"YOU" TOLD ME THIS WOULD BE GREAT?!!! EXOTICS TOUR EDGE 3-WOOD REVIEW

[@chuckf3109]

I tested a half dozen 3 woods a couple weeks ago. I went in with the mindset that I was going to get the Mizuno TS220, as I have the Mizuno driver and both of the Mizuno clubs are gorgeous. I didn't have my mind made up before walking in the door however and I hit numerous 3 woods as a comparison. I walked out with the Tour Edge Exotics instead. I simply hit that one better. On average, I got better dispersion, less mis-hits, and more distance with the Tour Edge than the Mizuno. I bought a big bucket of balls and hit shot after shot going back and forth. The Tour Edge just won. Mind you, I didn't try the Titleist this video compares against, but I tried several others. I hit the Tour Edge the best. I think one of the things that sucks about KZbin reviews is that, for the reviewer, they may or may not like a particular club, but that can be based on any number of factors that simply don't apply to an average golfer. This guy James Robinson is probably a better swinger than 90 percent of the people watching these reviews. There are so many factors in a person's swing or style that might contribute to club choice selection. At the end of the day, which club do you hit better? For me, it was the Tour Edge.

[@timdalton9734]

For an additional 20, I would definitely go with the TS3. Thanks for all the vids, and I want to wish everyone on this thread, you James, and all your families strength and good health as we all slowly get through this. Be safe everyone.

[@mikereed3287]

I have a Tour Edge 4 wood and love it!! Changed the shaft and am very happy. Great ground interaction and feel!!

[@raymondm4441]

This is not the Tour Edge model to use as a direct comparison to the TS3. You should have tried the CBX 119

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

I agree Raymond the CBX 119 is an absolute beast and I guarantee it will be further than the TS3

[@lisahutchins8472]

Very much worth knowing for the second hand market. Atm only £20 difference brand new, but I imagine that the Exotica won't command the same as the TS3 second hand. Looks like it would be a pretty decent bargain given the results?

[@davidpoore5480]

If you want low spin fairway, the Exotics CBX 119 line is what you need.

[@brentninedorf6617]

David Poore Agreed!!!!

[@mvansb23]

Seems quite clear that it should have been compared to a higher spin, high moi 3 wood. TS3 is a low spin product. Tour edge needs a low spin version of the 220 line if they want any chance of getting in better players bags.

[@ryanburnham5271]

Good point. Perhaps this is how Alex Etches hit the CBX119 270+, one of them carried 289 in his review. I'm not convinced Tour Edge should stop making clubs or that average golfers should forget about them...

[@mvansb23]

And then the matter of the shiels review - it’s not fair to take a club that was likely fit to him and comparing to an out of the box club. His first two shots he almost missed. Suggesting swingweight or length or something was way off from the cobra f7 he compared it to. Only way a golfer as good as shiels could nearly miss the entire clubface two shots in a row. Unfortunately for tour edge and all smaller brands, it’s too expansive for them to enter the custom fit world in a big way. So they are always going to be at a bit of a disadvantage.

[@kremdela3517]

They do actually, the low spin version is the exs pro

[@adambates21]

Keep it coming! Your videos and the masters replays are the only things keeping me sane at this point. Love the the content

[@shaneducholke364]

15 years ago, Tour Exotics 3 woods were the best and longest on the market and won Golf Digest Gold pick ot Editors pick. They were also $30 CAD more expensive than every 3 wood. I believe all they made at that time was fairway woods

[@Andrewmondeo]

James needs to try the cbx19 fairway. It is more like the ts3.

[@brentninedorf6617]

Andrew Han Yessir!!!

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

I once was bragging on my new fairway wood & a buddy of mine said “hit my exotics.” I hit that $hit one time & had to put it down or I would’ve went to buy it, honest.

