Review from the magazine

TG rating

Rescue clubs are now very popular, so Cleveland has made a whole set! The new Cleveland HiBore irons may have brought a smirk to the face of our test pro, but even he admitted they performed pretty well after spanking shots straight down the range.

But it’s important to stress these are not a set for everyone. The massive, wide soles are not versatile enough for better players. In summer they are likely to bounce or skid off hard ground into the ball’s equator.

That said, the wide body construction allows weight to be located further from the face, making the design extremely forgiving. They also sound brilliant, and with the head being so big, the shaft feels very short – a real confidence booster.