You’ve seen the Tour Edge EX9 Fairway, and the EX9 Hybrid, so it shouldn’t come as any particular shock that Tour Edge has just added a pair of drivers to the new lineup.
Key Technology
Both the EX9 Standard and EX9 Pro Drivers feature the EX9 lineup’s signature Full-Speed Impact Technology. According to Tour Edge, FSI pushes weight lower and farther back in the clubhead, while a new sloped crown design improves aerodynamics for faster clubhead speed.
A redesigned power grid offers more flex (a phrase the USGA generally frowns upon), and new Hexagonal Variable Face Thickness Technology increases the size of the sweet zone, and according to Tour Edge, really shines on heel and toe misses.
Specifications
Tour Edge is billing the EX9 series as offering 4 clubheads. Really what the company is describing is 2 distinct heads available in two lofts each. While it’s true that two lofts could be considered somewhat limiting, cutting back from the 4° heads of the two previous generations will likely provide more robust fitting options.
Tour Edge has redesigned it’s adjustable hosel system such that it now offers 8 distinct positions, with a total adjustment range of 1° in either direction from the nominal loft.
The EX9 standard is a high MOI, 460cc offering with a draw bias. The stock shafts include Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series, Fujikura Exotics PRO and PRO Tour, Matrix Exotics White, Red, and
Black Tie.
Note, that with the exception of the Bassara, these are made for variants of listed shafts.
The EX9 pro is 430cc and is designed to produce lower spin and higher ball speeds. Stock shaft options include the Aldila Rogue Silver (60 and 70) along with Mitsubishi Diamana’s S+, M+, and D+.
Unlike the standard model, these should be real deal shafts, and likely account for a portion of the price difference between the two models.
Both models ship with a 6-gram weight secured to an 8-gram weight pad on the sole. This provides a total of 14 grams of total sole weighting. Additional weights (3, 9, and 11 grams) will be available separately or as a kit.
Pricing and Availability
The Tour Edge EX9 Standard Driver has a suggested retail price of $299, while the Tour model will retail for $399. Both models are expected to begin shipping to retail beginning November 15, 2015.
Have Your Say
While most of the early attention for 2016 is around TaylorMade’s M1, Cobra’s KING LTD, and Callaway’s Great Big Bertha, does Tour Edge have what it takes to catch your attention.
Jared
9 years ago
I play the XCG7 Beta 3 wood (13*) and hybrids and really do like them. Not the name recognition as other brands but you should give their clubs a look if you can find a fitter that works with this brand. The shaft options are very good and I got more distance and control than others I tried during my fitting. I am not suggesting they are for everyone as I think many clubs will/would work for most players if properly fitted, but I am very happy with my TEE fairway woods. I also think they are overlooked and generally unknown to many golfers but that is not reason enough to dismiss them, they make a very high quality product. Almost everyone who has hit mine have been impressed with them. I have not tried their drivers as I have been happy with my current setup, Cobra Amp Cell with Grafalloy blue shaft, but plan to upgrade drivers this spring and want to try this one before making a decision.