Best Tour Edge Golf Clubs
If upgrading your golf clubs is on your list of things to do this year, Tour Edge is a company you should consider. In this guide, we’ll give you our picks for the best Tour Edge golf clubs in the company’s current lineup, and there are great options to meet your your budget requirements and needs on the course. This information is designed to help you make great choices for your game, and we have other resources to help you in that process as well, including our best golf drivers, best golf irons, and best fairway woods guides.
Best Tour Edge Golf Clubs
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Best Tour Edge Drivers
The Tour Edge Exotics E722 driver was designed to offer golfers the ultimate in playability and forgiveness. Keying that performance is a low, deep CG placement that has been made possible by a lightweight carbon fiber crown and a 30-gram fixed weight in the back of the sole. That combination offers incredibly high MOI, which results in more accurate golf shots regardless of strike location.
Do not assume, however, that the E722 driver is a one-trick pony. Certainly, the forgiveness it provides is a standout feature, but this driver also delivers when it comes to ball speed. Tour Edge’s Diamond Face VFT clubface design utilizes 61 diamond-shaped sections that vary in thickness. The diamonds, which Tour Edge says act as mini trampolines, deliver consistent ball speeds from strike locations across the clubface.
Tour Edge also has worked hard to improve the sound and feel of the E722 driver by utilizing an internal ribbing system to diffuse sound at impact. Additionally, while the E722 might be described as a game improvement driver, it also offers the customization that better players want. The E722’s adjustable sleeve features eight settings that allow golfers to adjust loft by +/- 2 degrees and lie angle by 3 degrees to help anyone achieve exactly what they’re looking for in terms of launch, spin, and shot shape.
- Read our full Tour Edge Exotics E722 Driver Review
While the Tour Edge E722 driver was built for forgiveness, the Exotics C722 is a different animal, as it was built to give better players the speed and workability that they’re looking for in a driver. The C722 features a compact, 445cc profile and a deep clubface, providing a look that lower-handicap golfers love to see in the playing position.
The C722 also offers tremendous customization. Movable sole weights of five and 20 grams allow players to significantly influence spin and launch. Tour Edge says that putting the heavier weight forward will reduce spin by 300 RPM, while placing the heavier weight back will create higher launch and provide an 11 percent increase in MOI for those who don’t find the middle of the face as often as they’d like. An adjustable loft sleeve with eight settings further allows golfers to achieve exactly what they want in terms of shot shape and trajectory.
In terms of its other key technologies, as is the case with the E722 driver, the C722 also features a Diamond Face VFT clubface design, as 61 diamond-shaped sections that vary in thickness across the face act as mini trampolines to promote faster ball speeds and protect ball speed from the heel and toe. Meanwhile, internal ribbing and the use of carbon fiber in the crown combine to offer the muted sound and feel that most better players prefer.
- Read our full Tour Edge Exotics C722 Driver Review
The Tour Edge C522 driver has been one of our biggest surprises of the year in testing. It's available at an incredibly competitive price point but delivers all of the performance that golfers would expect from more expensive drivers. Most notably in our testing, it proved to be highly forgiving on off-center strikes but also long and consistent in terms of ball flight.
The C522 also looks very good at address, with a profile that inspires confidence without sacrificing the traditional shape that most golfers want to see. Its aesthetics also offer more of a premium look than one might expect at this cost. The C522's impact sound is a bit on the louder side but in an explosive way as opposed to being off putting.
It is worth noting that the C522 does not have an adjustable loft sleeve and it's only offered with one stock shaft option. But for a retail price of $249, that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. That said, while the C522 won't fit everyone for those reasons, it will fit the vast majority of golfers just fine, and at its price it should be a consideration for any golfer who's looking for a solid all-around driver without having to break the bank.
- Read our full Tour Edge C522 Driver Review
Tour Edge developed with the E522 driver with slicers in mind. To help those golfers combat that frustrating miss, the E522 has an offset hosel design, a more upright lie angle, and internal weighting that has been moved toward the heel to make it easier for players to square the clubface at impact. In our testing, all of those features combined to effectively do the job, as we found it difficult on the course to move the ball significantly from left to right no matter how hard we tried to hit a slice.
The E522 has other performance attributes as well. It fared especially well in testing from a dispersion standpoint on off-center strikes, and it also offered effortlessly high launch conditions, which will be a bonus for golfers with more moderate swing speeds. The E522 is on the louder, high-pitched side at impact and it doesn't feature an adjustable hosel to utilize for fine-tuning ball flight, but at its highly competitive price point, some sacrifices should be expected.
