Every dimension of the cleveland hibore xls driver has been pushed to the limit of what the rules allow, creating maximum moment of inertia moi for arrow straight, booming drives. I usually hit a high ball so the first thing i noticed was the trajectory from the tour model is much more penetrating. My question is which do your recommend, std or tour for a 65 year old with a 19 handicap, i look forward to taking it from the driving range to the golf course this coming weekend. Cleveland has this club perfectly positioned in todays marketplace. Easier to hit and at least ten to fifteen yards longer than my old clubs. This is clevelands biggest and baddest make that broadest hitting area to date, covering 16 percent larger than its predecessor, the hibore xls. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. With very little dropoff in distance on impacts away from the sweet spot, the offcenter hits are much longer.
Cleveland drivers have become a driver for all players and abilities. If you are looking to blast it past your buddies, cleveland drivers are a good place to start, models include hibore and launcher. After the hibore xl series including the hibore xl tour driver was launched in 2007, it remained the performance standard for cleveland golf until the summer of 2008. Cleveland hibore xls draw driver discount prices for golf. Features and benefits of the cleveland hibore xls driver. In this position the hibore xls tour driver does look very good and at impact it. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball.
Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. The cleveland hibore xls driver is much bigger than the previous xl version, the head is a whopping 17% bigger. By drastically increasing the hitting area, results on mishits have dramatically improved. Want to test out two different brands, or two different configurations. Loft and shaft combos have a lot to do with launch angle as do our swings. Cleveland hibore xls driver details hibore xls driver cleveland s largest driver ever full face performance extends the hot zone of maximum. Find great deals on ebay for cleveland hibore and cleveland hibore irons.
The new launcher hb turbo driver features a turbocharged cup face, ultralight hosel, redesigned hibore crown, deep weighting sole pad and a counterbalanced shaft. Although they head has that big chunk out of the back, you dont really notice it after a while. Cleveland hibore xl w aldila nv 65 stiff i went backwards and got the xl after playing the monster because i liked the head shape, plus it was smaller than the massive monster head. Buy new and used cleveland hibore xls hybrid from the best golf shop. In our tests, the forgiveness across the face was very good and the trajectory was strong too. Cleveland hibore monster xls driver mens righthanded, 11. I checked cleveland web site and cant find specs for their older models. Cleveland hibore xls driver, fairway woods, utility clubs. Oct 26, 2010 donal and the golfbidder dawn raiders test the cleveland xls driver while on the dawn raid at the heritage resort in ireland. The cleveland launcher hb driver features the next evolution of launcher and hibore technologies that combine to produce exceptional speed, distance, and control.
About the author josh baum is a freelance writer with extensive experience in advertising and public relations. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Full face performance ffp extends the hot zone of maximum. Youll see more distance on your shots even those mishits. The first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. Cleveland driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Hibore xls tour driver with distance driven geometry the hibore xls tour. Donal and the golfbidder dawn raiders test the cleveland xls driver while on the dawn raid at the heritage resort in ireland. The club feels beautifully balanced and you can definitely work it each. Fujikura fiton m gold high launch fujikura fiton m red low launch. Make offer cleveland hibore xli single 6 iron hybrid graphite 78g regular flex shaft 38.
My golfing buddies are calling them an unfair advantage. Cleveland ldi 2004 recommended lengths loft hosel bore. A lot of things in this product still stand the test of time, says brunski. Cleveland hibore irons individual, single, replacement golf. Of course, the cleveland golf company is actually based in huntingon beach, california. I did try a cleveland launcher with a fujikura fit on shaft which i didnt like at all. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The new xls driver is available in not one, not two but three versions standard, draw and tour. The launcher hbs are a hollow body iron with dramatically more forgiveness than even the most super game improvement cavity back.
Given the restrictions on head size this also means the that slightly rounded clubhead is a little more compact visually from above than most other 460cc drivers. We have tested the cleveland hibore xls tour version and think this is the. Features and benefits of the cleveland hibore xls fairway wood. Cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45. Its a lot less off putting that the original or maybe it is just that we are all getting use to these unconventional shape drivers. Cleveland hi bore xls fairway cleveland fairway woods. The cleveland hibore titanium driver will let you make tee shots as tasty as a parma pierogi, and unlike president grover cleveland, youll be able to do it on consecutive occasions. Cleveland also offers an impressive selection of custom shaft options. The new hibore crown promotes higher ball speed through crown flexing at impact and a desirable highlaunch, lowspin trajectory for a lower centerofgravity. Cleveland hibore graphite iron set pga value guide. Cleveland hibore xls fairway wood 3 wood 15 degree used golf club at. Cleveland golf is a premier manufacturer of mens golf clubs, equipment and accessories. Apr 23, 2010 cleveland worked with mitsubishi to develop a slightly longer 45.
