Cleveland CG Black Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Game Improvement Driver

The Cleveland CG Black driver from 2015 is built around one idea: make the whole club lighter so a slower swing can move it faster. Cleveland stripped weight out of the head and paired it with feathery shaft options, and the result is a 460cc driver that most golfers can whip through the ball without forcing it.

This is a game improvement driver aimed squarely at moderate swing speeds. If you've lost a few mph over the years, or you never swung it hard to begin with, the CG Black gives you a lighter tool that helps you find speed you didn't think you had. It launches high, which matters a lot when your ball speed isn't doing you any favors.

Don't expect adjustable hosels or a workbench full of settings. The CG Black keeps things fixed and simple. You pick your loft, you set it up, and you go play. For the golfer this club is designed for, that lack of fuss is a feature, not a shortcoming.

• Moderate and slower swing speeds that want free clubhead speed without swinging harder
• Senior players who have lost distance and need a lighter driver to get it back
• Anyone who launches the ball too low and wants more carry and hang time off the tee
• Golfers who prefer a simple, fixed setup over fiddling with adjustable weights and hosels

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cleveland CG Black driver good for slow swing speeds?

Yes, that's exactly who it was built for. The ultra-light head and shaft let you generate more clubhead speed with the same effort, and the high-launch design adds carry when your ball speed is on the lower side. If you swing under about 90 mph, this is the kind of driver that can add yards.

Is the CG Black driver adjustable?

No. The CG Black uses a fixed hosel, so you choose your loft at purchase and that's your setting. There are no movable weights or loft sleeves. For its target golfer, that simplicity is part of the appeal, and you're not paying for adjustability you won't use.

How light is the Cleveland CG Black driver?

Very light. Cleveland pulled weight out of the head and paired it with lightweight shaft options to bring the total build well below a typical driver. The exact number depends on your shaft choice, but the goal was to make the whole club easy to swing fast, and it delivers on that.

What loft should I get in the CG Black?

Because it launches high already and targets moderate swings, most players do well in a 10.5 or higher loft to maximize carry. If you have a faster tempo or already launch the ball high, a lower loft can keep spin in check. Since the driver isn't adjustable, pick your loft carefully up front.

How does the CG Black compare to a standard game improvement driver?

The big difference is weight. Most game improvement drivers focus on forgiveness through a large head and low center of gravity, and the CG Black has that 460cc forgiving profile too. What sets it apart is how light the whole package is, trading adjustability and heft for raw swing speed that helps slower players.

Alternatives to the Cleveland CG Black

Other game improvement driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.