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Tour Edge Exotics E723 Fairway Woods Review

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The Bottom Line

Tour Edge Exotics E723 fairway wood ranks 12th overall in our best fairway woods 2023. E723 fairway wood ranks 3rd for forgiveness and 6th for accuracy, which make it an enticing option in the fairway wood category. It does lack distance relative to the field, so this may turn golfers away.

Tour Edge Exotics E723 fairway wood's 12th place finish is possible through tremendous performances in accuracy and forgiveness.

Despite excelling in accuracy and forgiveness, Tour Edge Exotics E723 is done in with a poor distance performance. It ranks 26th for distance, which ultimately hurts its overall performance.

Who’s it For

The Tour Edge Exotics E723 Fairway Wood is designed for amateurs and golfers who prioritize forgiveness and playability in their game. It is part of the game-improvement category of the Exotics 723 line, which focuses on larger models and forgiveness. The E723 fairway wood has a comfortable setup, a traditional shape, and a sleek premium look. It maximizes MOI (Moment of Inertia) for impressive ball speed, launch, and spin.

How is distance measured?

Taking into account total distance and carry distance, our distance scoring is a metric ultimately telling you the total yards achieved by the club.

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Accuracy evaluates if a player’s shots with each club are above or below what’s expected based on that player’s skill level. By eliminating variables in player ability, accuracy determines how well the club improves a player’s overall score.

Forgiveness

How is forgiveness tested.

Forgiveness measures how well a club corrects for hits that are center or off center off the face of the club. A high forgiveness rating tells you that a club does well at maintaining consistency in performance when your swing fluctuates.

How is ball speed tested?

Ball speed measures how fast the ball is traveling off the face of the club. We eliminate variables like player swing speed or ability, so you can compare ball speeds off the face as affected by the club, not the player.

Fairways Hit

What is fairways hit.

We evaluate the percentage of shots that hit the fairway compared to shots in the rough. This shows the accuracy of a club, with a higher percentage earning a higher accuracy rating.

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The speed at which the golf ball travels after being struck by the golf club. It is usually measured in miles per hour (mph).

Shot Area is a measure of downrage dispersion. The displayed value is the area of an ellipse (measured in yards2) in which 90% of future shots would be expected to fall.

Total Distance

The total distance the golf ball travels from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it stops, including both carry distance and any additional roll after the ball lands.

The distance the golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it first touches the ground. Carry distance does not include any additional roll after the ball lands.

The amount of backspin or topspin on the golf ball after the club strikes it. Spin can affect how the ball travels through the air and how it behaves when it lands.

Launch Angle

The angle at which the golf ball leaves the clubface after being struck. This is typically measured in degrees.

The highest point in the golf ball's trajectory after the club strikes it. This is typically measured in feet above the ground.

The angle at which the golf ball descends from the apex of its trajectory to the ground. This is typically measured in degrees.

Yards From Center

This refers to the distance that a golf shot travels from the center of the fairway. It is often used to measure accuracy, with shots closer to the center considered more accurate.

Refers to the percentage of times a golfer successfully lands their tee shot on the fairway. It is often used as a measure of accuracy.

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Exotics E722

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Our Review:

WHAT IT DOES: You want a recipe for how to build distance in a fairway wood? This model is full of several key ingredients. First, the high-strength maraging-steel-face insert offers better flexing at impact. Its variable-thickness pattern of interconnected diamond shapes of five sizes is even better now. Thinner shapes on the heel and toe sections stretch the fastest ball speeds across a wider area. Furthermore, a 10-gram rear sole weight—made even more effective thanks to a weight-saving, ultra-thin, carbon-composite crown—adds stability so that mis-hits perform more like center hits.

WHY WE LIKE IT: For most of us, making the business end of a fairway wood better is overrated. Our challenge is making any kind of decent contact when hitting these low-lofted, long-shafted clubs off the deck. That’s where a sole design like we see here can move the needle appreciably. A ridge running from front to back helps regular golfers in two key ways: It lowers the center of gravity so that shots launch higher with less spin, and, more importantly, the relief on the heel and toe sides reduces surface contact for smoother turf interaction on those less-than-perfect strikes. Read more >>

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Performance

Look / sound / feel.

* Percentage of total score

Player Comments

Mid-handicapper.

"Loved hitting this off the ground. Really hot. A good club into par 5s or long par 4s."

“Love the head. The carbon-fiber weave on top worked as an alignment aid. A beautiful, muted sound, yet still a very powerful sensation at impact."

High-Handicapper

"Steady all-around performer, not too diggy, pretty medium trajectory. The red in the sole was engaging, and the composite had a nice thump to it. Liked how the lower profile helped to make it pretty forgiving."

13, 15, 16.5, 18, 21

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Chris Wallace tests the Tour Edge Exotics C722 fairway wood to see if its performance matches its ample technology

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Tour Edge Exotics C722 Fairway Wood Review

Tour Edge has long delivered winning fairway wood products for better players and has done so yet again with the Exotics C722, which offers an impressive technology package and performance to match while also ranking as one of the best-looking fairways to hit the market in recent years.

Delivers explosive distance

Premium aesthetics

Clean, classic shaping

Exceeds expectations in terms of forgiveness

Mis-hits offer high-pitched acoustics

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Chris Wallace

Since its inception in 1986, if there has been one thing that Tour Edge has been known for above all else it would be fairway woods. The company has long had a loyal following in the fairway wood space, especially among better players, and its fairway products have been widely played for many years on professional tours.

Tour Edge has a few different fairway woods that are new for 2022, but the flagship model for better players is the Exotics C722, which is loaded with technology. Included are a carbon fiber crown, titanium body, 90-gram sole plate, fast, responsive clubface, and adjustable hosel for achieving optimal performance.

The end result, according to Tour Edge, is a fairway wood that offers explosive ball speed numbers, effortless launch conditions, and forgiveness, a combination that’s pretty much the Holy Grail when it comes to fairway performance.

The Tour Edge C722 fairway wood is exceptional in terms of its shape and offers a classic look in the playing position.

To find out if the C722 lived up to the hype, I was able to secure one for testing, which was conducted over the course of the last couple of weeks. The C722 is available in standard lofts of 13, 15, and 18 degrees, and I tested the 15-degree model both in range sessions and during full rounds at Atlanta National Golf Club.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that hitting fairway woods are probably my biggest weakness as a golfer, the result of a swing path that’s too much in-to-out and a positive attack angle. But the C722 scored high marks and is a serious contender to land in my bag.

I’ll start with the look of the C722, which is absolutely stunning. The shaping is perfect, rounded and traditional, and it sits perfectly square to slightly open at address. The carbon fiber on the crown also looks great, the face is clean and contrasts beautifully with the clubhead, and the detailing is nothing short of premium.

The C722 sounds very good at impact as well. It’s not as muted as one might expect given its carbon crown, but the acoustics are pleasing and powerful, especially on centered strikes. Shots hit outside of the center of the face do, however, offer some noticeable auditory feedback, as a higher-pitched sound is the result.

As for performance, where the C722 stands out is in terms of distance. It is long; I mean, really long. My fairway wood gamer of late has been a TaylorMade M3, which I play at 16.25 degrees. After some initial testing on the range with the C722, I moved the loft from 15 degrees down to 14.25 to combat what had been a bit of a draw bias in the standard setting, which is my tendency with a fairway wood.

While both clubs were tested at a length of 42.75 inches, I was routinely seeing 10-15 extra yards with the C722, both off of a tee and off the deck. And my longest tee shots with the C722 ended up not far from where I might hit my driver on some holes at Atlanta National. I would also add that while mis-hits offered a higher-pitched impact sound, they performed better than expected for a “players” fairway, most notably in terms of dispersion and distance.

Chris Wallace prepares to play his tee shot with the C722 fairway wood on the 11th hole at Atlanta National.

The drop-off I did see on off-center strikes typically came in terms of launch and peak height, which is a common issue for me under the best of circumstances. But even off of the turf, good swings resulted in an impressive trajectory time and again, which came as a pleasant surprise, especially at 14.25 degrees. That said, where the C722 was at its best and truly a weapon was off of a tee. In that regard, it was as good as any fairway wood I’ve hit in the last several years.

There’s a lot to like about the C722, which retails for $299.99, a fair price given all of the technology that has been incorporated into the design. It looks fantastic and backs up those aesthetics with impressive performance, especially as it relates to sheer speed and distance. I do think the C722 will best suit better players, but for that caliber of the golfer it offers ample forgiveness. It clearly belongs in the best fairway wood conversation and is another great golf club from Tour Edge .

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On a personal level, Chris played college golf and was a three-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Lynchburg College in Virginia and later spent two years as the assistant golf coach at the University of Virginia. The vast majority of his professional career, however, has been spent as a sports writer and editor. In the early phases of his career, he covered college football, college basketball, and golf for different newspapers and websites before turning his attention solely to golf in 2011. Over the course of the past decade, Chris managed the Instruction Blog for GolfChannel.com and more recently created equipment-related content for TGW.com and 2ndSwing.com.

An avid player, Chris currently maintains a handicap index of 2.4 and has a career-low round of 66, which he has shot on three occasions. He lives about 20 miles north of Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife, Stacey, and is a member at Atlanta National Golf Club.

