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Tour Edge Has You Pegged As Either a 'C' Or an 'E' Player

• Author: Mike Purkey

New Exotics 722 metalwoods and hybrids are designed for two categories of players — Extreme and Competition

Tour Edge Exotics 722 Metalwoods | Hybrids

E722  DRIVER Lofts:  9.5, 10.5, 12 degrees; 10.5 degrees, left-handed Price: $399.99

FAIRWAY WOODS Lofts: 13, 15, 16.5 degrees (3-wood), 18 degrees (5-wood), 21 degrees (7-wood); 15 and 18 degrees, left-handed Price:  $249.99

HYBRIDS Lofts: 17, 19, 22 and 25 degrees; 19 degrees, left-handed Price:  $229.99

C722 DRIVER Lofts: 9.5, 10.5 degrees; 10.5 degrees, left-handed Price:  $429.99

FAIRWAY WOODS Lofts:  13, 15 degrees (3-wood), 18 degrees (5-wood) Price: $299.99

HYBRIDS Lofts: 17, 19, 21 and 23 degrees Price: $249.99

For its new 772 Exotics line of drivers and fairways, Tour Edge has divided golfers into two categories: Extreme (E) and Competition (C). The company expects higher handicappers who want help hitting the ball higher and forgiveness across the clubface will gravitate to Extreme. Low-handicap players who can generate higher clubhead speeds will be pointed to the Competition segment of the line.

“This approach that we first launched with Hot Launch has been extremely beneficial to custom fittings and to cover the entire matrix of different golfers, swing types and player preferences that exist,” said David Glod, Tour Edge founder and president.

“The Competition spec player wants more adjustability and higher-grade materials that produce hotter and lower spinning flights, while the Extreme spec player wants high MOI (moment of inertia) for increased accuracy, ease of launch and overall playability. We now have that distinction in every product in the 722 series.”

The E722 drivers have a larger footprint and feature a 30-gram weight low in the back of the clubhead, designed to help players improve their launch conditions. The company says that the MOI in the E722 is the highest possible in a driver – 18 percent higher than the 721 model – which improves stability and creates tighter dispersion.

The weighting can be fine-tuned with weights in 20, 25 and 35 grams, available separately or together in a weight kit.

The E722 is available in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degrees of loft and the adjustable hosel allows for lofts up to 2 degrees higher or lower and lie angles from 59 to 62 degrees.

The Exotics C722 is smaller at 445cc and has a deep face and a shape preferred by more skilled players. It features two sole weights – 20 grams in the rear and 5 grams near the face. The company says the weights allow for a change of 300 rpm in spin and a change in MOI of 11 percent when the weights are swapped. Additional weights of 10, 12.5 and 15 grams are available separately or together in a weight kit.

The C722 is available in lofts of 9 and 10.5 degrees and are adjustable in the same parameters as the E722.

Both drivers feature the company’s Carbon Wrap Tech, which optimizes the center of gravity (CG) for better distance on shots across the clubface. The Diamond Face VFT creates what the company calls a mini-trampoline effect, which also contributes to higher speed on hits other than the center of the face.

The E722 fairway woods are designed for high launch and maximum ball speed with a carbon fiber crown, a maraging steel face with Diamond VFT and a 10-gram weight low and deep in the clubhead. Additional weights are available.

The C722 is more of a compact shape and features an all-titanium body and face with a carbon crown. It has an 80-gram tungsten weight that shifts the CG forwar, which results, the company says, is much lower spin while still achieving high launch. And the hosel is adjustable.

In the hybrid line, the E722 is designed for high-launching distance and features an adjustable back weight, while the C722 has an adjustable front weight that lowers spin rates. Both models feature the same Diamond VFT and steel maraging faces as the fairway woods. The C722 has an adjustable hosel.

The metalwoods and hybrids will be available March 5.

Tour Edge Exotics E723 Iron Review

Our verdict on the latest game improvement iron from Tour Edge aimed at the mid-to-high handicapper

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This set is a no-brainer for higher handicaps to consider when buying. This category of golfers should find everything appealing about the irons, right down to the feel, performance, distance and price.

Pleasing impact feel

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A little bulky looking

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The E in the name stands for Extreme, as this club emphasizes extreme performance, distance and forgiveness. This ultra-premium, very sleek-looking, game-improvement iron is loaded with technology – like its sibling C723 irons . Each iron contains VIBRCOR – which is a TPU that’s strategically injected into the hollow body, deep 360-degree undercut pocket to provide excellent feel. 

It also features visible VIBRCOR on the back of the clubhead – which dampens impact vibration, shock and sound to improve feel. The Diamond Face VFT comprises 92 diamond shapes of three different thicknesses behind the face that act as mini-trampolines – creating faster ball speed and expanding the sweet spot to the outer areas of the face. So every shot feels like you nutted it, regardless of where the ball makes contact with the face. 

