HiBore XL

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Cleveland HiBore XL
Golf Monthly Verdict

The look of the concave crown may take a bit of getting used to but the sheer power it produced could speed up that process! Flew long and straight with a consistent flight.

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    This driver has sheer power with a long and straight, consistent flight to back it up.

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The extra large face has a high moment of inertia, that leads to more control over off centre hits. As a result a larger hot spot makes for a more efficient energy transfer and quicker ball speed.

Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

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