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Introduction

The 2024 Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods are two of the most popular fairway woods on the market today. They offer a combination of performance, forgiveness, and feel that is hard to beat.

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Model Breakdown

The tour edge exotics c723.

Designed for the better player who wants a club that offers maximum control and workability. It has a compact head shape and a deeper face than the E723, which gives it a lower CG and more forgiveness. The C723 also features Tour Edge’s revolutionary RyzerSole technology, which helps to increase ball speed and launch angle.

The Tour Edge Exotics E723

Designed for the player who wants a more forgiving club that is still easy to hit. It has a larger head shape and a shallower face than the C723, which gives it a higher CG and more forgiveness. The E723 also features Tour Edge’s Diamond Face VFT technology, which helps to increase ball speed and forgiveness across the entire face.

Both the Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods feature a number of innovative technologies that help to improve performance. These include:

  • RyzerSole technology: This technology uses a tungsten weight in the sole of the club to lower the CG and increase ball speed.
  • Diamond Face VFT technology: This technology uses variable face thickness to increase ball speed across the entire face.
  • Adjustable weight: A 15-gram weight in the sole of the club can be moved forward or back to adjust the flight characteristics of the club.

The Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods are available in a variety of lofts and lengths. They are also available in both right-handed and left-handed models.

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent performance
  • High forgiveness
  • Adjustable weight
  • The C723 can be a bit difficult to hit for some players.
  • The E723 may not be as long as some other fairway woods on the market.

Actual User Comments

Here are some positive comments from actual users of the Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods:

  • “These fairway woods are amazing! I’ve never hit the ball so far and straight.”
  • “The forgiveness on these clubs is incredible. I can hit them off the deck or from the rough and still get great results.”
  • “The feel of these clubs is unbelievable. They’re so solid and responsive.”

Additional Information

In addition to the C723 and E723 fairway woods, Tour Edge also offers a number of other models in the Exotics line. These include the C721, C722, and E721. Each model has its own unique set of features and benefits, so it’s important to do your research to find the one that’s right for you.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods, I encourage you to visit the Tour Edge website or contact a local golf retailer. You can also read reviews from other golfers to get their feedback on these clubs.

The 2024 Tour Edge Exotics C723 and E723 fairway woods are two of the best fairway woods on the market today. They offer a combination of performance, forgiveness, and feel that is hard to beat. If you’re looking for a new fairway wood that will help you hit the ball longer and straighter, then these clubs are definitely worth considering.

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Tour Edge Exotics CB2 Fairway Wood Review

The Tour Edge Exotics CB2 not only could kick your current fairway wood out of the bag, it may also be gunning for your driver as well.

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Tour Edge Exotics  CB2

I had the opportunity to test the CB2 to see if this small company from Batavia, IL might have the best fairway wood you’ve never heard of.

To be fair, my current fairway wood is a Titleist 904F with a True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft, so I was bound to gain some additional distance just by switching to a lighter head and a graphite shaft. Just how much distance was a bit surprising. Did it make me reconsider my steel-shafted ways? Read on to find out. Technology, Design and Specs The Exotics CB2 is an updated version of Tour Edge’s popular Exotics fairway wood line. The originals made the Golf Digest 2006 Hot List and were widely lauded as solid and long. The Exotics line is unique in that it uses a chemical bonding process called combo-brazing to join a titanium face with a hypersteel body to blend them together without weld seams.

CB2 Toe

The CB2 has a titanium-cupped face that is 30% lighter than the original Exotics fairway, providing for more discretionary weight. Tour Edge engineers moved the weight to the back of the head to increase the Moment of Inertia (MOI) by 30%.

The folks at Tour Edge describe the head as follows:

superior design chemically bonds a light-weight, high-tech, titanium-cupped face with a heavier hyper-steel body. It starts with a cold-rolled titanium cup face that is computer-milled around the edge of the cup with a high precision rim. The remaining body is precision cast to include an interlocking channel. The parts are chemically treated, pressed together, and vacuum heat-cured for permanent bonding without heavy welding.

In non-engineering speak, the head is light and the face is hot and forgiving.

Look and Feel The first thing you notice is the lack of an alignment mark, which I found to be a bit odd. It took a little range time as well as a couple of rounds to get used to this, but as I quickly found, with the face this hot and forgiving, mis-hits just off the center went nearly as far as shots hit flush. I personally would still prefer some sort of an alignment aid if for no other reason than to add some confidence. The black finish looks sinister (in a good way!) and wasn’t too reflective on sunny days.

CB2 Address

Even with the titanium face, the CB2 feels solid and wasn’t so light that you didn’t know where the head was during your swing. I was pleasantly surprised with the sound, as the sound was a lot more “steel” than “titanium.” It delivered a solid thump rather than a high-pitched tink.

The shaft tested was the Graphite Design X-Quad which comes in at 68 grams with a mid kick-point and 3.5° torque. This shaft is a good 20 grams lighter than most fairway wood shafts, and much lighter than my steel fairway wood shaft. It took some time to get comfortable with the much lighter graphite shaft, but I’m coming from a little further away than most people.

Graphite Design Shaft

In the end, I found the shaft to be a bit too light for my liking. It did force me to slow things down a notch to make a more controlled swing, which is a good thing, but not something my shaft should force upon me. I still probably would end up getting a heavier shaft and Tour Edge does offer several different shaft options such as the very popular UST V2 and Aldila Exotics NV-65 .

Performance For my game, I usually don’t use a fairway wood off the deck as I really have no business attempting to go for a green in two on par fives. After using the CB2 however, I may rethink that strategy depending on the course layout as at both the practice range and on the course I found I was able get the ball up in the air quickly and more often then not was able to control where I wanted the ball to go. The CB2 performed admirably not only on the fairway but also launched the ball quickly and high on shots I attempted from the rough.

CB2 Sole

Where the CB2 really stands out over other fairway woods is off the tee. With a nice, smooth swing I found myself more often then not at least 30 yards past where I would normally expect my fairway wood to end up and on several occasions found myself nearly reaching the same distance I would normally carry my driver. Needless to say, the CB2 is a cannon. After seeing a few rocket down the fairway, I was sold and would find myself opting to hit the CB2 off the tee on some tighter par fours and not have to worry about the distance loss that occurred with other fairway woods I had used in the past.

I had several drives that I hit near the toe and was expecting a rather ugly shot but was pleasantly surprised by the forgiveness offered by the CB2 as those shots went just as far as well struck shots went with my current fairway wood.

CB2 Face

One issue with the fact that the CB2 behaves more like a driver off the tee rather than a typical fairway wood is the higher ball flight, I would occasionally find myself hitting a ball that would balloon up after getting caught up in the wind as opposed to the more boring ball flight that I was accustomed to.

CB2 Headcover

Conclusion You can pick up the Exotics CB2 for $349.99 at Edwin Watts . That makes it one (if not the most) expensive fairway wood on the market today but if you are looking for long and forgiving fairway wood as well as great alternative or even a replacement to your driver, the CB2 is one you should consider. Think of it as replacing two clubs in your bag with one and with drivers costing upwards of $400 (and more), the price suddenly doesn’t look bad at all.

As a final item and one that shows how much Tour Edge believes in what they offer to the golfing public, they offer something that is rare in the golf club industry, a lifetime warranty on all of their products.

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The Tour Edge Exotics CB2 fairway woods have a very sophisticated construction technique, being a two-piece brazed titanium-steel design. I am a fan of the original Exotics fairway woods along with the Exotics CB2 and original hybrids also. Some other examples of very nicely built golf clubheads are these:

1. Pearl Golf Drivers and Fairway Woods (www.pearlgolf.com) $100 Std/$120 Deluxe Practically unbreakable “ceramic composite” material

2. Nike Ignite T60 Fairway Woods/Pro Combo Utility Irons (www.nike.com/nikegolf) $239 Graph/$219 Steel/$189 Utility Those 60 and 70 gram tungsten sole plugs still get me

3. Snake Eyes Compressor II Fairway Wood Clubheads (www.golfsmith.com) $20 Head Only 12,500psi of compressed air inside

4. Adams Golf Insight Fairway Woods (www.adamsgolf.com) $200 BUL & BELLE/$230 BTY Two-piece brazed titanium-steel construction

5. Mizuno F-50 Fairway Woods/CLK FLI-HI Utilities (www.mizunousa.com) $200 F-50/$160 CLK Two-piece steel-carbon construction on F-50 Two-piece brazed steel-titanium construction on CLK FLI-HI

6. Orlimar FURY TOUR Fairway Woods (www.orlimar.com) $200 Two-piece plasma-welded titanium-steel construction

7. Yingnong Hi-Tech YN-#120 Driver (www.yingnonggolf.com) UNKNOWN PRICE Driver with face that can play seven music tones when hit

8. Raven TM-Pro/TM-Pro Offset Driver Clubheads (www.ravengolfclubs.com) $50 Head Only 100% 10-2-3 beta titanium construction (10-2-3 is the current strongest clubhead metal)

9. Bang Golf Bangster Driver Clubheads (www.banggolf.com) $160 Head Only 100% beta titanium clubhead

The only problem with most of these are the prices. $350 for one fairway wood?! ❗ I say they make fairway wood clubheads out of two cast pieces of easy 6061 aluminum, weld them together, and drill out the hosel.