The view at address gives you confidence that you can manhandle the ball around the course with ease. There’s a slight bulge low and an inviting amount of offset. It’s an iron intended mainly for higher handicaps . That said, our testers were lower handicaps. And their experience was pleasantly surprising – except for the thicker topline at address, which is aimed for lesser-skilled players who need the visual confidence that there’s some muscle behind their shots. And not that you’re seeing it standing over the ball, but the rear of the clubhead just looks kind of busy, with a black weaved graphite kind of window. The clubface of the irons looks nearly – if not exactly – identical to that of the sister C723 irons.

All of that said, the clubs were surprisingly easy to swing and effortless to perform well. No kidding: Our first shot using the irons was a 6-iron against the wind on a 180-yard par-3. The ball landed just five feet from the pin, to which the other players in our group suggested switching to this set immediately. Of course, that was hit off of a tee – so that’s usually easier than off the ground. 

The remainder of our testing were then irons struck directly off the turf – from rough and fairway. And they were all super-easy to hit, taking divots or picking it clean didn’t matter. The shots felt solid, got lots of distance and trajectory, and in the name of the “E for Extreme” mantra were plenty forgiving, one of the most forgiving irons we've tested recently in fact. The irons were given to us for testing with Mitsubishi Tensei AV Series 65-gram graphite shafts - the retail price with these for a set is just $800, which is a snip considering the performance and enjoyment we experienced when using them.

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Tour Edge Exotics C721 and E721 Irons

If there has been one area consistently nitpicked by golfers when it comes to Tour Edge and the Exotics lineups, it has been irons. Yes, last year they produced some of the most under the radar good players irons ever in the EXS Pro Forged, but the focus on Exotics is always primarily on metalwoods, and rightfully so. 

While that trend of fascinating metal woods definitely looks like it will be continuing with the  C721 versions  dropping, but David Glod and Tour Edge are out to entirely change the dynamic of perception on their Exotics irons with the C721 and E721 releases. 

Tour Edge Exotics C721 and E721 Iron Tech Rundown

At their root, both of these irons are built on optimizing distance and feel for two distinct segments, the C721 is presented as a “Players Distance” iron, and the E721 as “Extreme Game Improvement”. That said, let it be clear, these are a  total  departure for Tour Edge and the Exotics line. They are a ground up design with as much heavy tech in them as anything else out there on the market. It is because of that fact that I believe it is worth us talking about the technology first before we dive into the specifics of both models. 

Foremost, one of the two biggest tech stories in both irons sets is what Tour Edge is calling  VIBRCOR . As you might have guessed based on the name, this is a dampening material which is applied in two locations within both irons. This is a proprietary TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) which has the job of helping improve feel while also dampening unwanted audible and tactile feedback at impact. The most head turning claim from Tour Edge here is that it has let them create a powerful, long iron which have the feel of a forged blade. Bold statement that no doubt many will want to see if it holds true after their release. 

The other big hitter in design is the implementation of the company’s  Diamond Face   2.0  which is the basis to their variable face thickness application. Versus traditional methods, here Tour Edge uses diamonds of various thicknesses that cover the entire face of the irons, 92 in the C721 and 103 in the bigger E721. These serve to create a broader sweet spot and forgiveness on the perimeters of the irons. This is also the first time that the company has applied this to irons, which is indeed rather exciting.  

There are a few iron specific design traits I’ll touch on in those sections as well, but before that I do want to get into the attention to fitting, which Tour Edge is doing all they can to emphasize its importance. First, each head, although not a forged body, has a  Notched Hosel  which will allow bending +/- 3°. Also, they are implementing their  SpeedTested  shaft fitting program where they seek to offer the best performing stock options for three different speed classes. 

Now then, lets take a closer look at each iron. 

Tour Edge Exotics C721 Irons

The C721 are, as previously mentioned, “Players Distance” irons by design. The “C” in the naming actually stands for “competition spec” and is the basis to these irons having an overall smaller topline in a classic looking shape which should appeal to a broad range of golfers from lower handicaps on up. Additionally, these are hollow body irons which implement VIBRCOR in two different locations, the inner cavity as well as the external one, to ensure the irons don’t feel like hollow body clubs. 

Obviously, the hollow design will allow significant weighting to be shifted to the perimeter, which combined with the forged high strength military grade maraging steel face which is plasma welded to the body, makes for an iron built for easy speed and distance. 

The iron set specifications of the C721’s are as follows:

The C721 irons will also have three stock shaft options selected with Tour Edge’s SpeedTested custom shaft fitting program. The stock options are as follows:

• 85 MPH or Below – KBS TGI:  [60-gram A], [50-gram L]
• 85-95 MPH   –   Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX:   [80-gram R/5.5 ] +  True Temper Elevate 95 VSS:   [95-gram R]
• 95 MPH or Above   – Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX:   [80-gram X/6.5] ,  [80-gram S/6.0]  +  True Temper Elevate 95 VSS:   [95-gram X], [95-gram S]

Tour Edge Exotics E721 Irons

The “E” in the E721 stands for “extreme spec” and these are truly a game improvement Exotics iron design. In terms of footprint, it indeed has a thicker topline and sole, as well as a more forgiving look overall, as it should. The name of the game here is  launch  with extreme forgiveness and ball speed. 

