Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility Iron

Long irons. Arguably the hardest clubs to hit in the bag. Some players turn to hybrids, some players turn to game improvement irons, and some players stick with a butter knife blade that flights no higher than twelve feet off the ground. Many players are looking to replace their long irons with an option that comes in a more familiar package, but has high forgiveness and strong distance. For some, this is the mighty utility iron. In this case, the Tour Edge C722 Ti-Utility Iron is one of the cleanest long iron replacements I’ve ever tested with a compact profile, plenty of control, and tons of power.

The Looks

Looks can be an immediate dealbreaker for players with utility irons. Making the club look like an iron while also packing in the technology necessary to make it more forgiving and longer is a tough task! Tour Edge did a great job finding that happy sweet spot with the C722 Ti-Utility’s looks. Heel to toe, the C722 Ti-Utility has a length similar to a “player’s distance” long iron. The lop line is a little thicker, as should be expected, to accommodate the wider hollow body. There’s also a little bit of offset blended into the head to help give you confidence over the ball. While not totally invisible, the C722 Ti-Utility’s body blends in nicely so the club doesn’t look too bulky from address, which is a big deal for me.

How Does it Feel?

I would summarize the Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility’s feel as balanced, clean, precise, and fast. The hollow body really does a lot for this club. First, it allows for ideal placement of the center of gravity (CG) which, combined with the clubs perimeter weighting and the adjustable weight, makes for steady balance and easy control. Next, the hollow body works with the “Beta Titanium L-Cup Face” to allow for more face flex at impact and forgiveness. This leads to more ball speed (greater distance) and a larger sweet spot, which is definitely noticeable. The ball absolutely jumps off of the face and you don’t have to find the dead center to hit a great shot.

While the C722 Ti-Utility’s sole is wider than your standard iron, it’s relatively thin as far as utility irons go. I felt this gave the C722 Ti-Utility the perfect crisp turf interaction with a nice forgiving glide. The sole is wide enough to prevent digging, but not so much that it feels too bouncy through the ball.

How Does it Sound?

The Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility iron has a sound that is familiar to premium hollow-body irons of recent years. The sound is a firm “slap” or “whap” at impact that is consistent across a large portion of the face. It’s worth noting that the Ti-Utility’s hollow body is not filled with some sort of dampening resin and it still sounds as good as it does. Typically, a totally hollow body made out of titanium will sound similar to a metal wood that’s somewhat tinny and empty. Instead, the C722 Ti-Utility sounds satisfyingly firm and precise giving you great feedback at impact.

On-Course Performance

As I discuss performance in this section, I want to point out that I actually tested a 4 utility iron, and not the 3 pictured here. After taking photos, I decided I wanted to pursue this club as a possible 4 iron replacement so I made a switch.

There were two major takeaways from my testing of the Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility Iron. First was how easy it is to hit, and to hit well. I tend to be really inconsistent with utility irons, which usually brings a quick end to the experiment for me because I want them to replace my long irons with a more reliable option. In the case of the C722 Ti-Utility, I found it much easier to get on line and hit my targets. Not only that, but it was super easy to launch due to the lower CG and I was able to reach difficult distances.

The second major takeaway I had was how good the distance and power is. Stock shots were an effortless 210-220 yards, but I could also cover the ball and put a little “extra” on it. These shots could get well over 230 yards with a forcefully piercing flight. For me, this was clutch when I needed a longer shot and a hybrid had a little too high of a flight. The C722 Ti-Utility makes easy work of strong winds and goes real hard. I won’t necessarily call it a stinger, but it’s capable of some absolute lasers when you need them.

Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility Iron

Utility irons are historically one of the most difficult clubs in all of golf for me to hit. Always have been. I’ve embraced their value and have seen glimmers of greatness with various experiments, but I’ve never found enough consistency or confidence with any of them. Then I ran into the Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility for this review.

I’m feeling pretty confident that the C722 Ti-Utility will be the 4 iron replacement I’ve been desperately seeking over the past few seasons. It’s easier to hit, more forgiving, and more accurate from a really difficult distance for me. I’m comfortable over the ball in almost every situation and feel I can execute any shot I need to hit. Assuming the honeymoon period doesn’t wear off, my biggest adjustment will honestly be not feeling defeated before I even address the ball from 4-iron range. That will be a major change for me that I think will take some time to conquer. I just need to allow myself to the trust the club and let the C722 Ti-Utility iron do the work. Once I’m able to do that, I’m confident I’ve found the solution I’ve been searching for.

Stock Tour Edge Exotics C722 Ti-Utility Iron Specs

Tour Edge used their T.E.D. swing robot to determine the best shaft option in their diverse lineup for every swing flex and speed. The below list has Tour Edge’s “SpeedTested” stock shaft offerings with suggestions based on different swing speed ranges.