver putting it up against his own titleist 917 d2. Nov 07, 2011 recently graeme mcdowell gave all his twitter followers a sneakpeek of a new prototype cleveland golf has been working on.
The sweetspot of the driver is framed in by a brass colored section, just like a brass insert from a persimmon driver of yesteryear. Listed below for sale cleveland hibore xl driver, 10. Jan 08, 2012 the club is obviously a dedication to the original cleveland persimmon woods. Flex fins direct more energy to the ball, a cup face preserves ball speed on off centre hits and a hibore crown promotes high launching low spinning drives. Open, but the last fulltime player to do so was bob estes 2001 wgcaccenture match play in. True temper has discontinued manufacturing steel shafts for woods as of november 2017.
What gets damaged most often with persimmon or other wood clubs is the finish or the shaft and the shaft is more often damaged by a frustrated and angry golfer who picks a swinging match against a tree, rock or the earth. Mac ogrady was the last player to use persimmon in a tour event ben hogan driver, 2004 b. Why tiger woods enjoyed playing with his high school persimmon. 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. The flight is penetrating and the sound is fantastic, bringing back all the same sensations of a purely struck persimmon wood. Cleveland classic xl custom driver true to its name. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. Pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control.
Originally posted by titleistwi a persimmon driver isnt persimomn to have the same kind of pop at impact that a modern oglf cleveland golf persimmon. Nov 03, 2014 what advantage does modern driver technology actually provide the golfer over a steel shafted persimmon club. Cleveland classic 310 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Luckily, cleveland has a sense of humor and the brass to call his bluff. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. True temper has discontinued manufacturing steel shafts for woods as of november. Persimmon cleveland classic usa rc85 golf club wood driver w new. The cleveland hibore xl ladies driver has a lowered crown, which lowers the centre of gravity of the person holding the club which gives a bigger sweet spot. The classic driver has a traditional pear shaped profile and a large, deep club face.
Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour. The new classic xl custom driver, as well as its sibling. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and accessories. Sole design and color designed to look like a persimmon driver. A few months back i had an old steel shafted persimmon club out on my lesson tee. You havent experienced golf to the fullest unless you have played the game with these persimmon woods. Driver data was collected for 8 golfers 6 males and 2 females 2 golfers had swing speeds in the 70s, 2 in the 80s, 2 in the 90s and 2 in the 100s. A week later a shiny cleveland classic driver showed up and matt was forced to come to terms with his new favorite. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copy persimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s.
I had a chance to ask nate radcliffe, cleveland golfsrixons metalwoods development manager, a few questions about this driver. Each golfer hit series of shots with their own driver and another with the persimmon driver. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290. The cleveland classic tour driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon 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. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. Choose from mens golf drivers that allow you to change your loft, lie angle andor center of. Dont fall into the false idea that persimmon needs to be treated tenderly.
Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Anyway, if id never hit a wooden wood and spied a persimmon driver in good shape solid face, no cracks in the hosel, doesnt need to be rewrapped id probably walk right on by. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Golf clubs such as a fairway wood or iron made by cleveland golf are made from steel or graphite. Recently graeme mcdowell gave all his twitter followers a sneakpeek of a new prototype cleveland golf has been working on. 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. Classic 50s series persimmon driver louisville golf. Cleveland golf is a brand owned by sri sports limited, a subsidiary of sumitomo rubber industries ltd. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look.
The cleveland classic driver from a couple of years back even sported a retro look that recalled persimmon heads and brass face inserts. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Make offer persimmon cleveland classic usa tc15 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip persimmon cobra u.
Sole design and color designed to look like a persimmon driverpear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control. Hogan, snead, palmer, nicklaus, and watson to name a few, have use this shape to amass countless victories. A while back i wrote a bit of a rant about the cleveland classic driver and its relevance in todays market. Originally cleveland filled a niche market producing high quality replicas of classic golf clubs.
Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copypersimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s. Cleveland golf as of will not make irons or metal woods any longer. Cleveland reckon by freeing up mass which is usually taken up by adjustable hosels and weight tracks they create a longer more forgiving driver. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290 driver will start turning heads before you even tee up. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The cleveland golf wseries hibore xl driver is the latest addition to the hibore family of.
Persimmon cleveland classic usa rc85 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip. The original smart driver is an excellent club for players who shoot in the 80s and 90s who sometimes have difficulty finding the fairways with metal woods. One of the more underrated drivers in golf history in my opinion. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. For the last month or so there have been a few rumors floating around regarding a new retro driver coming out from cleveland golf. Cleveland golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay. It has minor bag dings, one on top and one near the weight port. For the last month or so there have been a few rumors floating. To this day, the 588 wedge is one of the best selling golf clubs of all time. Golf club in florida, site of woods charity event with phil mickelson, tom.
Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras. Jan 18, 2012 the face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. Cleveland reckon by freeing up mass which is usually taken up by adjustable hosels and weight tracks they create a longer more forgiving. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. Nowthe whole retro theme means different things to different people. What was the origin of the design and the retro theme of the classic. Cleveland classic 310 driver discount prices for golf. Callaway did some tests three years ago with a persimmon driver and a ball. Tiger woods high school persimmon driver, a cleveland classic, was likely last put into serious play sometime in 1994. The club is obviously a dedication to the original cleveland persimmon woods.
Tiger woods brought out his high school persimmon driver for a round on. The ben hogan apex persimmon drivers not only performed admirably, but they also because one of the bestselling drivers of all time. Shots struck on the toe or heel somehow almost miraculously find their way back into the fairway. Make offer persimmon cleveland classic usa rc85 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip.
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