![]() ![]() That’s not to say the distance numbers weren’t really, really good, because, in fact, they were just that.įor the sake of truth in advertising I should probably let you know right now that I don’t actually carry a fairway wood. The data suggests that on the best of swings, those assertions are probably correct, as on their best swings those same testers achieved distances they don’t normally reach with the drivers we test! Our scores are based on averages, however not a select few very good swings. Having said that, a few of our testers did tell us that they believe the CB4 is in fact 20 yards longer than any fairway wood they’ve ever hit. ![]() Of course, that other fairway wood was the PING K15, which happens to be one hell of a fairway wood. It’s safe to say that the CB4 is going to be 20 yards longer than my pitching wedge, but could it really be 20 yards longer than other 3 woods?ĭuring our tests not a single golfer came close to besting the only other fairway wood we’ve tested (at the time of publication), well at least not by 20 yards. Of course, when you don’t clarify exactly what it is you’re 20 yards longer than, you give yourself a little bit of wiggle room. ![]() Any time you put a sticker on the face of your product that reads “GUARANTEED +20 YARDS!”, you’re opening yourself up for some serious scrutiny. And yes this is a fairway wood NOT a driver. Yes, you are reading the sticker on that face correctly. Data was collected for testers using the 15° 3-wood in both regular and stiff flex. This information, which we also collected from our performance testers, is used as the foundation for our total subjective score. As a supplement to our 6 performance testers, a subset of additional golfers were given the opportunity to test the TourEdge Exotics CB4 Fairway Woods (3&5) and provide feedback in our subjective categories (looks, feel, sound, perceived distance, perceived accuracy, perceived forgiveness, and likelihood of purchase). This data serves as the foundation for our final performance score. Detailed data for each and every shot for which we collected data is now viewable in the interactive portion of this review. As usual, testing was done at Tark’s Indoor Golf, a state of the art indoor golf facility located in Saratoga Springs, NY. The 6 golfers for whom we collected detailed performance data were asked to hit a series of shots on our 3Track Equipped simulators from aboutGolf. The stock grip is is a white and black Exotics Golf Pride Decade Multi-Compound. Stock shaft offerings include: the Aldila RIP 70 Sigma, and for those seeking a heavier shaft, and a slightly lower launch, the Fujikura Motore Exotics Tour 80. The short of it is that if you have problems getting your fairway woods airborne, you probably need to look elsewhere. Unlike most club designs on the market today that emphasize a low center of gravity, the CB4 has a higher-than-average center of gravity to help reduce spin. The 170cc head is designed with the player who favors workability over forgiveness in mind. We had considered others in the lineup, but the buzz we were hearing about this particular club was simply too much to ignore.įrom a marketing, and presumably performance standpoint, the Exotics CB4 line is generally targeted at the better player. When the opportunity presented itself to dip our feet into the TourEdge pool, we elected to test the Exotics CB4 fairway wood. Even those golfers who’ve never hit a TourEdge fairway probably have a friend who bags one, and is often the case, that friend is always happy to tell you how wonderful his TourEdge is. While TourEdge will happily supply you with every club in your golf bag, many golfers think of them as a fairway wood specialist. For that fact alone, I find fairway tests compelling. Whether as alternatives to the driver off the tee, or as your roll-of-the-dice gamble to hit a par 5 in two, fairways perhaps present the greatest risk/reward scenario in the game. We understand, however, that these clubs are still a staple for many of you. In part that’s due to the fact that there simply hasn’t been a ton of innovation on the fairway front. (Written By: GolfSpy T) We’ve been a little light on fairway wood reviews since the inception of the Ultimate Review System. Well that and the hype surrounding this club of late were definite reasons why this was a MUST club for us to review for you.”Īnd guess what: The data suggests that on our testers best of swings, those assertions are probably correct, some testers achieved distances they don’t normally reach with drivers we test! TourEdge Exotics CB4 Fairway Wood “Come on a GUARANTEED +20 YARDS with a fairway wood?! Now that is what you call a bold statement. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |