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Tour Edge Exotics driver review (LS, Max models) – Club Junkie Reviews

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Tour Edge just launched the latest Exotics driver line with three new models. I got my hands on both the Exotics LS and Exotics Max models to test them out and see how they stack up against other drivers out there. Personally, I have been a big fan of what Tour Edge has done with the Exotics line over the past few generations, as the updates on design and performance have been very noticeable.

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Tour Edge Exotics Exotics LS

Being a long-time GolfWRX forum member, this was the club I was most excited to hit when the new line was launched. This new Exotics LS replaces the previous C725, which was an underrated driver aimed at players looking for a lower-spinning and launching driver.

For me, the updated look with additional carbon fiber on the sole is nice without shifting away from what it is. The movable weight in the rear of the head loses the ability to be set for neutral, draw, or fade settings, and for some tinkerers, that could be a little bit of a bummer. I still think the setup is more than functional and will allow you and your fitting to dial in the driver to your swing needs.

From address, I would not guess that the LS is only 440cc, as it does look compact but not small. Tour Edge made the face angle very square to my eye, and I think the overall shape is classic and looks good.

On the course and range, the LS performs like advertised with fast ball speed, controlled spin, and flatter flight. While the numbers don’t show a massive launch difference, you could see a lower window outdoors when hitting the LS compared to the Max head. Ball flight was boring and flat with no rise in trajectory, even on windy days.

The Exotics LS was pretty neutral when it comes to flight bias and got the ball started on a very straight line, very little draw bias for my swing. Ball speed on center strikes was very good, and I saw a lot of 1.48 and 1.49 smash factor numbers on solid shots, but the nice thing is that slight misses didn’t see a big drop in that speed.

For a smaller driver, the LS plays a little bigger in terms of maintaining speed when you move away from the center of the face. Stability on misses is also pretty darn good for a driver that is 20cc smaller than usual. The ball stays online well from heel shots, but you will see some more curve to the shot compared to the Max model. Toe shots for me could get a little low in the spin department but they didn’t drop off the planet. One thing I liked is that the LS keeps spin down on that low heel shot, so you don’t have a ball that just spins up and falls out of the sky.

Tour Edge Exotics Max

Tour Edge’s Exotics E725 was a very good driver that most people didn’t notice, so I think this Exotics Max has some pretty decent shoes to fill. Tour Edge gave the club a little cleaner look on the sole and thankfully kept the movable weights in the rear for maximum adjustability.

The Max is a 10K driver, so the stability on toe, heel, low, and high strikes should be really good. From address, the face angle is a little more shut compared to the LS, and the footprint is larger, stretched out a little from face to back. Now that isn’t a bad thing, as I think Tour Edge did a nice job of making a very forgiving driver look good when you put it behind the ball.

The first thing I noticed when hitting the Exotics Max was that the ball flight was higher than the LS on center and mishits. While the launch monitor averages only show 1.2 degrees, in person you could tell that the Max was higher initially and had a little sharper apex.

As a player who naturally doesn’t hit the ball high, it was nice to see Max effortlessly get the ball in the air. Misses out on the toe retained more height and spin, but really had less left in the end result due to the stability of the head. Those heel shots kept some height, but again didn’t go as far offline and had a straighter path compared to LS. Ball speed is fast, and like the LS, saw a lot of high 1.4 numbers on solid shots, with the misses not dropping off too far.

To be fair, I typically don’t hit 10k drivers as well as others, and when struck well, this was very close to the LS in speed. The spin was a little higher with the Max, and for players who typically need this driver, some added spin can help keep the ball in the air longer and provide more control.

Tour Edge has been doing some noteworthy things recently by pushing the technology boundaries and offering great clubs at very reasonable prices. The latest Exotics LS and Max drivers prove the company continues to bring high performance to golfers of all abilities and needs.

I have been an employee at GolfWRX since 2016. In that time I have been helping create content on GolfWRX Radio, GolfWRX YouTube, as well as writing for the front page. Self-proclaimed gear junkie who loves all sorts of golf equipment as well as building golf clubs!

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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