Tour Edge Exotics C723 Fairway Wood

Tour Edge once again delivers two distinct lines in their 723 metalwoods lineup this season. There’s the “extreme MOI” E series and the “competitive spec” C series. This review will cover the Tour Edge Exotics C723 fairway wood designed for low spin, maneuverability, and plenty of distance. Additionally, the C723 fairway wood features new sole weight adjustability to get the most optimal performance for your swing.

The Looks

While looks are somewhat subjective, I firmly believe the 723, and the previous 722 series, have been the best looking fairway woods from Tour Edge to date. More specifically, the C series has looked really really good. The C723 fairway wood has a compact profile with a very slight pear shape to it. I wouldn’t call the C723 super shallow, but the face depth is far from deep. I guess you could say it’s on the shallower side of a moderate depth. Most importantly, the overall profile sets up perfectly behind the ball and gives you confidence that you’ll be able to shape the shot however you intend to on your next swing.

On the C723’s crown, you will of course notice the carbon fiber crown. It’s well documented that I’m a sucker for how this looks, but it serves a functional purpose as well. By using a lightweight material on the top, the “balance” of the weight is more in the sole of the club for a lower center of gravity (CG). This makes the club a little easier to control and easier to launch. Flip the club over and there’s a clean black motif that’s pretty sharp. You’ll also notice the two adjustable weights which allow you to move the CG more forward or backward depending on your needs.

How Does it Feel?

Diamond Face VFT is back in the Tour Edge Exotics C723 fairway wood! This tried and true technology can easily be defined as 61 diamond shapes of varying sizes behind the face of the club. These diamond shapes act as “mini trampolines” creating more pop off the face of the club. When you catch the center of the face, you can really feel the ball jump…a lot. But Diamond Face VFT might make the biggest difference on mishits. The edges of the face are thinner so they’re able to produce more speed when you don’t exactly “catch the sweet spot” so there’s still pretty good pop and you don’t lose as much distance.

Depending on where you place the heavier weight in the sole of the C723 fairway wood, the club will have a different balance and I feel it’s quite a bit noticeable. With the heavier weight back, the club head has a higher MOI which means it wants to stay more square throughout the swing. As a result, the club feels a bit smoother and sweeping through the turf. When you move the weight forward, the feel has a bit more power to it and the club feels easier to manipulate. So if you’re the type of player that really likes to flight and shape your fairway wood a lot of different ways, the forward CG position will be a great setup in your hands.

How Does it Sound?

Being that the Tour Edge Exotics C723 fairway wood is carrying a little extra hardware for the adjustable weights, the sound is a bit firmer. Where the E723 fairway wood had a little more “breath” to its tone, the C723 is a bit tighter and direct. The titanium face and chassis produce a subtle metallic “tick” that’s absorbed nicely by the carbon fiber crown for a moderate, yet confident tone at impact. Mishits will have a somewhat thinner version of the same sound.

On-Course Performance

Adjustability is the name of the game for the Tour Edge Exotics C723 fairway wood. First, there’s the adjustable shaft adapter that allows you to adjust the loft +/- 1.5º as well as the club’s lie. Then, as mentioned earlier, you have the ability to swap weights between the front and back via the Flight Tuning System. With the heavier weight forward, the C723 has a laser-like piercing flight with fairly low spin. When you drop the heavier weight back, the flight is still pretty piercing with moderately lower spin. The Ryzersole is made up of 75 grams of tungsten weight so there will still be a good portion of weight forward as you can see on the sole of the club. There are nine different individual weight options (available separately) should you want to fine tune the flight to fit your swing.

Generally speaking, the C723 is a powerful fairway wood that’s quite conducive to the better shotmakers. While I think the C723’s rear weight position definitely makes the club much more forgiving for the player it’s geared toward, I think players more concerned with a long, straight ball are a better fit for the E series. Should you be a better player that tames a fairway wood well and you’re looking for shot diversity with low spin, the C723 is a powerful option.

Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Exotics C723 Fairway Wood

Simply put, the Tour Edge Exotics C723 is a great fairway wood, but it’s definitely for the better players. If you struggle to keep the ball straight or to get it in the air, I’d highly recommend the “friendlier” E723 fairway wood. But if you’re a strong fairway wood player and want to be able to fine tune the club head to get the exact shot manipulation your game requires, you really can’t go wrong with the C723 fairway wood. It has a great feel, a powerful flight, and incredible looks to tie it all together.

Stock Tour Edge Exotics C723 Fairway Wood Specs

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