Cleveland Golf have announced the return of one of their most iconic designs, with the all-new HiBore XL Drivers. With this latest release, the company is bringing back a beloved classic with a modern twist. Utilising Artificial Intelligence, Cleveland Golf optimised the new design to create its unique, triangular chassis, while enhancing forgiveness and maximising distance for the brand’s most forgiving Driver ever.
“As our R&D research has developed hand in hand with advancements of our A.I. simulation capabilities, the realisation came that removing the constraints of a ‘traditional’ looking Driver shape would allow for new and exciting performance opportunities. By taking advantage of the unique HiBore philosophy of a performance first design, we were able to unlock levels of forgiveness and distance that weren’t possible before. But there is one key difference with the new model compared to that of the past. It also sounds great!” Joe Miller, European Product Manager at Cleveland Golf.
WHAT ULTIMATE FORGIVENESS LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE
The all-new HiBore XL Drivers feature a mould-breaking triangular chassis and sharp geometric angles, specifically engineered to optimise forgiveness, distance, and sound. Leveraging A.I. simulation, Cleveland Golf engineers narrowed the chassis to maintain the desired head volume, placed weight low and deep, and tapered the rear of the Driver to create its defined shape and help support HiBore XL’s extra-large face.
Because of HiBore XL’s larger face profile, this translates into an expanded sweet spot for players with a 19% increase in size compared to the brand’s previous Driver in the Launcher XL 2. As a result, off-centre hits are less penalising, while solid contact leads to improved ball speed, straighter ball flights, and longer drives.
ActivWing, a new technology for Cleveland Golf, was placed at the heel of the crown to enhance consistency at impact. The airfoil design provides added stability in the downswing, leading to better downrange performance and distance consistency.
Tracing back to the original HiBore Driver to now, most Drivers include some form of internal ribbing to control their sound. For this generation, HiBore XL’s triangular footprint allows for an audibly optimised response. The increased stiffness in the sole and crown reduces vibration, resulting in an improved sound profile at impact.
HIBORE XL LITE
For amateur golfers seeking to improve their slicing tendencies and increase clubhead speed, Cleveland Golf offers the HiBore XL Lite. Built with the same focused design and technological
features as its counterpart, the HiBore XL Lite is an ultralight option with a slight draw bias. The MainFrame XL in the lighter option optimises the balance of draw bias and forgiveness, maintaining MOI and ball speed benefits, even with concentrated weight in the heel.
ADJUSTABILITY
One of the major advancements in the HiBore XL line is the enhanced adjustability options. The HiBore XL Driver features a 12g adjustable weight at the rear of the club, allowing players to customise the swing weight according to their preference. Additionally, both the HiBore XL and HiBore XL Lite come equipped with Cleveland Golf’s new 1.5 degree adjustable hosel sleeve, providing even more options to fine-tune the Driver’s loft, face, and lie angles.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES & BENEFITS
MainFrame XL: This remapped, A.I. optimised variable thickness pattern maximises flex at impact to enlarge and reshape the sweet spot, improving energy transfer across the face for added forgiveness, consistency, and ball speed.
Action Mass CB: An 8g weight is tucked into the end of the shaft to counterbalance the club for more control without extra effort. The counterweight helps the club feel lighter on takeaway and stay stable through impact.
Pricing & availability:
HiBore XL, HiBore XL Lite: will be available from 6th December 2024 with an RRP of €419.
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