Tour Edge Exotics EXS Fairway Wood
The Tour Edge Exotics EXS fairway woods burst on the scene last year, then dramatically burst into my my golf bag this year. The EXS line could quite possibly be the best value, and best performing, metal woods in the industry. Tour Edge offers an incredible amount of players an all around high performing line of woods at a price that’s hard to believe. They say that “pound for pound, nothing else comes close” – let’s see why.
The Looks
The fairway wood might be the hardest club to truly make a “match” with. On most days a player is using their fairway woods to be more reliable and nearly as long as their driver, drop high trajectory bombs onto par fives, and…chip out from trees sometimes. Basically, you need it to look great, and feel great in your hands. If you’ve read anything I’ve written on DRH, you know I’m all about the initial visual of my golfing clubs. Well, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS fairway woods are as appealing as a sleek black BMW to me.
The EXS fairways are a sharp glossy black with classy blue accents. My favorite “look” of the EXS line, and maybe Tour Edge’s most distinctive visual, is the wave like Slipstream sole. While it looks cool, it helps with aerodynamics and turf interaction too. The club head itself has a classic roundish look to it. It’s really just right for my eyes. The face is the perfect depth too. This all goes with the Tour Edge theme of being appealing to a wide range of players!
How Does it Feel?
The Tour Edge Exotics EXS fairway wood has a very deep, strong feel to it. It has a number of materials in its construction from carbon fiber to steel so it’s pretty distinctively modern. The Variable Face Thickness gives you some added forgiveness all across the face. I find it really pleasing. When you hit it poorly, you have the right feedback to know where you made contact. When you hit one in the center, you’re rewarded with that feeling that keeps you coming back every weekend. You know the one. It’s pure.
How Does it Sound?
Ting! Crack! Thwack! Thump! “Carbon Fiber Sound!”
Well, those are just about the only five sounds you’ll need to describe a modern metal wood. The Tour Edge Exotics EXS line sounds like a nice “ting” when you pure one. I’m not one to base a lot of my opinion on a club off of sound, but these clubs are nice and pleasant. No distractions and that satisfying “ting” is strong but reserved.
On-Course Performance
| Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin | Carry (Yds) | Total (Yds) |
| 107.3 | 151 | 12.3º | 3486 | 237.6 | 255.3 |
I’ve had my current three wood for about three full seasons. It’s long enough, versatile, and frankly, nothing’s been better. We might have some competition with the Tour Edge Exotics EXS fairway woods. There’s really nothing this club doesn’t excel in.
Off the tee and from the turf, the Tour Edge Exotics EXS 3 wood has been a reliable performer. It gives me a touch more distance than my gamer, it’s super easy to hit, and I’m able to shape the shots I want (I try to hit mid-level push fades if I can). If you like to keep it simple, you’re going to like this club. If you don’t, you’re still going to like it. We had some of the other Heroes give it a few whacks, and they were able to hit their high power draws on command. If you need a few more adjustments, you get that too! You can use the EXS’s interchangeable weights of the flight tuning system and further customize ball flight. Versatility is the name of the game here.
One thing I may recommend is to think about moving up in flex with the Tensei Blue shafts. My driver swing speed is usually 103-108 mph, and I’m a borderline Stiff/X-Stiff flex. I went up to X-Stiff in an effort to take the left side out of play and I feel this has been a smart move. The Tensei Blue is a GREAT performer, even though my spin numbers are a touch high. On the course though, it does what I ask/need it to do.
Final Thoughts
Tour Edge’s Exotics EXS line of fairway woods offer confidence-inspiring good looks, a hot and forgiving club face, and the right amount of options to fit players of all levels. When you realize you can purchase EXS fairway wood new for under $180, it’s hard not to want to try to fill the notoriously difficult fairway wood slot in your bag with one of these woods!
Stock Tour Edge Exotics EXS Fairway Wood Specs
| Club | Loft | Length | Stock Flex |
RH/LH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13º | 43″ | X, S, R, A, L | RH |
| 3 | 15º | 43″ | X, S, R, A, L | RH/LH |
| 3 | 17º | 43″ | X, S, R, A, L | RH |
| 5 | 18º | 42″ | X, S, R, A, L | RH |
| 7 | 21º | 41.5″ | X, S, R, A, L | RH |
Hey Jon, how does the club face sit at address? It appears a bit closed in the pics, but that might be just the angle of the photo. Also, sometimes these clubs that “appeal to everyone” tend to add little “forgiveness” bits like a closed face or a bit of offset so less skilled players can play them. Thanks for the write-up.
Hey Sean, thanks for the comment. It sits square to my eye. Tour Edge calls it square as well. Totally agree that some manufacturers add a little closed face to make it easier to square up. I feel like Tour Edge kept it neutral and maxed out the face forgiveness as the biggest benefit to the higher ‘caps.
Is this good for a 20 handicapper
Yeah, for sure. The EXS line is geared toward a pretty wide range of player. The face is deep and pretty hot all over. Make sure you get matched with the stock shaft though!
Hey Jon, have you hit the original ex’s and compared it to the EXS 220