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(based on 26 ratings)
Brand: Hireko
Located in: Club Components, Golf Drivers
Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:Featuring the same radical square design as the original ,
the XL version is broader from front-to-back (8mm), but slightly shallower (4mm)
to retain the 460cc limit. This moves the center of gravity not only further back,
but lower as well. This helps to maximize the , resulting in less twisting on off-center shots, making it quite
possibly our most forgiving driver to date!



The easy to align aerodynamic profile is constructed from a 6-4 titanium face
and a thin, lightweight titanium crown, skirt and soleplate. See first hand
how you can find more fairways off of the tee as a way of lowering your score. Conforms with USGA Rules.


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Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.7 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
76% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Accurate(21), Great feel(12), Large head(15), Large sweet spot(21)
Cons:
Poor quality(3)
Best Uses:
Long holes(12), Off the tee(20), Replacement(3), Upgrade(4)
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ recreational(5), Golf enthusiast(18), Tournament golfer(3)
 
Cracked first time out!!!!
By ChrisVerified Reviewer from Sussex, Wisconsin on 4/9/2011
Cons:
Poor Construction
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Built this driver for a friends 14 year old son.
We went to give it test run, the kid teed off with it on the first four holes, then we noticed the head was cracked. Cracked after only touching a golf ball 4 times......How embarrassing!!!! Needless to say, this club head will be going back.

 
Cool driver, but weak face.
By BallZachVerified Reviewer from Houston, TX on 3/16/2010
Cons:
Poor Construction
Best Uses:
Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I really liked this driver head. I even liked the sound. The only thing I didn't like was when the face started to crack after the fourth round I used it. I would buy it again i they can make the face a bit stronger.

 
Very good club
By Jimbo from Mercedes TX on 2/16/2010
Pros:
Accurate, Great Distance, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Narrow Fairways, Off The Tee, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Good solid driver

 
Packs a great Punch!
By Skinny PeteVerified Reviewer from Salt Lake City, UT on 11/10/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot, Loud on impact
Cons:
Vibration
Best Uses:
Off The Tee, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Casual Player
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

This is my first club I have purchased from Hireko. I love the feel of the driver and it has helped improve accuracy. I had to hit a few buckets before I got the hang of the club, but once I honed my technique, I began hitting 40-50 yards further with more consistency and accuracy.

 
LONG BALL BANGER
By MrBigWayVerified Reviewer from NEWPORT, OR on 6/6/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
SOUND IS DIFFERENT
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Tournament Golfer
Handicap:
11-15
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I PUT THE MANTARA HEAD TOGETHER WITH A UST PRO FORCE 65 SHAFT AND A STRAIGHT GRIP-ONE GRIP. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CLUBS I HAVE HIT IN A LONG TIME. I SOLD IT TO A FRIEND OF MINE AND HE LOVES IT.

 
Happy Customer
By jimboVerified Reviewer from Mercedes TX on 6/5/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I built this club for a friend and customer and she likes it so well that she remains a friend. It is built with a semi-stiff ultra lite shaft 46" long.

 
Mantara XL
By Slight DrawVerified Reviewer from Colorado on 6/4/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Casual Player
Handicap:
12
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

added lead tape to the heel to straighten out a little push....

 
Loud, Showy, but... lacking
By GolfNut08Verified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 4/15/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Large Head
Cons:
Poor Construction
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
6.1
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

The square head does correct miss hits, and off center hits still travel a good deal. And being loud and proud it certainly is. I wondered about the construction. Sure enough, after 6 months playing with this club. the head cracked and split right on that nice aligning half moon shape.
Had a good stiff V2 66g shaft in it too.

Not sure about the construction, the hollow sound got me wondering what the seams are well done or not.

 
15 yards less distance
By JackVerified Reviewer from Nellysford, VA on 3/28/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Poor distance
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
18 still going down
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

The sound is loud, the loss of 15 yards off the tee is the most disturbing. I love the Mantara fairway woods and hybrid irons- they do hit much longer. I went back to my knock-off 12 degree T7 driver.

 
Good club, But just too loud
By BirchVerified Reviewer from Greenwich, CT on 2/21/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Distance, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Just too loud
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Tournament Golfer
Handicap:
scratch
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I love the concept of square drivers and this one certainly delivers on the accuracy and the distance. However, I just can't take the sound. Standing on the driving range I feel that I'm disturbing everyone there so I'm very hesitant to practice with it. It has remained in my car most of the time... It's a great club, but you'll have to be willing to take the VERY loud noise.... (this is the ONLY reason for me not recommending it)

 
Total Confidence
By theTmanVerified Reviewer from Jax, NC & USMC Camp Lejeune, NC on 10/30/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot, Launch Angle
Cons:
Not buying it sooner
Best Uses:
Demoralizing Opponents, Long Holes, Off The Tee, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
6
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Never carried driver before. Tee shots either quail high or OB right. Always hit 3 wood. Figured 250/260 was good enough. Assembled 10.5 degree at 45" with Aldila VX. 290/300 in fairway is lots better! Only disappointment is deciding which club to drop from my bag because I'm carrying driver now. The sound reminds me of a cash register ... when I collect the bets at the end of the round.

 
Hits well sounds awfull
By JL Custom Golf ClubsVerified Reviewer from Florida on 10/13/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
sound is awfull
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
20
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I like the distance and accuracy that I get with this club so I will put up with the sound.

