Tour Edge Exotics E723 Hybrid

Tour Edge continues the legacy of easy and big distance in their Exotics E series of metalwoods. The Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid has a larger footprint that offers “extreme” distance and forgiveness in a versatile utility club. Technologies such as Diamond Face VFT and RyzerSole make their return for a powerful feel with easy launch and carry.

The Looks

With its larger footprint, the Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid has more of a “mini fairway wood” look to it as opposed to the more minimal C723 hybrid. This larger profile is part of what contributes the E723 hybrid’s higher MOI. Having a high MOI means the club is more resistant to twisting at impact so shots will fly straighter and longer. In short, a high MOI helps make the club more forgiving and more accurate.

Also contributing to the high MOI is the slick looking carbon fiber crown that’s visible at address. Carbon fiber is a lighter material so the club’s center of gravity (CG) is lower in the head. This CG placement helps promote launch so the ball will get up in the air easier with more carry. More on that later. Additionally, when you flip the club over, you’ll find a removable weight in the high-polished minimalist sole. This also helps lower the CG even more in the head, but by placing it toward the rear of the club, the E723 should have a higher launch and spin characteristic. Again, more on that later.

How Does it Feel?

Diamond Face VFT (Variable Face Technology) is a concept where Tour Edge places a series of diamonds which vary in thicknesses behind the face of the club. These diamonds act as “mini trampolines” giving the face a spring-like effect so the ball jumps faster. This also allows Tour Edge to make the edges of the face thinner so the loss of power is minimized, and therefore, less distance is lost on mishits. Put that Diamond Face together with the strong Maraging steel (a super strong metal) and there should be a lot of heat at impact.  What I can tell you is this – the feeling of power off the face of the E723 hybrid is second to none in the market.

Turf interaction also plays a big role in the E723 hybrid’s feel. RyzerSole creates a smoother turf interaction as it reduces the amount of club making contact with the ground. The end result is a clean and fast sweep through the turf. When you combine the smoothness that RyzerSole gives the club through the turf with the power of the face, you quickly develop a lot of confidence in your ability to hit this hybrid a long way.

How Does it Sound?

The combination of carbon fiber and Maraging steel give the Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid a great sound. Keep in mind this is a larger-profile hybrid so it’s going to have much more of a “mini fairway wood” characteristic. A cleanly swept shot where the ball is struck in the generous sweet spot makes a firm and definitive, but not too loud, “whap“. There is a slight metallic hint to it, but it’s light and far from overbearing. It’s a satisfyingly powerful sound that will give you great feedback and help instill confidence as you familiarize yourself with the club.

On-Course Performance

If you’re looking for long and straight hybrid bombs, look no further than the Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid. Seriously. I understand that some players are looking for more of an “iron replacement” to work the ball at a place in their bag between fairway woods and long irons. While the E723 hybrid is certainly “workable” to some degree, it’s strong suit is its easy launch and power. I find this beneficial for finding tight fairways, or when driver/3 wood is too much club off the tee. The natural higher launch with a little extra spin, thanks to the low and back CG, will help those big shots reach a nice apex and come down fairly soft as well. (PS. That last sentence is my “more on that later” promises in the Feel section coming to fruition, by the way.)

I’ve made a few claims so far about the E723 hybrid being “extremely” (the E in E723 means “Extreme spec”) forgiving. This claim is probably somewhat relative, sure, but I feel like these long, carrying bombs I keep talking about are very easy to hit and they’re also incredibly easy to keep on line. It’s easy for me to say, but I’ve also had a few other trusted golf pals give the E723 a shot as well to corroborate this impression. Each one of them also shared similar experiences and were impressed with how easy the E723 hybrid was to hit.

Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Exotics E723 Hybrid

I honestly can’t say enough great things about the Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid. As great as the entire Exotics 723 metalwoods lineup is, I truly believe the E723 hybrid to be the crown jewel. It delivers on all of Tour Edge’s promises of maximum forgiveness and distance with incredible feel. If you’re looking for a long second-shot club, or something automatic to find a fairway with, I can’t recommend the Tour Edge Exotics E723 hybrid enough.

Stock Tour Edge Exotics E723 Hybrid Specs