Important to point out, the E721 is  not  a hollow body iron. Instead, it is an extremely toe weighted profile with a massive 360 undercut which keeps the CG very low in the one-piece design while allowing the face to flex as much as possible. That toe weighting helps to stretch the sweet spot to increase playability. Additionally, 103 diamonds are applied through Diamond Face 2.0 as well as the use of VIBRCOR in both the undercut and behind the face to help ensure a good feel. 

The E721 are also “Power Lofted” because of the deep center of gravity in order to make sure the irons maintain their proper launch parameters. Specifications are as follows:

Additionally, the E721 are also part of Tour Edge’s SpeedTested program of optimized fitting, the shaft options are below:

• 85 MPH or Below – KBS TGI :  [60-gram A], [50-gram L]
• 85-95 MPH   –   KBS TGI :  [70-gram R]  +  True Temper XP85:   [85-gram R]
• 95 MPH or Above –   KBS TGI:   [80-gram S]  +  True Temper XP85:   [85-gram S]

The Details

Both iron sets will be available starting on 3/10/21 directly from Tour Edge as well as through retailers worldwide. The C721 will come in at $129.99 (steel) or $149.99 (graphite) per iron while the E721 settle in at $99.99 (steel) and $114.99. 

THP will have more on these irons as release hits, but until then, what do you think about this direction for Tour Edge and their Exotics irons? Jump into the conversation on the THP Community or below and let us know!

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Tour Edge's Hot Launch 523 irons and wedges: What you need to know

What you need to know: Tour Edge’s Hot Launch C523 irons and Hot Launch VIBRCOR SuperSpin wedges are designed for golfers who prefer a more classic cavity-back design. The Hot Launch E523 irons and wedges provide plenty of help for the golfer by focusing on ease of getting the ball up in the air or, in the case of the wedges, out of the sand.

Price/Availability: The Hot Launch C523 irons cost $80 per iron while the E523 irons go for $100 per stick. Both wedges cost $90 each. The clubs will be in stores on Nov. 1.

The deep dive: The seventh version of Tour Edge’s Hot Launch series, the C523 and E523 irons (along with two new wedge offerings), are, simply put, clubs designed to make you play better whether it’s delivering clubs to optimize your skills or ones to help mitigate your flaws.

The 431 stainless-steel C523 cavity-back irons and E523 hollow-body hybrid irons offer help in different ways, yet both boast wide soles that lower the center of gravity for higher launch and enough offset to help slicers with shots that tend to go wayward too much.

While generally a more traditional cavity-back design, the C523’s wide sole smooths heavier hits while the 360-degree undercut in the cavity works with extra mass in the toe to enhance moment of inertia for better performance on off-center strikes.

The C523 incorporates a more compact design, thinner topline and sharper high toe than its predecessor. The changes help remove weight from the top line to help lower the CG, thus fostering a higher launch.

The company also continued down the path of using its VIBRCOR high-grade thermoplastic urethane to enhance feel and promote a pleasing sound. First employed in its 522 line of irons, the TPU is placed in the deep undercut pocket to boost perimeter weighting for forgiveness while bolstering speed and enhancing feel. In the 523, even more of the TPU is used to enhance those attributes.

“The VIBRCOR kind of fills the whole cavity, almost making it look like it could be a hollow iron,” said Matt Neeley, Tour Edge’s vice president of product development. “It kind of covers and hides the undercut. Having that thick pad behind face center really helps us from a sound and feel standpoint. It's a nice sounding and performing iron regardless of the price point.”

On the Hot Launch E523 irons, the sole underwent a bit of an overhaul. Although the E522 irons took an aggressive approach to turf interaction by using the company’s “Houdini sole” employed in some of its fairway woods and hybrids to effectively cut through the ground, the protruding heel of the sole was a turn off to some players. As such, Tour Edge pivoted.

“One of the biggest changes is that we pulled the heel and toe of the Houdini sole up,” said Neeley. “Still, we have a lot of weight down there to help get through the turf and get the ball up. We just felt the previous sole might be a bit too extreme for some and by making some adjustments we could make it less noticeable without changing the playing characteristic very much.”

In order to offer more help than the C523, the E523 uses a shallow face height to encourage higher launch while the hollow-body design takes that a step further by placing weight low. The offset design helps counter the slice to some degree, as well. The lofts also are a little weaker than other Tour Edge irons as this player needs more help getting the ball in the air compared to any extra yards that might come from stronger lofts.

The hidden hero, however, is the new back badge. Or more precisely, the removal of it. Now a cap sits over a hollow area filled at the bottom with TPU material (according to Neeley, it is not needed up high) to help dampen the sound, while providing another benefit along with a cleaner look.

“Using the material inside the head made up for not having that super large badge,” said Neeley. “This iron sounds and feels as good as last year’s if not better. The big benefit, however, was that by removing that badge and replacing it with just this little cap, we saved about 8 or 9 grams of weight that we were then able to redistribute low and deep in the head which added about half a degree of launch.”

The shafts also are targeted at helping slower swingers with the super-light UST Mamiya HL-SST graphite shafts that range from 45 to 60 grams depending on the flex a stock offering. The irons also are available in a True Temper’s lightweight XP-85 steel shaft.

