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The New Cleveland Black Driver

The Cleveland/Srixon Holiday Gift Guide is up and running in time for the holidays. You can visit the guide. http://clevelandgolf.com/2014_holiday_gift_guide Through the Cyber times of the holiday season look for some great deals. Follow Cleveland on social media to find out when some of the best deals are to be had.

Cleveland is proud to announce that Cleveland Golf staff player Keegan Bradley, has singed a multi-year contract extension to remain with the company. Bradley the winner of the 2011 PGA Championship, will continue to play the Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball, Srixon Woods, and Cleveland irons and Cleveland wedges. Bradley’s headwear will be a Srixon logo in front with Cleveland on the sides. He will use a Srixon glove and carry a Srixon bag.

“We are extremely pleased that Keegan has once again chosen to remain a member of our PGA Tour staff,” said Todd Harman, President of Cleveland Golf/Srixon-U.S.A. “We have the pleasure to play a part in Keegan’s journey all the way back to his college days at St. John’s, and we are thrilled to continue to be a part of the journey moving forward.”

“I’m really happy about continuing the relationship I’ve had with Cleveland/Srixon,” said Bradley. “I think 2015 is going to be a big year for me. A major part of that comes from the confidence I have in my equipment and trust in Cleveland Golf/Srixon’s really great support staff.” Bradley is the son of a PGA club professional and nephew of LPGA World Golf Hall of Fame Pat Bradley.

Cleveland known for creating top level wedges for years, has introduced the new 588 RTX 2.0 Family of Wedges. Cleveland’s Rotex face technology changed the face of spin in golf last year. But the new 588 RTX 2.0 wedges, designed with sharper grooves and a new micro-milled Rotex face pattern, that takes spin and control to the next level. There are two head designs and three grind options. The new system allows golfers to build a set of wedges to improve their game and lower their scoring.

The wedges come in multiple lofts, bounces, finishes and shafts. Prices range from $129 (steel) to $139 (graphite).

SRIXON introduced a new line woods and irons called the Z series. Count Graeme McDowell, and Bradley among the PGA Tour players sold on these clubs. The Z series has now been available for 3 weeks to the general public.

The Line starts with the Z-745 driver. The compact 430cc Srixon Z 745 driver is designed for skilled players who like to work the ball with maximum distance and penetrating ball flight.

SRIXON 545 DRIVER

The Z 545 Driver is complete with sleek and aggressive design, the Srixon Z 545 driver is designed for players that demand maximum distance and a mid-high launch in a larger,more forgiving shape.

The Z F45 is the fairway wood is a mid-size design that is engineered to maximize launch conditions from all lies.

Z H45 is the new Srixon Hybrid. It’s new look provides a more confident feel at address, and gives the player a smoother turf interaction.

Srixon Z 745 Irons will give you the ultimate in ball striking. The irons have a muscle cavity design that feature a thinner topline and more compact shape for a traditional look that will encourage workability. Z 545 Irons are distance oriented clubs. They combine hot ball flight and a slightly larger more forgiving cavity-back profile. Z U45 Utility  club will help golfers find fairway off the tee, and will allow a more aggressive approach into greens.

This fall Cleveland launched the new CG Black Line. CG Black Drivers, Black Fairway Woods, CG Black Hybrids and CG Black Irons have been created specifically for seniors, women and players with slower swing speeds. The store availability has now been in place for 30 days.

The Cleveland Classic Collection HB Insert Putters.

The new Cleveland putter line is available in the stores.

The Smart Square Blade technology brings Dual Axis Alignment to the blade putter. Two squares create parallel lines that frame the ball at address and help provide that route to the hole.

Smart Square Blade and Smart Square Mallet putters carry a MAP of $139.99. The HB Insert putters feature a copolymer face insert, for enhanced feel and sound that gives any player an edge on the greens. There are four different tour-proven designs in a charcoal gray finish. They now come with a new and improved Winn grip. The MAP is $99.99.

For more information on Cleveland/Srixon products or XXIO products. See the following websites. Clevelandgolf.com, Srixon.com and xxiousa.com.

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