Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 Hybrid

Wow, where to start on this one…  Coming into this review, I had heard some hype for the Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 hybrid, but was somewhat skeptical.  I knew it would be quality enough because Tour Edge always does well in the hybrid and fairway wood categories, but how good could it really be?  Let’s just say immediately following our first test session, I reached out to our Tour Edge contact and said, “I’m not sure a better hybrid has ever been made…”  With feedback from their PGA Tour professional staff, Tour Edge modified the previous CBX hybrid into their best yet – the new CBX 119.  Our review will tell you why the CBX 119 is a must-hit hybrid and which type of player it’s best suited for.

The Looks

One of the things I love about the Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 hybrid is its unassuming looks.  From address, the CBX 119 has plain glossy black crown with a black face.  The head is more compact with a shorter “heel-to-toe” footprint.  I would consider the CBX 119’s face depth to be more on the medium side but large enough to create some power.  Flip the club over and you’ll find a clean sole with subtle hints of the CBX 119’s key technology.  You’ll see the updated “Speed Ramp” and the Carbon Tech for better CG control.

How Does it Feel?

I can’t decide what the biggest highlight of the Tour Edge CBX 119 hybrid is – its feel or performance.  Let’s just say it was “love at first strike.”  The very first swing I ever took with it was on a weird par 5 where the fairway that ran out at 240 yards and you’d have to carry like 330 to fly the hazard.  So I took out the CBX 119 and just took a nice easy swing.  As soon as the face touched the ball, I quietly muttered “whooooaaaa.”  From the takeaway through impact, the Tour Edge CBX 119 feels incredibly crisp.  Not bulky or heavy, thin or light.  Just perfectly tight and crisp.  ESPECIALLY with the turf interaction.  We’ll discuss the Speed Ramp later, but it really helps the club feel extra smooth as it passes through the turf with no drag.

The CBX 119 is as perfectly balanced as I’ve felt in a hybrid which makes consistent ballstriking a breeze.  Add in the use of variable face thickness and the sweet spot seems massive.  The face still provides accurate feedback in terms of where you’re making contact, but there’s a lot of jump in the club.

How Does it Sound?

One of the features Tour Edge implemented in the CBX 119 hybrid is the Beta Titanium Face.  This face plays a large role in ball speeds (this face is certainly hot!) and forgiveness, but also has a big role in the sound.  Now, historically, I’ve found Titanium faces to sound pretty metallic and springy.  In terms of the CBX 119, the sound is on the metallic side, but it doesn’t have that loose springy sound and is fairly modest.  A well-struck smooth shot has a faint “ting” to it.  Should you close the face a bit to hit a more piercing shot that may be a touch lower on the face, the sound becomes more of a firm “whack” with less traces of that Titanium tone.  Overall, the CBX 119 hybrid’s sound provides great feedback that perfectly matches the shot you just hit.

On-Course Performance

There’s a lot to cover here with the Tour Edge CBX 119 hybrid so buckle up.  First, let’s cover the CBX 119’s versatility.  For starters, Tour Edge offers three Project X shafts as stock options in the CBX 119 hybrid: the EvenFlow Blue, EvenFlow Black, and the HZRDUS Black.  I went with the EvenFlow Black as it fits my hybrid game well.  With this shaft, I was able to effortlessly play a wider range of shots than I normally get out of a hybrid.  Hitting a high floater that comes down softly is routine, but I was able to easily control a lower piercing shot when I needed to step on one.  All of these shots felt easy to execute without much thought.

Next, let’s cover the CBX 119’s center of gravity (CG).  Through the use of the Carbon Composite sole, Tour Edge was able to move the CG closer to the face.  The strategically placed CG plays also plays a large role in the CBX 119’s versatility.  Tour Edge has the CG positioned in a place where you can appropriately manage your spin, but you can still easily launch the ball.  It’s easy to get the ball comfortably in the air, but you can just as easily lower your trajectory.  In short, the CBX 119 has a seemingly neutral CG positioning that makes it easy for the better player to manipulate their shot as needed.

Lastly, let’s talk about the Speed Ramp.  I used the picture immediately above so you can see the Speed Ramp sort of sticking out of the sole.  This is a really nice feature from Tour Edge that I actually noticed on the course.  The whole point is that this “ramp” minimizes contact with the ground to avoid any twisting or digging through the turf.  As a result, the club tracks through much smoother with more stability due to the reduced drag.  This really plays a huge role in shot control and optimizing distance.

Final Thoughts

I honestly can’t say enough great things about the Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 hybrid.  The CBX 119 isn’t packed with a ton of flashy bells and whistles, but rather intelligent design that results in a high-performing, versatile hybrid.  For a good player that relies on feel, control, and the ability to manipulate their shots, the CBX 119 will meet all of their demands and then some.

Stock Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 Hybrid Specs

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