Sneak Peak: Cleveland 588 RTX Wedges and Black Classic XL Drivers

[smackygolf]

You guys are going to love the fact that the XL Custom comes in a 7.5* loft....

[skyleralan]

I love my Cleveland Classic driver and can't wait to try the Black and Custom! BTW Cleveland already makes an all black driver. CG Black.

[elay95]

[quote name='Russ757' timestamp='1345052263' post='5477070']
And here u was last night thinking man I wish Cleveland made an all black driver
[/quote]
you mean like the CG Black?

[leftypga]

Now that's a driver I can sell. The classics perform well, but almost no one likes the persimmon look. BTW, it took a while, but the look grew on me.

[crazyray]

met with my Cleveland rep today... IMO the Classic in black is much much better looking then the current color scheme. while i loved the old look originally, it just didn't perform up to my standards in my shop this year.

rotex wedge faces look nice.

also there is gonna be 4 models of the 588 this year
more cavity type 588
a game improvement one
the current 588
then a DSG players version

also getting cleveland classic black fairways at 15.5 degrees.

i have cleveland catalog at work if anyone wants me to post pics.

-ray

[WVP]

i have cleveland catalog at work if anyone wants me to post pics.

 

-ray

 

[stevemac]

[quote name='crazyray' timestamp='1345077383' post='5479666']
met with my Cleveland rep today... IMO the Classic in black is much much better looking then the current color scheme. while i loved the old look originally, it just didn't perform up to my standards in my shop this year.

rotex wedge faces look nice.

also there is gonna be 4 models of the 588 this year
more cavity type 588
a game improvement one
the current 588
then a DSG players version

also getting cleveland classic black fairways at 15.5 degrees.

i have cleveland catalog at work if anyone wants me to post pics.

-ray
[/quote]



When will the new line be available?

[sofla]

release date?

[spring70]

[quote name='crazyray' timestamp='1345077383' post='5479666']
met with my Cleveland rep today... IMO the Classic in black is much much better looking then the current color scheme. while i loved the old look originally, it just didn't perform up to my standards in my shop this year.

rotex wedge faces look nice.

also there is gonna be 4 models of the 588 this year
more cavity type 588
a game improvement one
the current 588
then a DSG players version

also getting cleveland classic black fairways at 15.5 degrees.

i have cleveland catalog at work if anyone wants me to post pics.

-ray
[/quote]

would like to see iron pics

[punchdrunk]

Yes, driver on left not only has custom on toe, I'm guessing paint and such, but it has an adjustable weight and interchangable shaft. They also look to have fixed some of the problems people like me had with them (gold face coming up over crown, red paint). They should call this the Retro instead of classic, I like it.

[smackygolf]

drivers, hybrids and fairways are next year, as are 2 of the new irons and 1 new wedge. 2 wedges and 1 set of the irons are later this year.

[J_Tizzle]

Give me a new Hibore...

[harleydavis]

[quote name='ROBOPTI' timestamp='1345001081' post='5474016']
Consider at least one or five Black Classics FREAKING SOLD down here in Nawlins

I can't wait ... I love this driver !!!!!
[/quote]

Are you going to put a hickory shaft in this one?

[smackygolf]

[quote name='J-Tizzle' timestamp='1345129932' post='5482514']
Give me a new Hibore...
[/quote]

J--don't you still have an XL Tour? Best driver head ever...

[J_Tizzle]

[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1345134205' post='5482990']
[quote name='J-Tizzle' timestamp='1345129932' post='5482514']
Give me a new Hibore...
[/quote]

J--don't you still have an XL Tour? Best driver head ever...
[/quote]

Close, I have 2 9.5* tours, 1 10.5* tour, 1 9.5* tour issue (non-tour), 1 8.5* non-tour, and 1 10.5* non-tour.

I just want more of them, thats not asking that much is it??

[crazyray]

busy as hell at work, took a few iphone pics... sorry if quality is not up to par

[HateTheHighDraw]

Very nice, A few observations:

Release date 2-2013

New Miyazaki B.Asha shafts in the Classic XL

New Miyazaki JDL shafts in the Classic XL Custom

Two forged face cavity backs in the 588 line in addition to the CB and MB

Forgiving wedge ala CG14/CG16

[Dill Pickleson]

[quote name='J-Tizzle' timestamp='1345134387' post='5483016']
[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1345134205' post='5482990']
[quote name='J-Tizzle' timestamp='1345129932' post='5482514']
Give me a new Hibore...
[/quote]

J--don't you still have an XL Tour? Best driver head ever...
[/quote]

Close, I have 2 9.5* tours, 1 10.5* tour, 1 9.5* tour issue (non-tour), 1 8.5* non-tour, and 1 10.5* non-tour.

