Tour Edge Exotics

Reviewed by: Eeyore42 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Tour Edge Exotics 10.5 w/YS R-flex

Summary:
Every so often it pays to play left-handed. Recently, ProShopWarehouse was dumping these on ebay with the Graphite Design YS shaft in regular flex. I guess that particular shaft did not appeal to the big hitters. But for an old, weak guy like me, it was a perfect fit. And winning a NEW driver for less than $40 made it even better.

I've had two sessions at the range with this driver and it is a cannon! I've already decided that it is going to displace the Tour Edge 10* Carbon driver that is currently in my bag. My swing speed is around 85 to 90 MPH, and I have a rather limited backswing. At the range I was consistently driving the ball 10 to 20 yards further than the Carbon. While I can't really gauge distance at the range (I swear the markers are off and/or the Top Flite range balls are dead), I DO know that when I played the Carbon with a 'real' golf ball I'd usually hit it about 220 yards and 250 if I nailed one.

What really impresses me about the Exotics driver is how it feels when I hit it on the sweet spot. It makes the sharp titanium 'ping', all right, but the feel is almost 'cushy'! It seems like the ball is on the face for a very long time. And then it just takes off on a perfect mid-height trajectory. The roll-out is not shabby, either. Now I have to admit that some of the drives I hit faded a bit more than I would like. But that was hitting into a breeze coming toward me and from the right, which is going to promote a fade for a left-handed golfer. When I did get the clubhead to come around properly my drives were dead straight.

I am REALLY looking forward to taking this driver out to the course!

Customer Service:
Have not had to use.

Similar Products Used:
I have tried WAY too many drivers to list. In addition to the TE Carbon, I do have an original Nickent 3DX driver that shows promise. (I'm going to replace the Aldila NV shaft with a YS-6.)

Reviewed by: Pky6471 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
TEE Driver

Summary:
Been playing with 10*.5 TEE/Adila NV 65-g R flex and like it a lot, real fairway finder. Wanted to try TEE XLD due to excellent reviews, eBayed 10.5* TEE XLD/66-g X-quad R flex, played 2 rounds with it. Same distance but ball dispersion not as good, put back on eBay to find new owner... Gone now. So I thought of 2 possibilities (1) 12* TEE / Adila 65-g R flex or (2) 10.5* TEE / 55-g Fuji R flex. eBayed 2nd option and been playing 8 rounds with it, really really like this combination, at least as long as my 10.5* TEE but ball dispersion is even tighter. Since I hit this club so well, I am very comfortable with it and I think I hit harder without afraid of losing control, so I gain 5-10 yds max (not more because I hit both of the TEE drivers quite straight). TEE XLD is also good, but it's too loud for my taste. So I am pleased to have 2 TEEs, same head different shafts, that fit me very well. Right now the lighter shaft is my primary and 65-g NV shafted club is secondary

Customer Service:
OK, not as good as Callaway

Similar Products Used:
Callaway GBB , 2004 BB Ti , Taymade 2007 burner

Reviewed by: Robert G. Flowers ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Exotics 9 deg. 07 Mdl-X-Braz. Crown

Summary:
Changed stk shaft to 47 in. stiff Graphite design. Really worth the $'s to up-grade shaft. Use this and the new Cobra L5V with Diamana Up-grade 47" Both are very long but this one is not quite as forgiving as the Cobra. Still love it.

Customer Service:
Not used yet. Hope it is as good as I hear.

Similar Products Used:
Cobra Speed pro--Cobra L5V--Cleveland XLS
All good but L5v and this Exotics with up-grade shaft is very long.

Reviewed by: sclwkr ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Tour Edge Exotic

Summary:
Played 2 summers now with TE Exotic 9 degree. Replaced the NV shaft this summer with the Graf Epic....made a big diff for me....I tend to hit drives to high...the higher kickpoint brought me down & increased yardage. Tung screw came out so I returned to TE and they replaced entire head for free....great warranty...wasn't even the original shaft and they backed their warranty. I've tried many drivers and this is the first one to last 2 seasons in my bag...love the looks ... feel...sound....and distance....would recomend....i hit a long fade....used to be a slice....I swing about 80% for most consistent resuslts...

Customer Service:
Easy to contact...spoke English....had back with new head in 10 days...no charge

Similar Products Used:
King Cobra...Cleveland Hibore...Nike Sumo2...Titleist 705R....to name a few

Reviewed by: dave hubbard ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Tour edge exotics 9deg tour proto

Summary:
This club is very pricey. This has a very hot face the only club that comes close to it is the G-10 (ping). I have the aldila VS proto shaft. The club face is 2 deg open. If you have a good smooth swing, you will be pounding the ball 270 and up. The only problem with this club is you are always waiting for your partners to hit, because they are 30 yards behind you. this club is very very long.You get a lot of roll. the club face is smooth with fake lines on it.

Customer Service:
life time warranty

Similar Products Used:
taylor made r5, srixon 503 and 302, KZB gemeni, titlest d1,