[@bradfordcotta5925]

In the states, any Exotics product is a discount product, for those that can't afford the other OEM offerings. It almost always under-performs the other OEMs but close enough for average, price-conscious, players. Because of that, I can't believe there is only £20 difference from a TS3. That is not cheap enough to justify buying Exotics over Titleist. Price that thing at £179 or something like that, and there may be a market but not worth it at £239 imo.

[@joshlynch5676]

It makes 0 sense to price at that rate for the UK. $179 would even be steep IMO. Should be $149. £179 is much more reasonable. They're not aiming at the right market here lol.

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

Hi James ... I don't know whether you had tested Tour Edge Exotics before but the club you really need to be testing is the CBX 119 this is a serious beast and is probably the best 3 wood out there ... The EXS is meant for mid to high handicappers but the CBX119 would knock spots off your Titleist TS3 just ask your mate Alex Etches.... Cheers

[@2007dixiegirl]

I think most 3w hit correctly, have a great sound. Something just sounds so clean when you make solid contact.

[@magnusorfririksson8475]

I'm still using my Tour Edge Comp LX irons... 18 years after I got them. I've not been able to justify to cough up the absurd amount of money a set of name brand irons would cost. They may not be as long as the modern "high-tech" irons out there, but they're "true lofts" and forgive almost any mishit. I'm still grieving my lost 9-iron since it's more or less impossible to find any of these fine clubs out there. That being said, if shiny high-end brand is not an issue for golfers, I believe Tour Edge is a dark horse to be considered. It's a shame they're not really on the European market.

[@davidmartindale2709]

I have the exs and love it... Easiest club to deck and very forgiving.

[@kbmadman]

I had a fitting today and tested the tour edge exs pro fairway against Cobra ltdx Taylor made stealth plus Ping g425 max Rouge ls Srixon zx And the exs pro was by far the best 20 metres longer than the rest Far easier to hit and the most forgiving of them all. And I gained speed with it big time. Ended up with a hazardous yellow 6.5 shaft. Swinging on average 105mh hitting 250 metres with 3200rpm This was to replace my tsi3 that I wasn't getting on with.

[@rogerlugo8210]

Love your content, and that’s why I’m taking the time to comment. It almost seemed like your mind was already set, with the continuous comparisons to Titleist. Either way enjoy the channel, and keep them coming.

[@jonwgee]

The Tour Edge fairways have been known in the past for hot faces and many Champions Tour players used them. You just don't see them on TV or in "WITB" videos on KZbin....

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Must admit mate u wouldn’t buy it on the basis of what I’ve seen. Shame thought

[@steveholliday4519]

Got the ex 10 and its great

[@larrystark9141]

Love the honesty in your reviews, James. I feel my cheap/inexpensive driver is about like that Exotics. When I hit it center it performs great. BUT ..... Looking forward to seeing your smiling face tomorrow too.

[@thatguymark8381]

Keep up the good work James! I recently switched to the Srixon Z F85 fairway woods - 3+ (13.5*) and 5 (18*). Got them on sale and getting great results !

[@daveweedall4505]

Think I'd stick with the TS3 no one likes to loose yards . Keep the videos coming mate, I'm one of the 1.4 million stuck in for 12 weeks 😭. Just baught new driver and 3 wood as well sodding virus

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

*lose

[@marksarookanian2753]

For such a small price difference, I'd go with the Titleist every time.

[@edwardbrown6901]

Great video James.. I would like the adjustable to be added on..price is ok..but for 20 more I would take ts3..

[@FusionFantastic]

Saw Rick's video on the tour edge 3-wood and it performed quite badly there as well... :(

[@joshlynch5676]

He swung like shit to be fair.

[@ryanburnham5271]

Fantastic, now I can tell everyone its the club not me! :P Alex Etches - GolfBox TV hits the Exotics CBX119 270+ in his review. Just sayin'. Looking to see if he reviewed the TS3 to compare... I game the 2019 EXS 3w/5w and hit them more consistently than the Cleveland Classic XL I had before, however I don't have a PGA Pro swing. I think when I begin hitting 3w 240+ (towards the green, not trees) I will begin to get upset about missing 5-10 yards and replace them promptly! Finally I get to see folks who can swing well test these clubs, info I wanted badly. Still fits the bang for buck model in my opinion (I buy used). Though, Mizuno seems to be a better contender in this price as I'm learning through your reviews. Mizuno is the rest of my bag now (and may be the whole bag when I opt for new woods). Thanks again!