I just want more of them, thats not asking that much is it??
[/quote]

since selling my hibore xl tour i've used:

ping i15
adams 9016d
ping g10
cleveland classic 290
ping i20

xl tour was better than all of them

[smackygolf]

[quote name='HateTheHighDraw' timestamp='1345138696' post='5483436']
Very nice, A few observations:

Release date 2-2013

New Miyazaki B.Asha shafts in the Classic XL

New Miyazaki JDL shafts in the Classic XL Custom

Two forged face cavity backs in the 588 line in addition to the CB and MB

Forgiving wedge ala CG14/CG16
[/quote]

RTX CB wedge and forged DSG available in November, Altitude irons also November. Best part? The new irons are all built off of same specs, so mixed sets will be easy.

[Llortamaisey]

Yeah buddy, that looks like a great lineup for Cleveland. I'd really like to see Cleveland do well next year. They haven't been the same since Lebron left.

[Big Ben]

I'm not sure who is giving Cleveland there advice but they REALLY need to ditch the outdated gold paint on EVERYTHING, it looks awful and screams tacky...BB

[Dill Pickleson]

[quote name='Big Ben' timestamp='1345142699' post='5483810']
I'm not sure who is giving Cleveland there advice but they REALLY need to ditch the outdated gold paint on EVERYTHING, it looks awful and screams tacky...BB
[/quote]

i respectfully disagree, i love the gold, i hated the red and yellow mcdonalds colors they used a few years ago

[LONG&STR8]

[quote name='HateTheHighDraw' timestamp='1345138696' post='5483436']
Very nice, A few observations:

Release date 2-2013

New Miyazaki B.Asha shafts in the Classic XL

New Miyazaki JDL shafts in the Classic XL Custom

Two forged face cavity backs in the 588 line in addition to the CB and MB

Forgiving wedge ala CG14/CG16
[/quote]

Can leave out that you can get a Matix Black Tie 6m3 as an option! That's pretty huge and should make a great looking and performing combo!

[smackygolf]

[quote name='LONG&STR8 ' timestamp='1345149738' post='5484536']
[quote name='HateTheHighDraw' timestamp='1345138696' post='5483436']
Very nice, A few observations:

Release date 2-2013

New Miyazaki B.Asha shafts in the Classic XL

New Miyazaki JDL shafts in the Classic XL Custom

Two forged face cavity backs in the 588 line in addition to the CB and MB

Forgiving wedge ala CG14/CG16
[/quote]

Can leave out that you can get a Matix Black Tie 6m3 as an option! That's pretty huge and should make a great looking and performing combo!
[/quote]

Correct--most importantly a NO UPCHARGE OPTION!!

[dansrixon]

[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1345154498' post='5484962']
[quote name='LONG&STR8 ' timestamp='1345149738' post='5484536']
[quote name='HateTheHighDraw' timestamp='1345138696' post='5483436']
Very nice, A few observations:

Release date 2-2013

New Miyazaki B.Asha shafts in the Classic XL

New Miyazaki JDL shafts in the Classic XL Custom

Two forged face cavity backs in the 588 line in addition to the CB and MB

Forgiving wedge ala CG14/CG16
[/quote]

Can leave out that you can get a Matix Black Tie 6m3 as an option! That's pretty huge and should make a great looking and performing combo!
[/quote]

Correct--most importantly a NO UPCHARGE OPTION!!
[/quote]

Fubuki at no upcharge as well.

the rotex face is sick, its really going to give the usga nightmares. It conforms to all their guidlines, but its specifically designed to create crazy amounts of spin on short shots (chips, out of the rough, open faced shots and bunkers). The tour will get them after the FedEx cup...it should be fun to watch.

New 588 iron family (altitude, MT and TT) are all interchangeable a customizable as a split set...and the 588 Altitude is the first hybrid that is bendable in a mitchel loft and lie machine.

Plus, the Classic HB putter line is the hidden gem of the new line.

[Russ757]

"Fubuki at no upcharge as well."

SOLD

[ryldawg]

Can people explain the other shafts have
Only been playing the c Kua since
It came out but now I have options.

[acpar72]

Im surprised no one has entered the "wish it was matte!" That would be sick!

[WVP]

That RTX CB wedge has my attention. Good looking wedge and I'm interested in the new face tech.

[taco_truck]

not to be greedy but can we get pics of the fairways, hybrids, and putters too?