 
Great Product
By The Golf NutVerified Reviewer from Sterling Heights, Michigan on 9/23/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Durable, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Too much noise
Handicap:
2.3 handicap index
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Always thought that the new square shaped drivers were designed for the high handicap player that had trouble finding the center of the club face. Also I felt that the workability of the golf ball would be reduced for the skilled player. I was wrong in both cases. I put one of these together this past Friday and put it to test the next morning and was very pleased with the results.

 
Sound Improves
By BrewVerified Reviewer from Shalimar, FL on 9/18/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Sound is initially annoyi
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
7
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I have played with a Titelist 975J for years. I build clubs as a hobby and I'm always looking for something better. I generally go back to the 975J. I built the Mantara as a lark. I used a Graphalloy Pro-Lite 3.5; 46.5" in length; D-8 swing weight. I don't think I hit the Mantara any further but it is extremely accurate and consistent. My second round with it I missed only one fairway. For our course that is remarkable.
The sound: Now that was annoying at first. My friend said it sounded like "a cricket ball struck by an empty Guinness bottle." He may have something there. After using it now the sound is only annoying to my opponents because it usually means another fairway hit. The 975J is in the garage for now.

 
Freaking awesome
By KenVerified Reviewer from Fremont, CA on 9/5/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot, Nice Sound
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Casual Player
Handicap:
20
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I have an old Spalding set that I bought [...]. For me this set just fine except for the driver. I have never been able to hit a straight shot with it. With the Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver, I now hit it long and straight. And the sound it produces is awesome. I love it.

 
Very long, very straight, and very loud
By xblVerified Reviewer from Bryn Mawr, PA on 8/28/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Distance
Cons:
Sound
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Hitting longer and straighter off the tee than ever, however I find the loud sound very annoying.

 
You ain't kiddin' it's loud!
By The Smoke MakerVerified Reviewer from Odenton, MD on 8/24/2007
Pros:
Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Learning time
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
USGA 224

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Okay, it's promoted as being Loud and Proud. It lives up to the claims. I've now played with the driver and the square fairway woods for four rounds. Each round I learned better how to align myself with this new club and the ball and go for the fences. I'm getting control of this driver faster than any previous driver. I have not lost any distance in the meantime. I haven't yet gained any distance, but I'm confident that I will. I will return again to review later in the year after I get in more rounds.

 
Makes you look like a pro!
By JoeVerified Reviewer from Sharpsburg, GA on 8/17/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot, Visually appealing
Best Uses:
Off The Tee, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
16
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I just like the look and feel of this driver. If you think you can hit it you can. I liked the driver so much I purchased the matching, 3, 5 & 7 fairway woods. I now play all Hireko clubs, driver thru sand wedge and will soon be buying a putter.

 
SO FAR VERY GOOD!
By woodyVerified Reviewer from Marana, Az. on 8/16/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Durable, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
TOO LOUD ON HIT
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
16
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Hitting the tee shot longer than ever

 
More distance with less effort
By VincerVerified Reviewer from Concord, CA on 8/15/2007
Pros:
Great Feel, Large Sweet Spot
Cons:
Sound
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Casual Player
Handicap:
17
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I like the way it looks. Sound at impact was loud but when you see where your ball lands after a relatively easy swing you quickly get used to it.

 
Nice Club
By golfahVerified Reviewer from bangor, maine on 8/15/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
8
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Not as good as the original, in my opinion, but still a nice club. I found it a little less forgiving for my swing but long and straight most of the time

 
I would not buy this product again.
By The MarshalVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, OH on 8/15/2007
Pros:
Large Head
Cons:
Cheap sounding, Less distance on drive, Very tinty sound, Vibration
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
10 handicapper, Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
10
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

This driver is a very poor representaion of similar and more expensive drivers. The action of the ball off of the face is not even close to most any other driver I have ever used.

 
Wow, this is a great club
By jumpin jimmyVerified Reviewer from Washington State. on 8/6/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast, Tournament Golfer
Handicap:
5
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

This club was everything I hoped it would be. I put a True Temper tx 90 steel shaft in this driver and it is extremely accurate in the fairway and very long. If I had put in a graphic shft I am sure it would have gone even longer. It is a great club. Don't hesitate to purchase this head.

 
More Bang for your Buck
By Club[...]Verified Reviewer from Lemont, IL on 7/13/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot, Very forgiving
Cons:
A little loud but not bad
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Clubmaker, Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
14 Handicap
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

Hits the ball as long as other drivers I've tried, but this driver hits the ball straighter than the other drivers. So if long and straight is what you want give the Mantara XL a try.

 
Wow!!!
By phonyVerified Reviewer from Grand Rapids, MI on 7/11/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Sweet Spot, Light weight
Best Uses:
Long Holes, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
13
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

If you want to hit it straight, this is the club. It's a little loud when hitting but they know your coming..Love the club.

 
Great Visuals
By Jim AVerified Reviewer from The Villages, FL on 7/11/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Great Feel, Large Head, Large Sweet Spot
Best Uses:
Off The Tee
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
25
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko TW200:Acer Mantara XL Titanium Driver - Clubhead:

I find this head to be very reassuring visually at address and, combined with the proper shaft, has a comfortable swing quality.

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