Martin Hopley
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The Tour Edge Exotics EX10 fairway continues the development from the EX9 fairway, but with a different cup face material and a new weight distribution.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The face now uses a high-density HT 980 steel cup face so that it can be made thinner and increase ball speed across more points of the hitting area.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

There is also a Beta version of the EX10 that uses a TSP 910 Beta Titanium cup face to save weight, but that costs a little more.

On the standard Exotics EX10 the other major change is that the removable sole weight has changed position from the heel of the EX9 fairway to the rear of the EX10.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The position of the 9g weight in a more central position of the 12g weight pad is there to move the CG as low and deep as possible and a separate weight kit is available with 6g, 11g and 16g weights to enable you to vary the swing weight.

As the hosel is fixed and not adjustable, then the sole weight is the only way to adjust the club, but it is also an optional extra.

The adjustable weight will be useful if you opt for one of the three stock shafts of Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series, Aldila Rogue M-AX or the one I tested which was the Graphite Design Tour AD50. The 56g stiff Tour AD50 shaft will appeal visually to those of an Irish heritage with the green Golf Pride Decade multi-compound grip.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

It is the middleman of the three shaft options for launch, weight and torque and I probably would go for the slightly heavier, lower torque 65g Aldila Rogue M-AX with my 100mph driver swing speed, so make sure you get fitted.

Visually the EX10 is very pleasing with a generous rounded head that is 173cc in a 3-wood and sat very well at address even if it looked a little on the closed side.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The crown features a more tapered profile at the rear that gives it a sleek look combined with a bit of technical design that I think works well.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

Given the larger head the sound was on the hollow side, but in a good way and gave a pleasing audible thwack when hit well.

The stand out feature when you look at the sole is the SlipStream plate that features seven wavy rails of steel to help the EX10 glide through the grass.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The rails are wider, flatter and the channels between them narrower than before to reduce turf interaction. They certainly seem to do the job and even if it didn't, it is one of those features that I would have just because it looks cool.

There is also a redesigned red speed channel in front of the SlipStream section that now wraps around each side to go down the full length of the sole.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

At impact the sound and feel of the Exotics EX10 is excellent and this fairway could suit golfers of all levels as there is also a wide range of lofts from 13° 3-wood up to a 21° 7-wood.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

With the generous head and slightly draw bias set up, the Tour Edge Exotics EX10 is a very playable fairway that will offer good performance and an above level of forgiveness.

Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway

The standard version is pretty competitively priced, so if you can get a shaft that works for you then this could be a contender as it has the looks and the performance for most levels of golfer.

Golfalot Rating: 5 stars
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Tour Edge Exotics EX10 Fairway Wood - Product Details

UK LaunchFebruary 2017
UK Launch RRP£200
USA LaunchFebruary 2017
Handicap Range
Low
High
GolferMens
Hand AvailabilityLeft, Right
Left Handed Lofts15°
Right Handed Lofts13°, 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21°
MaterialSteel
Lie57°
Head Volume173 cc
Club Lengths43-41.5 inches
AdjustabilityWeight
Shaft NameAldila Rogue M-AX, Graphite Designs Tour AD 50, Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series
Shaft TypesGraphite
Shaft FlexLight, Regular, Stiff, X Stiff
GripLamkin, Exotic UTx
Number/Loft3+/13°, 3/15°, 4/16.5°, 5/18°, 7/21°
Manufacturer's WebsiteTour Edge Website

User Reviews

Tom Terrific
October 2018

Several years back I hit Tour Edge Exotics fairway woods but found them to hit a low penetrating ball flight in 3 wood, so went to Callaway X Hot then XR, hit my friends new Tour Edge 3 wood and what a nice surprise, hits longer than my Callaway's and much more forgiving. Slightly higher ball flight too, considering I am 72 years old and have tried to keep my GHIN at 6 that gets harder every year. Off the deck I get 200 to 215, off tee 225 or more. This is an awesome club. Kudos to Tour Edge!

TEB NY
August 2018

This club is the real thing. Using it for the first time convinced me that I made the right decision. I put away my Callaway 3 wood 15* for this beauty. The ball jumps off the face and goes a long way compared to the Callaway. I don't fully understand all this stuff about wavy rails and SlipStream plate but for me it works and this club is staying in my bag.

Tuamgolfer
June 2017

I have had the 4 wood for 3 months now and it's as long as my old 3 wood and more flexible from tee, fairway and rough. I was fitted by 4 counties Golf and fitting will maximise what you can do with this fabulous club.

Jshasky
June 2017

I have a "4" wood 16.5 degree and I absolutely love this club. I can play if from fairly thick rough like a hybrid and various other troubling lies. Never ever hit one before, wasn't even looking at Tour Edge, but PGA Tourstore rep recommended it & I was flushing it with ease. Tried every brand & by far the best most consistent contact. Used to play Ping G SF tech 3 & 5, now I bag just one fairway (this one). I value your reviews & after I bought it, I researched it on this site. As always, your review matched my feelings as well. You guys do great stuff on Golfalot. Thank you & yes try this club it's GREAT!!!

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