Alright Exotics fans... is this good news or bad news? 2011 is more of the same from Tour Edge.
More of the same?
I strolled past the Tour Edge tent and caught site of an all black fairway wood and driver. Turns out it's the new CB4 Tour in their Exotics line, which I hadn't heard anything about. Two thoughts came to mind...
1) Could it possibly be better than the CB3 Tour which has turned my my most hated club in my bag to my favorite?
2) Did TEE finally produce a driver that can live up to it's fairway woods?
Fairway woods... Notice the all black look including Aldila RIP shaft. I'll admit I'm not a fan of the RIP shafts and much prefer the UST Attas shaft I have in my CB3 Tour. However, it was immediately determined the CB4 is just as good as the CB3 Tour. Same explosive distance. Easy to elevate. Solid feel.
Enough to change from the CB3 Tour?
If you prefer the all black look or want to match another manufacturers (hint hint) all black driver... yes.
If you prefer the Aldila RIP over last years stock shaft... yes.
If not, no. Especially considering the price tag these usually bring.
I have such a strong feelings towards my CB3 Tour 3 wood, that I was very excited about the potential in the CB4 Tour driver. Nice compact and DEEP head. A little too deep if you ask me. A very limited market for this style head in my opinion.
Similar to the quick opinion I had with the fairway wood, I developed a quick opinion of the driver. Very unforgiving and doesn't have the explosiveness that the fairways have... AGAIN! If you miss the center of this driver, you'll be severely punished. It's just not good enough when struck pure to offset the lack of forgiveness.
So... More of the Same from Tour Edge Exotics.
The fairway woods remain the best in the business and drivers leaving us with the "What ifs....?"
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