Description Through the history of persimmon woods, drivers have always been round. As time progressed and technology advanced, they've grown bigger and are now made of a variety of metals, but for the most part, they've maintained the round shape. Up until now, form has dictated function... The HiBORE™ Driver has changed all that. For the first time, function is dictating form. HiBORE is truly the new shape of distance. The HiBORE is the ultimate high-launch / low-spin driver. Because of its unique crown geometry, the location of the Center of Gravity (CG)* is lower and deeper than ever before. Consequently, it produces drives that go farther and straighter from a larger portion of the clubface than any other driver in existence.
Reviewed by: Ponnappa Ganapathy(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland hibore driver
Summary: Have been reading a lot of reviews on this website and have to say that too many people seem to think that whatever they are testing is the absolute best. Get real and put it in perspective.
Onto the hibore. Bought the 10.5 fujikura regular shaft from a friend and initially found it a good driver, but no better or worse than most of the other good quality drivers available at the time (TM, ping, callaway, cobra). Even today when I play the latest drivers available I don't find too much difference between say the ping g2 and g15. Yes the latest ones have maybe 10 yards more of distance and 10 percent more forgiveness but it does not justify a price tag of 500 dollars for the latest ones
What I find is that once you get used to the driver it will be better than another one till you use that one for a while and then suddenly that is the best one.
Most importantly get a club and shaft that are suited for your swing and it works well. Get an ill suited one and you will always struggle.
My swing speed is about 105 mph with my driver. Got it tested way after I got the driver and then realized why my driver dispersion pattern was so wide. Tried a friends hibore 9.5 with a stiff shaft and could hit just fine.
So to everybody out there, first get yourself fitted and then buy clubs accordingly. The hibore itself is a nice club. What I would suggest is that you buy a used club at say 100 dollars rather than spend 500 dollars for the latest one. The difference does not make sense for the extra money.
Customer Service: N/A because never used it
Similar Products Used: Almost all brands over the last five years or so
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Summary: This is my 1st Driver, which i bought it from Golfsmith. Since then, there are tons of new Driver on the market, which always claim to offer better distance and accuracy.
In fact, I broke the shaft during one of the game. So, thought that it's time to moved on. Got the NIKE SUMO. But surprise by the inept performance. Hence, decided to reshaft the Hibore with UST Proforce V2 shaft.
I cannot believe it! For the 1st time in my golf history, I hit 220!!! Strike gold for me! This is a keeper in my bag!Oldie but a goodie : )
Customer Service: Never used it.
Similar Products Used: NIKE SUMO, TM Burner, HIBORE XLS
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Review Date September 6, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 2.83 of 5,
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Reviewed by: Gern(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland Hibore Driver
Summary: This is one hot driver and, since the one I have is actually two year old tech now, it is very affordable.
So long as you remember, that even though this is an oversized driver, it needs to be teed low, you will gain distance. More importantly you should gain accuracy. Most important of all, you will gain confidence.
At address the club looks hitable. Just looking down at how small the ball is compared to that huge face you begin to believe that your next shot is going to be a good one. As you swing the weighting does its job to help assure pure contact. And at contact there is a sound like no other. Solid and clean, there is no doubt that contact has been made. Because the sweetspot is so large it is hard to miss and the ball flies off of the face. As the ball lands the effects of the HiBore are not done yet; now the ball releases and rolls another 25 yards or so. Between the piercing flight and the end release the result is amazing.
With my old TaylorMade R-5 I averaged about 230 total off of the tee. With my new HiBore I manage to fly it 250 and gain more yardage in roll.
The summary is simple; if you want to have more fun playing you need to hit it better. And the further it goes the better. This is one awesome club!
Similar Products Used: TaylorMade R-5, TaylorMade R-580, Cobra S
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Summary: These are the best irons ever for a newbie. I am playing for the past 1.5 years and score in the 90s.
These irons have improved consistency - reduced both slices as well as draws from my iron shots. I am able to hit much better approach shots, good ball flight. No topping or hitting behind the ball. You know that once it connects, the ball will go straight.
I used to slice with my 3 and 4 irons. Now I don't hesitate to use them for shots >200 yards from the fairway. The ball goes very straight and very long.
Due to their build, I don't feel the need for a hybrid or 3/5 woods in my bag.
A must for everyone who is hitting >90 and have problems with hitting the long irons.
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Review Date August 13, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Robert(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Cleveland Hibore 9.5 degree Driver
Summary: Tried this driver which was owned by my brother...I had been hitting a NIKE Sumo...no more NIKE, this Hibore put it to shame...he gave me his driver because I hit it so very long and straight. Gained at least 25 yards with perfect accuracy. Thanks Cleveland!!
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