2022 BEST VALUE DRIVERS // Testing the Tour Edge 722 driver series Vs. TaylorMade Stealth

[@ckkone]

2022s best driver is a used 2020 driver and a lesson with a launch monitor.

[@therealjaypowell]

As a direct to consumer model I understand why you wouldn’t have much interest in it, but at $250 Canadian fitted with a custom shaft, the PXG 0211 is an unbeatable value option.

[@danmagruder358]

Just fitted for a whole bag, including the bag. Driver C722 9.5 Blue Ventus 3 wood E722 Blue Ventus 4 hybrid E722 Blue Ventus 5-gap C722 Blue Ventus All regular flex With a Touredge stand bag 7 way divider $1600+ tax Can't beat it Dan 2.5 hndcp 65 years old Driver 97 mph 7 iron was 150 yards, longer by a club with these. Thanks for all you guys do. Cheers

[@trebledawson]

Still kind of disappointed that the ST-Z 220 hasn't been getting more love on the channel. It's all Cobra this, TaylorMade that, but it's astonishing that the followup to last year's bracket winner isn't getting more attention. Especially from a channel that has as good of a relationship with Mizuno (and Vosh!) as this one. Every review online, from both reviewers and average users, is overwhelmingly positive in terms of straightness, dispersion, and forgiveness. And it's $200 cheaper than the Stealth (and the same price as the Tour Edge). For a video titled "2022 BEST VALUE DRIVERS", I really would have expected to see the ST-Z 220 featured prominently.

[@FratBoyFishing]

I found the mizuno rep

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Pretty sure this is supposed to be a series of videos or they're asking if it is the best value. No doubt they'll do a video in future on the mizuno drivers

[@MrAhuraMazda]

Are you new here?? Honestly this channel put Mizuno woods on the map

[@GeneralDisgust]

You gonna cry? Did you get any sleep with this on your mind? Have a beer, you’ll be ok

[@AGClassicCarTuning]

I found the STZ-220 to spin a bit too much and as a result I lost significant distance. Curious to know what the hell was going on I stumbled upon one of 'Mizuno's' own video's previewing and testing the STZ-230 with one of their touring professionals. In Mizuno's own video, he also commented that the STZ-220 spun too much and how that was a recognised fact. He was then super pleased in comparison that the Mizuno seemed to have addressed this 'known issue' with the STZ-230. For me this confirmed what I had found to be exactly the same as what Mizuno were now also admitting. So.....yes it's cheaper than many others tested but sadly it's a few steps behind them in performance, and Mizuno kind of know that themselves also.

[@jameshoben2950]

got the e722 driver 2 weeks ago. took time to get a shaft position that was right for me. now able to shape shots as needed. the distance, feel and sound are incredible. Also liked the c522 irons feel better than the 722s. High performance product. I got to demo them in south padre island CC. listening to your analysis makes me want to get a swing analysis to dial it in even more. Great video, thanks!

[@volftsoon]

Love the review guys. Just bought a C722 Driver, E722 fairway and hybrid. Big fan!!!!

[@tlavery59]

Have you tested the Tour Edge last year’s driver against this year’s driver? I know that the 721 performed well last year and would be curios to see how they compare. Thanks.

[@johnk.atchley5079]