Cleveland touts the distance driven geometry of the hibore xl clubhead. To check to see if you have an authentic hibore xls driver, just. It also features maximum head dimensions to increase the moi % over the. So, i am not sure if it is mostly the driver head or the shaft that suits me so well, but this is the. Cleveland golf clubs low prices, money back guarantee.
Description the cleveland hibore monster xls driver is clevelands largest driver to date and is designed to the usga limit dimensions with a 16percent larger face than the original xls driver, which is a deeper, wider face for ultimate forgiveness and stability. I opted for the lower loft to get similar results to the launcher. In this position the hibore xls driver does look very good and at impact it gave a. The fujikara fiton m red and gold shaft fitting system allows each player to. The regular flex has given me accuracy and good distance. The large moi represents a percent increase from the hibore xl for control off the tee for extremely straight drivers. Jul 18, 2008 i had the original hibore and i also had a little fade on the ball. Nov 26, 2015 the cleveland hibore xls driver is much bigger than the previous xl version, the head is a whopping 17% bigger. I dont play that much these days but used to be pretty good. Cleveland hibore xls tour driver available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. All boast faces 17% larger than their hibore xl predecessor, with significantly increased.
This next generation of hibore technology features a 20 per cent larger head size and 11 per cent large face area than the original hibore. It all adds up to faster drives for more distance off every tee. Unfollow cleveland hibore xl driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. They paired that with an ultralight 40g grip to create a driver that produces higher clubhead speeds, which of course translates to higher ball speeds, which of course further translate to more distance. Buy new and used cleveland hibore driver from the best golf shop. Tour players vijah singh, boo weekly, jerry kelly and joe durant to name a few. The xls is also no slouch when it comes to distance. Cleveland hibore xls 3 wood fairway wood 15 used golf club. Golf magazine tests drivers designed for better golfers. The drivers were tried on a computer setup that checked launch angle, spin, carry distance, and total distance. Cleveland hibore xls driver details hibore xls driver clevelands largest driver ever full face performance extends the hot zone of maximum. At 17% larger than the hibore xl, the hibore xls is cleveland s largest driver ever and among the biggest on the market. The hbs feature clevelands hibore crown, which allows for a very low and very deep center of gravity to get the ball in the air.
Cleveland golfs original hibore driver introduced us to the scoop back design and showed us. I bought the cleveland hibore xls driver in very good used condition from golfsmith. As a final rating i have to give the cleveland hibore xls a big thumbs up. This is cleveland s biggest and baddest make that broadest hitting area to date, covering 16 percent larger than its predecessor, the hibore xls. Cleveland 588 forged cb irons 2012 cleveland launcher fl fairway woods. Cleveland introduced the hibore driver last year with its distinctive. As long as any other combination and more accurate than any other. To provide an ultrastable and ultraforgiving driver. The cleveland hibore xls driver is the best hibore yet by a long way.
Buy new and used cleveland hibore xls driver from the best golf shop. The cleveland hibore monster xls is peeking its large, thin face around the corner staring you right in the face. The clubs i tested both had the red tour trajectory shafts in them. Simply put, distance driven geometry moves weight low and back in the clubhead. Provider of replacement new and used cleveland hibore individual, single golf clubs since 1982.
The cleveland hibore monster xls is peeking its large, thin face around the corner staring you right in the face this is cleveland s biggest and baddest make that broadest hitting area to date, covering 16 percent larger than its predecessor, the hibore xls. As im getting older, i need more loft and a higher launch shaft to get more distance, so i bought a 10. Jan 15, 20 the first thing you notice with the cleveland classic xl driver is the very deep face. The hibore xls draw model is designed for golfers seeking a drawbias ball flight about the manufacturer based in huntington beach, california, cleveland golf is a company that enjoys a strong presence on the pga tour and competitive tours worldwide. Designed to precise pga tour specifications through intense tour testing and.
Cleveland hi bore xls driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. Jul 20, 2008 the new xls driver is available in not one, not two but three versions standard, draw and tour. For me, the best ballclub combination is the cleveland hibore xl 10. Cleveland launcher hb driver 9 degree used golf club at. Performance cleveland was wise in keeping the launcher name for these drivers, because its a great way to describe them. Cleveland hibore xls and xls tour golfwrx golfwrx forums. Im about to buy a new set of clubs and am pretty sold on cleveland.
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