Sell the clubheads for around $15. Add a decent $15 graphite shaft and a $1 slip-on rubber grip with a $10 assembly fee to standard length, swingweight, & grip diameter with a choice of A, R, or S flexes for about $40 a club, plus shipping. Add $20 to the price for custom length, swingweight, and/or grip diameters.

The fairways wouldn’t have springy faces, but there still would be free weight to put in various areas of the clubheads and special geometries. Most of the actual cost of clubheads after R&D would be in the bonding techniques and the materials used, I would presume. Many mold shapes can be made with the same production costs. I think that would be a nice economy model. I would at least like to see the option to go really cheap in assembled clubs without getting off-spec ones with way off swingweights and such.

Golfsmith kind of does this. They sell preassembled fairway woods as cheap as $70. I think those come with decent considerations to swingweights and such. The $40 I’d like to see for that is a good bit less, though.

Anyway, to stop my ranting, the Exotics CB2 is on the front lines of clubhead constuction. Hopefully, with higher capabilities in the future spurred by such models, the cost of “bare essentials” fairway woods will go down.

Are you going to be keeping this club in your bag?

Full-face score lines and a striped sock on the headcover? Very Titleist looking, no?

Probably not with the current shaft. I would prefer something a bit heavier. Coming from steel shafts, I need to do some more testing to find out which graphite shaft I would be most comfortable with.

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I,ve played 3 rounds using my new Exotics 3 w CB2 with a vs proto 60s shaft. It’s the first time I’ve had a 3 wood in my bag for 15 years. This is an awesome club & the claims of distance and accuracy are true. Its long, straight and solid. Love it

I have a CB2 #3 wood, UST proforce X-flex. I shortened it from 43″ to 42,5″, to increase playability. ½” shorter it still is only 10-15 yards shorter than my driver (905R), and 20 yards longer than my old Titleist 904 #3 wood (43″).

Very expensive, but well worth it.

I switched to the Tour Edge Exotics CB #4 and #7 woods (much cheaper than the CB2) after having played Nike Ignite T-60 woods for almost two years. I gained approximately 10-15 yards. The CBs are also more forgiving as the entire face is pretty hot and misses tend to curve back to the middle. Very pleasing woods. It’s hard to imagine the CB2s being significantly better.

The Nikes although were a bit better in the rough with their slightly deeper face and sharper leading edge. I guess, you can’t have it all.

Just ordered one with the Aldila Proto “by you” 80. Can’t wait to hit it if all you say is true.

get the 4wood!!! just the missing link for my game at least. long as most three’s and just easy to hit high bombs.. no hype – go demo the club. 😎

My roommate sold me this club for a steal, Ive had it in my bag for a month, and can shape shots like its nobodys buisness. The ball shoots off the face and feels solid no matter what. Sick club.

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Good review – I have the original CB with the Fujikura HL stiff shaft and it is long and straight – I love this 3 wood and would not part with it. Like you said, it is specially good off the tee.

Ok – I just put together my dream set on eBay… ALL TOUR EDGE EXOTICs Exotics 10* Tour Proto Driver *Aldila RIP Tour Proto X Stiff Hot Bones shaft on the Driver Exoitics CB2 – 13* 3Wood Exotics CB2 – 16.5* 4Wood *Aldila VooDoo Skull & Bones XVS7 Tour Proto Shafts on 3&4W CB2 – 19* Hybrid CB2 – 22* Hybrid *With New Aldila VooDoo SVS8 Hybrid Shaft’s Exotics EX3 Iron’s Steel Shaft Stiff 1″ over Exotics Xtreme Spin Wedges 50; 56; 60* Had to have these extended (1″ over $4 ea.)

One Club at a time on eBay with the exception of the used EX3 Iron Set. (like new and even 1″ over like I use ($175)) It takes time and patience but I would NEVER be able to afford this set RETAIL… Shafts were eBay too.

For those of you that are single – now’s the time – you will NEVER convince a Wife this is an Essential part of your basic male subsistence.

No, I’m not rich – but for once, I have no need to Drool when Biffy rolls up next to me with his new off the shelf Callaways… (If he can keep up)

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Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway Review

Martin Hopley

The Tour Edge Exotics EX10 fairway continues the development from the EX9 fairway, but with a different cup face material and a new weight distribution.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The face now uses a high-density HT 980 steel cup face so that it can be made thinner and increase ball speed across more points of the hitting area.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

There is also a Beta version of the EX10 that uses a TSP 910 Beta Titanium cup face to save weight, but that costs a little more.

On the standard Exotics EX10 the other major change is that the removable sole weight has changed position from the heel of the EX9 fairway to the rear of the EX10.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The position of the 9g weight in a more central position of the 12g weight pad is there to move the CG as low and deep as possible and a separate weight kit is available with 6g, 11g and 16g weights to enable you to vary the swing weight.

As the hosel is fixed and not adjustable, then the sole weight is the only way to adjust the club, but it is also an optional extra.

The adjustable weight will be useful if you opt for one of the three stock shafts of Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series, Aldila Rogue M-AX or the one I tested which was the Graphite Design Tour AD50. The 56g stiff Tour AD50 shaft will appeal visually to those of an Irish heritage with the green Golf Pride Decade multi-compound grip.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

It is the middleman of the three shaft options for launch, weight and torque and I probably would go for the slightly heavier, lower torque 65g Aldila Rogue M-AX with my 100mph driver swing speed, so make sure you get fitted.

Visually the EX10 is very pleasing with a generous rounded head that is 173cc in a 3-wood and sat very well at address even if it looked a little on the closed side.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The crown features a more tapered profile at the rear that gives it a sleek look combined with a bit of technical design that I think works well.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

Given the larger head the sound was on the hollow side, but in a good way and gave a pleasing audible thwack when hit well.

The stand out feature when you look at the sole is the SlipStream plate that features seven wavy rails of steel to help the EX10 glide through the grass.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The rails are wider, flatter and the channels between them narrower than before to reduce turf interaction. They certainly seem to do the job and even if it didn't, it is one of those features that I would have just because it looks cool.

There is also a redesigned red speed channel in front of the SlipStream section that now wraps around each side to go down the full length of the sole.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

At impact the sound and feel of the Exotics EX10 is excellent and this fairway could suit golfers of all levels as there is also a wide range of lofts from 13° 3-wood up to a 21° 7-wood.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

With the generous head and slightly draw bias set up, the Tour Edge Exotics EX10 is a very playable fairway that will offer good performance and an above level of forgiveness.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The standard version is pretty competitively priced, so if you can get a shaft that works for you then this could be a contender as it has the looks and the performance for most levels of golfer.

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User reviews.

Several years back I hit Tour Edge Exotics fairway woods but found them to hit a low penetrating ball flight in 3 wood, so went to Callaway X Hot then XR, hit my friends new Tour Edge 3 wood and what a nice surprise, hits longer than my Callaway's and much more forgiving. Slightly higher ball flight too, considering I am 72 years old and have tried to keep my GHIN at 6 that gets harder every year. Off the deck I get 200 to 215, off tee 225 or more. This is an awesome club. Kudos to Tour Edge!

This club is the real thing. Using it for the first time convinced me that I made the right decision. I put away my Callaway 3 wood 15* for this beauty. The ball jumps off the face and goes a long way compared to the Callaway. I don't fully understand all this stuff about wavy rails and SlipStream plate but for me it works and this club is staying in my bag.

I have had the 4 wood for 3 months now and it's as long as my old 3 wood and more flexible from tee, fairway and rough. I was fitted by 4 counties Golf and fitting will maximise what you can do with this fabulous club.

I have a "4" wood 16.5 degree and I absolutely love this club. I can play if from fairly thick rough like a hybrid and various other troubling lies. Never ever hit one before, wasn't even looking at Tour Edge, but PGA Tourstore rep recommended it & I was flushing it with ease. Tried every brand & by far the best most consistent contact. Used to play Ping G SF tech 3 & 5, now I bag just one fairway (this one). I value your reviews & after I bought it, I researched it on this site. As always, your review matched my feelings as well. You guys do great stuff on Golfalot. Thank you & yes try this club it's GREAT!!!

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Fairway Reviews

Review: tour edge exotics xcg7, xcg7 beta and cb pro fairway woods.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Pros:  Second-to-none ball speeds. The XCG7, XCG7 Beta and CB Pro have three distinct profiles that will please a wide range of golfers.

Cons: All three models produce a similar launch and spin, and they’re on the expensive side ($249+). Made-for shafts in the XCG7 and XCG7 Beta. No adjustability.

Bottom Line:  All three of these fairway woods have the potential to produce driver-like ball speeds. The XCG7 has the largest footprint and is the most forgiving, the CB Pro is the smallest and fastest and the XCG7 Beta fits nicely in between. This is one of the most impressive, well-rounded fairway wood families in golf.

For years, GolfWRX has been told by leading custom fitters that Tour Edge Exotics (TEE) fairways woods are some of the best-performing, if not the best-performing fairway woods in their stores. The issue with them, they say, has nothing to do with their performance. It’s their price.

Last year’s CB5 was one of our favorite fairway woods from 2013, but it was released with a starting price of $299 — $70 more than Callaway’s X Hot and $50 more than TaylorMade’s RBZ Stage 2 Tour . This year’s fairway woods haven’t dropped in price — the XCG7 is $249, the XCG7 Beta is $299 and the CB Pro is a whopping $499! — but the lineup has swelled to three distinct models that TEE says outperform their predecessors.