The Hot Launch irons extend to E523 wedges. Also still featuring a wide, Houdini sole designed to make bunker escape a breeze, the sole has been slightly slimmed with more camber added to make it less of a strict one-trick pony type of club. The deep undercut in the cavity back design frees up the extra mass that's moved low to provide a higher launch while full-face grooves provide plenty of grab on shots around the green. There’s also a revamped Hot Launch SuperSpin VIBRCOR wedge with CNC milled grooves to provide enough grab and a cambered sole designed to prevent digging. A rear weight pad centralizes weight behind the top portion of the face to keep ball speed up on shots hit high on the face while also adding trajectory control through a slightly higher CG.

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Tested: Tour Edge Exotics E723, C723 & 723 Pro irons

Tour edge's 723 exotics line of irons displays a range of different models, covering golfers of all levels..

TESTED BY:  Jimmy Emanuel, Golf Australia Deputy & Digital Editor.

​ COST: C723:  $249 per iron (graphite shafts); $229 (steel).   E723:   $199 (graphite); $179 (steel).   723   Pro:   $229.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:  Getting a first in-hand look at these irons was interesting to fully grasp how different each model is and how the 723 range covers all golfers.

The Pro model was always going to be the most familiar and well-suited personally, and I liked the appearance behind the ball of a better player’s iron with a little more beef than I am used to.

The C723 is noticeably bigger and filled me with confidence at address, without being “too big”, while the E723 made it feel as though I couldn’t miss with its thicker topline, sole and face height.

Off the face all three had their own standout points, with the pro feeling the best of the trio and flying in a nice window, whereas the C723 felt powerful but still solid and had more speed off the face and the E723 took off like an iron or two more than my equivalent club … and higher.

HOW THEY PERFORMED: Continuing to put these irons through their paces, the variation in performance and target market kept becoming clearer and in line with how Tour Edge have identified the 723 Exotics line.

The C series is for competition players, while E is designed as extreme, pushing forgiveness and distance further. The Pro model clearly designed for better players.

C723 irons are exactly what you would expect from an iron in the middle of this family with help getting the ball up and forgiveness present, while distance is where they stand out.

This iron is for golfers who can hit their irons but want some more power with the strike, the C723 producing a penetrating flight with a solid feel off the face.

The E723 is certainly not lacking in distance, and personally the ability to hit close to the centre of the clubface with some regularity made these irons absolutely soar.

However, the most impressive elements of the most forgiving model is just that. Making strikes off the toe and heel, as well as lower and higher on the face, the accuracy dispersion was extremely impressive. So too the lack of distance loss when making an off-centre strike.

Feel is still maintained in these irons with one of the primary technologies, VIBCOR, and it is certainly not a clicky sensation.

The Pro model again doesn’t lack in power, but this is a model built more for precision, and it is a very workable option for ball flight needs.

The feel is the standout of the three from the forged head that is also CNC milled, while the look of the 723 Pro is fairly classic with a little more size to build some confidence and ensure that when you’re not hitting the ball your best you won’t be too harshly punished.

Overall, the 723 iron range is diverse enough to suit an exceptionally wide variety of players, as well as catering to the differing preferences of golfers.

Testing the two models you might fall between would be the best course of action with these, as you might just be surprised.

Tour Edge’s Exotics line has always been about premium components to achieve improved performance and the C723, E723 and 723 Pro all fit the bill perfectly.

TOUR EDGE SAYS: The C723 irons are an ultra-premium player’s distance iron loaded with technology like the revolutionary ‘VIBRCOR’ and Tour Edge’s breakthrough ‘Diamond Face VFT’ that gives these irons incredible power and feel.

A high-grade TPU injected into the hollow-body pocket to create a new speed inducing and feel-enhancing internal technology, VIBRCOR produces faster ball speed, dampens sound and shock at impact and creates perimeter weighting for maximum forgiveness and power.

Different diamond shapes of variable face thickness behind the face function as mini trampolines to create faster ball speeds and expand the sweet spot to outer areas of the face made from high-strength forged military-grade maraging steel.

The hollow-body Exotics C723 Iron features a 15 percent smaller clubhead with a shorter blade length and a thinner top line.

A one-piece high-strength steel body with a 360-degree undercut design featuring VIBCOR and Diamond Face VFT, the E723 construction lowers the centre of gravity (CG) to produce a higher launch and increased face flexing, ball speed and overall distance across the entire face. The multi-material electro-form cap now features carbon fibre for added perimeter weighting.

Extreme toe weighting elongates the sweet spot to achieve a higher moment of inertia (MOI) and strategic CG positioning right behind centre face and further optimises the sound and feel of the iron.

The 723 Pro is a forged cavity-back iron that came about via Tour feedback asking for player-shaped forgiveness.

Forged and CNC milled to precise tolerances, the 723 Pro features a slightly larger cavity design with weight shifted behind the centre of the face and to the lower portion of the head for maximum forgiveness while maintaining a thin top line and classic look at address.

Visit www.golfworks.com.au for more information about Tour Edge.

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Tour Edge C723 vs E723 Woods Comparison

Introduction.

