This CRAZY Driver Design ACTUALLY Works?!

[@ThePetewaller]

Thank you for not posting an elyte review today

[@LetsPlayThru]

Haha I hear ya, gotta mix it up!

[@wessims3412]

The Elyte driver from obviously either a new cartoon series or Walmart. Actually, Wallyworld would likely refuse to let it on their shelf.

[@Cats3141]

Your presentation is both relatable and intelligent. Very enjoyable and one of the best.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@paulrevere-e6y]

@@LetsPlayThru what loft did you set it at during testing

[@LetsPlayThru]

@ 10.5

[@PizzaStew]

It’s great to see the 2008 Taylormade Burner/Superfast driver shape come back.

[@vanbalzup6481]

Looks more like a 2007 Titleist D1 to me

[@santiagodeponce9390]

And the Titleist 907 D1😂

[@BryceB83]

2004 Taylormade R7 CGB Max...

[@HXwolf83]

I purchased the Hibore XL last week and used it for the first time yesterday. I’m extremely happy with my purchase, I’m hitting my drives longer and straighter. Thank you Cleveland!

[@venezing]

Cleveland Golf is my first set and love the bang for buck they offer! Can't wait to try out this driver!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@venezing which models?

[@venezing]

@@LetsPlayThru Halo XL Irons and their Halo XL Fairway Woods 3-9! Thanks for the reply, keep up the great work and congratulations on 100K!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@venezing very nice. Thank you

[@brettannett5571]

Thanks for this review! A Cleveland driver wasn't even close to being on my radar, but now I am *very* intrigued

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@brettannett5571my pleasure!

[@OMG-2]

@@LetsPlayThru HOW DO YOU THINK IT WOULD DO WITH A SENIOR SHAFT? I’m not in the market for a driver yet but after watching this video the Cleveland would be on the list.

[@halecj1]

The classic shape of a raindrop is the most aerodynamic you can get. That looks about as close as you can get in the form of a driver head.

[@jcjbike]

Hey... if brands like Cleveland and Tour Edge went out and sponsored a bunch of tour players, their clubs would cost what C, TM, P, and T would charge. I am glad there are good product options available that AREN'T as expensive. Thank you for reviewing brands that aren't the big 5.

[@traviscrown9189]

Cleveland does. It’s called strixon

[@LetsPlayThru]

You're so right. A lot of what we pay for goes to the marketing budgets.

[@andybt3989]

@@traviscrown9189and Corey Pavin amongst others used to game them. Many tour pros carry Cleveland wedges. Those with Srixon irons.

[@01thedude01]

Noticed that club head speed is quite a bit faster than last year! Nice job!

[@calebm2161]

Gabe! I love this! Definitely a driver to consider! I actually love the unique look! Glad it performed well! I'm curious, would you consider reviewing the Shockwave and/or the Sixty Nine driver? I'm so curious about those but really want someone I trust to put them to the test. Happy New Year!

[@wessims3412]

I agree with you 100%! I’ve seen you test a lot of more expensive drivers that perform well and your carriers anywhere from about 225-240 yards. Certainly if you can bang one out there 286 with this driver for total distance, this is an incredible performer. If I needed a driver, I certainly would buy it. I can’t wait to see your results on the new Wilson Dynapower Carbon and Max driver, for 2025 it is a beauty and could be one of the nicest out there. Golf clubs are a lot like women, it’s not always the prettiest one on the block that treats you the best! Great channel!

[@LetsPlayThru]

haha, good analogy, Wes!

[@Mypickled]

In the looks department, I think this is up there with the Nike Sasquatch and Callaway FT-I. lol I will say, you did have some great results!

[@peterpedersen8398]

Gave, have you had someone with a slower swing speed test this for numbers? I’m 72 and currently use a XXiO but am always looking for yards (and accuracy). Great review yet again, well done!!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

I'll see what Wade thinks and report back.

