By Leonard Finkel
Tour Edge Golf is introducing its 2017 Exotics product line; EX10. The launch begins with the EX10 adjustable driver. It features a lighter-weight 8-1-1 titanium chassis and a Japanese TSP Beta Ti thinner face for exceptional forgiveness and distance. A 10 and 12-degree head is available with a novel hosel system that doubles adjustability options which allows players to raise or lower the loft +/- two degrees.
The 460cc head features TSP 910 Beta Ti, an exceptionally light and strong material that allows engineers to develop a larger face plate. The larger face increases the sweet spot and combined with hexagonal variable face thickness offers more forgiveness from more points on the face, especially in the heel and toe areas. Incredibly strong and lightweight 8-1-1 titanium allows added weight to be strategically repositioned lower and deeper in the head for optimal launch angle and spin performance.
A substantial 19 grams is housed in the sole of the EX10 driver for impactful results in deep sole weighting. The 10-gram screw fits into a 9-gram weight pad specifically designed for a higher MOI. The interchangeable rear-center sole weight helps optimize the club’s performance based on the individual preferences of each golfer. Additional weights may be purchased as a kit or individually. The kit includes 6-gram, 12-gram and 14-gram weights to increase or decrease the swing-weight.
The aerodynamics in this driver are greatly enhanced by a more sloping crown and four speed channels on the sole. A more tapered head profile also reduces aerodynamic drag and saves weight that is redistributed in the sole to achieve optimal ball flight. The speed channels also enhance the aerodynamics of the club head and stabilize off-center hits, delivering a higher MOI.
Premium high-performance stock shafts options include: Aldila Rogue Max Series, Graphite Design Tour AD50, and Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series. NEW- there is no-charge for custom premium shaft options, including: Project X Hzrdus series, Mitsubishi Rayon Tensei CK Blue series, Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana series, Exotics Fujikura Pro series, Exotics Matrix Tie series, and Aldila Rogue Silver & Black series.
Projected ship date is February 1, 2017. Suggested retail price: $349.99. www.touredge.com
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.