Tour Edge has released two models of metalwoods in their Exotics families for the past few seasons – the “competitive” spec C series and the “extreme” forgiveness E series. In short, the Tour Edge Exotics family offers two lines to fit the needs of a wide range of players whether a low handicap stick or a casual weekend warrior. With all of the reviews having been published on our site, I’ll take you through my own Tour Edge C723 vs E723 woods comparison.

Let me point out that this insight is based on my own data points and experiences. The way your specific swing responds to the equipment may be entirely different. It is always best to properly test and get professionally fit for your gear. To learn more about each club, please see the individual reviews linked in this post.

Tour Edge C723 vs E723: Drivers

My testing for the Tour Edge C723 vs E723 drivers was fairly close based on shot data alone. As expected, I got a little more launch and spin out of the E723, and the C723 had less spin, but more rollout. I would argue that using the same shaft to test both of them helped keep the data close. That said, the big differences I experienced between the two were the adjustability of the C723 and the “ease of use” with the E723.

I’ll admit that I struggled a bit out of the gate with the C723 driver. The math didn’t add up to me at all! So Tour Edge generously offered to let me come in one afternoon and work the bugs out with their fitter. With a little time on the Trackman, swapping some different weights into the head, and a little tweaking of the sliding weight was all I needed. I was then hitting powerful ropes with a consistent launch angle allowing for solid carry ultimately giving me great distance. Thanks to all of the adjustability, the power and control fell into place once I got everything dialed in.

What really caught my attention with the E723 driver was how easy it was to hit. The sweet spot is generous thanks to the Diamond Face VFT technology and the high MOI provides a strong balance for consistent accuracy. If I had to play this driver everyday, I could without any problems. I’d say the big difference is that I simply got more power and total distance once I had the C723 driver dialed in. For a player just seeking more control and consistency off the tee, power may be less important for them and the E723 is perfect.

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Tour Edge C723 vs E723: Fairway Woods

Though the Tour Edge C723 fairway wood doesn’t feature a sliding perimeter weight like the driver, there are still two swappable sole weights to move the CG to the front or back. With the weight forward, the C723 had a super low spinning piercing flight, while the rear position added some spin and became a little easier to launch. As noted in the data above, the spin still stayed pretty low and my launch angle was fine. The biggest difference is I didn’t have to fight to get the ball off the ground and my control was much better with the the back CG placement.

With only a rear weight placement, the E723 fairway wood is designed for higher spin and launch. That said, I didn’t feel it was by any means a super high launch or spinny fairway wood. Both factors contribute to easy liftoff and plenty of carry. Let me be clear, the E723 definitely does not promote a floaty flight. It’s still going to produce a pretty powerful shot, but the forgiveness is much higher. Frankly, the E723 is just easier to hit and I think players that like to work the ball shouldn’t have a problem with it. I also find that I can consistently hit it with better accuracy and farther than the C723 fairway wood.

I think the big differentiator between these two fairway woods will come down to look and feel. The small, compact profile of the C723 is really nice, no question. The E723 has a larger profile, but also looks great. It’s a personal preference thing at that point. For feel, the C723 feels a little more solid, and the E723 has more stability. Both are very precise with excellent response.

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Tour Edge C723 vs E723: Hybrids

In the big Tour Edge C723 vs E723 discussion, the hybrids follow a similar path as the fairway woods. The C723 hybrid has a super compact profile and has fairly low spin. I would say if you’re looking for extreme forgiveness in a hybrid, the C723 does not fit that bill. It has plenty of distance, but it’s on you to make sure you’re putting a good swing on it and hitting it pure. The C723 hybrid’s claim to fame is its workability and feel. I like it because I can hit shots high or low, left or right as needed fairly easily. There really is a ton of shot versatility in this hybrid. I’d say it’s about as close to an actual iron replacement as a hybrid gets these days.

While the C723 hybrid is focused on workability and feel for better ball strikers, the E723 hybrid is all about power and forgiveness. Yes, a good player will still be able to work the ball, but the built-in shot is a straight and long bomb. The high MOI design makes it easy to keep the ball on a straight path while the low and deep CG gets the ball up in the air and carrying. And let me tell you, it’s LONG. It certainly falls into the “mini fairway wood” category when it comes to hybrids, but it’s an absolute monster if that’s what you’re looking for.

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Final Thoughts – Tour Edge C723 vs E723 Woods Comparison

This comparison of the Tour Edge C723 vs E723 woods really does just scratch the surface. It’s a high-level glance at how they all A-B tested for me so I really do encourage you to read the individual reviews to learn more about the integrated technologies and an in-depth look at my testing experience with each club. The fact is that the Exotics 723 family is a great lineup of metalwoods offering something for a wide range of players. Many players will even find they’re best suited for a mix of C and E series clubs! For instance, I’ve consistently played an E series fairway wood and a C series hybrid for the past two seasons. Of course, as always, I strongly encourage you to do your own testing, and hopefully get fit for the best setup for your game.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C523 & E523 Irons Review

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The Tour Edge Hot Launch C523 & E523 irons are two sets that will undoubtedly help golfers in need of elevation, distance, and savings.