[@peterpedersen8398]

Thanks Gabe, and sorry about the auto correct of your name before - I would have thought that Google would have known you by now 🥹

[@alanrutland4424]

Hi Gabe. Just wishing you a very Happy New Year. Seems a very interesting club indeed. The new Elyte is priced, in the UK at £569 and the triple diamond at £599. Just simply ridiculous. The Cleveland hi bore as reviewed is £369. These are the sort of prices they should all be aiming at.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@alanrutland4424 I agree 💯

[@craigallen5029]

This is a great video. Been watching all of the new driver reviews lately and then this pops up. A triangular shaped Cleveland? It sounds and looks awesome to me and you can just tell it's made for someone like me. And there's alot of us.

[@hperez3025]

Recently purchased the Clevland XL Hibore. Used it on the course yesterday and all I can say is wow. The ball was flying future than what I'm used to compared to my Titelist TSR2. My Swing Caddie was also showing higher ball speeds with the Hibore than the TSR2. No regrets in this purchase.

[@christopherbrown1069]

I've been gaming a Cleveland Halo 3 and 7 wood for about a year. They are my favorite clubs! Great job Gabe!

[@BryanW.]

The Callaway Big Bertha Fusion driver had a similar shape a while back. I liked that driver but lost distance. This one looks interesting for sure.

[@jman000]

Swing speed is HIGH, Gabe! Great improvement!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@jman000 thanks the work is paying off! But 2-3mph higher than normal for sure

[@qbogle]

I am so happy this is a good club. I am such a Cleveland fanboy!

[@johnjohn1cooer]

Looks a really good driver from an underrated company.

[@StevenLee2]

Great review as always. Side note: received my putter today and it’s beautiful!!!

[@stevedimattei321]

Good video! OK, you got me interested in a driver that otherwise I wouldn't even consider 🤔

[@thormaddock7519]

That’s a good price for some of us that have mid / high handicap. One I haven’t seen a review yet in budget drivers is the Tommy armor 845 max.

[@TheAngelAF]

In 2025 and you’re still producing great content 😊

[@Hunter-zp5hd]

I’m absolutely never going to pay $600 for a driver ever again. I’ll buy used or something like this. My Kirkland driver cost me $137 off EBay and it works great for me.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@Hunter-zp5hd can’t blame you. Especially when the big brands are releasing every few months. Best to wait and snag a deal.

[@mr.nobody3455]

Great video. You failed to mention what shaft you were using? Stock shaft or special order?

[@alex09384]

This club has a very very similar look to the old Taylor made burner superfast 2.0. Give that a look if you want to look at similar head shapes.

[@RogerKrueger-q2e]

I actually like the looks of the Hi Bore driver. Have you tested the Maxvert driver? I’m 71 years old, but I’m still fairly athletic. I’m a 12 hdcp. I’m currently playing the Bombtech clubs and I really like them, but I’m having trouble with a slice. Which club would you recommend for me to play? Your thoughts? Thank you for your time

[@carlosGarcia-xl1ql]

That driver looks like the “Hammer” driver.. I think that’s what it was called. It was a as seen on tv golf club. Great video!!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah, I can def see that resemblance. My friend Wade has one. Fun fact: One of our first vids back in the day, we used it at Streamsong.

[@flashfit332]

It’s very like a TM Tour Burner that was an awesome driver

[@av3675]

Callaway came up with this with the FT-IZ 20 years ago

[@JShinn]

Getting that swing speed up!

[@richperng]

Great review. Sp is workability the only reason why you wouldn't make it your go to driver? or is it now the driver in your bag? if not, what is the driver you are currently hitting? TY

[@LetsPlayThru]

It's a great club. Could easily go in the bag. I just don't plan to change anything for a bit.

[@pwoeckener]

Here's an idea for how you know which shot was which that you hit when testing. Play a #1 ball for the first shot, a #2 ball for the 2nd shot, and then a #3 ball for the 3rd shot.

[@HaloHiFi1]

A Cleveland-Tour Edge driver hit-off would be a fun video.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Good idea!