- Read our full Tour Edge E522 Driver Review
Best Tour Edge Fairway Woods
Tour Edge has been an industry leader in the fairway wood space for a number of years, and the fairway woods it develops for better players have been especially popular. The Exotics C722 is the latest in a long line of fairways that fit that profile and in our testing it proved to be another gem. Where the C722 stands out is in terms of ball speed. We found it to be extremely long and competitive with anything else on the market.
That speed comes in large part from a construction that utilizes a carbon fiber crown and titanium body, which combine to create a low, deep CG position that promotes speed, as does the C722’s Diamond Face, which helps maintain ball speed numbers from strike locations across the clubface. And in our testing the C722 proved to be surprisingly forgiving. It will also appeal to better players because its more compact shape, deeper face, and forward weighting will promote low spin and workability, and it also features an adjustable loft sleeve that enables golfers to fine tune trajectory and shot shape.
Read our full Tour Edge Exotics C722 fairway wood review
The C522 fairway wood is quite simply one of the best values in golf. It’s easy to hit, provides naturally high launch conditions, and delivers competitive ball speeds out of the center of the face and on toe and heel strikes as well. It also has a clean, no-frills look in the playing position that will suit the eye of golfers of all ability levels.
The key technologies in the C522 are its 360 cup face design and Diamond 2.0 clubface architecture, which work together with a power channel that has been positioned behind the face to promote ball speed by maximizing flex at impact. The C522 also features a fixed weight in the back of the sole that helps promote launch and stability at impact.
Golfers should be aware that the C522’s stock shaft is on the lighter side (55 grams in stiff flex), so it might not be a great match for those with faster swing speeds, who might alternatively want to look at the C722 fairways.
Best Tour Edge Hybrids
The Tour Edge C522 hybrid is part of the company’s Hot Launch lineup, which comes in at a lower price point than the Exotics range. But don’t let the lower price tag fool you, as the C522 delivers incredibly impressive performance. A 360 cup face design, a power channel positioned directly behind the face, and Tour Edge’s Diamond 2.0 face technology combine to create more flex at impact and a larger sweet spot, which equate to maximum ball speeds regardless of your strike.
It’s also easy to launch the ball in the air with the C522 thanks to a fixed weight at the back of the sole that moves the center of gravity lower and deeper in the head. The low, deep CG placement also minimizes twisting of the clubhead on shots hit from the heel or toe, creating better dispersion on poor strikes. It is worth pointing out, however, that the C522 features a lightweight Fubuki shaft as its stock option, meaning it will typically best fit golfers with more moderate swing speeds.
Best Tour Edge Irons
Tour Edge believes its Exotics E722 iron is as good as it gets in the game-improvement category and there is certainly a lot to like about what this iron has to offer. First and foremost, it’s incredibly forgiving. The E722 features extreme toe weighting to create a larger sweet spot and its 360 undercut design allows the face to flex more at impact to not only promote naturally high launch but also protect ball speed on low-face strikes.
The E722 irons also were designed with the Diamond Face VFT face technology that the Exotics 722 driver lineup utilizes so successfully. More specifically, 103 diamond-shaped sections are positioned in varying degrees of thickness across the clubface to promote faster ball speeds from all impact locations. Tour Edge has also utilized TPU in the E722’s cavity to dampen sound and reduce vibration to give golfers acoustics and feel that are softer than might be expected.
It should be noted for those who are interested in the E722 irons that this set features extremely strong lofts. The pitching wedge is 42 degrees and the 7-iron is 27.5 degrees, so golfers who decide on the E722 as their iron of choice will want to make sure they get their gapping right at the top and low end of the bag.
- Read our full Tour Edge Exotics E722 Iron Review
Tour Edge’s goal with the C722 was to create an iron that would appeal from a look and feel standpoint to even the most discerning player while still providing incredible speed, launch, and forgiveness. And that goal has been realized. The C722 irons feature compact blade lengths, medium toplines, and minimal offset, an aesthetics package that inspires confidence that working the ball and controlling trajectory won’t be an issue.
While the C722s look great at address, they stand out in terms of the game-improvement performance attributes they also offer. Their hollow-body design provides extreme perimeter weighting to create a larger sweet spot and it combines with a maraging steel clubface to produce high launch and impressive ball speed numbers. Ball speed is also protected on mis-hits with the C722s thanks to Tour Edge’s Diamond Face VFT technology, which breaks the clubface into small diamond-shaped sections of variable thickness to optimize results from heel to toe.
- Read our full Tour Edge Exotics C722 iron review
Best Tour Edge Putters
An excellent putter that offers great forgiveness on off-center golf shots, this high M.O.I putter is an excellent game improvement product for any player looking to drain more shots on the greens. It features a carbon fiber sole plate that reduces the weight of the putter but helps to move the weight of the club head out to the sides and back of its design. The face insert of the club, although may sound a little metallic, features a series of micro-grooves that are built to help players get a smooth roll on the golf ball.