Thanks for this review, it came in very handy here in October 2023 as I was looking for a driver for my 50 year old son who wants to get back into golf after a few years not playing. I was considering steep discounts available on demo drivers from prior years at the PGA Superstore where I am a member. I looked at a Mizuno STX 10.5 with their stock Aldila Ascent Red 50 regular flex shaft for $99, and a Srixon ZX5 9.5 degree with an Evenflow Riptide 60 stiff shaft for just $80 (!!!). Put both on hold to try them. Didn't like the Aldila shaft, and in fact I cannot find a single review video of the STX or STZ using that shaft. Many gave the STX and STZ good marks, but no one used the Aldila shaft, and in fact there are no KZbin reviews of that shaft. The Srixon was just a bit too stiff and the 9.5 degree loft too low. I prefer a 10.5 and think he will also need that. So I released the hold. However, I also found a Tour Edge Exotics C722 demo with the stock Fujikura Ventus Red 58 gram regular flex shaft (the T4 version, not the Velocore one) also for $99. I had never tried any Tour Edge clubs before, had the usual bias they face, and wasn't sure about it after trying it in one of their practice bays with launch monitors. But one of the studio fitters told me it was an excellent club and shaft, and I hit it better in a second tryout. Then after watching several review videos including yours, I bought it and also with your results in mind switched the weights to put the heavy one in back. Then last Thursday took it out on the course instead of my usual Callaway GBB Epic Sub Zero 10.5 driver with a Graphite Design 54 gram Tour AD IZ5 R1 flex shaft. On the first tee I hit one of the best drives I can remember, dead straight, perfect trajectory, long, in the center of the fairway. It continued to perform like that all day. I also found it seems to have useful bulge and roll that will bring a hit toward the heel back into the fairway with a gentle fade. I mean, it was so good I am thinking about keeping it for myself and giving my son the Callaway. Am now sold on Tour Edge quality and performance. Thanks again for your review.

[@dustinmize994]

Would like to see you fit Mike into those drivers to give it a fairer shake

[@chuckhova]

I've been playing the original Exotics driver since I bought it back in ~2010 and I'm amazed the clubs haven't become more popular. I stopped following the industry while in college/getting started in life and I thought there might have been a drop in quality but everything I see they still perform well.

[@commonman317]

Right now, I'm a beginner. If and when the day comes that I can get fitted, or am able to buy a new driver, the Tour Edges will probably my first choice to look at. Many reviews on KZbin seem to give these clubs high marks.

[@KevenSandoval]

If this was a callaway they would’ve changed shafts, weights, and loft settings to get it to match the stealth.

[@ocoutlaw54]

And hit 6 different balls all with different spin profiles from all the manufacturers

[@bobanderson9971]

#fact

[@christiaancollarile132]

What number Tee height is mikey using?

[@fujimanxt-3420]

Got fitted yesterday (I currently have a Cobra King F9 driver) and wanted to see if I had the optimal shaft configuration for my slower swing speed. I am inconsistent with squaring up the Cobra head. So the guy conducting the fitting had me try some different head and shaft combinations. Finally, he brought out the C722 with a different shaft. What a difference! Carry and distance was better but, more importantly, my grouping was so much more consistent. I actually had the confidence that each time I swung the club I was going to make good contact and get a reasonably good result. I am now going to sell the Cobra and get the Tour Edge. It was that much better for me. And the price was certainly more favorable as well.

[@chasecars1savelives]

Great video, but also didn’t feel like a fair shake. When you did these videos in the past, the “budget” club has been fitted to the same specs as the gamer. I’ve also seen you switch balls to give certain clubs better flight/launch conditions. Tbh just makes the 722 more impressive!

[@clubchampionmedia]

For this test we wanted to compare the 722 Drivers in their stock form, and as you mention it goes to show just how well they perform since the only tweaks we made was to the hosel setting.

[@chasecars1savelives]

@@clubchampionmedia thanks for the reply. Gave it a bit more thought and going stock makes sense, especially if it’s a budget option for golfers maybe not looking to splurge on a custom shaft etc.

[@TheMuffs2004]

I’ve only ever owned 2 3woods that I could say I loved. One was a Tour Edge and the other a TM. TM has been in the bag for over 5 years now but to be honest the only reason it ever got the chance was because I gained a lot of speed and a new shaft for the Tour Edge would’ve cost more than the club was worth. At least that was my excuse that I used to justify buying the TM which worked out wonderfully as well.

[@rhanks05]

I tested it out but brought the connector for the C722. Going back out in a couple weeks to test it out again as I had to cut my driver fitting short due to time.

