Cleveland Hibore XLS Draw

Reviewed by: maginick24 ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Hibore XLS

Summary:
Picked one up for $120 at Golf Galaxy... amazing results. Im 14 and dont drive it particularily far(240ish), so i rely on mostly my 4-8 irons to get me close to the hole... but i had a 265 and straight drive on the first tee i used this driver. I just used a pitching wedge and sunk an 8 foot putt and birdie the first hole i used it. A steal for $120. Much better than my old Burner.

Similar Products Used:
Nike Sumo, Taylormade Burner, Cleveland Launcher

Reviewed by: Richard Joke ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
9.5 degree

Summary:
For the past two years I have been hitting a 10.5 degree Cobra Speed LD driver with Regular shaft. I was comfortable with this club but found the trajectory to be too high. I bought the HiBore XL Draw for a better flight. Boy did it do that! With my swing, the stiff shaft and 9.5 degree loft really keep the ball low. This is great for me because the courses I play have hard fairways and the ball can roll quite a bit. I'm not a crusher. I max out around 280. My average drive with the Cobra was 220. My average with this club is 235 or so. It feels kinda clunky at impact, but I'm getting used to that. The offset doesn't really do anything for slicing except get slicers to buy the club. I just like the look at setup. I do miss the size of the Cobra. I may upgrade to the Monster for the 16% larger face.

Customer Service:
Not Applicable

Similar Products Used:
Cobra Speed LD
Adams Ovation

Reviewed by: akavana ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Hibore XLS Draw

Summary:
I am very impressed by this club. I shoot in the upper 80's currently and have tried several techniques to help lower those scores. For years I thought that it was my playing style or flaws kept me from playing the type of golf that I'd be comfortable with. Low and behold, a change of clubs has helped my slice problems.
I have a fast club speed from 115-120 and drive on average 260-300 depending on contact. I took this club to the range and hit about 24 shots. Of all the shots, 2 were off center. One of those were because I was trying to slice it. The distance was between 280 and 315 with about 5 going 320+. It has the Fujikura Fit-On M Graphite Shaft - Gold. I know the shaft isn't made for the club speed but it fits me really well.
I for years have been using hand me downs from friends and family who have upgraded, from Walmart clubs to first generation Big Bertha's.
This club is truly impressive. I tried the Ft-5 Draw, Ping G10, Ft-i, as well as others. This club fits me perfectly.

Customer Service:
Purchased from Bobick's Golf in Fort Wayne. They use http://www.golfheadquarters.com.
They have a 30 day no questions asked return policy with receipt.

Similar Products Used:
Ft-5 Draw, Ping G10, Ft-i

Reviewed by: classicplaya89 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland Hi-bore XLS Draw

Summary:
I hit all my irons perfectly straight about 98% of the time hybrids included. However as far back as i can remember i have had a moderate to severe slice on all of my woods until today. I was thinking about a TM burner draw instead but after hitting one at my local range i was less than impressed with the slice correction. after hitting the ping g-10 draw i thought that the correction was good but i couldnt hit the club distance wise to save my life. it was only a 9.5 degree plus the draw factor makes it act more like an 8.5 degree. I was skeptical going into the Hi-Bore but i figured it couldnt hurt i got a great deal trading in an old cobra ironset and 130$ for the new cleveland. took it to the range and hit the first 5-7 balls straight and maybe a little longer than before. its noticably louder than most drivers excluding the nike SQ lineup but its much more tolerable.
Nice soft grip.

Customer Service:
2 year warranty included
great headcover

Similar Products Used:
ping g-10 draw, TM Burner Draw