Tour Edge Exotics EX9 first impressions

[Hacker James]

I received my "new" hybrid yesterday. It came with head cover, shrink wrapped e.t.c. 

First impression was its appearance. Really nice looking club, no stark graphics, great compact design. The head looks very small as compared with other hybrids I have seen, but feels as though it will be super easy to get up out of the rough. I prefer smaller head sizes anyway. Loft is 28 degrees which is their 6H.

Feel and sound is solid, but toe hits are readily noticeable. The club feels slightly heavier than some, but I suspect mostly owing to the shaft which is a UST Mamiya Recoil F3 460 which is one of their least expensive. I like the Fujikura Fuel shafts that Tour Edge uses on some of their exotics a bit better. Still, a comfortable feel and appearance at address is good. 

I cannot comment on distance yet, as I have not taken it out on the course.

For a better description/hype you can always check their website or as shown from vendors such as Global, Amazon,e.t.c.   Good reviews.

All in all, I will like this club.

 

[onthehunt526]

10 hours ago, Hacker James said:

I received my "new" hybrid yesterday. It came with head cover, shrink wrapped e.t.c. 

First impression was its appearance. Really nice looking club, no stark graphics, great compact design. The head looks very small as compared with other hybrids I have seen, but feels as though it will be super easy to get up out of the rough. I prefer smaller head sizes anyway. Loft is 28 degrees which is their 6H.

Feel and sound is solid, but toe hits are readily noticeable. The club feels slightly heavier than some, but I suspect mostly owing to the shaft which is a UST Mamiya Recoil F3 460 which is one of their least expensive. I like the Fujikura Fuel shafts that Tour Edge uses on some of their exotics a bit better. Still, a comfortable feel and appearance at address is good. 

I cannot comment on distance yet, as I have not taken it out on the course.

For a better description/hype you can always check their website or as shown from vendors such as Global, Amazon,e.t.c.   Good reviews.

All in all, I will like this club.

 

The shaft is a good one, so good I actually play it in my irons, though mine is the F4. 

It did win Hot List Gold in 2016. They are great clubs, I promise you won't be disappointed.

I play an entire set of Exotics because they are great clubs.

Maybe a set of EXd's next @Hacker James? 

[Hacker James]

8 hours ago, onthehunt526 said:

The shaft is a good one, so good I actually play it in my irons, though mine is the F4. 

It did win Hot List Gold in 2016. They are great clubs, I promise you won't be disappointed.

I play an entire set of Exotics because they are great clubs.

Maybe a set of EXd's next @Hacker James? 

A short while back, I toy'd with the idea of getting fitted for iron set. I was leaning towards Wishon Forged as one of the fitters that is close by is one authorized by Tom Wishon.  I have not looked at the Tour Edge irons, prices, e.t.c.  One drawback for the Wishon's is that they probably would not have much resale value since they are not as recognized, but OTOH, it would be my last set of irons so it is a moot poiint.  Meanwhile, I have my old Hogan;s which have new Winn Anniversary grips that look good.

 

[onthehunt526]

3 hours ago, Hacker James said:

A short while back, I toy'd with the idea of getting fitted for iron set. I was leaning towards Wishon Forged as one of the fitters that is close by is one authorized by Tom Wishon.  I have not looked at the Tour Edge irons, prices, e.t.c.  One drawback for the Wishon's is that they probably would not have much resale value since they are not as recognized, but OTOH, it would be my last set of irons so it is a moot poiint.  Meanwhile, I have my old Hogan;s which have new Winn Anniversary grips that look good.

 

If it's going to be your last set of irons, it would be a moot point, I agree. 

If you do decide that you want to get Tour Edge, Wishon, etc. Especially with Tour Edge, don't do eBay for irons unless it has a price range. Meaning don't get clubs you'll never use. So you could get say a 5 club set for $375 instead of getting a 4-5-6 iron you may never use. 

From what I was told by my fitter... The lofted hybrids in the EX9 line (4, 5, 6) fit better with the EXd irons namely because the hybrids have more loft than the iron they are replacing. Just a thought, if you decide to go that route.

[Hacker James]

15 minutes ago, onthehunt526 said:

If it's going to be your last set of irons, it would be a moot point, I agree. 

If you do decide that you want to get Tour Edge, Wishon, etc. Especially with Tour Edge, don't do eBay for irons unless it has a price range. Meaning don't get clubs you'll never use. So you could get say a 5 club set for $375 instead of getting a 4-5-6 iron you may never use. 

From what I was told by my fitter... The lofted hybrids in the EX9 line (4, 5, 6) fit better with the EXd irons namely because the hybrids have more loft than the iron they are replacing. Just a thought, if you decide to go that route.

ah, I gave all of that some thought as well. I could easily purchase something through Amazon Store or Paypal credit, but I do not think I would have that option if I wanted a fitting. I did look at the Tour Edge site noticed the difference between the EXi and the EXd and saw there was a .5 degree difference in lofts and I believe the EXd's are offset.  Tour Edge also has a special trial deal on a six iron that can be custom ordered in terms of length, loft, grip, shaft e.t.c. for only $39.  The Wishon's would go for about a $100 per club plus another $100 or so for a fitting.