Cleveland have combined old and new for their classic driver. Hogan, snead, palmer, nicklaus, and watson to name a few, have use this shape to amass countless victories. Utah high modulus graphiteboron shaft in s flex with a golf pride victory grip. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic. It was a wilsonian driver, identified by the crown stamping clear as day on the casting. Apr 24, 2011 there is such a thread with a video and actually the persimmon era is long gone as proven by the fact most golfers dont even realize this club is an homage to cleveland s heritage which coincidentally was in producing fine classic replica irons and persimmon woods that were an homage to classic clubs of the past. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available.
The driver has been refinished to the natural wood. 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. Higher clubhead speed players had a greater percentage increase in distance. The classic xl custom driver has one of the deepest faces of any driver ever produced, not only by cleveland golf, but by any other golf club makers. Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with.
The cleveland classic driver is an all titanium driver that delivers great performance with a retro style. Has repaired neck crack with new stiff true temper shaft. If you are over 30 years old you can probably remember playing golf when a wood was actually real wood. 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. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Cleveland classic 290 pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control.
Custom persimmon driver for tiger woods louisville golf. Anyone use the cleveland classic xl 285 driver not the. I had a chance to ask nate radcliffe, cleveland golfsrixons metalwoods development manager, a few questions about this driver. On the course the cleveland classic driver is a joy to hit. Its a little eyebrowraising to see most of the cg pros still using the original classic driver heads, when in theory this is kinda the same thing with a different paint job.
Clevelands largest and deepest clubface ever, with a large effective hitting area and boring ball flight. Callaway persimmon driver classic series ccs87 it has a 44 12. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copypersimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s. Its one thing to pay homage to great vintage designs by incorporating their lines, but to paint up a driver to.
The new model is a revamped version of clevelands classic driver from last year. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. The cleveland classic tour driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. Mac ogrady was the last player to use persimmon in a tour event ben hogan driver, 2004 b. Make offer persimmon cleveland classic usa rc85 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip. 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. Sole design and color designed to look like a persimmon driver. May 31, 2012 a while back i wrote a bit of a rant about the cleveland classic driver and its relevance in todays market. Driver golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay.
It has a pearshaped profile with the largest, deepest club face ever produced by cleveland golf. It has a soft and forgiving face and produces some outstanding distance that is hard to beat. This might be the downfall of this driver if it doesnt perform. A gorgeous large headed period driver we had to add to our lineup in the wilsonian series. 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 something that sparked my interest. It reminds me a giant persimmon driver, which harkens me back to those early years of playing golf. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model. Cleveland hi bore xl driver if you have info or questions about this item email me.
Testing the performance of drivers of different eras. My favorites of my modest collection are my joe powells. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Classic 50s series persimmon driver louisville golf. As for the shape and size, the classic is a traditional pearshaped driver with a deep clubface, two traits in driver design that have stood the test of time. One of the more underrated drivers in golf history in my opinion.
While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available, delivers long teeshots and boasts clevelands largest. Cleveland classic 310 driver discount prices for golf equipment. The new model is a revamped version of clevelands classic driver from last year, which featured a gold and burgandy paint scheme that made the 440cc head look like a a blown up version of the persimmon drivers that. The cleveland classic driver will be available in retail locations on feb 17, 2012. Jan 14, 20 clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Clevelands new premium driver for 20, the classic xl custom, is the companys first adjustable driver. Open, but the last fulltime player to do so was bob estes 2001 wgcaccenture match play in. Macgregor persimmon head and hickory shaft from 1923. What do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. Rare cleveland classic dc 43 persimmon driver rh, stiff. Callaway did some tests three years ago with a persimmon driver and a ball. I started with persimmon woods nice ones bob toskis that were previously used by a club professional.
This is a very nice mens right handed cleveland classic oil hardened tc 15 persimmon driver. While it looks like the smaller headed persimmon woods of yesteryear, the classic weighs just 270g 290g and tour model available, delivers long teeshots and boasts clevelands largest ever face for a huge hitting area and increased forgiveness. It displays a very nice grain pattern and looks great. The cleveland classic driver has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. 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. If you are of a certain vintage that played with wooden woods, you will get the concept of the cleveland classic driver right away. What was the origin of the design and the retro theme of the classic. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. If youd like to see more images of this driver and headcover, you can check out more photos in. As for the classic, the shape is nice and like the sole but the old school red and gold might put people off. The driver reminds me of a throwback paint job and.
