Equipment
Tour Edge Exotics CB Pro and XCG7 fairway woods
Tour Edge Exotics’ new CB Pro fairway woods combine the retro, smaller head size of the tour-winning CB2 fairway wood with an innovative “Slip Stream” sole.
The Slip Stream sole features wavy grooves running parallel to the target line. The design helps the sole glide through the turf in remarkable fashion. It dramatically minimizes turf contact according to Tour Edge, allowing the head to maintain maximum speed through impact no what the angle of attack.
[quote_box_center]“It’s very exciting to be introducing a product of this caliber to the market; there isn’t anything else like it,” said David Glod, Tour Edge president and founder.[/quote_box_center]
The CB Pro has Tour Edge’s beta titanium cup face, which is combo-brazed to a hyper-steel body. That structure creates a CT (a measure of a club’s spring-like effect) that reaches the USGA-allowed maximum of 250.
The CB Pro comes stock with Fujikura’s new Speeder 757 and 661 shafts, which are designed using Triax Core Technology, a three-directional woven graphite material on the inside layer of the shaft that enhances clubhead speed and stability.
Exotics is also releasing two models of its XCG7 fairway woods, the XCG7 and XCG7 Beta, which are tailored to two different types of golfers.
The XCG7 model is designed with greater forgiveness in mind, featuring a lower-profile, larger club head. The XCG7 Beta has a deeper face and a smaller head, promoting a more boring trajectory.
Both clubs have Tour Edge’s “Power Grid,” which is positioned directly behind the sweet spot to increase the spring-like effect of the face. The Power Grid alternates in thickness from 0.5mm to 1.0mm, allowing the thinner dimple slots to flex, producing a hotter launch.
Both clubs feature hexahedron sole weight pads, and have weight removed from the rear center of the sole. In the XCG7, the weight pads are located in the rear heel and toe to provide maximum forgiveness. In the XCG7 Beta, the weight is moved weight forward for a higher CG.
The XCG7 and the XCG7 Beta come stock with Fujikura’s Fuel shafts, as well as the Matrix “White Tie,” “Red Tie” and “Black Tie” shafts.
The CB Pro will retail for $499.99, while the XCG7 will sell for $249.99 and the XCG7 Beta will cost $299.99. All models come with Tour Edge’s lifetime warranty and 30-day play guarantee.
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Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Jason
May 27, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Seems like the CB pro would sell better with more shaft options, maybe $275-$500 package options? TEE has made amazing heads since the CB1, but I’m never giving this a second look at $500 when I’d be pulling the 757 out anyway.
Hamish
Feb 11, 2014 at 9:38 pm
My XCG6 15 Deg 3 Wood – Cryo Freezed – Real Red Tie 8Q3 Stiff tiped 3/4 is the BEST FREAKIN BOMBING 3 Wood EVER!!!!!!
I have been building clubs 23 years, and never had 260+ off the tee / 255 of the deck. Whats surprising is I rope it all the time…its sick (driver SS 100-105)
Tour Edge could charge me $1k for this and I would pay it…
LL
Dec 19, 2013 at 4:15 am
Just went to the store to play around and walked out the door with this cb pro. Waaay better than my previous 3 woods. Perfect feel in terms of weighting and strength – I think a most of that has to do with the shaft. Haven’t hit it off grass yet, but the sole and deep head shape give a lot of forgiveness. Half degree higher loft but gave me 5-7 yards more in distance. I couldn’t leave the store knowing that a superior club was not going to be in my bag. $500 is steep, but I’ve spent $250 on 3 other 3 woods over the past few years that I haven’t loved like this one. I won’t be buying another 3 wood for awhile (hopefully)
Chris
Dec 5, 2013 at 1:59 pm
89.99 soon at a used bin near you…
Jeep guy
Dec 3, 2013 at 1:16 am
I love this fairway wood. I picked up 13.5 degee 3 wood with a stiff shaft. It doesn’t look as bad in person as it does in the pics. The pics does it no justice. The distance is long, great playability, feels like a dream at impact and sound is intimidating. One of the best 3 woods I’ve ever owned. I don’t like the headcover. It looks exactly like the Cleveland’s XL Classic’s headcover.
It’s replacing the XCG6 11.5 wood. Over all it’s a great club. All my friends are dying to get one.