[@rtmiv2030]

Wouldn't you want more spin going into a green on your second shot on a par 5? I get you don't want more spin off the tee but if you are using a 3 wood off the tee you are obviously trying to put a ball in a certain position, not trying to hit it as far as possible. I don't have any love for any certain brand of club, just curious of why you would not want more spin on clubs you hit into the greens.

[@gazzoification]

Totally agree, a 3 should have lots of spin. 👍

[@karlkarl102]

Great to see the reviews of the lesser known brands. I thought it would be much cheaper. Maybe the cost of the shaft bumped the price up. TE not got the buying power of Titleist so may have to pay more for the shaft....

[@joshlynch5676]

You can't heel a shot and expect it to go the same distance, adding a lot of spin will destroy any shot. The Exotics did just fine, if anything, dispersion looks much better. Distance is not everything that should be considered here.

[@ryanburnham5271]

Wow, you're right! I just watched a Peter Finch video where he compared the Cobra Speedzone, TM Sim, and Mavrik drivers. One of them was on average something like 15-20 yards shorter. Better not buy from that company then...?! My Exotics aren't getting listed on ebay now because James hit them 10 yards shorter with more spin and doesn't really like them, LOL! There's psychology around brand name, to be sure, so I'd still advise get the club you want to swing.

[@joshlynch5676]

@@ryanburnham5271 These companies have an illness which gets people obsessed with distance. I never looked at a 3 wood and wondered if I could hit it 250, I wondered if I could hit the green.

[@ryanburnham5271]

@@joshlynch5676 yeah, kinda funny since they're on the Golf Digest Gold hotlist as well. So, probably don't deserve to be slammed; I just went with the one I hit straighter more consistently, glad I at least tried it, lol!

[@joshlynch5676]

@@ryanburnham5271 Yep, do what's best for you man. Good luck out there.

[@jgeary8473]

If spiin iis the iissue, maybe iit's a poor shaft fit for you. I seem to always change OEM shsfts for better results - and these are not aftermarket shafts - they are "made for" in the fairway lineup.

[@rikkihoskin4771]

Wouldn't consider Tour Edge over the major OEMs due to the price. Cobra very underrated when it comes to fairways at the moment. Not ridiculously priced like other OEMs & performance is right at the top of the tree.

[@christopherhall550]

Are we going to have anymore Sinjin Vlogs?

[@mofojohnson1]

The CBX is the lower spin model. This is more of an all rounder.

[@mofojohnson1]

Also, where the hell do you get them from in the UK

[@brentninedorf6617]

Should have tried the CBX 119 model. More to his level and low spin model. Watch the Alex Etches CBX 119 review. He annihilates that thing and laughs. More their top end model.

[@j.a.1785]

I haven't found a club I could hit better than my exotics. Alot of bang for the buck as well. Your mileage may vary, but I wouldn't trade mine for any other clubs.

[@aaronshelley1834]

Given that it's a 'Max MOI' club, surely it should've been up against the TS2 or maybe TS1?

[@leeking888]

Yes I would stay with titlest base on the price difference because Titlest is a known brand

[@jeffbates5401]

James keep the videos coming.

[@ybach64]

How is Mark?

[@MrOsnolaKinnard]

In all fairness James, on course is not the same as a simulator. I have been fitted.on a sim 3 times and get "ideal numbers" only to get on course and find the ball has a bit of a knuckle ball flight. I end up adding a degree.or degree and a half of loft to get ideal real world performance. I'm not saying your doing anything wrong....juat that the real world is different than a GC4.