[@anthonylennen4067]

Have been using the C722 with a stock Tenzee 65 G S shaft and am hitting it at least 15 yards farther than my Calloway. I love it.

[@dougholtz]

I bought the Exotics EXS three seasons ago from my pro shop after playing a demo for a round. It has a back and a heel weight. I hit a pretty straight ball with the Tensei CK series 60 S flex shaft, have a 10 handicap, and I'm in my 70's. I like the club, but watch your channel to learn more. Maybe my pro shop will have the 722 for demo this spring. I'll give it a try if they do.

[@scotthansen4692]

would love to see this tested with the same shaft

[@petemajor4454]

As you knocked the loft down 1° how would have the E722 performed at std loft?

[@nickpak9935]

How can you obtain quantifiable data that proves that twist face works? I know TaylorMade introduced the technology and it sells to the consumer because intuitively it makes sense. But has anybody shown hard, concrete numbers that prove that twist face works?

[@normlang1994]

With the E722, it would have been interesting to see Mike use a slightly higher tee. With a higher face strike, E722 might have been the winner of the bunch. Didn't Tour Edge win last year's Driver Showdown?

[@justinblom7601]

Second place to the Mizuno

[@golffit3066]

OK honest question: Would Mikey or the average golfer (with an ave 100mph swing speed) ever play a Tour Edge? My guess is ego would prevent it. It's a little silly to see the latest hyped gear in the hands of a player that gets 250-270 off the tee. At nearly 1/2 price and the same outcome, doesn't it make more sense? One of my playing friends fits this profile exactly. Latest gear, ProV1, etc. Another playing partner plays a 15yr old set. He's 300 carry, 15 strokes lower and humble.

[@TheMuffs2004]

I was seriously impressed with the C722 and it was going to replace my Maverick Sub Zero with it, that is until I hit the new Triple Diamond LS. Still the best driver for the price hands down and if I didn’t want to spend the extra cash on the Callaway I wouldn’t hesitate to game the C722. The reason the Callaway won out for my was that, for me, the extra fade bias of the Callaway allowed me to draw the ball with no fear of over cooking it.

[@paintingsbypintar]

Wish I could find a fitter like you near me. Bunch of wanna bes at club champ, golftec and local shops near me who don't really have a clue how to fit and only want to move you along and take your money. I can't even find the C series in any store near me. Nothing but Es. Thanks for the review

[@henrymonster9926]

I’ve said it so many times TE has quality products, they are very close and with some thought and tinkering you can optimize into a decent setup. E8 beta was a cannon out of the middle.

[@johnsnider2094]

All drivers are maxed out from the middle

[@seanpeacock5595]

@@johnsnider2094 but not all drivers are equal out of the middle for a given player

[@ablazer4551]

Great review, When will you start up the driver bracket tournament?

[@guyhall6592]

You guys are the bomb!!! 3.13.2023 ✌

[@GregoryHeartwell]

Great testing and very informative. Question about adjustable hosel drivers. When adjusting loft, how much true impact is there on face angle? Can it be mitigated by address, setup, or grip? Can we just hold the club more open/closed? I’m always afraid to adjust loft if the specs say it opens the face 2-4 degrees.

[@chadvanbuuren7413]

There is a great video in this done by mobile clubmaker. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-Zhol_iMihqas

[@mattwilliams3104]

Read through some negative comments and here’s my take: do a follow up fitting mike to the C722 in comparison to his gamer. Your channels reputation is that of detail and depth. Go a little further into the review process by really testing the product. That’s what makes you guys great. Don’t water it down - it brings you down to the level of most other KZbin good review videos

[@kenmcmurray4006]

I'm sure they are busy as hell as the season is going to be starting in Southern Ontario shortly and they have a back log of fits and builds to get done.

[@alvermeil5884]

Your testing is very helpful and the best I’ve seen on the Internet. Where are you located?

