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I recently purchased a new driver (Cleveland custom classic), but it seems way too light for me. I thought it was this specific driver, but it seems as though all new drivers are extremely light. I'm used to playing with my old TaylorMade R7 (460cc) driver, and still prefer hitting it. I think it's due to the heavier clubhead. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should I ditch the new driver? Are there any new drivers that are heavier like my old R7? Cheers
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I've had 3 Cleveland drivers in the past (HiBore, Launcher 460 and Classic), and all 3 of them felt excessively "light" to me. I could rarely find the sweet spot, and most often felt like a tin can on a stick. I haven't had the same experience with any other major brand. If I were you, I would trade it in while it is still worth something. After 3 attempts, I doubt if I would ever consider another Cleveland driver again.

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You could try an R1 and put heavier moveable weights in the heel and toe..., or remain with the current driver...

place lead tape across the sole of your current driver in strategic places; golf works also sells tungsten weights that adhere to the sole like glue, and/or cut the current driver from the butt to 45 inches/44.5 inches.

Good luck.

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Like above, lead tape will usually do the trick just go easy it only takes a little bit to change the swing weight pretty dramatically.

Rich C.

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I recently purchased a new driver (Cleveland custom classic), but it seems way too light for me. I thought it was this specific driver, but it seems as though all new drivers are extremely light.

I'm used to playing with my old TaylorMade R7 (460cc) driver, and still prefer hitting it. I think it's due to the heavier clubhead.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should I ditch the new driver? Are there any new drivers that are heavier like my old R7?

Cheers

Cleveland has a number of lightweight drivers, not sure which one you have exactly, but they usually weigh around 305 grams unless you purchased their 270 gram or 290 gram models.

Joe Paradiso

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You could try an R1 and put heavier moveable weights in the heel and toe..., or remain with the current driver...

place lead tape across the sole of your current driver in strategic places; golf works also sells tungsten weights that adhere to the sole like glue, and/or cut the current driver from the butt to 45 inches/44.5 inches.

Good luck.

+1 on the lead tape.  It could just be the swingweight as compared to your other clubs.

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I've had 3 Cleveland drivers in the past (HiBore, Launcher 460 and Classic), and all 3 of them felt excessively "light" to me. I could rarely find the sweet spot, and most often felt like a tin can on a stick. I haven't had the same experience with any other major brand. If I were you, I would trade it in while it is still worth something. After 3 attempts, I doubt if I would ever consider another Cleveland driver again.

The Cleveland HiBore, and classic are terrible drivers, the Launcher 460 was probably one of the best drivers Cleveland ever made.

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[QUOTE name="Archie Bunker" url="/t/77533/my-new-driver-seems-too-light-need-suggestions#post_1063558"]   I've had 3 Cleveland drivers in the past (HiBore, Launcher 460 and Classic), and all 3 of them felt excessively "light" to me. I could rarely find the sweet spot, and most often felt like a tin can on a stick. I haven't had the same experience with any other major brand. If I were you, I would trade it in while it is still worth something. After 3 attempts, I doubt if I would ever consider another Cleveland driver again. [/QUOTE] The Cleveland HiBore, and classic are terrible drivers, the Launcher 460 was probably one of the best drivers Cleveland ever made.

I am gonna disagree with you. I have played with too many fellows in too many games where they scored in the 60s to hear that statement without an AHEM!

Tom R.

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I tried the Hibore and the 290 because my groups were using them at that time and were impressively long. That 290 shaft was whippy. I wouldnt start anybody with a shaft that long either.

Tom R.

TM R1 on a USTv2, TM 3wHL on USTv2, TM Rescue 11 in 17,TM udi #3, Rocketbladez tour kbs reg, Mack Daddy 50.10,54.14,60.14, Cleveland putter

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Cleveland should probably just stick with making wedges.

Rich C.

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Irons Adams CB2's 5-GW
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Cleveland should probably just stick with making wedges.

I use their wedges and find them great, but their hybrids are even better! I've often wondered what drivers were like!

Gaz Lee

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I have been sitting on a new set of rtx 2.0 that I want to use with a set of TMRB tours I have. I order them +1 to trim down. I guess I am waiting for a day my wife doesnt have something for me to do.

Tom R.

TM R1 on a USTv2, TM 3wHL on USTv2, TM Rescue 11 in 17,TM udi #3, Rocketbladez tour kbs reg, Mack Daddy 50.10,54.14,60.14, Cleveland putter

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I just purchased the Cleveland Classic XL (Black) and love it, beats my Cobra Amp Cell which I am now selling. I hit the Cleveland longer and straighter. I guess it just depends on what suits your swing / game.

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I recently purchased a new driver (Cleveland custom classic), but it seems way too light for me. I thought it was this specific driver, but it seems as though all new drivers are extremely light. I'm used to playing with my old TaylorMade R7 (460cc) driver, and still prefer hitting it. I think it's due to the heavier clubhead. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should I ditch the new driver? Are there any new drivers that are heavier like my old R7? Cheers

Nobody mentioned it so in case you havent considered replacing the grip it might work out for you. 3 grams at the head is about 1 swingweight. The ratio from head to grip is roughly avg at 1:2. Losing 6g at the grip is roughly 1 swingweight. The UST grips are nice because they are somewhere around 40g instead of the traditional 52. Check out the specs on your grip though. If its light already, you may need a golf pride that is 25-30g. The gp superlight grips came out after that driver was introduced so it probably isnt that light. Get over to a proshop and measure the club you like and tell them what you want from that club sw.

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Tom R.

TM R1 on a USTv2, TM 3wHL on USTv2, TM Rescue 11 in 17,TM udi #3, Rocketbladez tour kbs reg, Mack Daddy 50.10,54.14,60.14, Cleveland putter

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Cleveland should probably just stick with making wedges.

Whatever it's worth... I have a set of cleveland 588 TT Irons. Before that I had CG Gold tour irons. Both are great clubs.

In my bag Driver: Cleveland CG tour black Fairway Woods: Diablo Octane 3 wood; Diablo 5 wood Irons: Mizuno MP53 5-9 Hybrid: Cobra 3, 4 T-Rail Wedge: 46* Cleveland, 50* Cleveland, 54* Titleist, 60* Titleist Putter: Odyssey protype #6 Ball: Maxfli U4/U6... But I'm not really picky about the ball I use.
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Try a Cobra Bio Cell +. I switched to this driver this year and the club was noticeable heavery than my Taylor Made Super Tri. I have problems hitting the light drivers due to a fast transition in my swing.

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