[@anthonypapa9407]

How does this compare to that bargain Ping i25 3 wood you picked up?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Prefer the ping mate definitely

[@anthonypapa9407]

Worth the bargain hunt!! Can't wait till you will be able to continue that series. Stay Safe!

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Anthony Papa you too buddy! I have one ready! 😉

[@josephinecampbell3196]

Personally $249.00 isn't a bad price. Like any other club get fitted. If you go to their website they have different versions of the 3 wood.

[@jaymegoode6037]

You and Rick Shiels both gave it negative reviews. I wonder if it's a better brand for slower to moderate swing speeds? I can't wait to see Mark's review of it. They have to be making a fortune on that club considering the amount of money titleist spends on R&D and marketing and only 20 pounds difference? Thanks for another great video stay healthy James! Oh yea nice backyard 🤣🤣😅

[@brentninedorf6617]

Jayme Goode CBX 119 is more in line for low spin. Alex Etches smashed that thing.

[@kevinmurphy3666]

Hey James nice job ,, please take these test outside on the real grass,, true numbers ,,the only way!!! Thanks again PS hugh tour edge fan !!! Bogy golfer enough said lol ✌

[@vince3909]

I play the Tour Exotics Edge EX9 and love it and would love a crack at the new one😂 EVERYONE STAY SAFE

[@phillipbarrett6467]

CBX 119 would be a fairer/better comparison

[@geordietoonforlife.1155]

I’ve not heard of your edge until the past few weeks, the trade in price would worry me if you needed to part exchange in the future, it just seems it hasn’t mastered the miss hits like the big boys have achieved over the last 18 months or so.

[@josephclites6971]

Bring Sinjin back!!! He’s the man!!!

[@ianbarton2581]

Looks like the tour edge is yesterday's 3 wood. Good off the face but not on mishits. That's where better clubs win out, faster faces across the board. Interesting to see what mark makes of it but definitely not for you. Keep safe

[@DanShvons]

Doesn’t look like there much love for the exoctic range both you an rick Shiels have passed on them so far. Nice vid james and stay safe mate

[@tommiethatcher7265]

Good head to head James but for £20 more I know where my money would be going especially when you get adjustability for the fitter to fit you correctly

[@tua2070]

the thing is that the exotics wood is for high level players. it is not a forgiving golf club. i have an exotics 3 wood and i really enjoy it but the woods from the brand are known for being unforgiving.

[@yoshi_golf7679]

There’s no way in hell I’d be spending that money on those clubs. I thought they’d be cheaper too. Just buy a used 3wood from the last two years for half the price.

[@lookkool]

chris champine Completely agree! Tour Edge is synonymous with 💩. Not sure how they can get away with charging more than $50.

[@yoshi_golf7679]

Look Kool i had a playing parter talk me into buying a cheap hybrid of there’s a few years ago he said it was the best hybrid he has hit and easy to hit so i bought it. It was only like 40 bucks. It was literally the worst club I’ve ever swung. Shaft was like a limp noodle ugliest club I’ve ever seen launch was awful. I’ve never taken this guys advice since 😂

[@yoshi_golf7679]

Look Kool i had a playing parter talk me into buying a cheap hybrid of there’s a few years ago he said it was the best hybrid he has hit and easy to hit so i bought it. It was only like 40 bucks. It was literally the worst club I’ve ever swung. Shaft was like a limp noodle ugliest club I’ve ever seen launch was awful. I’ve never taken this guys advice since 😂

[@lookkool]

chris champine Hahaha that’s a funny story. Did you end up selling the hybrid, or keeping it as a reminder to not take his advice? I played with a guy that would continually buy knock off clubs from golf shows. It was hilarious because the prices were usually $100 less than the name brand clubs and were exactly like your hybrid (crap shaft and inconsistent flight). I learned my lesson as a teenager when I bought a Goliath driving iron....enough said 😂

[@brentninedorf6617]

chris champine So a poor shaft choice on your part shows you aren’t aware of what suits you. The shaft is the engine of the golf club and helps drive your strike point tendencies. They have the High Launch series which is like a base model and the Exotics line.

