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.
Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the clubs in the forums.
Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the clubs in the forums.
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.
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”
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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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……………..