Never been one to write reviews, but I feel the Cleveland HiBore needs some recognition. I've only played for about a year, and have managed to get my score in the 90's consistently, but sill struggle with the driver and the short game. I know the short game is far more important, but having long straight drives down the fairway really improves my confidence, and a nasty slice messes with my mind. Enter the HiBore. It's the first driver I've played that makes me feel confident at the tee. There is something about the green NV shaft and the matte black club head that really jives for me. I played with it last week, and today. Last week was OK, but with one trip to the driving range in the middle, today was amazing. I have NEVER driven the ball as well as I did today. Throw in the fact that you can pick this beauty up for 149.00 right now, and I think you have a no-brainer. The shaft alone sells for 80...it deserves a value rating of 10!

With the Hi-bore in my bag, I feel I can spend less time at the driving range, and more time on the finesse part of my game. It's all about the confidence!

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If the long-lasting quality is as good as Cleveland wedges, I won't need it.

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Played with the Sasquatch and it didn't work for me. Tested the R5 and R7 and neither were as consistent.

This is a follow up review.
The closed face ( by 2-4 degrees ) catches out many, including me. I have a staight ball flight with maybe a 15 foot fade sometimes. As this club is closed , that can result in a pull. Many people hitting this club will tell you about FORE LEFT cries when using this club.
The TOUR version is like all other drivers & is neutral or open. Some are finding this club hard to fade.
At Address just b4 you take the club back, just push your hands foward a touch which takes out the closed face of the club, then take it on back to the top of your swing like normal. YOu will definitely see the ball go Higher & will replace any hard pulls to the left or duck hooks. You will start hitting really stright drives too.
This club is a bandaid remedy for your swing. It isn't as pronounced as a offset driver but is great if you don't want to iron out a swing fault cos you have other things to do with your time & can't get to practise all the time.
Am still considering a reshaft to something with a mid or higher kickpoint to flatten the trajectory a tad like a V2. Its cheaper than buying a whole new TOUR XL Hibore.

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WOW. Bottom line this club is so long my golfing buddies are now insisting i play from the tips. Even mis-hits stay in play. If you have any problem with distance off the tee buy this club now

This club has made a big difference in my game. I was fitted by the Cleveland Tech Van. I have a Cleveland HiBore XL 9.5 with a Grafalloy Prolaunch Red stiff shaft. I'm not a longer hitter, about 250 max. I was having a problems with hitting the fairway and keeping a 250 yard average. Tech Van set me up with this club and I now hit 250 and the fairway more consistantly. I am very impressed by this club, but I have to say the noise takes awhile to get use to. If you are a traditionalist or bothered by noise, stay away from this club.

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Cleveland customer service is one of the best in the buisness.

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Just purchased my Cleveland Hi-bore and what a diffrerence it does make. Along with its sleek design comes great performance. This club has added at least 10 yards to my 255 yard average drive making me hit 265-270 consistanty. Before purchasing this driver I hit a slight Fade. But when I hit the Hi-bore It was bullet straight. I think this is alsp because of the great shaft that I got with mine (UST V2 stiff). Also the price was very reasonable I picked mine up for 200$ new at golftown. Anyone who is in the market for a new driver should seriously consider the Cleveland Hi-bore... I'm gald I did.

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Never had to use it

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I just finished my championship round of my tournament. I hit Almost every fairway and driving the ball at least 290 yards. I use the HiBore XL with a stiff shaft. Its the best driver i ever hit. I traded in My Nike SQ for it and i love it.

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Changed my Cleveland Launcher Comp 460cc 10,5 degree loft with the new HiBore XL 10.5 degree loft. I get additional 10-15 yards with this new driver and hit it very straight and slightly higher. Must get used to the closed club face at address. Any players tested the new TM Burner and Burner TP, any longer and better vs the HiBore?

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hey guys i just bought this club 4 days ago and couldnt be happier with it. i mean i like the nike sasquatch sumo better but its not $100 better. SO now i love this club and i havent hit a ball as far as i have recently im only 14 so i havent hit alot but for all you golfers whose long game isnt tht impressive but want i driver they can hit and control, i say the hibore is yours to buy

I work in a pro shop and we got these drivers cheap. So i decided to try one and geez did it go . I have a ust Stiff shaft in it . Worth a look if wanting to buy a driver

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Give this club a chance... I recently purchased a Cleveland Hi-Bore 9.5* with a stiff Aldila NV65 shaft. I didn't really need it, but I was able to buy it rather cheaply at an insurance salvage inventory sell-off for a golf store (the club was not damaged at all). I bought it mainly because it is like no other driver on the market today (except the Hi-Bore XL now). The first time out to the range, I hit several balls with it and didn't like it at all -- I felt no sweet spot, and the ball took a fairly low trajectory (I realize that the NV shaft has a high kickpoint). This was not at all what I expected (I am a decent high-ball hitter as my current driver is a 9* with a low/mid-kick shaft). I put the club up for sale on eBay -- no takers in three tries. Hmmm...Was someone trying to tell me something? I read several reviews (again) on the club and realized that I was probably teeing the ball too high for the Hi-Bore. I have taken it out again twice now, teeing the ball low -- the top of the tee at about equator-level to a golf ball resting on the ground beside it. What a difference! Now I see the high-launch, penetrating ball flight that the club claims to give -- even with the low-trajectory shaft. Now it seems fairly difficult to hit a totally bad shot (unfortunately, the club doesn't swing itself). I have very good consistency with this driver; I think because the ball is teed so low -- this way there is not as much area on the clubface to "miss" a shot. I am carrying my drives 260-270 with some roll on the end -- just a little longer that my current driver, but with tighter dispersion. (These guys who claim to hit the ball 300+ don't have the proper concept of distance... If you'll notice, most of them are high-handicappers, too -- yeah, right:-)...) Anyway, this driver will be staying in my bag for awhile. Now that the new Hi-Bore XL is available, these original models can be had for a song on eBay -- many shafts available as well. (Don't short-change the stock Fujikura -- I have one on my Nicklaus AirMax 440ML which is another fantastic club...) Remember, "Tee it low and watch it go!"

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