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1. 

   Elico

   May 3, 2008 at 5:09 am

   I am a 48 year old golf beginner (I used to play tennis), and after having tried “normal” irons, I tried Hibore, and now I can play golf!
   So thank you Cleveland Hibore, I do not care about their shape and noise…
   Have you tried an oversized tennis racket? It is the same thing: it helps!

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2. 

   robby

   Apr 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm

   I hope SRI keeps the current sales teams for both Srixon (balls) and Cleveland in place and does not try and combine the sales forces at this time to save a few dollars.One of the brands will suffer.SRI should continue to have two distinct sales forces calling on off course and on course businesses until such time the brands are strong enough to stand on their own..ie Titlist and Cobra.Neither brand currently has enough clout or leverage to make a business buy more Srixion balls or more Cleveland clubs just because you have one rep for both products?

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5. 

   Quint

   Nov 9, 2007 at 9:40 pm

   I hope someone from SRI reads this and lets the Cleveland name alone. I have been a Cleveland player for years. I have owned TA5s, TA2s, CG4s, and all the woods. It would be a shame for clubs so easy to hit and marketed with PGA tour players to go away. I am glad that SRI has the chance to expand the great name of Cleveland Golf. The Hi-bore driver was a hit and I still use it to this day. Remember SRI, we want to hit the clubs, and wear the hats the guys on tour use. Keep the Cleveland line going! Thanks.

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6. 

   Andy

   Nov 1, 2007 at 4:09 pm

   Srixon did not buy Cleveland Golf. SRI sports bought Cleveland Golf. Huge Difference. SRI and Cleveland are BOTH owned by SRI sports. Srixon therefore DOES NOT own Cleveland. They are subsidiaries of SRI.

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7. 

   Nutzfourgolf

   Nov 1, 2007 at 11:23 am

   How about those people who don’t think Srixon makes great irons??? I play the Srixon irons and left Mizuno to do so…. I also play the new WG-706 wedges – left Cleveland wedges to do so. My Driver is a TM Super Quad and 3 Wood is Titleist – I play what I belive in and what works for me. Srixon is a great brand and make kick ass hard goods not just great balls. My adage is try before you buy…. And don’t knock it before you try it – or if you’ve never hit it! I think the acquisition is beneficial for both companies. I’m sure that alot of folks were surprised that Srixon had the juice to buy another premier brand. Most surprising to me was the fact that Srixon seems to target the niche market and Cleveland targets the mass market. Will be interesting to see how the brand differentiation shakes out… Just my opinion! Keep it in the short stuff!

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8. 

   Anonymous

   Nov 1, 2007 at 12:25 am

   Hibore XL was one of the best selling drivers this year. At times, it is the best selling driver. for those who said that it’s a flop, please do some research before you make such a false statement.

   it’s great that some people like classic shaped drivers, but why aren’t the major brands making them anymore? because classic shape is old technology. It’s simply doesn’t even come close to some of the “modern drivers” from a performance standpoint. If you rather choose a classic driver simply because you’re more used to it, you’re just fooling yourselves!
   a lot of people criticized metal woods(same way that people are criticizing geometry driven drivers) when they first came out, who’s actually using them now? For those who complain about oddly shaped drivers, maybe you should go back to persimmon woods to be truly classic, otherwise, aren’t you just a hypocrite?

   Back to the topic, I can only see good things come out of the merger. I look forward to seeing what both companies will be making in the near future.

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9. 

   uncleboo6

   Oct 31, 2007 at 10:03 pm

   Good move!!! hopefully will help to return to the Cleveland of old!! great wedges solid irons and growing the driver market.It makes sense to marry the two brands (Srixon and Cleveland) to create a stronger market presence to chalenge the big guys!

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10. 

    Juansky

    Oct 31, 2007 at 7:22 pm

    Time to get rid of my Hibore before prices take a dump! Titleist here I come!

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11. 

    Anonymous

    Oct 31, 2007 at 5:57 pm

    Sumitomo Rubber Industries and their division of SRI sports are best known as the premiere market leader, #1 in Japan under the Dunlop/XXio brand. People who believe Cleveland and Srixon will be heavily involved with one another are absolutely mistaken. Although Srixon balls are doing well and gaining momentum, Srixon equipment does not hold a candle to the number of units that Cleveland sells annualy. Cleveland will remain untouched for the forseeable future, and operate as a complimentary brand within the SRI umbrella. They are DOMINATING in wedge share following the release of Zip Groove Products… and for a while this season the Hibore XL was the best selling 2007 driver. It is unfortunate that the sale rumors have created such an opportunity for people to bash the company… because market share wise they are doing quite well. It will be interesting to see what Cleveland can accomplish with a company who understands the seasonal nature of the golf business and hardgoods, especially with some financial backing to expand. Those are three key elements the company lacked under quiksilver…. and thus why a change was needed. I look forward to good things from Cleveland Golf now that they have support from such a huge, golf minded, successful company. Stay tuned… and don’t bash for no apparent reason.

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12. 

    George

    Oct 31, 2007 at 12:25 pm

    Good news for Cleveland, they are in dire need to get a true technology in their equipment. The HiBore was a disaster and
    really thumbed the nose of golfers who love more traditional shapes, plus that sound was unbearable! Perhaps with the technical
    resources of SRI they can leverage more technology and performance from the brand.

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13. 

    Jerry

    Oct 31, 2007 at 10:17 am

    Some of Cleveland golfs older drivers were classics and still played by many, like the 460 comp. If you look at Adams and the new driver 4350 tour, maybe they will go back to that classic shaped head with some major updating and a deep face and upgraded shaft options as many of us still like the classic shapes. I think they can improve sales to the demanding golfer if they continue in that direction

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14. 

    Josh

    Oct 31, 2007 at 10:05 am

    I think it will be great for both Srixon and Cleveland as brands. Srixon golf balls are getting more and more recognition. Plus the new forged irons are beautiful. Perhaps they can focus Srixon directly to golf balls, and start releasing some nice FORGED cleveland irons and such. Something like some gunmetal 701 tours with the CG symbol on the back perhaps???

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15. 

    Derick

    Oct 31, 2007 at 8:41 am

    I wonder if SRI will use cleveland as there club brand and Srixon as there ball brand. Cleveland was really making strides in the right direction as far as club design, were Srixon needs a little help. All and all I think it was a good purchase for SRI and hopefully the customers will see great equipment in the future from Cleveland.

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16. 

    James

    Oct 31, 2007 at 6:38 am

    Does this mean they will start making any decent equipment???

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