[@clubchampionmedia]

We have two fitting studios in the Toronto Area. txg.ca/

[@keitho6018]

Love my c721...10.5 open to 9.5 fade bomber! Thanks guys!

[@adupuy]

I have tested the C722, but am going to return it under TEE's very generous 30-day playability guarantee. I think the issue is as much the shaft as anything (Tensei Orange 65 in stiff vs. my TSi2 gamer with KuroKage 50g SFW in stiff). Ball flight is a bit a low and while I no longer miss to the right, I can't seem to get the aiming quite right. It is also not going as far. Perhaps the E722 would work better for me with a lighter weight shaft? Appreciate any thoughts/ advice.

[@chrisconrad2287]

The E722 screams. HIT ME!!!!!!

[@999mikeyk]

I know I'm late to the party, but can somebody plz tell me where Matt is? I thought he was back but I never see him anymore. I would love to see him crush that tour edge 350 yards!

[@kwalter2323]

He left. When Txg was bought out by club champion he decided he wanted to no longer be a part of the operation. He has since started his own channel

[@southpawjohnny5969]

Mike Kelly you can find Matt over here. He has his own channel now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYecpoWPdqmHh5o

[@999mikeyk]

Wow! Thanks a lot

[@marshallw4492]

@@999mikeyk He has some great content and a cool series of vids where he is learning to play golf right-handed. kzbin.info

[@vincealba6790]

why not review with stock shafts as well so the majority of us cannot get fitted for custom shafts

[@kenmcmurray4006]

The AV Raw Blue that he was hitting the TEE is a stock offering.

[@NANA-mb6vf]

Good content. Miss the chemistry you had with Matty.

[@NewNineGolf]

So far the Cobra LTDx is the best VALUE driver of 2022 in all my testing.

[@tellwilliams4493]

My friends and I watch a lot of different videos were noticing a wide range of an accurate numbers that fitters are meeting you just admitted that a 97 is probably more like a 101 club head speed his track man inquired and all these monitors all wrong

[@CliffRoberts11]

sneaky 2 Fast 2 Furious reference in there...

[@Rustoization]

Im sure they are good drivers, but they need a new design guy. Their logo and design looks like something from a sporting goods store in 2003.

[@lawbinson]

Absolutely. It’s a good performing driver that looks like it came from walmart

[@bobanderson9971]

Exactly! A fresh logo would easily add 10-15 yards.

[@geemac979]

Looks, price or sound mean nothing to me if consistent carry and distance along with a tight dispersion is achieved from either a cheaper DTC or an expensive OEM driver. I bag a 12yr old TE Exotics EXS 15*deg 3W with a titanium beta face and an Aldila NV stiff shaft… couldn’t be happier (to date) with the USA manufacture quality and performance of this Tour Edge Exotics 3W. Hmm! Might be the time to upgrade my driver and 3W to current model TE Exotics.

[@keithcook5386]

Great test & very detailed, which was outstanding! I currently play the C721 & was professionally (TM) fit into it over other 4 other OEM models. I’m a believer.👍⛳️

[@codybryant8458]

I miss Matty boy!!! Just not the same channel anymore!😢

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

Tour Edge just announce a whole new line up of Drivers, fairway, hybrids and irons...will you be reviewing? They aren't getting any joy from anyone in the industry.

[@sbbulldog09]

Goodness no one has time for a 17 min video

[@andrewgeisick2607]

It’s just awkward turtle after awkward turtle on this channel ever since Matty left. 🐢

[@TXchadTX]

I'm sure they'll retain most of their viewership. But I would bet money the 10% they do lose......ALL good players who dont' wanna watch a driver review from a guy who carries it 240 ( no offense just facts)

[@andrewgeisick2607]

@@TXchadTX yea probably so. It’s not even that it’s just so odd and awkward with RB and whatever the other guys name is. Each video is just strange and not the same lol. Don’t know how else to describe it other than awkward

[@juasauga80]

@@TXchadTX ALL 'good' players could give 2 shits about a driver review lol