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Introduction

With a pair of new iron lineups, Tour Edge is looking to continue its tradition of great performance for minimal cost.  The box that their clubs ship in reads, “golf’s most solid investment,” and from my experience with these clubs, they’re one of golf’s most solid values with the performance to boot. 

The Tour Edge Hot Launch E523 ironwoods look like hybrids at address, from 3-iron to pitching wedge.  For many, that’ll be confidence-inspiring!  Many will know that the size means these irons will be more forgiving of mis-strikes in terms of ball speed and distance.  However, some traditionalists will never be able to feel comfortable looking down at them.  

The C523 irons, on the other hand, look like irons but are extremely bulky.  They are blocky, angular, and feature substantial offset .  I was filled with confidence with these behind the golf ball.  While they’re not the look I’d prefer, I know I could use these and not be punished with all the extra mass to help me out.  

The colors on both sets are the same, featuring primarily black and red with accents of chrome.  While looking futuristic, the execution was a bit off with some inconsistencies in the painting of the clubs.  Keeping in mind the value of the clubs though, it isn’t a dealbreaker.  They’re tools, not jewels. 

Feel & Sound

The feel of the C523 irons was smooth and shockingly soft .  Despite being cast irons, they came off the club face reminiscent of forged clubs.  That nearly squishy-soft quality surely comes from the Vibrcor technology.  

Vibrcor, for the uninitiated, is not quite a rubber, but not quite plastic.  The resulting thermoplastic polyurethane is strong and durable but also smooth and flexible.  It made the irons feel exceedingly powerful and had me excited to continue to strike shots over and over.  

The E523 meanwhile utilizes a hollow-bodied iron design with weighting focused on the perimeter of the club.  On good strikes, the face feels springy.  They feel rather empty out of the center, and firm on the sides of the face.  Despite the design of the Houdini Sole that should minimize turf interaction , I still did find myself striking the club fatter than its C523 counterpart. 

Performance

Both the E523 and the C523 models are a triumph in launch, height, and landing angle .  While I already hit the ball higher than average, both of these clubs had me hitting it noticeably higher and landing dramatically steeper.  For reference, my normal 6-iron has a peak height of around 106 feet and a land angle of 48 degrees.  Comparatively, I was hitting the C523 at 124 feet in the air, and the E523 even higher. 

The E523s are being billed as the “easiest iron you will ever hit” from Tour Edge.  For me, however, that wasn’t the case.  I found myself often striking heavy, leading to lower spin.  Despite the heavy strikes, the ball carried farther than with my current gamers.  When I switched to a more over-the-top type of shot, I had significantly better performance with the club.  That makes sense, given that these are draw-biased – designed for chronic faders and slicers of the ball. 

Comparatively, C523 was easy as pie when it came to turf interaction.  That I attribute to that model’s slightly narrower sole.  The C523 performed similarly, launching high, and spinning a bit higher than the E523, with a noticeable increase in ball speed compared to my gamers.  I truly loved hitting these irons. 

Another aspect of performance that’s often easily overlooked is value.  Many clubs perform very well, but are also very expensive.  That really isn’t the case with Tour Edge’s Hot Launch line.  Regardless of whether you get graphite or steel, a set from 4-PW will cost a mere $600.  When you factor in how well these react, it becomes clear there is no sacrifice in performance.

The Tour Edge Hot Launch C523 & E523 irons aren’t afraid to go after a core target audience.  That audience of golfers skews to the golfers that need the most support.  They aim for the old, the young, the newbies to the game, the slow-swingers, and those who maybe need a deal on new equipment.  In that aim, they’ve succeeded in creating two irons sets that truly helps those demographics.

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• The new Tour Edge 722 series features two driver models.
• The E722 is for players seeking maximum forgiveness.
• The C722 is a compact, low-spin offering.
• Retail price is $399 and $429 respectively.

With the release of its 722 series drivers, Tour Edge is again asking, “Are you an E or a C?”

Is that a personal question? Probably not.

The “E or C” thing speaks to the two families within the Exotics 722 line. On one hand, we can say each of the new Exotics models is designed for a different type of golfer. On the other, we would point out that it’s not much different than anybody else’s story.

Most of the industry prefers suffixes (LS, MAX, etc.) while Tour Edge uses a single-letter prefix to convey the same information.

So to put all of this in its proper context: the E in E722 is for E xtreme . As you should be plenty aware of by now, that means higher MOI, increased forgiveness, that sort of thing.

The C in C722 as shorthand for C ompact . With that, you get a slightly smaller head and a more forward center of gravity. You lose forgiveness but the idea that a segment of players (typically listed as better players ) gets more speed and lower spin.

So again I ask, “Are you an E or a C?”

Before you answer, let’s take a moment to run through the common technologies before breaking down the individual models.

Ridgeback Technology

Ridgeback Technology is Tour Edge’s take on a T-bar style chassis. We first saw this design with the COBRA SpeedZone chassis though its perhaps notable that, with the launch of LTDx, COBRA has moved away from this type of construction.

Tour Edge says its Ridgeback Technology helps stabilize the center of the face which allows the heel and toe to flex more on off-center hits.

