Based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. Cleveland launcher xl270 switched this spring from a 2009 launcher to the xl270. An exclusive first look at clevelands 2011 line of drivers, including the xl270 and the tl310 both have a special. Part of cleveland golfs right weight series drivers that fit the right clubhead for every player powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the. The reason cleveland can make that club 270 grams is mainly due to the head which weighs around 190 grams, a full 10 grams under the industry standard 460 cc driver head weight. 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. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. You need to know cleveland reckon by freeing up mass which is usually taken up by adjustable hosels and weight tracks they create a longer more forgiving driver. The cleveland launcher ultralite xl270 driver has one of the lightest shafts and combined club weights we have come across in a standard. Fantastic distance on offer and achieved through a head. 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. Cleveland launcher xl270 driver cleveland drivers golfbidder.
The middle model in clevelands new launcher ultralite series, the company says the cleveland launcher sl290 weighs 25g less than the average driver at 290g, to encourage a faster swing speed. A used cleveland golf xl 270 driver features an engineered head weight that falls within proper traditional range to ensure that the clubs has forgiveness and. The launcher hb features a new hibore crown design which moves the centre of gravity low and deep, promoting a highlaunch, lowspin trajectory and of course, a 460cc profile cleveland golf was the first brand to release a 460cc driver when the launcher 460 hit retail in 2003. The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. The right weight fitting system is a critical aspect of enhancing driver performance and is designed to guide golfers into the right weight driver for their game.
Luckily my bros has this launcher, gold rflex shaft so he gave it to me. 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. The 270 gram club has a 39 gram shaft in it that is also an inch longer than normal at 46 and a quarter inches. The cleveland launcher 460cc driver is a driver for golfers with a high swing speed. A used cleveland golf xl 270 driver features an engineered head weight that falls within proper traditional range to ensure that the clubs has forgiveness and excellent energy transfer. The lightest of clevelands three launcher ultralite models, the 270g cleveland launcher xl270 is fitted with the extremely light miyazaki c.
Weight has been removed from the club without sacrificing swingweight or flex profile. Tiger woods plays 100 gram shaft, and i use the cleveland xl270 with a 39 gram shaft. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the driver and my swing perfectly. The launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf and powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour the miyazaki c. Their sister company miyazaki will be providing all the shafts for their new sticks which is a nice touch.
Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver 12 degree miyazaki 39a. Cleveland launcher xl270 driver details the launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. Cleveland 2011 xl270, sl290, tl310 drivers first look. This game improvement driver weighs in at just 270 grams and adds 4 to 5 mph of clubhead speed compared to most 315gram drivers. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. Features and benefits of the cleveland launcher xl 270 460 cc driver. The xl270 has been engineered with one thing in mind maximum head speed while maintaining the forgiveness attribute cleveland is known for.
Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. 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. The launcher hb turbo driver delivers more speed off the tee for avid golfers seeking higher, longer, and straighter drives. The right weight fitting system finds the right driver for every player, maximizing distance gains and overall playability. The cleveland launcher 460 is the flagship driver in the cleveland line. This is the lightest of the new cleveland launcher series the 270xl, the 290 and 310 going from lightest to heaviest. A used cleveland golf xl 270 driver features an engineered head weight that falls within proper traditional range to ensure that the clubs. This means its engineered for maximum head speed, but its traditionallyweighted 460cc clubhead also provides amazing forgiveness. The feel of this club was exceptionally solid, even on offcenter hits. Used rh cleveland launcher hb turbo 9 driver miyazaki graphite xstiff x flex. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver womens the launcher xl270 is among the lightest drivers in golf i powered by the lightest shaft ever played on the pga tour, the miyazaki c. Looks i dont need to elaborate on all the aesthetics of this club.
Rightweight fitting system the launcher ultralite series consists of 3 weights 310g, 290g, and 270g each model engineered for unique performance and feel. I had this driver before in a 10 degree version but a good friend of mine drove over it in the golf cart and broke the shaft, and the light weight shaft is the key to this club. As for the distance gains claimed for cleveland s ultralite technology, im not convinced. The shaft i think is the source no matter how i swung it, this shaft was kept up. The launcher features a fullsize 460cc head, with a midtrajectory and lowspin design. Ball flight was a nice mediumhigh, penetrating trajectory without any ballooning.
I was playing golf the other day with a guy in his late 60s who was absolutely pounding the ball with a cleveland xl270 12 degree driver. Shop our selection of wedges, putters and custom golf clubs. The cleveland xl270 driver is a solid, lightweight club that could be ideal for a smoothswinger. The cleveland xl270 driver delivers a solid feel and sound at impact theres nothing hollowsounding about this club. Well known figures in the game of golf are dignitaries for the company and include byron nelson and gary koch. If you get it going, the cleveland launcher ultralite sl290 driver is hard to fault and with a better sound than the previous launcher dst it could be a challenger. We found the 9 degree version was hard work to get going compared to the closed face of the xl270 so we would try the 10. Cleveland launcher hb turbo driver 2019 new choose specs. Forgiveness was aboveaverage, with not much distance. The cleveland launcher xl270 for example, is the lightest of the new drivers giving you maximum club head speed resulting in the most distance. Cleveland golf is a top manufacturer of high quality, golf clubs for men and women. Accuracy was decent, especially for a lightweight driver with a longer than normal shaft. Jul 08, 2011 played 18 with a demo of cleveland s new xl270 driver. Cleveland xl270 ultralite draw driver pga value guide.
Each model in the launcher ultralite driver series has been engineered to a specific total club weight which creates a unique combination of feel, workability, and head speed. Definitely its still a very good driver, i can hit it as well as my favorite tit 905r and no doubt i get more roll out of this 9. Make offer cleveland 588 fairway wood 3 wood 3w 15. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. Youve all probably seen a bunch in the store and held them up close and gotten drool on them. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. If anything, i think clevelands drivers are vastly underrated and outperform a lot of the drivers that are produced by taylor, callaway and ping. As advertised, it feels lighter than other drivers i have tried but it also is easy to feel the clubhead during the swing. Considered to be one of the lightest driver in golf today. Cleveland launcher xl 270 driver discount golf drivers. Played 18 with a demo of clevelands new xl270 driver. 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. May 19, 2011 the middle model in clevelands new launcher ultralite series, the company says the cleveland launcher sl290 weighs 25g less than the average driver at 290g, to encourage a faster swing speed.
The xl270 is a traditionally weighted driver that will give you a real wow factor when you take this club out. Our friends over at and golfspy x wanted to give the mgs readers the exclusive first look of the new lineup for cleveland golf this year. The cleveland launcher ultralite xl270 driver has one of the lightest shafts and combined club weights we have come across in a standard driver. Clevelands right weighting system promises to find the ideal weight for 99% of golfers. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. The lofts are slightly different in the tl310 compared to the other drivers in the range at 8 and a half, 9 and a half and 10 and a half degrees. 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. The cleveland classic 270 driver is one of the coolestlooking efforts by cleveland to date. Kua 39r special edition shaft that seemed to complement the. The cleveland launcher ultralite tl310 driver is fitted with a smaller 440cc head which actually looks pretty good. The 460cc head sits perfectly at address with a more standard offset then the xl270 driver.
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