Tour Edge Exotics X725 Iron Review
We take a closer look at a ‘super game-improvement’ iron from Tour Edge Golf to see if it can compete with some of the best on the market…

Those looking for every bit of available assistance in an iron need look no further. Tour Edge has pulled out all the stops in terms of features to make an unbelievably user-friendly iron in the X725. Almost dipping into the hybrid iron world, every fiber of the X725 is dedicated to getting the ball airborne and stopping it slice. If those are two of your problems then this is a must try.
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Extremely innovative design work
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Solid, lively feel
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Incredibly user-friendly
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The unusual looks will deter traditionalists
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There has been a growing swell of momentum in iron design towards creating the easiest-to-use clubs possible, so much so that it has almost spawned a new category - super game improvement irons. Tour Edge is looking to crash this party and has offered up the X725 for consideration. Looking to sit amongst the best golf irons of 2025, let’s see what they have to offer.
The tech story is an interesting one, and the X725 is absolutely rammed with design features. Tour Edge is actually referring to this as an ‘ironwood’ design, offering slice-fighting levels of offset, and an extremely shallow face to assist with getting the ball up in the air. In order to help the shallow face, the CG location has been placed lower and deeper than ever before to boost stability, and the variable thickness 3D Diamond face offers added insurance on mishits too.
The looks are somewhat unusual, but once you come to terms with that and accept that everything has been done with function in mind, they aren’t actually a bad-looking set of clubs. Sure the face is very shallow, much like what we saw on the TaylorMade Stealth HD irons, but truth be told I stopped noticing that after less than ten minutes of hitting balls and actually became quite fond of the address profile.
From a shelf appeal point of view, much like the C725 and E725 irons in the same family, I really like the TPU badge that sits in the cavity. It seems to offer some substance behind the strike and has been executed very well giving a very premium finish.
Much like the looks, the performance takes some getting used to as well. It really is like hitting a bag full of hybrids which will be music to many people's ears. Somewhat comparable with the Eleven hybrid irons, or the Cleveland XL Zipcore, launch is so easy to come by and the wide soles make them (almost) ‘duffproof’. The shallow faces make them look like they are almost under the golf ball to start with which genuinely inspires confidence that you can get the ball up without even trying and that comes through in performance.
Ball speed is strong (7-iron is 29˚) and the ‘anti-slice’ offset really does the job. Having that extra millisecond to square the blade before the leading edge catches up with the hosel really does make it difficult to miss these irons to the right for a right-handed player.
I did experience a few clunkier feeling strikes off the top edge simply because the face is so very shallow, but the performance was not as badly affected as the feel by those strikes. I enjoyed the lively feel and found it more akin to a hybrid feel than an iron, which whilst unusual was also pleasant giving a real sensation of speed.
For the right player, these will be an absolute joy to use. If your list of struggles with irons includes; fat shots, right misses and a low trajectory, then these are a must-try.
The Tour Edge X725 irons start from $779.99 for a 5-PW set and there are numerous shaft and custom options available.
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Joe has worked in the golf industry for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles. After a successful amateur career being involved in England squads at every age group, Joe completed his PGA degree qualification in 2014 as one of the top ten graduates in his training year and subsequently went on to become Head PGA Professional at Ryder Cup venue The Celtic Manor Resort. Equipment has always been a huge passion of Joe’s, and during his time at Celtic Manor, he headed up the National Fitting Centres for both Titleist and Taylormade. He’s excited to bring his knowledge of hardware to Golf Monthly in the form of equipment reviews and buying advice.
Joe lives in North Devon and still plays sporadically on the PGA West region circuit. His best round in recent years came earlier in 2023 where he managed a 9 under par 63 at Trevose GC in a Devon & Cornwall PGA Tournament.
Joe's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi35 and Callaway Elyte TD - both with Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini Driver - Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X
Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 17˚- Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB 3-PW with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts
Wedges: Callaway Opus 50, 54, and 60 degrees - Project X LS 6.0 shafts
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1 (zero shaft lean)
Ball: TaylorMade 2024 TP5x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 60R
Bag: Vessel Player IV Pro DXR Stand
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