The  XCG7  has the widest footprint of the three fairway woods, but it looks a lot larger than it really is. It’s extremely wide, but its shallow face allows it to measure only 185 cubic centimeters.

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The XCG7 has a 465 forged maraging steel cup face that is combo-brazed to a hyper-steel body. It also includes TEE’s new Power Grid, which is positioned directly behind the hitting area to create an “accordion-like flex” at impact to increase spring-like effect, and Hexahedron sole weights that are positioned in the rear corners of the club head to increase its moment of inertia (MOI).

The XCG7 comes stock with Fujikura’s Exotics Fuel shaft in L, A, R, S and X flexes (a more robust Fujikura Exotics Fuel Tour is also available in 60R, 70S and 80X). It’s offered in lofts of 13, 15, 16.5, 18 and 21 degrees.

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The XCG7 Beta is also 185cc and has TEE’s Power Grid, but it has a shorter heel-to-toe length and a taller face. Its face is made from beta titanium, which is combo-brazed to a hyper-steel body, and its Hexahedron weight pads are positioned more forward in the XCG7 Beta’s head.

It comes stock with a Matrix Exotics “White Tie 5.1” “Red Tie 6.1” or “Black Tie 7.1″ shaft in L, A, R S and X flexes. It’s available in lofts of 11.5, 13, 15, 16.5 and 18 degrees.

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The CB Pro has a smaller 170-cc head that drives the center of gravity more forward than the XCC7 and XCG7 Beta. Like the XCG7 Beta, it has a beta titanium face that is combo-brazed to a hyper-steel body. It’s most eye-catching feature is its “Slip-Stream” sole, which TEE says improves turf interaction regardless of a golfer’s angle of attack.

The CB Pro comes stock with either a Fujikura Speeder 661 shaft in R and S flexes, or a Fujikura Speeder 757 shaft in S and X flexes. Both shafts are after-market versions. It’s available in lofts of 13.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5 and 17.5 degrees.

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Performance

Since each club is unique in its own right, I went to Carl’s GolfLand in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to evaluate the performance of each club on Trackman at its Launch Pad custom-fitting center . The results were fascinating. While these clubs have extreme cosmetic differences, they perform very similar to each other in terms of launch angle, spin rate and ball speed with their stock x-flex shafts.

Note: The clubs were each tested with the following lofts: XCG7 (13 degrees), XCG7 Beta (13 degrees) and CB Pro (13.5 degrees). 

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The XCG7 (above) tied with the CB Pro with an average ball speeds (150.8 mph) thanks to its larger foot print. Its top ball speed was 154.2 mph for me, giving it the second-fastest peak ball speed. The average launch angle was 8.4 degrees (the lowest), while its average spin rate was 3304 rpm (the second-highest).

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The XCG7 Beta (above) had the fastest average ball speed (151.5 mph), likely due to its beta titanium face. It’s top ball speed was 153.6 mph, the slowest of the three. It had the highest average launch angle, 8.9 degrees, and the highest average spin rate, 3424 rpm.

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The CB Pro (above) had an average peak ball speed of 150.8 mph, but its more forward CG added pop to pure strikes. It topped out at 154.5 mph, which was in-step with decent hits with my custom-fit TaylorMade RBZ Tour (T-Serial) driver. Sick, right? The average launch angle was 8.6 degrees, and its average spin rate was 3234 rpm, the lowest of the three fairway woods.

The CB Pro was clearly the longest of the three, mostly due to its lower spin rate, but it was also the least forgiving because of its more forward CG and smaller club head size. I was impressed with the “Slip-Stream Sole,” which keeps all the meat of the club off the ground to allow it to maintain its speed through impact. The waves on the sole basically push the ground away from the face, making it feel like the ball is teed up at impact. That and its smaller size make it particularly useful from less than perfect lies from the fairway and light rough.

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The XCG7 was my least-favorite looking fairway wood out of the box because of its substantial heel-to-toe width. I thought I might struggle with it because of that, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was much more nimble than it looked.

Golfers who miss the sweet spot more than they hit it will love the XCG7, particularly those who struggle with heel and toe hits. It’s tough to use out of the rough, where it can look like a frisbee laying behind the ball, and it was the hardest to work the ball with. But for higher-handicap golfers, who are likely the target audience for the XCG7, straight is a good thing.

The XCG7 Beta looks a lot like Callaway’s X Hot Pro fairway wood at address, which I think is one of the most handsome fairway woods on the market. Its deeper face should work great for golfers who struggle with mishits high and low, as it provides ample real estate for vertical misses. It’s more workable than the XCG7, and better from less-than-perfect lies given that you have the speed to play a deeper-faced fairway wood. But it’s not as good off the ground or as workable as the CB Pro.

Looks and Feel

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From left to right: Tour Edge Exotics’ CB Pro, XCG7 Beta ad XCG7.

The XCG7 and the XCG7 Beta have the same matte gray finish, with “Exotics” printed on the heel-side of the crown in the back corner. In terms of feel, they were typical of Exotics’ fairway woods, feeling muted and powerful across the face, which makes them a lot of fun to hit.

The CB Pro is a much different club than the other two, however. First off, it has a very traditional black glossy crown with no graphics. And when the club is turned over, the Slip-Stream Sole is a real eye catcher. It will turn the heads of every golf in your foursome and the golfers next to you on the range. At impact, the versatility of the sole makes the CB Pro feel like the ball is always sitting up. The bumps on the sole really fight the ground for you, and that makes it one of the most versatile fairway woods I’ve played.

I also really enjoyed the Fujikura Speeder 757X shaft, which is the driver of the CB Pro’s $500 price tag. It’s extremely smooth and stable, with great-looking graphics that match the premium vibe the CB Pro emits. On its own, the Speeder 757 shaft sells for $350, which means golfers are basically getting the titanium-faced fairway wood head for an extra $150.

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The CB Pro also has its own unique feel. It is not nearly as muted as the other two and feels a bit “tinnier.” There were a lot more vibrations on off-center hits with the CB Pro than there were with the others as well. But a solid hit with the CB Pro feels effortless and explosive, especially because of the reduced drag that the Slip-Stream Sole offers.

The Takeaway

It’s fun to talk about the numbers I recorded with the three new TEE fairway woods, but most golfers won’t need to test them all like I did to figure out which one they want to play. Since they perform similarly to each other in terms of ball speed, launch angle and spin, golfers can choose the head shape that gives them the most confidence at address and then go about dialing in the right loft and shaft for them.

The best part about the XCG7, XCG7 Beta and CB Pro is that their top-level ball speeds don’t come at the expense of looks, feel and versatility. Yes, the XCG7 is going to be the least workable, and the CB Pro is going to allow for the most creativity, but really all of these fairway woods will do what golfers ask of them, provided they have the skill to do so.

Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the XCG, XCG7 Beta and CB Pro fairway woods in the forums.

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21 Comments

tour edge exotics fairway review

Feb 25, 2016 at 10:45 am

Just bagged XCG7 7w 21* / Fujikura Speeder 757 TSx Evo un-tipped. My 105 SS is perfect for this. Best 7w ever, repeatable shot after shot hitting greens. Its a looks like a bid head, yet gets through the ground fine. The tungsten weights offer incredible stability…its like shootn fish in a barrel!. This is the most forgiving FW I have ever bagged & 757 turns it into a rope. Beat out my fav 3i off a tee vs xcg7 on the turf and that’s say’n something. TEE FW’s are always good!

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Rod McDonald

May 17, 2014 at 11:30 pm

Just played my first round today with my new 15.5 degree CB Pro. I couldn’t believe the drives I was hitting! Consistently about the same distance I would get from my driver, and everything was right down the middle. Easily 25-30 yards longer than any other 3 wood I have hit. The only two mistakes I made all day were on par 5’s when I pulled driver and missed both fairways. I may not hit driver ever again!

tour edge exotics fairway review

Mar 12, 2014 at 7:27 am

Soon to be 159 at Rockbottom Golf..these things never sell.

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Mar 11, 2014 at 2:01 pm

…that is all

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Mar 10, 2014 at 12:25 pm

These things are outstanding. With a slight fade I gained 5 yds over my standard straight shot. The 13* is great, but I do not know if the 11.5 would be useful for anything other than replacing a driver.

Driver SS – 109 avg

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Feb 24, 2014 at 11:56 pm

Awesome review, owned XCG5, XCG6, looking to try the CB5 AND CB6 when the prices come down.

Love WRX….

tour edge exotics fairway review

Feb 19, 2014 at 5:43 pm

When the CB2 first came out with a $350 price tag for a fairway wood, the sticker shock reaction was very similar to what we are seeing now with these new offerings from Tour Edge. If you are properly fit and the numbers create optimal results than the purchase is more of an investment. There is than no need to buy another fairway wood for at least 4 years or until you want to change. I have personally dealt with the company on a professional level and there is no other fairway wood out there that has this construction / technology behind it to even sniff close second. Considering the many Tour Players who play the clubs with no endorsement deals speaks volumes. This is a classic scenario of ” you get what u pay for “. Ball speeds equivalent to a driver from a fairway wood certainly deserves a test drive. Have at it!

