Reviewed by: haywardwisc ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Hibore XL

Summary:
I've played two rounds with my 12* HiboreXL with a Fujikura Gold Fit-On shaft, and my comments are:

Set-up: I know it's a matter of personal taste, but the HiboreXL looks good as I address the ball. The shape of the clubhead was not a distraction. I did not tee the ball lower as some have done due to the lower CG. (Later, I may play around with teeing it up higher or lower and see what happens.)

Trajectory: mid-to-high - which is just what I was looking for.

Shot shape: I pulled one shot, and pushed another, but the balance went fairly straight. If there were any fades or draws, they were hardly noticeable.

Distance: Even with the stock shaft, the distance is comparable to my Ti-460 Launcher which was reshafted with a very good shaft. Plus, the distance was respectable even though I was golfing in mid-50's temperatures. I can't wait to hit it when temperatures are in the 80's or 90's!

Forgiveness: This baby must have a big sweetspot as I hit some off the toe which were decent drives. I maybe lost 10-15 yards of distance with these toed shots.

Miscellaneous: Normally when I buy a driver or FW, I use it once or twice and I know it needs a better shaft. With this shaft, however, I think I'm going to use it at least until mid-summer before deciding whether it needs a new shaft. So far, so good! Also, the headcover has what they call an "E-Z Grab" which is a slot to put your fingers in to pull it off. I like it ... it makes getting the headcover off easier.

Needless to say, I gave the HiboreXL a 5 star rating. IMHO, it is a top notch driver!

Customer Service:
No comment.

Similar Products Used:
Cleveland TI-460 Launcher

Reviewed by: BKuz ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
HiBore XL

Summary:
Use this review site often for clubs. Most accurate reviews, since real golfers like me. Though professional reviews of this club also gave high marks. ...I am slightly better than bogey. Used to have a hard time w/a driver. Used Tour Edge high loft, and worked well. As I developed my swing and wanted to limit my slice, store person suggested the Hibore XL. I have a high swing speed, but short backswing. Suggested gold stiff shaft, 10.5 loft as I wanted to have high launch/loft. In the store booth it sounded, and felt great. Took it outside and crushed it! Outstanding feel, great sound (not tinny or "clink" sound, but a "Boom")! Love the look. Great feel. Could be what I was missing, to gain yardage, and shrink the next approach shot. A great club, and a great price. Club face appears slightly closed, which is good psyche. Makes me want to hit it straight, and sometimes even slight left. Much more accurate. This gets me to the next level. Could be the ticket to saving some serious strokes and more pars. Traded in my old driver, so let's hope so... :)

Customer Service:
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Similar Products Used:
Adams, Tour Edge,

Reviewed by: John Belley ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Hibore XL 10.5 Fuji Gold

Summary:
After hitting the original Hibore with some sucess, I deceided to go with the XL. Got it for $139 new, online. AT first, I was dissapointed with the overall performance but as I spent some time and re- adjusted my setup things got better. It is at least 20 yards longer than my R5 and puts more drives in play. I'm very happy with it now and so will you if you give it a chance. Can't go wrong with the price, either. Great club.

Customer Service:
Not needed

Similar Products Used:
I work at a golf course pro shop and hit everything I can and owned many top line clubs. Ping, Cobra, TM, Callaway, Nike, Cleveland, Titleist, etc.

Reviewed by: massey ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Hibore XL 16*

Summary:
I have a BUNCH of drivers, and recently added the Hibore XL to my mix in search of the elusive perfect one. I have discovered that it does what it does VERY well. My very first swing, right out of the packing box and onto the first tee with no warmup, was 235 dead center. I have an unusual setup ... the 16 degree SuperLoft with a stiff gold shaft. I tend to deloft the face a bit normally, so I get a great trajectory, plus decent distance and less dispersion than with a regular flex shaft. Golf magazine recently noted that most players would do better with high loft drivers for airtime rather than roll. My swing speed is on the border between regular and stiff flex, so the gold Fuji is a better choice for me than the red. I am hitting the ball about 240, almost as far as with my best "cannon" (Tour Edge exotics 12*) ... but this baby is a fairway bound short grass seeking missle. It is harder to work (thats what the Tour version is for) ... but I have never seen a driver that wanted to go straight as desperately and consistently as this one does. For most recreational players, that is enough. Puus, I got it on eBay for a song. The only thing that has been close for me is the Sumo, also a 16 degree stiff .. slightly more torquey, more like a sports car, but similar characteristics. Hibore XL .... goes far, but more importantly, goes STRAIGHT!

Customer Service:
NA

Similar Products Used:
Nike Sumo