How we test Tour Edge golf clubs
Here at Golf Monthly, we employ a rigorous testing procedure when reviewing any product on our website. All of our writers are experienced golfers who know and understand how to use golf equipment and can ably analyze the benefits and drawbacks of any product. Essentially, we look to test gear to help you make the most informed decision when purchasing a set of clubs or a pair of golf shoes. Specifically, when it comes to the best Tour Edge golf clubs, we look to test each club in a variety of conditions on and off the course to give us the best possible insight into what that club offers.
Whether we're testing a driver or a putter, we will look to assess the benefits and features each club offers to understand who it is best suited to. We test each club out on the course too, in order to give us accurate readings on the distance it offers, how much spin we can put on each club and the general feel of the ball against the clubface. One thing to note is that we only use premium golf balls when testing new golf clubs and that manufacturers cannot buy a good review.
What to consider when purchasing Tour Edge golf clubs
When buying any golf club, there are many different aspects to consider before you make your purchase. From the length of the club to the type of grip on offer, it can sometimes be an overwhelming choice, which you need to think carefully about to get the right golf clubs that will help you perform on the course. For that reason, we've set out a handy list of points that will help you make the most informed decision, when purchasing your next set of Tour Edge golf clubs.
Length
No matter what golf club you're buying, you need to get the right length of club for your height and swing. If you buy a club that is too long for you, there is a greater chance that you might hit the ball fat. Too short, and you're more likely to top the ball. For that reason, it is always wise to test each golf club before you buy it, and use our handy height guide to establish which length is right for you.
Type
One great thing about Tour Edge is that they produce clubs for every type of golfer, from professionals right down to beginners. But it is important to make sure you're buying the right club for your abilities. Obviously, it is no good for junior or beginner golfers to be playing with forged irons that have little forgiveness. Cavity-backed irons are much more suitable for these kinds of players as they are a lot more forgiving than forged or bladed irons. For that reason, make sure you pick the right irons that are going to improve your game, not hinder it.
Loft and shaft flex
This pertains mostly to drivers but is also important for your long irons too. Having the right shaft flex on your clubs can seriously help you to strike the ball longer and further. That depends on your swing speed and if you have a low swing speed you're better off using a more flexible club shaft, while faster swingers are better off using a stiffer club shaft. Equally when it comes to driver loft, those with faster swing speeds are better off picking a driver with a lower loft, while slower players should opt for higher lofts to help them flight the ball better.
Mallet or blade?
When it comes to picking the right putter for you, you want to think about how much forgiveness you want to get from your flatstick. Mallet putters offer way more leeway on miss-hit shots than bladed putters, but slightly less feel and control. For that reason, mallets are better for beginner golfers who may be less experienced around the greens.
Budget
Budget is always a big factor you should consider when buying any golf club and our advice is to not always go with the most expensive offering on the market. Yes, if you are an experienced golfer looking to break into single digits, you may want to spend a little extra than someone just starting out in the game to get a top-quality set of clubs. But our advice is to always make a note of your budget before heading to the shop and to shop around as much as you can. That way you can secure yourself the best deal for the right clubs for you.
Speaking of shopping around, have you had a look at some of our other guides on the best golf manufacturers? Check out our guides on the best Callaway golf clubs, best Taylormade golf clubs and best Titleist golf clubs.
FAQs
Are Tour Edge golf clubs any good?
Many golf enthusiasts might not know that Tour Edge has been around since 1986, and the company has been making excellent golf clubs for quite some time. Tour Edge first gained acclaim for its fairway wood products, which have had a loyal following for decades now. But it also made an early splash in the hybrid market as those clubs became more popular, and in recent years its drivers and irons have started to enjoy more mainstream popularity. Tour Edge also has become increasingly successful in recent years because it develops golf equipment to meet the needs of players of all ability levels and its products always offer tremendous value at their price points
Do any PGA players use Tour Edge clubs?
Tour Edge has a strong and growing presence in professional golf, especially on the PGA Tour Champions, where players such as Bernhard Langer, Scott McCarron, Tom Lehman, Alex Cjeka, and Mike Weir are brand ambassadors. In all, Tour Edge reports that its clubs have been put in play by 135 different players on the three PGA Tours since 2018, with its clubs being a part of 16 victories and more than 90 top-5 finishes during that span. As for which Tour Edge clubs get the most play on Tour, the company’s fairway woods would garner that distinction. But its driver and irons are growing in popularity as well.
Is it better to buy a set of clubs or buy them individually?
This depends on what you want from your golf equipment. Beginner golfers and those getting into the game may be better off buying a set of golf clubs to get a full range of golf clubs for good value. But those who may be more experienced in the game may want to mix and match clubs and use a selection of golf clubs from different manufacturers.
