Equipment
Tour Edge Exotics E8 and E8 Beta Drivers
Tour Edge’s new Exotics E8 and E8 Beta offer what all drivers today are attempting to achieve – adjustable heads with more speed, less spin and optimal launch characteristics.
Both models focus on increased ball speed, but the E8 driver, at 460 cubic centimeters, moves the center of gravity (CG) low and forward in the head for a higher launch and lower spin. The Beta, which measures 440cc, has a center of gravity that’s slightly higher and more forward to offer a more penetrating flight.
The E8 drivers have a 7-gram sole weight that can be changed with purchase of the optional weight kit that includes 5, 10 and 12-gram interchangeable weights. The kit is available for $49.99 and individual weights can be purchased for $19.99 each.
The loft of the drivers is also adjustable, with options ranging from 8.5 to 12 degrees in half-degree increments.
A “Power Grid,” which is the channel that runs on the sole of the club behind the face, is deeper than previous Exotics drivers, which provides more ball speed across the driver’s face. The Power Grid on the Beta model is more narrow than the E8 to allow weight to be moved closer to the face, which helps lower its launch and spin.
The E8 drivers come with a lifetime warranty and 30-day play guarantee and are expected to be in stores the beginning of October. Stock shafts available include Fujikura Pro Series and Pro Tour, Aldila Rogue Silver and Black and the Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series. Suggested retail starts at $299.99, depending on shaft selection.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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John
Aug 27, 2014 at 2:32 pm
My issue, having to pay for the weight kit. Considering that TEE does not have fitting centers, having to pay and play with the weight to get it right ? I’ll wait a bit and prices will fall drastically. They do make great products I admit
Joe Golfer
Aug 26, 2014 at 3:37 am
Last I read, there were articles asking if anyone really needed a shaft that costs $1000.
That was in reference to the Aldila Rogue shaft, which isn’t even listed on Aldila’s own website.
It was a shaft issued only on the professional tour.
The “rogue” shaft in this club must be a pretty cheap imitation of that original shaft, else this club would be costing over a thousand dollars each.
Joe Golfer
Aug 26, 2014 at 3:42 am
Here’s GolfWRX own artcle on that Aldila Rogue shaft, costing $1000 each.
http://www.golfwrx.com/109312/do-you-need-1000-shaft/
Christosterone
Aug 23, 2014 at 3:59 pm
If that power grid was painted red you would be looking at a very similar sole to the Nike VR Tour from a few years ago.
And i had that club with a real dj-7x and it was not good….maybe this one is better but really looks similar…
Duncan
Aug 22, 2014 at 11:15 am
Xcg7 and beta are nice heads, and come with solid stock shafts. One thing I’ve noticed is some play in the hosel, the adapter doesn’t sit completely tight in the head(if you grab the head and twist the grip with decent force you will get a clicking sound). I’m worried the new drivers will have the same issue, looks like the same adapter. Anyone else notice that about the xcg7s?
Boo
Aug 21, 2014 at 9:53 pm
The rogue shaft option cant be the real deal at that price? Right?
paul
Aug 21, 2014 at 9:54 am
$299 isn’t bad compared to some others. Still $350 here in Canada.
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Greg
Aug 20, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Wow at the stock shaft options.
Jack
Aug 20, 2014 at 9:54 pm
That’s great. Most drivers now have a sole weight as well as a lower channel behind the clubface. We can just pick and choose the look that we like.