Cleveland Hibore XL v Nike Sasquatch Sumo 5000 (the new one)

[huggystyle]

Hi, I just wondered what people think is a better club. I've had to send my Superquad TP back to be repaired. So I have borrowed my Dads Cleveland Hibore XL, its 10.5 stiff.

I have to say I have never been a real fan of Cleveland drivers but this club just feels so easy to hit. I just split every fairway, so much for forgiving than my Superquad TP, though it tended to go a bit high so I think I need a 9.5 and the red shaft. I just wondered what everyone thought of them.

I'm tempted, but I really want to like the new Nike Sasquatch, the normal clubhead, I've tried out the new sasquatch but I just can't seem to hit it as well as the last sasquatch which I used to own. Anyone have an opinions?.

How solid is Immelaman playing!!!!

[JArmour]

Im a big XL fan. I play the tour 9.5 and love it.

Havn't hit the new nike but it does peak my interest.

[huggystyle]

Do you reccommend the tour then?. I play off 4 so I think I should be able to handle the tour. I've just read that its 3 degrees open and that might put me off a bit, is it really noticeable?. The club head is a bit smaller and less forgiving than the regular XL, how do you find it?.

[mddubya]

I've got the HiBore XL in both 9.5º and 10.5º. Mine are both non tour versions but I love them. The open face of the tour kind of worries me as I've fought a slice my entire golfing history.

[JArmour]

Im a 19 handicap. My misses are to the right but when I miss it's because of my top hand not getting through the zone in time. I guess a non-tour version would be better for me but I hit plenty of fairways. I just suck overall.

Anyway, I really don't like the way the regular Burner or Hibore looks at address. They just seem really closed, the open face really makes me feel more comfortable.

I have a Burner TP which is supposed to be 1* open and the Hibore Tour XL which is supposed to be 3* open. I can't tell the difference between the two from one being more open than the other.

I also looked at the size of the Tour's face compared to the regular version and its not that much of a difference in appearance. The overall size of the tour driver does "look" smaller.

[mddubya]

If I'm not mistaken, the tour is only 420cc. And your right JArmour, the non tour does look really closed, I'm thinking seriously of seeing if I can find a tour head and give it a go.

[JArmour]

There is a guy on ebay who for the past few weeks has been selling a ton of the tour versions brand new for around $120.

I've been watching closely and he has gotten all positive feedback. Im thinking of picking another one up.

I thought Id have a tough time with it but as long as I swing within myself I crush this thing. But.....when I get it going crazy I can lose it pretty quickly.

[huggystyle]

I'm not sure if to go for the regular XL or the tour XL, what would you recommend for me?.

[mddubya]

What is your normal ball flight on your drives. If you tend to hit a big fade, you probably want to stay awy from the tour. If you hit a big draw or a hook, then the tour model might be the way to go?