[@fzrmaverick]

Titleist 907D1 did that too

[@aaronwilson4089]

I’m very interested in this driver. I would like it be compared to the old version XL2. I bought a used Taylormade QI 10 LS was able to use it four rounds before the top blew up on me so now I’m in the market.

[@donniem6191]

I’m definitely looking to buy a new driver this year. But I’m also interested in the krank drivers

[@dalewildman2208]

Nice video. What device are you using to measure the distance?

[@Twopointowe-i1q]

Man I didn’t know Cleveland was so cheap with their drivers and that they are so good I have a paradym driver and it cost as much as this driver and I’m looking into getting a new driver to this could be a good option

[@LetsPlayThru]

Very affordable, yes. I think it's def worth consideration.

[@TT-jb2fu]

Does it open the face when you lower de loft?thanks for the review

[@joanrodger352]

Callaway FT IZ drivers were that shape 15 years ago.

[@ptpbarry]

It reminds me of my old Taylormade R7 CGB 3 wood I keep in the bag. I can smoke that thing better than any other 3 wood I've hit.

[@jeremygricar4361]

Would love to see a sub 70 859 driver review!

[@mach5k]

Which drivers have you hit longer? The couple over 280 were eye opening. Not total shock i have a 3 hy wood that i love

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@mach5k Titleist GT and the PXG Black Ops are the longest I’ve tried…but this one is very very close.

[@mach5k]

@ BTW love your location. Wife and i went to UT (Tampa for those outside Florida) and got a chance to play your course many years ago. Content is great love the non mainstream club reviews including DTC brands.

[@lesg9604]

Can’t find the video where you highlighted it’s use, but what is the device you use to measure the club head speed and smash factor, as well as to track ball distance. It’s shaped like an iPhone. Thanks

[@LetsPlayThru]

Garmin G80

[@richardmanion6132]

The best driver I ever owned was a 2017 HB Launcher. The right side of the fairway didn't exist! It was easy for me to get 280-300 total out of it. I'll probably sell my Paradym Triple Diamond and grab one of these in the spring

[@LetsPlayThru]

That will be a BIG change for sure.

[@vanbalzup6481]

The slot in the headcover is actually designed for you to put your hand in when you are walking with the bag.

[@lesgardner7076]

I have launcher. Xl and cannot wait to try the hi bore

[@Lil-monkeyo]

Id like to see swing speeds with someone whom this club is geared towards...

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Happy New Year!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@starks1974]

Wait for about 6months when the price drops by $100-150...for that price it's a steal.

[@Phil222G]

I have the cleveland launcher xl lite and love it looking at this perhaps i might have to upgrade the wife will not be happy again

[@atfinthehouse8631]

How many cc is this driver? What weight variations can be utilized?

[@andyfrizzell4352]

460cc. They went to the shape to stay within the limits with a larger face

[@leaaron79]

Now a comparison with the Tour Edge, please. Ty!

[@PhilipLeBlanc-h7b]

I'd like to see this too!!

[@michaelrood2751]

Congrats on your increased club head speed. I thought you were around 100? How did you increase so much?

[@joibjalla]

I have loved the Cleveland stuff for a long time. I bag Cleveland irons (Launcher UHX) and wedges (CBX2). Very nice clubs. I did have the Laucher HB Turbo driver for a while and liked but didn't love it because it sat closed at adress and that's a no no for me.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@joibjalla this one is pretty closed too to be fair

[@calumjunior7748]

Two days ago I was hitting every fairway. One drive plugged at 314 years. Today I couldn’t slap myself in the face let alone hit a driver. Cleveland wedges and putters are great especially for the price.

[@if829]

marketing for the big boys has over taken the need of the average weekend warrior , this may loose but the price isnt there in the 1st place :-) Good review Thats Elite

[@lesgardner7076]

Can u test the Cleveland xl lite fairway woods thank you

[@Mav...]

Brother, please compare the Ping 430 and new Cobra. I the itch to buy a new driver!

[@StephenCsaplar]

Definitely a fairway finder 👍

[@reymundocastro2698]

The sole of the club looks nicer than the new Callaway driver

[@philip9175]

so you've never seen a Taylormade Burner before?

