By Leonard Finkel
Tour Edge is introducing its Exotics CBX Iron-Wood, a club that features high-tensile steel ‘L’ cup face that pushes the classic iron-wood design to provide maximum forgiveness and explosiveness off the face. Delivering greater distance with minimal spin, the CBX takes aim at players who want hybrid performance combined with the feel and workability of a traditional forged iron.
The ‘L’ cup face design combined with a hollow-style body achieves a maximum CT measurement (Characteristic Time), the testing method used to determine if the spring face effect of a clubhead conforms to USGA rules. Company test results verify that achievement of the maximum CT produces irons one club stronger than current irons.
“As one of the first companies to debut hybrids back in the late 90s, we have come a long way in technology advancements and design aesthetics,” said David Glod, President and Founder of Tour Edge Golf. “Our new CBX Iron-Wood brings the best of both together with a forged cup face and is available in either a traditional silver finish or the limited edition black pearl finish. The CBX, more than any previous models, gives you feel, power, and workability all in one versatile, streamlined club.”
The ‘L’ cup face drastically increases the CT level across a greater surface area of the club face. The bottom of the ‘L’ acts as a hinge allowing the entire face to flex at impact, not just the center of the sweet spot. A thinner leading edge provides a powerful spring-like effect throughout the face for forgiveness on miss-hits either off the toe or the heel.
The combination of the L-cup technology with forged Japanese HT 980 steel produces added distance, while the hollow body allows for precise weighting and improved forgiveness for players of all levels. The heavily beveled leading edge easily glides through any turf.
Available in four lofts; 2 (17 degree), 3 (19 degree), 4 (22 degree), and 5 (25 degree). Suggested retail is $199.99 and it is projected to ship to authorized Tour Edge dealers September 12, 2017. A limited edition Black Pearl finish will also be available at a suggested retail of $249.99.
Premium shafts include the Project X HZRDUS series and Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver Dual Core, a standard Lamkin Z5 grip for comfort.
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.