[@ryanburnham5271]

Mr. Shiels just reviewed the driver and concluded that it didn't suck, even recommended trying. Let the perception battles begin! Now we have an influential reviewer that isn't slamming the brand and I've found other reviewers hit TE 3 woods farther than @James Robinson Golf (cause they chose the less spinny model). James are you going to be changing your perceptions with the evolving perceptions of other reviewers? The conclusion of this video is similar to: I'm a muscle car guy therefore the Kia Stinger is stupid and sucks 'cause I'm not used to a Korean car disrupting the industry (it's a touch cheaper and doesn't go quite as fast as the top Mustang/Challenger/Camaro models, but still fast) - [sorry insert UK equivalent here]. I like the disruption, its good for innovation!

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

I mean... the numbers speak for themself for me mate? I’m always open to ideas and trying new equipment.

[@ryanburnham5271]

@@JamesRobinsonGolf Cool! Hopefully you'll keep the camera on while doing so! I really like the noise that is getting generated by the reviews of the Exotics line, can't help but notice on your thread people are mostly bashing them, on Rick Shiels where he concludes it doesn't suck the comments are mostly in favor of them. Did I interpret your position incorrectly, thought you were saying they suck and that "we" made you test them somewhat against your will. There was some foreshadowing I picked up, perhaps by mistake. These videos sure come with a lot of perception power...

[@superduperawesome6858]

Any one remember sonartec fairways?

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

still have the 3 and 5 wood in my garage!

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

"Not known for their drivers"?!?! They own World Long Drive titles!!!

[@allenwalker9412]

It's nothing like the CLEVELAND 3 and 5 wood . TRY THEM OUT

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

I would like to like the Tour Edge equipment as it is lower in cost and made in the U.S. BUT I just cannot see the improvement versus other equipment nor equivalent playability to other equipment names. AND the resell value for any Tour Edge (if you end up wanting to sell it) is TERRIBLE and really tough to sell after being used. Just not worth it to me but that's just my opinion.

[@ryanburnham5271]

You're right! I bought my EXS clubs off ebay for ~$90. I couldn't tell anyone had ever hit them! So, I've got a club that carries 95% the distance of a Titleist TS3, still looks great in my opinion and dispersion is well within my target. It will be a great day when I complain that I can hit another club 5-10 yards farther (and justify spending more) because I'm that damn good at golf! Hit 'em straight!

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Compare it to the callaway steelhead strong 3#. Compare anything in fact.

[@richardsdiaz1]

My brother has one of these and Loves it. I don’t get it. Lol

[@wadewade6508]

You must have the best isolation den in the world

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Either that or videos aren’t filmed the day they’re released... who knows!

[@jjd9990]

For £20 I'm going TS3 all day

[@TacoBellManDestiny]

Do ts3 vs cobra tour

[@TacoBellManDestiny]

3 wood wise

[@aaronconsaul6645]

video looks fine

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

When it's safe, make yourself play 18 only with the tour edges.

[@Jimbo49o1]

Do ts3 vs epic flashface 3w. Plz🙂🏌️‍♂️💥⛳

[@phildiegidio4658]

Seems a bit overpriced based on your (Pro) results. Mid Handicapper with less swing speed probably won't see too much difference. Good looking club. Would I?......... Maybe.

[@brentninedorf6617]

Phil DiEgidio CBX lone is what he should be hitting. Alex Etches killed the CBX 119 fairway and loved it. The EXS line is more suited to average golfer and the CBX line as a spin killer line. CBX fairways won the Mygolfspy fairway test a couple years ago.

[@phildiegidio4658]

@@brentninedorf6617 Alex has such an amazing powerful swing. It amazes me. James has a more attacking type swing. Either case, they hit it well. Wish I could. I'm happy for straight.