[@geoffbrand6852]

Looks like an old ftiz callaway

[@jbcobbiii9661]

I saw it in person and it’s different, but performance trumps everything!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah, I got used to the weird look by the end of the day. Humans are nothing if not adaptable :)

[@TheManiac978]

Looks like Beldar

[@user-cy1jv1hf9o]

Think Taylormade R7 CGB in red had that triangle shape.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes there have been a few back in the day, but nothing in the last 5-10 years at least.

[@FORE_GOLFS_SAKE]

Looks nice

[@jacobmccain8082]

Sounds pretty good ESPECIALLY when considering the lineage. The original Hi Bore sounded AWFUL…

[@aaronmcfee506]

Good day, you should try a krank driver

[@RaneStari]

Looks like Top Golf's "The Sure Thing"...

[@babatundeososanya5769]

Shaft looks really long... probably reason for increased swing speed

[@brentwoods4802]

Pretty sure Titleist used to have a triangle shaped driver … it’s been done. Somebody did, anyway.

[@JT-xs4br]

109 swing speed! You’re starting to get out of “mere mortals” range!

[@LetsPlayThru]

It's true! I'm shocked tbh.

[@23x31]

Shape of a Pyramid. Ancient Alien Theorists say YES!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@23x31 🤣🤣🤣

[@doublet91]

Distance 4.5? I've never seen you swing as fast or hit as far. Put it in the bag ASAP!

[@LetsPlayThru]

I think Titleist GT would be at the top of my list for distance right now. This one is nipping at its heels though.

[@Brolicherbs]

JFC if I hear AI one more time my head is going to explode. Can we please just stop it???

[@LetsPlayThru]

Can't argue with you, I do think it's been overused the last few years. Callaway being the biggest offender.

[@billyc8121]

As a slower speed swinger I think I would hit this way too high for my own good.

[@LetsPlayThru]

If you have a slower swing speed, generally a bit more lift is a good thing. But either way, you've got to try for yourself.

[@santiagodeponce9390]

It can sound and feel like a dead duck as long as it goes far and straight. Can’t believe it’s a thing that people give a stack of cat crap about.

[@viperfanatic13]

Looks like a megalodon tooth

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@viperfanatic13 that’s a pretty fitting description

[@charlesbranson6887]

I'd take swing lessons bro

[@tcofield1967]

Not thuddy and not tinny. Thingie? Definitely draw biased. Not a bad thing but guys that hook the ball might have to keep it in mind. I have been fading the ball more lately so this might be a club to look at.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@tcofield1967 haha, yes 🙌

[@cjarombek]

Did you just compare this to a supercar?

[@carlosmartins8771]

youve gooten longer off the tee... what have you been working on to do so?

[@LetsPlayThru]

check out my vids on the Hackmotion. That's been a game changer for sure. Also, lost about 50lbs and just lots of practice.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

What kind of $$$ for the driver? Do we really need another $400-$600 driver? Clubs should max out as Drivers for $150-200.

[@topgunbass]

I think it's still to expensive

[@BryceB83]

NOT a shape unlike anything else...in fact I thought this was a Taylormade review when I clicked on the link....2004 TaylorMade R7 CGB Max...

[@randallpennington5976]

I don’t care about looks anymore! Give me results!

[@sundayfunday5059]

11 seconds ago???

[@JPxItalyBred]

Hideous lol

[@robertsandidge441]

Strange shape but beautiful aesthetics.

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

From the top it looks a little funky, but i have to say, the bottom of the club is very nice looking. Clean and symmetrical 🤌🏼

[@LetsPlayThru]

I agree

[@calumjunior7748]

Two days ago I was hitting every fairway. One drive plugged at 314 yards. Today I couldn’t slap myself in the face let alone hit a driver. Cleveland wedges and putters are great especially for the price.

[@calumjunior7748]

I’d like to add 314 carry is definitely abnormal and wind assisted.