Tour Edge Exotics CU irons

[onthehunt526]

I have been thinking recently that I need to upgrade ALL OF MY CLUBS... irons, wedges, driver, fairways, hybrid, and putter... I have looked into getting the Exotics CU irons by Tour Edge (let's face it I'm a cook I ain't made of money)... haven't found a place locally that is an authorized dealer but I'm trying to... Has anyone hit or demoed these irons? Does anyone have any information that could help me decide whether to make the jump? Any information would be helpful, Thanks.

[David in FL]

Sorry, I can't help with the Exotics CU's, but I've got to ask.......What is it about your current clubs that you don't like?

If I remember right, you've changed clubs several times in the past couple of years.  That's a pretty good set of sticks you've got right now.  Given your current financial status, and the dramatic rise in your handicap lately, I'm wondering if the $2k or so wouldn't be better spent on lessons.

More often than not, it's the Indian, not the arrow.....

[WUTiger]

Sorry, I can't help with the Exotics CU's, but I've got to ask.......What is it about your current clubs that you don't like?

... More often than not, it's the Indian, not the arrow.....

That depends... Let's say you have a 5-foot-7 Indian (golfer) with 5i clubhead speed of 65 MPH. He's having trouble controlling his irons, which happen to be TM Tour Preferred Musclebacks (MBs) with Project X 7.0 shafts. In this case, I'd say the golfer needs to refit his arrows.

The trick is to get clubs that fit your physique and swing - for most of us, club that won't hurt our game. But after that, it's lessons, practice, and playing regularly that will improve your score.

[Patch]

I don't know much about TE's Exotics, but I do like their products. I did try their Exotic metal woods several years ago, but found them not to my liking. Perhaps their newer versions are more playable. I play TE's irons myself . I know from past experience that their customer service, after the sale, is top of the line. I can't imagine any other brand being better. Maybe as good, but not better than Tour Edge. I have used their CS on two occasions, and had no problems what so ever. In fact they did more than I expected.

I know the quality of their equipment is also top of the line, and of course their pricing is very easy on one's finances.

If it's any help to you, in the past I have purchased all of my TE stuff from Golf USA in Manhattan, Kansas. They are very knowledgeable about their products. It has been a few years since I did do business with them, but I would go there again if I needed something.

[David in FL]

That depends... Let's say you have a 5-foot-7 Indian (golfer) with 5i clubhead speed of 65 MPH. He's having trouble controlling his irons, which happen to be TM Tour Preferred Musclebacks (MBs) with Project X 7.0 shafts. In this case, I'd say the golfer needs to refit his arrows. The trick is to get clubs that fit your physique and swing - for most of us, club that [COLOR=800000] won't hurt our game. [/COLOR][COLOR=000000]But after that, it's lessons, practice, and playing regularly that will improve your score.[/COLOR]

True, but that's why I asked what he didn't like about his current clubs....or the other sets that he's had. As a former + handicap, I've got to assume he's had clubs that fit pretty well in the past and that these aren't likely to be very far off.....

[Dave2512]

I had the CU irons for a minute. Very similar to my 588 TT's.

[WUTiger]

@onthehunt526 ,

The Tour Edge dealer locator lists six dealers in the 148** zip code.

http://www.touredge.com/services/dealerlocator.asp

Only one (Watkins Glen GC) carries the Exotics line. Hope this helps.

(Tour Edge has its main manufacturing site in the suburbs of Chicago. Outside the Midwest, TE can be a bit hard to find).

You might try some neighboring zip codes or area codes to see if offerings are better.

[onthehunt526]

I'm from the Binghamton area originally, Greater Golf in Endicott is has almost every line Tour Edge has... I was a former + handicap... had really well fitted clubs was a really good player had to sell almost all my gear to pay medical bills... I got in a very bad car wreck and am lucky to be alive... I'm still doing rehab on my injuries... not back to full strength but I'm getting there but I digress... Maybe it's the fact I'm not a) used to my new irons (side note: starting to hit them better... still have my V-blades)... b) I need them adjusted... But I may take a trip down to Endicott and see what they may be able to do with my CNC's... and demo the CU's against my CNC's...