You’ve already seen Tour Edge’s EX9 drivers (both standard and pro). You’ve already seen the EX9 Fairways and hybrids too. Today you’re seeing what we expect will be the last of Tour Edge’s new metalwood lineup; the EX9 Tour fairways and hybrids.
As you might imagine, the Tour models aren’t a radical departure from what’s already been announced. As is often the case with Tour models, the latest Tour Edge offerings are a little bit smaller (some would say more refined, or at least more traditional) than their standard counterparts, and they, as tour models usually do, come with the promise of a more penetrating trajectory with less spin.
EX9 Tour Fairway
Other than its more compact size (150cc), the most notable bit of info we have about the EX9 Tour is that it’s the first Tour Edge fairway that combines both a combo brazed titanium cup face and an adjustable hosel. The EX9 Tour is available in discrete lofts of 13°, 15°, and 17° degrees, with an 8-position hosel capable of altering loft by up to 1° in either direction.
The standard model, as you may recall, is not adjustable.
Like the rest of the EX9 metalwood lineup, the Tour Fairway features what Tour Edge calls Full-Speed Impact Technology. Full-Speed is the catch-all that includes Tour Edge’s now signature SlipStream Sole, along with Power Grid (slot) and variable face technology, each of which plays a unique roll in helping to maximize ball speed, and ultimately distance.
Stock shaft offerings for the EX9 Tour Fairway are the Aldila Rogue Silver (60 and 70-gram options) and the Mitsubishi S+, M+, and D+ offerings.
Retail price from the EX9 Tour Fairwaay is $299.99.
EX9 Tour Hybrid
Tour Edge’s EX9 Tour Hybrid is for better players looking for a true long iron replacement.
There’s a clear trend this season towards manufacturers positioning long irons, and by extension, long iron replacements as scoring clubs. We suspect that comes from Mark Broadie’s research, and specifically his findings regarding the importance of the long game has something to do with holding greens entering the hybrid discussion.
Whatever the reasons, when it comes to this year’s crop of hybrids, ridonkulong is out. Stopping Power is what it’s all about this year. To that end, while the EX9 Tour hybrid can be expected to spin a bit less than the standard model, we’re not giving up spin altogether. You still get control, but the larger emphasis here appears to be on the integration of Tour Edge’s SlipStream sole into a more compact hybrid design.
It’s the kind of thing better players apparently love.
It’s worth noting – and some will no doubt find this disappointing; unlike the fairway woods, the EX9 Tour Hybrids are not adjustable.
The EX9 Tour Hybrid is available in lofts of 16.5° (111cc), 18° (113cc), and 20° (115cc).
The stock shaft is UST’s Recoil 780ES. It’s a shaft with a relatively stiff butt and mid section for more stability, and a softer tip for improved feel and trajectory.
Retail price for the EX9 Tour Hybrid is 199.99.
Both the EX9 Tour Fairway and Tour Hybrid is expected to begin shipping to retail on November 15th.
Have Your Say
Tour Edge bills itself as the leaders in fairway wood technology. What do you think? How do Tour Edge fairway woods stack up against the rest of the industry?
Derek
9 years ago
Both clubs look amazing! I was able to read more about it in a press release and the most over-looked piece of technology is the fact that the hybrid is TITANIUM. Great info as always!