While most other club manufacturers have placed their chips on adjustability, Cleveland’s bet is on making drivers as light as possible to produce more clubhead speed and distance. All those nuts and fittings on adjustable drivers just get in the way of that.

The three Classic models weigh in at just 270, 290, and 310 grams—a good 30 to 50 grams lighter than most other drivers. Cleveland says that every 10-gram decrease in weight results in a 1 m.p.h. increase in swing speed. Two big reasons for the weight savings in the first two are a Miyazaki shaft that weighs less than 45 grams and a 25-gram, rubber Golf Pride grip, while the 310 Tour version features a 61-gram Kusala Black shaft and Lamkin grip, along with a 440cc head. Shaft lengths vary from 45.75 inches in the 270 to 45.25 inches in the other two.

All three models share a very deep face—the largest and deepest Cleveland has ever produced—that is very forgiving on off-center hits and results in a penetrating ball flight. While the persimmon driver-inspired color scheme might not appeal to everyone, it’s a refreshing change. The copper-color trapezoid section in the center of the face also serves as an alignment aid.  And unlike a lot of bigheaded drivers these days, the face angle is set to square, which is much more visually pleasing than closed.

This club’s an instant Classic.

$300 (Three lofts: 9–12 degrees); clevelandgolf.com