Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 Driver
Tour Edge really came up big this year with the release of their C721 driver. In fact, I was so impressed with that club that it easily won the driver position in my bag for 2021. But Tour Edge wasn’t done yet. For the faster swing-speed players that want distance with lower spin and launch, the Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 driver is exactly what you’re looking for. While borrowing characteristics from the C721, the Pro driver differs by having a deeper face, a more compact profile, and a matte finish.
The Looks
Since the Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 driver is geared toward better players, it comes with a “player’s” shape. Better strikers often prefer a more compact driver head as it gives them a more playable look. The Pro 721 driver comes in at 440cc with a traditional pear shape and a deeper face. Though the carbon crown and Ridgeback give the Pro 721 a contemporary feel, the overall profile looks very traditional.
Tour Edge leveraged a matte finish in their Pro 721 metalwood lineup. Combine that matte finish with the black/carbon/white/silver color scheme and the aesthetics come off really smooth. The visible Dual Carbon wings reduce weight in the head allowing Tour Edge to strategically place weight in optimal locations. You can’t miss the Ridgeback running down the spine of the crown. This makes the club head more rigid so more energy is transferred back into the ball at impact.
How Does it Feel?
Like the C721, the Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 driver has Diamond Face 2.0 technology behind the face. If you aren’t familiar with Diamond Face 2.0, there are essentially 43 varying diamond shapes behind the face of the club that act as mini trampolines. This makes the face a bit more forgiving as there’s more life away from the sweet spot, but it also makes the driver feel a lot hotter. When you catch one flush, the ball has a really clean and fast jump off of the face.
The Pro 721 driver also has a really solid feel to it. The Ridgeback is a titanium spine that runs from the center of the face, through the crown, and connects to the sole of the club. This spine makes the club head more rigid and more forgiving on off-center hits. The result of that rigidity is a more powerful feel and a greater “kick” sensation from the face. By bracing the center of the face, the heel and toe sections are able to flex more so there is less speed being lost when you don’t strike it pure. For me, it was a noticeable difference and a perfect blend of an active, yet solid face.
How Does it Sound?
The Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 driver has the same internal “Sound Diffusion Panels” (SDP) as the C721 to control the tone of the club. These panels are strategically placed to “direct and diffuse” sound waves in the club at impact. Between the Ridgeback, carbon wings, Diamond Face, and SDP, the sound is powerful and assertive at just the right volume. If you’re comparing the sound to the C721, the Pro 721 is more firm and direct. Honestly, it reminds me of a lot of the classic smaller-profile player’s drivers of years past.
On-Course Performance
| Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin | Carry (Yds) | Total (Yds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.8 | 173.9 | 10.3º | 2147 | 285.5 | 316.2 |
Tour Edge designed the Pro 721 driver to be a fast and low spin bomber. With the deeper face and forward CG, I did find it easier to flight the ball lower, but you’ll be able to find the right launch angle for you if you have the swing speed for this style of driver. Especially with a good fitting and the right shaft selection. Speaking of that CG, you can swap the weights around to influence your ball flight. The Pro 721 comes stock with a 3-gram weight in the heel and a 12-gram weight in the toe for a fade bias as is often preferred by better players. Swap them around for a draw bias. Want a neutral flight? Additional weights will be available.
Generally speaking, I found the Pro 721 to be fast and low spin as billed. It’s not the most forgiving driver ever made in terms of MOI and protecting you from bad swings, but it’s not supposed to be. This club is for the player that can really swing the driver fast and wants to be able to hit different shapes and flights off the tee. That said, the lower spin makes it easier to keep your shot on its line and battle through wind. Big hitters will love the distance and the ability to control the ball with precision.
Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Pro 721 Driver
Basically, if you’re a high-speed “shot shaper” off of the tee and you want fast ball speeds, the Tour Edge Pro 721 driver is a great option. It has a very classic feel and profile to it, but with modern technology for better performance. If this all sounds good to you, you might have to act quick. These drivers are “straight from the Tour Van” and limited to 1000 pieces of each loft, just like the EXS Pro last season. The EXS Pro drivers went quick, and I personally think the Pro 721 is a nicer driver so don’t surprised if these don’t last long.
Stock Tour Edge Pro 721 Driver Specs
| Loft | Length | Head Volume |
Stock Flex |
RH/LH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5º | 45″ | 440cc | X, S, R, | RH |
| 10.5º | 45″ | 440cc | X, S, R, | RH |
So will this knock the C721 out of your bag? Curious what your thoughts are.
Still to early to tell honestly. Part of the reason being that I’m settled and comfortable with my C721 so I’m not actively even considering something replacing it right now.
Just now looking at this driver. Got a great deal on a brand new. I like everything I’ve read, except the fast swinger comments. I’m hitting a EXS220, regular flex about 210-220 yard average. Am 70 years old with a swing speed of about 85-90. I usually hit down the middle and have no slice.
Wondering what you think about hitting this club head with senior flex or regular flex shaft.
Probably depends on a lot of things. I would think if you have the angle of attack to naturally generate high enough launch as well as enough spin to hold the ball in the air, you could be fine. But it’s a naturally low launching, low spin head which is why the swing speed tends to be important. The Pro 721 is a lot different than the EXS 220 driver.
Thanks. At 10.5 degrees, I get a high ball flight. With the hosel adjustments available on Exotics drivers, lie angle can help. I was hitting my EXS 220 at 8.5 loft, 59* lie angle. I’m a Tour Edge guy, and the chance to get a new Pro 721 for $150 is almost too good to pass up.
Okay, there is a disagreement on what is considered fast swing speed, or head speed as it contacts the ball. To me, slow is 85 and under. Mid is 86-90. Fast is 91-95, and 96 and higher is above average. So, would a 92 mph swing speed be able to hit the Pro 721?
More factors go into it than just speed, but I think “speed generated” is a good starting point for this club. If you have enough of a positive AoA and can find the right spot on the face, have the right shaft, there’s no reason 92 mph couldn’t make it work.