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 28, 2014 at 5:05 pm

Wish people would TEST clubs against others instead of REVIEW them. It’s all opinion, no real accurate testing. Equip heads with the exact same shaft and have the robot test them to show real results as to which is longest, best ball speeds, etc.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 28, 2014 at 3:38 pm

The beta 15* with the 6Q3 S gets about the same numbers as my 910 17* ahina S. I’m a chronic low ball FWY hitter, and would prefer a 70 mid-trajectory shaft.

Way better than the X2Hot for me though.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 27, 2014 at 1:49 pm

Where is the “review?” How can you “review” anything in January in Michigan? Nice press release regurgitation as usual.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 21, 2014 at 4:40 pm

…Tour Edge makes great Fairway metals… I still have a CB2 that I love. Why can’t they apply their design expertise and technology and make a great Driver? (also, agree that graphics on the crown are bad!)

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 19, 2014 at 4:27 pm

These are the BEST and easiest fairway woods to hit in all of golf, both off the deck and off a tee. There is nothing on the market that is longer or more forgiving.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:04 am

My XCG6 15 Deg / Tour issue Matrix Red Tie 8Q3 Stiff Tipped 3/4 at 264cpm. Face cryo freezed. This Bomber is the best 3 wood I have “EVER” owned !!! Long, Stable, Hot, Massive Sweet spot, MOI

The Big Cup Face off the tee, and can hit it off the deck 250, 260 off the tee ‘like a rope all day long’…more accurate than my 3 iron

I just cant imagine any more improvements!!!

Tour Edge ‘are the real deal’…

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 17, 2014 at 4:00 pm

For the love of god stop putting graphics on the crown of golf clubs. People know what they are hitting, they don’t need to look down and be reminded. If it is that important to their ego, they can just flip the club over.

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 17, 2014 at 11:56 am

so which would have better success for a 12 hc who historically has issues hitting a fw off the deck? Thanks!

tour edge exotics fairway review

Zak Kozuchowski

Jan 17, 2014 at 2:46 pm

The XCG7 has the shallowest face, which will probably be the easiest for most mid-handicap golfers to hit off the deck.

– Zak

tour edge exotics fairway review

Lefty Light Hitter

Jan 17, 2014 at 4:25 pm

I’m thinking that none of these would be a treat to hit off the deck, but a beast off the tee. Agree?

tour edge exotics fairway review

Jan 18, 2014 at 8:00 am

Yes, and no…ithought the same and got the xcg5 11.5. The faces are so small its hard to get them goig off the tee. Just me two cents

Galaxy tab . Still learning to type on this thing.

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Jan 17, 2014 at 11:26 am

When do these come out?

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Jan 17, 2014 at 11:49 am

They’re already out. I’ve seen them at my local Golf Headquarters.

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In this edition of Members Choice, we attempt to answer the question, “What’s the best fairway wood of 2017?”

Admittedly, it’s a bit of a loaded question since golfers use fairway woods for different reasons and in different situations on the course. Some use a fairway wood strictly as an alternative to their driver off the tee; other golfers use them almost entirely as approach clubs from the turf on long par fours and par fives; the rest use fairway woods for some combination of both situations. So are we looking for the longest and straightest fairway wood, or simply the most accurate and forgiving?

The best way to determine the best fairway wood, therefore, is to pose that question to golfers who have hit them all and let them decide. Thus, we have Members Choice: The Best Fairway Woods of 2017, where GolfWRX Members describe their experiences with the latest fairway woods. With in-depth descriptions from their testing, GolfWRX Members illuminate the pros and cons of each fairway wood, providing the real information you need when making your purchasing decisions.

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Our advice when reading through this story is to think about what you want from your fairway wood. Do you want max distance, max forgiveness, or a combination of both? The feedback from GolfWRX Members on each fairway wood will lead to toward a few models that match your needs and desires. Then test them out for yourself. Everyone interprets the performance of golf clubs differently, so personal testing and professional fittings are imperative, especially in this particular category.  View the full results from the poll testing here . 

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Callaway Steelhead XR (4.08 percent)

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  • SwingMan:  I r ecognize that the Steelhead XR is late to the game, having just entered the market, but for a club that does everything well for GI and Players (the + models), they are long rocket launchers. Light, hot feel with pleasing metallic crack, deep face for ease off the tee, low CG (center of gravity) for ease off the deck, rounded sole gives you versatility from rough and bunkers. Forgiving and long. J36 carbon weave crown moves weight low. Because of the deep face with lot of bulge you need to lay it on the ground and it sits square. Take care when you pick it up so as not to close it. I hit it long off the tee with an R-Flex, obtaining 260-270 yards under favorable conditions — this club produces an urgent, direct trajectory with loads of roll in the lower lofts. Off the deck, 220+ with light wind; against a strong wind, 200. This club is surprising. Even the 7 wood off the deck with a higher trajectory gives you great yardage. Only caveat is that if you are in low speed range and insist on a 3 wood, you may want to order a high launch shaft instead of the mid-launch Tensei. But that’s the same advice with all 3 woods — you must be able to launch them. Callaway has several no cost shaft options. Otherwise, go with the 5 and 7 woods, which are loooong and versatile. The + models, for players and pros, are more weight forward and fade bias and arrive with a 65 Tensei CK Blue fairway shaft — smoother than the CK Blue driver shaft.
  • DWtalk:  I just finished testing the 15-degree Callaway Steelhead with the Tensi Blue shaft, and it’s a great club. It’s long and my misses are either a little right or left, but very solid. I also have a 15-degree M2 that is very good also with the stock shaft but I’m going to reshaft it with the Tensi blue. You couldn’t go wrong with either club.

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Titleist 917F3 (5.28 percent)

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  • Peanut191:  I thought the Titleist F3 was the best combination of looks and feel, but they didn’t offer a 16.5 version, so I ordered the M2 Tour HL. I thought the M2/M2 Tour were the best distance wise, with the Callaway Epic, then the Titleist 917F3 just behind.
  • II PigBimpin II:  I used to be a Taylormade loyalist when it came to woods, but I recently switched to a Titleist 917F3 15-degree and it has single handedly put me in prime position to make three eagles within two weeks. Very predictable ball flight and distance, easy to hit off the deck.
  • DuckHook02:   I did try the Titleist 917F2, and if I was using it off the deck more, I’d probably gravitate towards the F2 and it’s shallow profile. However, I like the more compact look of the F3 and the lower ball flight it produces.

Review: Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 Fairway Woods

Cobra king f7 (6.40 percent).

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  • Steveko89:   I didn’t do nearly as much testing for my 3 wood after going up and down the racks picking out my Cobra F7+ w/ Hzrdus Yellow shaft. After settling on the driver, I said, “That 3 wood that matches looks pretty slick, let me hit a few with it.” and immediately fell in love. Has a nice traditional note at impact and the ball just flies off the face, especially with the weight forward. Probably could’ve tried a few different shafts, but the stock-stiff shaft works well enough and was able to find one used-mint on the bay for $150. Unfortunately, this was before the Cobra BOGO promo. Most of the positive shots that stick in my head from this season have come with the 3 wood, won’t be seeking out a replacement for a while.
  • carcharodan1977:   Cobra F7 fairway, currently playing at 4 wood loft… it’s fantastic. Easy to swing, impact sounds great and it’s a rocket from the fairway and even bad lies. The baffler rails really work well. Such a forgiving club.
  • herbst20:   Have played the Titleist 910 fairway woods since they came out. The Cobra F7 finally kicked them out of the bag. I have had an easier to hit whether it be off the team, fairway, or especially out of the rough. I love the baffler technology. I play it at 13 degrees because I am sporadic with my driver.

Further Reading:  Cobra’s King F7 and F7+ drivers, fairways and hybrids

Callaway GBB Sub Zero (7.39 percent)

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  • Warrick:  The (Sub Zero) 3+ was the first Epic in my bag, and it is never leaving. I have never hit a long club so consistently.
  • Dobbs983:   This is a fantastic year for fairway woods. I game the Epic Sub Zero 15-degree, set to 14 degrees. Easy distance, mid launch and penetrating flight. Easy to hit off the deck and a tee. I can move it left and right, if I need to, but why bother when straight and long is so easy. The Titleist 917’s are both very close to the Epic SZ, but not quite as forgiving. They are the best looking of the bunch. The Exotics EX10 Beta is amazingly long and straight and the sole is fantastic out of the rough.
  • belacyrf:   I currently game the TaylorMade SLDR fairway woods as I’ve never seen enough improvement from any new woods to make a change. However, IF I were to make a change, I would definitely move to the Callaway Epic Sub Zero. They are so forgiving and their flight is exactly what I like, plus they are long.
  • PreppySlapCut:   I was very pleased when messing around with the Epic Sub Zero this week. I was able to launch the 13.5 degrees off the deck, which has literally NEVER been a strength for me. Very impressive stuff from Callaway. The Ping G400 also just seems like the next wonderful iteration from Ping.
  • kejoal11:  I put the Epic Sub Zero 3+ in my bag and love it. Long off the tee, long from fairways. I love the ball flight and the fact that it doesn’t balloon on me. Very consistent with the club and by far my best purchase of 2017.
  • golftech:   If you like smaller, traditional shaped fairway woods, then Callaway’s Epic Sub Zero 15-degree is the best I’ve played. For that matter, it’s the best 3 wood I’ve had since my Toney Penna persimmon in the early 80s. It’s versatile off the tee and the fairway. I’ve been hitting career shots all season including the 18th at the famous Monterey, CA course.
  • ago33: I’d choose the Epic Sub Zero over the M2 Tour. Adjustable hosel is better, looks better behind the ball and more forgiving.