With the E722 series, Tour Edge has reduced the thickness of the Ridgeback by 20 percent. Any time you can take weight out of the top of a driver, it’s a good thing.

With the new drivers, Ridgeback Technology extends through the sole which gives both the E722 and C722 a bit of that dropped-tail look (SpeedBack, SIM, Rogue ST) that’s become common in driver design over the past few years.

Carbon Tech Wrap

The Ridgeback chassis is covered by a pair of carbon fiber pieces that wrap around the sole and crown. With the E722 driver, Tour Edge is using 34 percent more carbon fiber while the C722 leverages 26 percent more. The benefit in both cases is weight savings.

Enhanced Diamond Face VFT

Diamond Face VFT is Tour Edge’s approach to maintaining speed on off-center hits. The design features 61 individual diamond shapes and seven individual thicknesses. Diamond Face VFT effectively expands the sweet area so less speed is lost when you miss the true sweet spot.

Internal Sound Diffusion Ribbing

This isn’t so much technology as it is necessity. Any time you’re mixing materials and sticking huge weights on the back of your driver, unwanted vibrations and unpleasant sound are inevitable. By using sound dampening structures inside the head, Tour Edge can tune out the bad for more pleasing sound and feel.

Adjustable Hosels

It’s pretty much expected these days but it’s worth reminding you that Tour Edge drivers feature adjustable hosels. Tour Edge’s adapter offers +/- two degrees of loft adjustability and three degrees of lie angle adjustability.

With that out of the way, let’s take a closer look at the two models.

Tour Edge E722 Driver

The E722 is Tour Edge’s full-sized, max forgiveness option. That means a larger 460cc profile and a significant amount of back weighting to increase MOI.

The stock back weight is 30 grams which is among the heaviest in the industry. For those looking to dial in swing weight or, ideally, get the most out of their fitting, 20-, 25- and 35-gram weights are also available individually or as part of a kit.

As noted, the E in E722 means Extreme which is typically industry-speak for high MOI. If nothing else, it should clue you in to the idea that the E722 driver is Tour Edge’s entry into what most of the industry has adopted as the MAX category.

To that end, Tour Edge has boosted the MOI of the E722 driver by 18 percent over the previous model. To put hard numbers on it, Tour Edge put the MOI at 5500 g/cm2. That would place it just outside of the top tier which is limited to a select few drivers that are butting up against the USGA limit.

Bottom line: If the numbers prove true, the E722 driver easily qualifies as EXTREMELY forgiving.

The Tour Edge E722 Driver is available in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degrees. Only the 10.5 model is available in left-handed.

Retail price is $399.

Tour Edge C722 Driver

The Tour Edge C722 driver is the company’s entry in the slightly undersized (455cc), front CG, low-spin category.

The core technology is the same found in the E722 with the notable differences being the smaller profile and the adjustable two-weight system instead of the large back weight.

The C722 driver ships with a 20-gram and five-gram weight standard. Moving the heavier weight to the forward position will drop spin by about 300 rpm, which is typical for the industry. You can expect launch angle to drop as well.

As you should expect given the compact design, the C722 is less forgiving than the E722. With the heavy weight forward, Tour Edge puts the MOI number at 4,400 g/cm2 which is by no means forgiving by current standards.

With the heavy weight in the back, the MOI number climbs to 4,950 g/cm2. I’d put that on the edge of forgiving while pointing out the design intent of the C722 isn’t to be super-forgiving. It’s also worth mentioning that the back position serves as a nice middle ground between the forward weight position and the E722.

The Tour Edge C722 driver is available in 9.5 and 10.5 degrees. Once again, only the 10.5 is available in left-handed.

Retail price for the Tour Edge C722 driver is $429.99.

Tour Edge 722 Series Drivers – Stock Shafts

For its 722 series drivers, Tour Edge is offering what it calls Speed Tested Stock shafts. The story is that each of the shafts has been robot tested to identify the optimal shaft for a given swing speed.

I would argue that shaft fitting isn’t nearly that simple but, if you’re looking to point someone generally in the right direction, it’s not the worst place to start. With that in mind, here’s how Tour Edge breaks down its 722 series shaft offerings by swing speed.

• Less than 85 mph: Fujikura AirSpeeder Ladies (35g), Senior 40g – R2) and Regular (40g)
• 85-95 mph: Fujiura Ventus Red 4T 50R/ 60S
• 95-105 mph: Fujikura Ventus Blue 4T 60S/60X
• 105+ mph: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 65 S/X

As a reminder, the Ventus 4T models feature the same construction and profile as the aftermarket/ real VeloCore Ventus. The difference is that the 4T uses a 40-ton material instead of the premium pitch-70 fiber in the bias layer.

Where Tour Edge Fits

In a rapidly changing market, it’s fair to ask where Tour Edge fits.

The company bills itself as the “pound-for-pound industry leader in performance and innovation.” In this case, pound could be a literal reference to British currency. When it comes to bang for the buck, it’s been hard to beat Tour Edge over the last several years but with drivers priced at $399 and $429 respectively, Tour Edge is no longer the least expensive game in town and that could limit the appeal of the new models.