[@brentninedorf6617]

Phil DiEgidio I hear that. You can usually find top performers fairway wood wise from Tour Edge Exotics line (a year or two later) for super cheap on eBay. Would be a budget conscious way to try and see what you think. Lots of fairway written reviews from them if you do a Google search.

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

LMAO man's bias FINALLY showed....

[@thehairygolfer]

Do you have to give these clubs back or do you put them on ebay? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Leftylobber]

Too bad my lefty model came in about 15 degrees SHUT. 👎👎

[@humbertogomez13]

People that are reading this, at what age does a junior have to be a scratch golfer to become a pga/european tour pro?

[@silverfeathered1]

An 8 year old just got to scratch. That's pretty good odds, but you'd need around +3 to compete. You'd want around at least +5 to make a living at it.

[@humbertogomez13]

@@silverfeathered1, Im 12 and my handicap is 10. If I reach scratch before 15, do I have good chances of becoming a pga tour pro?

[@silverfeathered1]

If you reach scratch at 15, I'd say your chances are on target. Now would be the time to be looking into scholarships and teachers.

[@stevewest7260]

I don't like the thin face of the new 3 woods. Much prefer the bigger face of yor

[@danielwarren2355]

Looks like you'd be wanting more than 20quid difference...

[@Rickpurvis]

Sorry, comment not for you ... keep up the good videos.

[@chucklucas8747]

You are hitting a 3 wood you will get unpredictable results

[@Digital_Photog1995]

I would never purchase the Exotics club. Mainstream manufactures like Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, etc would be a better choice (for me).Pricing for this 3 wood is way too high to be considered by most of us to even try. JMO.

[@shmirginhymer1867]

All of you saying "but there's only a $20 price difference, get the Titleist"......why? And if you hit the Tour Edge longer and straighter. You would still just rather have the "better know name brand". If that's the case, then you're golf game is lacking. Don't be a brand junky.

[@joshuadanner3618]

The sound is off-putting

[@thecman26]

$249 for this? Hard pass

[@harveylinacre7547]

Style over substance ever time

[@jimnaz5267]

SNOB

[@josefkloiber4106]

FIRST

[@MrAshtute]

Don't know why people rate the tour edge stuff... Its overpriced crap 👍

[@j.a.1785]

Lol

[@mattlaw2993]

Isn't this just a copy of Rick Shiels video?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Pretty sure this one was there first 😂🙈 and I’m a club reviewer. It’s what I do

[@mattlaw2993]

@@JamesRobinsonGolf Nope, Rick put his out on the 20th kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-Tn5Wrqt6oa5o and you released on the 25th.. its the format "lets pitch this new club against an old trusty one". If you had just done a straight review then that would have been different. I guess hearing reviewers different opinions is interesting so still happy to watch just felt like deja vu :-D

[@infidelwulf4596]

Tour exotics products are poop all around

[@brentninedorf6617]

InfidelWulf 45 Mygolfspy would disagree. The CBX model fairway would have been better here. That one won out the Mygolfspy fairway test. They updated it with the CBX 119 model. Probably doing an alternating year release cycle now between the two. Watch the Alex Etches CBX 119 fairway review. He raves about the thing and stomped on it!!!

[@infidelwulf4596]

@@brentninedorf6617 weird cause I've tried them and everything new compared to mu f7 3 wood just like rick shiels and nothing can beat what I already have it's the same with driver, anything made from 2016 and on is maxed out... until the usga changes the rules everything will be the same do the testing yourself and see what I'm talking about

[@brentninedorf6617]

It depends on what you are looking for. I have an old Exotics XRail fairway with an ACCRA CS1 shaft and it just works. Sometimes you just find a magic combination of shaft and head for your swing and it just feels “right.” So, I got you. It is unfortunate that they are a smaller company without some of the ease of fitting opportunities. You can get some of their top end Exotics fairways on the Bay for cheap for an experiment (like $50-75 cheap if you go about 2 generations back) and could reshaft with a go to. Lots of reviews in written form if you do a google search. Cheers.