Further Reading:  Callaway GBB Epic and Epic Sub Zero Fairway Woods

Ping G400 (7.67 percent)

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  • Mwiseley10:   Love my Titleist 917, I hit it so well off the deck I use it without a tee! The Cobra Baffler felt great and has good sound but didn’t purchase. Hit the Ping G400 this morning, it hits great but d*** that profile is low!
  • DNice26:  I tried the Ping G400 against my Ping G, both using my own shaft… little to no difference. The G400 looks and sounds better, but any performance benefit seemed negligible from the Trackman numbers I saw. My swing speed is about 109 mph with the driver.
  • PrettyGood:   Hit the new Ping G400 fairway this morning. My current 3-wood is the 2016 PING G series, at 14.5-degrees. So, between the two models: Turbulators on the G400 are definitely more pronounced. Footprint of the G400 looks bigger, and it’s a rounder shape somewhat ( PING.com  says G400 is ~12cc larger). Sole of the G400 does look a bit flatter, but no difference hitting shots. G400 face feels more lively, and it’s louder… but no more or less pleasing to hit, just different. Switching my own shaft between the two, performance looked pretty close… G400 maybe a shade higher, if anything. G400 headcover much nicer, big improvement. That’s about it.

Further Reading:  Ping introduces new face material with its G400 Fairways

TaylorMade M1 2017 (7.88 percent)

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  • lowball5732:  My TaylorMade M1 15-degree is a wonder! Either off the deck or on the tee — optimal performance for me. My wife swears by her M2. She’s straight and true!
  • Rdarling18:  I really hit Taylormade’s entire M family pretty good. I went with the M1 because it was most consistent for me. However both M2 models (M2 and M2 Tour) are very long.
  • AWD430: TaylorMade’s M1 was giving better distance than M2 when I hit them. I do agree that the M2 head on this year’s model seems very big when hitting off the deck.
  • gpleonard:   My two cents is the TaylorMade M1 HL 2017 is a monster both of the deck and from the tee… It is a go to club for me on long Par 5’s and on short Par 4’s off the tee.
  • Mob:  I have the TaylorMade M1 2016 and tried it against the M1 2017 and preferred the 2016 model for some reason. I know that I am supposed to prefer the newer model, but I consistently hit the 2016 straighter. Distance was a wash.

Further Reading:  TaylorMade 2017 M1 Fairway Woods

TaylorMade M2 Tour (8.94 percent)

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  • AThompson_3:   Best fairway wood by far is TaylorMade M2 Tour. Exceptional feel, workability, and forgiveness. Great off the tee while also able to launch the ball off the fairway very easily. Fantastic club. Expecting it be in my bag for years to come.
  • Bomber_11:   TaylorMade’s M2 Tour would get all 3 of my votes if I could do that. Wins out on distance, accuracy, forgiveness, versatility, and feel.
  • Roadking_6:  M2 Tour HL is an absolute beast this far (in my testing).
  • halfsumo:  M2 Tour: best look, sound, feel and performance. M1: awesome look and feel, I just decided to go with a 3HL version and since the M2 Tour spins less, I went with that to counteract the extra loft. Mizuno JPX900: second best look and feel and best stock shaft of anything out there by far.
  • DeCuchi:  M2 Tour. Higher launch and less spin makes it an excellent choice. Forgiveness is on par with other top fairways makes it the cream of the crop.
  • Scratchat50:   M2 Tour HL with a Project X HZDRUS 75g shaft (6.5-flex, -1 inch under std). Been searching for a great 3 wood for over 10 years. This is it!
  • john443:  M2 Tour is THE 3 wood of 2017.

Further Reading:  TaylorMade 2017 M2 Tour Fairway Woods

Titleist 917F2 (10.13 percent)

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  • bazinky:   I’ve spent years searching for a fairway wood that I could hit with a consistent shot shape/pattern, and I finally found it in the Titleist 917 F2.
  • tleader:   I went from the Titleist 915F to the Titleist 917F2. Found them very similar, perhaps a slight increase in launch and more consistent across the face on mishits. Went with the 16.5-degree so it was an easy decision.
  • MJL313214:  I’ve hit the 917F2 at 16.5 degrees a good bit. It’s crazy long compared to the previous fairway woods. I like the slightly bigger look than the 917F3.

Review:  Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 Fairway Woods

TaylorMade M2 2017 (12.60 percent)

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  • Gnomesteel:   (The TaylorMade M2 2017 fairway wood is) l ong off the tee and easily hit off the deck with control. Best of both worlds.
  • kush614:  My vote is for M2 2017, as well. Gaming a 15-degree M2 2017 with an Oban Kioyshi White shaft. Mid launch, low spin monster.
  • venturagolfer87:  There’s nowhere even remotely close to me that has the M2 Tour, but my 3HL normal M2 is as close to automatic as I’ve ever been. I’ve n ever been able to hit 3 woods, to the point where for the last few seasons, the next club in my bag after driver was a 5 wood that was shortened an inch. The M2 2017 is somehow just as easy to hit, and looooooong.
  • johnnylongballz72:   M2 3HL with AD DI 7X; probably the single best golf club I have ever owned.
  • qwetz: I’m playing a 3HL M2 with a Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue and it’s just a bomber from the deck or the tee.
  • lordemsworth:   How do those that have hit Epic fairway feel about the sound? That dull thwack is awful. As another opinion, I found the M2 2017 easier to hit consistently than the Epic fairway. Both from tee and deck.
  • Porsche928:   I had the M2 2017 and it was huge too hard off the deck. Never hit the M1 2017 but had the old M1 2016 for a demo and loved it.

Further Reading:  TaylorMade 2017 M2 Fairway Woods

Callaway GBB Epic (13.37 percent)

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  • mcgem:   Hands down, without a doubt, Callaway’s GBB Epic fairway is the best of this year’s crop.
  • Sean2:   I have three Callaway Epic fairway woods and am quite enamored with their performance at 16/20/24 degrees. I am comfortable standing over the ball with any of these woods in my hands. I have no problem hitting the 16-degree off the turf and I find it a very good club on tight driving holes. The 7 and the 9 fly high and land soft.
  • aussieb:  Tested the Mizuno JPX-900 fairway wood on a few occasions now and it’s really the best off the deck, adjustable from 13-17 degrees and the sliding weight dials it in, has a great stock shaft and sounds as good as it looks. Ping’s G400 was really solid and forgiving, didn’t spin too much and set up well for my eye. A bit of adjustability and stock Tour shafts are great. Callaway Epic had the smallest head and best ball speeds off the tee. I didn’t really care for the sound and lack of forgiveness compared to the previous two, was dead feeling but that’s mostly shaft I think.
  • leftshot:  I went through a thorough fitting at Club Champion last month and had access to most of the heads on this list. So I know the answer FOR ME. Notably none of the top fits involves a club head with the standard shafts offered off the rack.  The results of my testing was: 1. Callaway GBB Epic: Distance #1 (Tied), Dispersion #1, Off-center hits #1 2. Titleist 917F3: Distance #1 (Tied), Dispersion #2, Off-center hits #3 3. TaylorMade M2 2017: Distance #3, Dispersion #3, Off-center hits #2
  • rony10:  Epic. Accuracy, forgiveness and flight, distance is very good to.
  • Benkross:   I just put an Epic in the bag. I tried the M2, M2 Tour, M1 (2017 and 2016) and was playing a Titleist 915F and prior a 913Fd and 909 F3 before that. The Epic sounded the best and feels awesome. The 2016 M1 was the worst feeling 3 wood I’ve ever played. I’m replacing the shaft in the Epic so I’m excited to use it this weekend.
  • kgeorge78:  The Epic looks much smaller than the M2 2017 for some reason and easier to hit off the deck.

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Pros: Dialing in trajectory and spin is more in the hands of the player than ever with SureFit CG adjustability. Feel and sound have improved, and 915 users will likely see a jump in distance.

Cons: If you preferred the black finish, you’re out of luck with the return of silver.

Who they’re for: Everyone who plays a fairway wood should give the Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 fairway woods a shot. They provide everything most golfers want from a fairway wood.

  • Models: 917F2 (13.5, 15, 16.5, 18, 21 degrees), 917F3 (13.5, 15 degrees)
  • Release Date: Oct. 21
  • Price: $319 (MAP)

Right off the bat, you’ll notice a number of changes to Titleist’s new fairway woods: name, color, center of gravity (CG) adjustability, and if you’re really attentive a change in the Active Recoil Channel. I break down each of the major changes below.

Related: See the results from the Ultimate Titleist Driver Fitting Experience

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What’s in a name?

In its most recent fairway wood releases — the 913 and 915 models — Titleist used the F and Fd naming system. “F” was a larger, more forgiving fairway wood that launched higher and spun more, while “Fd” was a smaller, deeper-faced, lower-launching fairway wood that reduced spin. It was a bit confusing, and didn’t mesh well with the D2 and D3 naming system the drivers were using, so Titleist went to F2 and F3, which is what Titleist used in previous models such as the 909.