The club comes in a black and gray box. Depending on the retailer you go to. It wouldn’t surprise me if they don’t let you hit one, unless they have a demo available. Go check it out, it is not as bad as the pics portray.
roger
Nov 13, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Those waves on the bottom look kind of dumb, what happens if you top a shot. They will probably look a little different than they do now.
frank meister
Dec 3, 2013 at 11:48 am
Anybody that hits a ball off the BOTTOM of the club ought to be buying their golf clubs at K-Mart. When you top it, it is still hit low on the face, not the sole.
tyler
Nov 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm
$150 for the head and $350 for the shaft. You really don’t need that much in a 3 wood. I’ve been playing an i15 for a while and don’t see enough of a diffence to change when I test newer 3 woods. I’ll dump money to load up a driver but not a 3 wood. Not knocking anyone who does, just giving my opinion.
Brian Wilson
Nov 22, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I agree. i15 woods are pretty dope…tour exotics always look a little cheap. FACT!
Brian
Nov 11, 2013 at 7:25 am
Tour edge only produce a small amount of these What you all fail to realize is that is has a $350 shaft in it and the good news is you are not required to buy it just like you are not required to buy a BMW 7 series. If you want quality and performance you have to pay for it.
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Jack
Nov 11, 2013 at 3:50 am
I think it’s a sweet looking club. Though my adams super LS 3 wood supposedly is also close to the 250 spring like effect, and it costs a lot less. Just not as good looking! And there are people like me out there where the looks of a club is a big factor. Otherwise we’d all be playing the GI Pings.
Mat
Nov 10, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Why do people think that premium products are the death of golf? It’s just stupid. That’s like saying that Audis are the death of car industry.
Solid, affordable equipment can be had for a lot less for starters. However, you’re on a website that follows high-end equipment. Complaining about it is really absurD here.
henny6
Sep 24, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Golf gives a number of reasons golf is not growing. The fact of the matter is the ABSURB equipment pricing. Talk about outlawing the anchored long putter keeping people from playing the game or leaving the game is pure Propaganda.
Michael
Sep 12, 2013 at 10:10 am
Why do you think, that 499 is absurd, if the shaft used in there is a real deal high end shaft, that retails for 300+ US dollar alone? I don’t get it. Sure you can make it for 249 with a crappy standard shaft in there, that you have to pull anyway and put something decent in there.
Anyway – I’ll hopefully be able to hit those at the PGA show in Orlando. Almost nobody in Germany carries TEE, because they are not well known in our market. Looking forward to see those in person.
But kicking my TWGT 949 with Attas T2 out of my bag will be a tough task.
Regards,
Michael
Mike
Sep 11, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I’ve been a huge fan of the CB line, but this looks too gimicky for me. I don’t mind technology, just don’t like gimicky. There is a difference, although it’s sometimes a fine line….
Phillip N. Alexander
Sep 11, 2013 at 4:23 pm
Tour Edge make the best fairway woods in the business. Brandt Scheneker plays one as indeed do a number of other touring pros who are not paid to use them. I still have the original CB1 (I love it) in my bag and also recommended the CB1 to one of my buds who raves about it. The question is has the club improved by that much to justify $500 as opposed to $100 for the CB1??
Louis
Sep 11, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Ridiculous pricing! But just wait and buy them at a reasonable price. I got my brand new 2012 XCG5 3W in March this year for $99 in it still had the price tag of $329.
lance
Sep 12, 2013 at 10:00 am
Do you mind telling me where u got the cb5
3wood for $99 ? I cant find one of cb5 or xcg6 for less than $219
Thanks
Lance
Jason
Sep 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm
I got 2 CB5s for 140 each on Kingdom59.com
Styles
Sep 11, 2013 at 1:29 pm
The golf industry is killing itself with too many product introductions and absurd pricing. Make a good product….price it reasonably…….and leave it alone. Most of these new introductions are just cosmetic reintroductions of existing technology. If the guys buying all this junk would spend the same $ on lessons the would see far more improvement…..$500 for a 3w is lunacy!
Curt
Sep 11, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Agreed, just wait a couple of years and get one on the Bay for $99.00 Then, if its all hype, you wont be out much…………
JB
Sep 11, 2013 at 1:11 pm
$500+ for a 3 wood? Wtf?! Does it come with 400 yard bombs down the middle every time? Otherwise, this is absurd!
Joel
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:24 pm
I would love to give the CB Pro a spot in my bag but there is no way I am going to pay $499 for a 3w.
marty
Sep 11, 2013 at 1:24 pm
best fw in the business! truly the longest, out perform everyone
Jason
May 27, 2014 at 6:32 pm
Find a used or NOS CB1-CB5 and swap the shaft for one that fits you: voila: almost identical awesome FW for much less than $500.
Curt
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:02 pm
The slip stream wavy grooves may work for a while when new, but they look like they will bend and break after a while. Either a break through or huge bust. I will wait to find out but, bust is my bet, but I hope otherwise……………..