Is the Cleveland HiBore a good driver?
Cleveland calls this “Distance Driven Geometry” and claims that the result is a very forgiving driver which produces great distance, a higher launch and a fair amount of spin. The HiBore driver got a lot of buzz when it first came out, especially among mid- to high-handicap golfers.
What year did the Cleveland HiBore XLS come out?
2008
The HiBORE XLS line will be available to ship beginning February 1st, 2008.
What is HiBore?
The HiBore was really the first driver to eliminate, or nearly eliminate the tapered skirt. Almost every modern driver in the market is inspired by the HiBore in that respect. It was a two-part solution where we lowered the weight of the crown and simultaneously created a low/deep location to put any extra mass.
Does Cleveland still make golf clubs?
Cleveland Golf is owned by SRI Sports Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., specializing in golf equipment. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Cleveland Golf began as a company known for producing replicas of classic golf clubs….Cleveland Golf.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Website | clevelandgolf.com |
Are Cleveland Launcher irons good for seniors?
The Cleveland Golf Men’s Launcher HB iron set is a top choice for seniors looking for the best golf irons for hitting the ball with ease and faster. This iron set is geared towards players who have low to mid swing speeds.
Do any pros use Cleveland drivers?
Cleveland Golf, a global leader in golf equipment technology and innovation, makes golf clubs trusted by leading tour professionals around the world. Cleveland Golf tour professionals such as Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Ernie Els, and many more entrust their short games to Cleveland Golf.
What is a hibore XL driver?
Cleveland HiBore XL Drivers. HiBore technology has taken the golf industry by storm since it’s original introduction two short years ago. The unique “scoop back” design moves weight lower and deeper in the head to optimize launch conditions. The new XL model has an expanded club face, giving it the largest sweet spot in golf!
What lofts does the hibore XLS come in?
The HiBORE XLS is available in 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, and 11.5° lofts; however, only the 9.5 and 10.5 versions are available for left handers. The XLS driver comes standard with either the Fujikura Fit-On M Gold or Red shaft (ours featured the Gold).
How good is the hibore XLS at finding fairways?
If finding fairways is your primary goal, the XLS does a good job of it once you find the groove. The HiBORE XLS is available in 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, and 11.5° lofts; however, only the 9.5 and 10.5 versions are available for left handers.
Is the hibore a bad looking driver?
The HiBORE is not a bad looking driver, provided you can get over the scooped-out look of the head, presumably inspired by the old Halo hybrid. The head is a little stretched out, but not grossly so (at least to my eyes). The charcoal finish helps minimize any shock to the senses that the size of the head and its shape might cause.