If you’re confused: F = F2, Fd = F3 (easy to remember since this rhymes).

Now, the F2 (179 cubic centimeters) is the larger, higher-launching and more forgiving model, while the F3 (169 cubic centimeters) is smaller, deeper and more workable. The relationship hasn’t changed, just the names.

As with the 917 drivers, the 917 fairway woods have SureFit CG technology to give golfers the ability to tweak the draw/fade bias of the clubs. In the fairway woods, the SureFit CG system is also positioned slightly crooked, as seen in the driver, which has the same purpose; lower-spinning fades and higher-spinning draws. When in the draw position, the weight system will add spin to keep the ball in the air longer, and will decrease spin in the fade setting to keep shots from ballooning. The design also maintains the moment of inertia (MOI) of the fairway woods, keeping forgiveness high regardless of the weight setting.

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In the SureFit CG system, weight is changed using interchangeable weights* or tubes, made of a mixture of different materials. The neutral weights have a uniform weight throughout, while the draw-fade tubes have a heavier side.

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A Peek Inside: A 14-gram, neutral SureFit CG fairway wood weight.

When adjusting the system, golfers should look for the “+” sign, which indicates a fade setting, while a “-” sign indicates the draw setting. Note that this is opposite of the 917 drivers, as the entry port is on the opposite side (toe side) of the club head in the 917 fairway woods. A solid red circle indicates a neutral setting. Like the 917 drivers, the 917 fairway woods also have Titleist’s 16-way adjustable SureFit hosel, which offers independent adjust loft and lie settings.

*Note: SureFit CG driver weights cannot be used in fairway woods, and vice versa, due to their different sizes. 

Active Recoil Channel 2.0

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While the 915 fairway woods had an Active Recoil Channel behind their faces, designed for higher ball speeds on off-center hits, the area was hollow. The channel in the 917 fairway woods is filled with elastomer, helping produce more ball speed across the face and lower spin, according to Titleist. There’s is also a face insert with variable thickness for increased speed on off-center hits.

Another change for the better is the sound and feel of the 917 fairway woods. They have more of a muted sound and softer feel at impact, which is no doubt helped by filling the Active Recoil Channel. Another benefit is that golfers won’t need to frequently clean the dirt out of the channel, as they needed to do with 915 models.

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Titleist’s 917F2 (right) and 917F3 fairway woods at address.

The “liquid slate” finish on the crown is a throwback to Titleist woods of yesteryear, which is something Titleist fans may very much appreciate. Some of the classic Titleist fairway woods, such as the 980F, had a similar gray finish.

Overall performance

So what’s to be expected of the 917F2 and 917F3 in terms of performance? According to Titleist, golfers hitting the 917 versus a 915 should expect higher ball speeds, a higher launch, slightly lower spin and 4-7 yards in increased distance. It just so happens I hit the 917F2 and 917F3 versus the 915F and 915Fd, and you can see the numbers below.

The Numbers

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I took the 917F2 and 917F3 fairway woods to  the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. , where I tested them against Titleist’s 915F and 915Fd models on Trackman with premium golf balls. The fairway woods were set to my specifications (C2 hosel setting, neutral weight setting in the 917 models) with the same Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Limited D+ 80X shaft. Shots were hit with each club — order was constantly rotated, and outliers deleted — until 10 shots with each club had been recorded.

917F2 v. 915F:

  • The 917F2 generated slightly less spin (-60 rpm) and a slightly higher launch angle (+0.7 degrees) than the 915F.
  • The 917F2 offered more ball speed (+1.5 mph), more carry distance (+1.6 yards), and more total distance (+3.6 yards) than the 915F.

917F3 v. 915Fd:

  • The 917F3 offered slightly less ball speed (-0.8 mph), a slightly higher launch (+0.3 degrees), and a little more spin (+74 rpm) than the 915Fd.
  • The 917F3 increase carry distance (+4.3 yards) and offered more total distance (+6.3 yards) than the 915Fd.

Specs, pricing, availability

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Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 fairway woods ($319 MAP) will be available on Oct. 21 with the following stock shafts: Aldila Rogue M-AX, Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec and Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Limited D+, S+ and M+.

With the purchase, consumers will receive either a 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18-gram neutral weight (the 12-gram is stock) and a matching draw-fade weight. Additional weights can be purchased for $40, or SureFit weight kits are available for $180 with every weight.

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Any golfer with an older version of a Titleist fairway wood, especially one with a silver finish, will find the switch to a 917 fairway wood an easy and valuable transition.

Not only do the fairway woods offer CG adjustability for fine tuning trajectory, but they also have a softer feel and more muted sound than the 915 versions while providing more carry distance and more total distance. You’d be hard pressed to show me an all-around better fairway wood in the current market.

  • See what GolfWRXers are saying about the 917 fairway woods in our forum. 
  • Our review of Titleist’s 917D2 and 917D3 drivers.

Review: TaylorMade M2 Fairway Woods

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Pros:  Driver-like ball speeds in a fairway wood that’s forgiving, workable, and the more affordable option in TaylorMade’s 2016 lineup.

Cons:  No adjustability. The sound and feel is different than other fairway woods.

Who’s it for:  The M2 fairway woods can be played by golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to PGA Tour players.

  • Available Lofts: 15, 16.5, 18, 21, 24
  • Stock Shafts: REAX 65 (X, S, R flexes), many custom shafts available free of charge.

“1.49? Really? Again? Man, these new fairway woods are amazing.” That was me during my launch monitor testing for this review. I kept getting pretty high smash factors for a fairway wood. To quickly explain, smash factor is ball speed divided by swing speed, and the average PGA Tour smash factor for a 3 wood is 1.48.

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I am not a PGA Tour player, so getting a 1.49 the few times I did was pretty impressive, and shows an advance in technology — not that my swing has actually improved.

To say there’s been a revolution the past five years in fairway wood design is an understatement. Hotter faces are the norm now. I’ve actually heard people say they hit their 3 woods “too far,” which sounds absolutely insane. But with fairway woods the way they are now, many are providing the same relative ball speeds as drivers, and just as much distance.

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When TaylorMade released the M2, there was some chatter that it was a price-point fairway wood, and it wouldn’t be as good as the company’s M1 since it didn’t have the moveable weights and changeable shafts. This is simply not the case. The M2 contains every bit of technology as the M1, and while I didn’t test them head to head, the feedback from most golfers has been that the M2 launches higher, spins less and offers more ball speed than the M1. For that reason, it will be the longer-flying TaylorMade fairway wood for most golfers.

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When viewing the clubs in the address position, it’s hard to tell the difference between the M1 and the M2. The M2 has the “ball” grooves, where there’s a centering point of no grooves in the shape of a ball. The only other difference is the M2 has a new “fluted” hosel construction, which moves a few grams of weight lower in the club head, and is said to improve sound and feel. I’m also a fan of the black-and-white painted composite crown. It seems to give off a more compact feeling to me, and makes it easier to line things up.

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The face also sits square, which is a major requirement for me as well. I’ve bought and immediately sold 3 woods that have faces that are closed. I was actually worried about this, as in years past TaylorMade has sold a TP line of fairway woods, which have a more open face angle than standard models. There is no TP model in the M2 line, and what TaylorMade seems to have done is focused on making the M2 sit perfectly square.

The Results

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To do my testing, I took the M2 out to my course and played a few rounds, and then took it to the range and also had a couple of simulator sessions. The data above is from The Professional’s Golf Shop using Trackman and premium golf balls. The M2 was 15 degrees with a Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 73X shaft at 43 inches (untipped).

On Trackman, I was attempting to hit fade shots off the deck each time. The results are the 10 shots that best represented the fade. Overall, the numbers are pretty consistent. There were a few really good hits that made me say, “WOW!” But there were also several shots in this bunch that I hit thin, and I expected them to come up much shorter. That is until I got the results and was impressed that the shot still carried 225-230. I left those in, as I wanted to show how forgiving this club can be.

On The Course

On the course is where the M2 fairway wood really shines. Off the deck, I was getting great numbers on the simulator, but on the course I was hitting the M2 places where I have never hit a 3 wood before.

I came close to muttering those words “too far” at one point. I used it on a par 4 to stay short of water, and I ended up only a foot short of the hazard. We’re talking 280 to the water! And distance isn’t even the best thing about this club. Well, maybe … the distance IS pretty awesome. But there’s something else that’s really good, too. It goes back to the shape, sole design and face angle. I’m able to work this club with ease around the course. I can draw, fade, hook, slice, everything really easily with this club. Whether it’s from the tee box or behind 40 trees, I’m able to do some really fun things.

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As you might have seen in the data above, I was able to compare the M2 to my gamer, a Nike Vapor Fly (15 degrees with the same shaft, measuring the same length) both on the course and on the simulator. The only difference between the two clubs was that the Nike Vapor Fly’s shaft was tipped 0.5 inches.

Overall, they are pretty similar fairway woods. When hitting the fade shot on the simulator, they were almost identical. Both have great ball speeds, both are forgiving, and both pretty easily hit that shot.

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But on the course, the M2 ended up being a better club for me. The Vapor Fly has an open face angle, and it is harder for me to work shots both directions. I can hit fades with it all day, but I struggle to square the face and hit draws with it. The best hits on the simulator showed the M2 as the longer of the two, and that showed up on the course as well, especially off the tee. I thought I loved an open face, but it ended up not being good for me overall and my testing proved it.

