{"id":17852,"date":"2013-09-19T09:26:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T08:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/mygolfway\/review-cleveland-golf-classic-xl-custom-driver\/"},"modified":"2014-09-01T09:28:26","modified_gmt":"2014-09-01T07:28:26","slug":"review-cleveland-golf-classic-xl-custom-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/projects\/mygolfway\/en\/review-cleveland-golf-classic-xl-custom-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Cleveland Golf Classic XL Custom Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

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September 19, 2013 –<\/strong> We find Cleveland Golf<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s product range for 2013 (the wedges, irons, woods, irons …) very attractive, and this time we\u2019ve had the chance to test their latest driver, the surprising Classic XL Custom<\/a><\/strong>. This is their first adjustable driver, so we’re curious to know what\u2019s so different about it.<\/p>\n

At first glance the Classic XL Custom<\/strong> stands out for its intense black colour, dotted with golden details that give an attractive retro look. But the most eye-catching thing is to see and move the deepest and largest face of any currently available drivers. It certainly offers the largest effective hitting area, and gives you complete confidence on the tee.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to its great adjustability, it fits completely into the category of modern tuneable drivers. Starting with the shaft, you have four choices of premium quality, to choose according to the flight trajectory: Miyazaki JDL 6 for a mid-launch, lighter Miyazaki JDL 5 for a mid-launch seeking maximum distance, Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki Tour for a high launch, and Matrix Ozik 6M3 Black Tie, for high-speed swings with a low launch.
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After choosing the shaft, its time to do something that is new for us: adjust the swingweight. Normally in other brands you have a fixed weight, but here they let you choose between three interchangeable weights in the rear port: the standard of 7g for an ideal combination of distance and control; another of 3g for speed and distance, while the 11g gives you more control.<\/p>\n

And finally, the adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings to optimize the face angle and flight. Rotating the shaft optimizes the alignment of the face up to 2.25\u00b0 open or closed, and between 1.5 \u00b0 up or down.<\/p>\n

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At the Club de Golf Sant Cugat<\/strong>, we spent time with one of their professionals, Carlos Vivas<\/strong>, who after hitting a bucket of balls on the driving range and going out on the golf course with the driver in his bag (9.5\u00b0 in Neutral position, Miyazaki DJL 6 shaft) commented:<\/p>\n