The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme inspired by persimmon drivers. The face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. As you may already know, cleveland has just come out with a new cleveland classic driver, packaging all of todays modern technology into an oldschool, persimmon wood look. Cleveland golf introduces the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. What would have been a good step further in the comparison is to put a modern shaft in some of those old persimmons and put an old shaft is some of those new clubhead and see if the numbers get any closer. The flight is penetrating and the sound is fantastic, bringing back all the same sensations of a purely struck persimmon wood. Jan 18, 2012 the cleveland classic driver, inspired by persimmon drivers, is the combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Availability for the cleveland classic driver is spring 2012. Jun 19, 2018 cleveland persimmon models hickory, persimmon and classic clubs golfwrx is that a green glass insert clevelajd the crenshaw. The classic 290 has a unique sole design and color scheme. Cleveland 290 classic driver the cleveland 290 classic driver is the most advanced combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Pear shaped club head inspires is pleasing to the eye has greater shot shape control. A few months back i had an old steel shafted persimmon club out on my lesson tee.
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. Cleveland golf has an answer in one of this years most buzzed about drivers. Persimmon cleveland classic usa rc85 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip. 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.
Oct 22, 20 what do you get when you combine the look of the oldstyle persimmon wood with the technology of todays best drivers. Roughly onehalf the increase in distance % took place between the late persimmon early stainless steel drivers of the 1980s and the current titanium. A while back i wrote a bit of a rant about the cleveland classic driver and its relevance in todays market. With a unique sole design and colour scheme inspired by drivers of old, the classic has the deepest, largest club face produced by cleveland to date.
Mar 06, 2012 as for the shape and size, the classic is a traditional pearshaped driver with a deep clubface, two traits in driver design that have stood the test of time. Nov 07, 2011 that was the best driver cg ever made. Rare cleveland classic dc 43 persimmon driver rh, stiff steel old school. The driver reminds me of a throwback paint job and looks on the chassis of a super car. Complimented by the brassie and recently released spoon. Tom stites, who once worked at the ben hogan company, commissioned us to replicate a cleveland classic persimmon driver tiger used in. Get the best deals on driver golf clubs persimmon wood head when you shop the largest online selection. Advanced ball striking view topic classic persimmon. Schavolite composite head with an early steel shaft from the 1930s. Because the classic driver is a low spin club, i suggest hitting this one before you buy.
The cleveland classic driver, inspired by persimmon drivers, is the combination of style and performance in a titanium driver. Cleveland classic 310 driver discount prices for golf. The ben hogan apex persimmon drivers not only performed admirably, but they also because one of the bestselling drivers of all time. Old school mackenzie leather bag, some sweet blades and this crazy cleveland classic driver. Cleveland classic macgregor m85 copy persimmon head with dynamic gold shaft from the 197080s. Get the best deals on cleveland golf clubs persimmon wood head when you shop the largest online selection at. Designed with an appearance that harkens back to the wood persimmon drivers from the days of old, the classic 290. Jan 18, 2012 the face on the cleveland classic 270 driver sits square at address than the 290 which was a little closed. Maxcor2 technology produces the maximum distance and forgiveness on hits not in the center of the face. Ive hit both with stock shafts and they were pretty comparable. Last year i picked up a 12 driver lot from ebay for. The cleveland classic 290 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date.
Cleveland golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay. The tm cgb driver never got a chance by a lot of people because the red made it look cheap but had good performance. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Cleveland golf persimmon driver download enough with the history lesson, i am boring myself. With a unique sole design and colour scheme inspired by drivers. Nov 03, 2014 what advantage does modern driver technology actually provide the golfer over a steel shafted persimmon club. Persimmon wood cleveland classic set, driver, 3, 5 wood tc 15 oil, graphite.
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