The M2 is a fairway wood that anyone can play. It’s built with a square face, neutral weighting, and offers incredible distance. It should absolutely be on a list of fairway woods for any player to check out. It has a great combination of everything that I look for in a fairway wood. The feel and sound is the only knock I have.

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The Tour Edge Exotics EX10 fairway wood is hot and easy to elevate.  Good looks.  Sound is surprising – in a good way.

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Introduction

There are some companies that you simply trust to do certain things well.  I trust Apple to make a good, reliable smart phone.  I trust Kentwool to make the world’s best socks.  And after about a decade of creating some of the longest clubs in golf, I trust Tour Edge Exotics to make an outstanding fairway wood.  I tested the EX10 to see if that trust was well placed.

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The EX10 fairway wood has a conventional look at address with a gloss black crown, medium size, and just a touch of asymmetry.  A small Exotics “E” alignment aid is the only indication of this club’s lineage.

When you flip the club over, there’s more to see.  Most noticeable is the SlipStream sole which is designed to minimize drag through the turf.  Beyond that, you’ll see a weight port that positions much of the club’s mass deep and far from the face.

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Sound & Feel

Most “hot” fairway woods have a thin, metallic “tink” at impact.  This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and it’s definitely what I was expecting.  When I hit the EX10, however, I got a quiet, solid, robust sound that I really liked.

The feedback is good enough, but the forgiving design makes it slightly less than precise.  For almost all players, that’s a good trade to make.

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Performance

Regular readers know that I’m not exactly Henrik Stenson with a 3W.  I haven’t carried one in the bag for a while because, as a low ball hitter, I’ve had trouble finding one I can hit consistently.  That may be changing in 2017.

Let me preface any further comments with a fact that will make them even more impressive: I did not get along with this club in its stock configuration.  For some reason the shaft and weight never felt comfortable.  That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with it, it just didn’t suit me.  In spite of that, I love the way the EX10 fairway wood performs .

The most important thing for me is how easy it is to elevate .  The EX10 has a lower, deeper CG and that meant that even thin shots launched above 10 degrees and produced solid carry distances.  Shots that were hit flush took off on a beautiful trajectory with moderate spin and loads of distance.

Besides the easy launch, the other factor in these great distances is the new HT 980 steel cup face.  TEE says that this face is thinner than any previous metal woods for “staggering COR.”  What I can report is that the ball speeds were as high as any fairway wood I’ve tested and very consistent, even on mishits.

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It’s very rare that my first “feel” of a club is negative, but the performance is good, yet that’s exactly what happened with the Tour Edge Exotics EX10 fairway wood.  This head is so good and easy to hit that I’m really excited about working to find the right shaft and have it in the bag this year.

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You’ve tested the exotics cbx fairway, exs fairway and ex10 fairway. I just picked up a ex10 fairway but was wondering – how did it stack up against the cbx and exs? I know there’s no such thing as “better” clubs, just what suits better.

I just want to know what are the strengths and weaknesses of each against the others, as I didn’t have a chance to test the cbx or exs since the fitter didn’t have them and want to see if it’s worth testing the others before gaming the ex10.

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As you said, I have full reviews of each of those clubs on the site. If you have a specific question, I can offer my opinion, but I’ve put all the information I think is important into the reviews.

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I am currently using the Tour Edge EX10 hybrids and they are excellent clubs. They have been in my bag for a while but I use the stock shafts.

Since they have a 4 wood (at 71, I have troubles elevating the 3 wood as well), I am quite interested in trying it out. Tour Edge has had some very nice fairway woods in the past.

My question is about the shaft. Did you find one that worked better with club? Since I am 71 with an 80 mph swing, I suspect that the standard shaft will be good but I am curious if there are any other shafts that you might recommend. I have been using the Mamiya Helium shaft (senior flex) and it has been a solid performer with the Cobra F9 fairway. However, I welcome any suggestions or findings that you encountered. Thanks.

Finding the right shaft is like finding a shoe that fits perfectly – it’s highly individualized. I’d recommend working with a quality club fitter like Club Champion to find the shaft that will best work with your swing.

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Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro Fairway Wood Review

Tour edge exotics exs pro fairway wood.

“The Exotics EXS Pro fairway was designed to hit absolute missiles.”

Yep, David Glod , that pretty much about sums ‘er up.  Unsurprisingly, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro fairway wood is another monster in a long-running streak of absolute beasts of fairway woods for the brand .  Piercing flight, near perfect sound, and shot control from virtually any lie are hallmarks of the Tour Edge’s Exotics EXS Pro fairway wood.  Oh, and it’s a limited edition “straight from the Tour Van” with only 1,000 pieces made available to the public.

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Simple and perfect.   With its compact pear shape, black crown, and medium-depth face, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro sets up absolutely perfect behind the ball .  If you are into shallower face depths and longer fairway wood heads, the EXS 220 fairway wood may be more your speed.  On the sole you’ll notice the signature Tour Edge Slipstream sole which allows for a more efficient turf interaction.  This helps the club to pass through the turf cleanly for more ball speed.

Obviously you can’t miss the two weights in the sole.  Tour Edge calls this the “Flight Tuning System” which allows you to adjust weight configurations to control your flight.  A lighter weight in the toe and a heavier weight in the heel position will promote a draw flight (this is the stock configuration).  Should you want a fade bias, just flip the weights.  Furthermore, individual weights and a weight kit will be available for purchase if you’re looking to tinker with your weight setup.

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How Does it Feel?

If there’s one thing I’ll say about the 2020 Tour Edge fairway wood models, they are some of the most balanced and powerful feeling fairway woods I’ve ever hit.  Though the EXS Pro has a more forward center of gravity, the additional extreme toe and heel weighting seemed to help provide a little more “smoothness” than you might expect out of a low-handicap fairway wood.  Additionally, that Slipstream sole we talked about earlier also contributes to how smooth the EXS Pro feels.  The club clips off the deck with a very crisp feel through the grass and a lot of pop.  While the rough isn’t exactly fairway wood friendly in general, the forward CG and Slipstream, plus the compact head shape and deeper face, will give you your best shot at getting a club squarely on the ball.

The most important contribution to the EXS Pro fairway wood’s feel is its Beta Titanium 360-degree Cup Face.  In short, Tour Edge used a “zero-weld” process called combo brazing to fuse a wrap-around titanium face to the “Hyper-Steel” body.  This allows Tour Edge to keep the face thin, light, and strong for more energy transfer and faster ball speeds.  According to Tour Edge, this Beta Titanium face material is an upgrade from previous EXS designs and the only fairway wood in the world to utilize combo brazing.  All I can say is, regardless of any of that, shots off the sweet spot feel absolutely launched .  A good shot feels nothing short of incredible in your hands.

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How Does it Sound?

Of course, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro fairway wood continues the use of their new Sound Diffusion Bar.  The Sound Diffusion Bar is strategically placed to optimize the acoustics of the fairway wood head.  This tech was first introduced in the EXS 220 lineup and made a HUGE difference.  In the EXS Pro, the sound is just as good.  A good shot off the center of the face delivers a fiery “smack” with a slight metallic tone as a result of the thin titanium face .  That sound is a real testament to the Sound Diffusion Bar and the more compact head size.  If you’ve hit titanium-faced woods before, you know the sound can be extremely metallic and very loud.  Not the case with the EXS Pro.  The sound is damn near perfect for a fairway wood.

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On-Course Performance

Referring to the quote at the start of this review, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro fairway wood is indeed an absolute missile launcher.  I wouldn’t exactly call it “stock low spin” but more in a medium range.  However, some basic fitting and tweaking could get the spin down pretty easily.  That said, the EXS Pro fairway wood is extremely versatile and allows you to manipulate your spin and trajectory quite a bit .  The stock shot is piercing and straight, but if you want to flight one low and have it roll for days, the EXS Pro has that as well.  Additionally, if you want to float a safe shot into a fairway or a green with a soft landing, that’s easy to hit too.

From a performance perspective, I think the key takeaway for me is the confidence the EXS Pro gives me.  It’s consistent and reliable, and every time I address the ball with it, I know I can hit the shot I need to hit.  Maybe even turn some heads with it.  Being able to stand over the ball, whether on the tee or in the fairway, and knowing I can hit a great shot is a big deal in a fairway wood.  I don’t feel like that’s all that common for fairway woods and Tour Edge has that in both its current premium models.

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Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro Fairway Wood

Look, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro fairway wood is incredible.  No two ways about it.  It looks amazing, feels fantastic, has great control, is extremely versatile, and the ball screams off the face.  Personally, it’s up there amongst the best all-around fairway woods I’ve ever hit .  And that’s not hyperbole whatsoever.  My personal “issue” is that I’m not sure which of the Tour Edge fairway woods will be in my bag for the foreseeable future.  The EXS 220 and EXS Pro are some of the easiest fairway woods I’ve ever hit with powerful flights and incredible performance that can’t be argued with.  When it comes to fairway woods, one of the most difficult clubs to hit in the bag, this is certainly a good problem to have!

Remember, the EXS Pro fairway is limited to 1000 pieces for the public so if you’re interested, it may be worth looking into quickly.

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