Tour Edge E722 and C722 Drivers – Availability

Pre-sale for the Tour Edge E722 and C722 drivers begins Feb 9. Full availability begins March 4.

For more information, visit TourEdge.com.

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I’m a big fan of Tour Edge. Great products for the Senior Tour. Great products for golfers who want high quality at a more reasonable price. Tour Edge is not for golfers who only play the most expensive clubs. Nor is it for golfers who buy clubs just to impress themselves or their friends.. I’m retired so I have plenty of time to try everything new. I keep going back to Tour Edge because the Trackman numbers on their equipment meet, or surpass, the numbers on those big OEM names. I’m out to impress me and not my friends who could not care less what I play.

It’s been awhile since I ( as a Southpaw) could return to testing out out the Exotics line. With the tweaks to +/- 2°, it’s nice to try it out.

You said that the E722 was just outside the top tier of MOI. What drivers are higher?

You say the E722 is “just outside of the top tier” for MOI. So what is higher? I believe the Ping G425 is 5600.

So what else is out there in the E / Max / Forgiveness space at less than $399?

In terms of discount drivers right now, PXG is a good option.

PXG 0211 is the answer.

Have had the C721 tour edge over a year now and can honestly say I have never let anyone that has hit my driver say they want one. One of the better players in my men’s club plays a full bag of Tour Edge clubs and even he took the driver out of his bag. Take a look at the re-sale value on Tour Edge golf clubs….

Interesting comment! I have been a Tour Edge Fitter/Dealer for more than ten years, and the Exotics C721 driver has been the hottest seller, other than their C721/E721 irons, over the last year. I have fitted golfers ranging from a couple of 4 to 5 handicappers to an 18 into these Exotics drivers, and every one of them has had great results using them. One of the 5-handicap senior golfers that I fitted into the C721 driver (10.5* loft with the stock “made for” Ventus Red 4T 5R shaft has won several senior events and is among the money leaders on the winter golf tour that he plays on.

One thing that I have done with better golfers who have higher clubhead speeds is to fit their C721 drivers with aftermarket shafts. The Ventus Blue VeloCore and 661 Speeder Evolution V and Evolution VII models from Fujikura and Mitsubishi Tensei Raw shafts have been among the most popular options for these guys.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 Iron Review

I had never struck a Tour Edge golf club before the Hot Launch C524 Irons arrived on my doorstep, so I was keen to see if they could perform as well as some of the best irons on the market for a fraction of the price.

Retailing for just $79.99/£65.00 per iron, the price tag certainly caught my eye as many irons in this category sell for far more than double that price. On first inspection out of the box, there were no signs of why that may be from an aesthetic point of view. Each iron was beautifully finished and looked great when I put them down in the playing position. A generous blade length and ample offset let me know that these were irons designed with playability in mind, but overall the dimensions and proportions were excellent and framed the ball nicely.

From a shelf appeal point of view, it is a case of nearly but not quite for me. I am generally someone who appreciates a minimalist approach to looks when it comes to golf equipment and the C524 irons are just a touch fussy for my tastes from the back. I don’t mind a subtle accent color but the bright blue badge just wasn’t for me, although that is just personal preference and some players may love it. I just feel that leaving that black or grey would have given the iron a slightly more premium look and feel.

In terms of the tech, there is quite a lot going on. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that these were a hollow-body construction iron as there is no visual cavity, however, this is somewhat of an optical illusion. The cavity has simply been filled with Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR, which is a high-grade TPU designed to improve sound and feel. 

Additional toe weighting has been added to the set with the intention of stabilizing impact and providing additional ball speed on off-center strikes.

I tested the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons at Saunton Golf Club , using my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, both on the practice ground and out on the course.

Before I get into the launch monitor data, I wanted to give a special mention to the feel attributes of these irons. Impact provided a pleasant lively sensation but there was also a real depth to the strike that isn’t always present in the game-improvement iron category. For me, the Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is still the gold standard in terms of feel in this genre, but quite honestly, when coupled with some excellent turf interaction, the C524 iron is not a million miles behind.

Launch monitor data was pretty strong across the board, with ball speed and distance competitive with just about anything else. With the 7-iron coming in at 29˚ it sits within the higher end of its peers loft-wise but still managed to produce a ball speed of 129.3mph for me with a mid-low launch and spin of 15.5˚ and 5412rpm respectively, which culminated in a healthy carry number of 188 yards. 

I did notice a slight right tendency in flight compared to some other game improvement irons which tend to feature more of a draw bias if anything, and I wonder whether that has anything to do with the additional toe weighting. It wasn't too severe, however, just something to note.

The Hot Launch C524 irons come with a stock steel option of the True Temper Elevate MPH95 shaft in R or S flex, and there are more weight and flex options with the Aldila Ascent PL stock graphite option. There are also three sizes of Lamkin grips to choose from.

Overall, I was very pleased with the performance and feel of the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons, and when you factor in the price tag, I think there is some exceptional value for money to be had. In terms of raw performance data, I would feel comfortable putting them up against anything else in the game improvement category and be very confident they would hold their own.