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Tour Edge has long been known for producing some of the longest fairway woods on the market, but now has introduced a fairway metal that might also be one of the most versatile as well. The new Tour Edge Exotics E8 Tour Fairway Wood is a 3-wood in name, but can actually be adjusted to be several different clubs in one with lofts of 12 to 15.5 degrees—essentially giving a player the ability to make this into a traditional 3-wood, a strong 3-wood or a high-lofted, small driving wood for increased accuracy and control off the tee.
Even though Tour Edge has three models of the E8 Fairway woods available—the E8 Fairway, the E8 Beta and the E8 Tour—only the smaller 150CC Tour model has all of the adjustable features that better players look for in a fairway wood that has no trouble doubling as a driver.
And even though this club is designed for players with faster swing speeds, it is surprisingly easy to hit and has an explosiveness at impact that is impressive with only average club head swing speed.
One of the most impressive features is the number of loft settings available with this adjustable shaft, which is easily altered with the included torque wrench. This club can adjusted from a 15.5 degree (upright) setting down to 15, 14.5 (upright), 14, 13.5 (upright), 13 and 12 degrees. The upright settings are great for fine-tuning the lie angle for a custom fit.
In addition, the E8 Tour features an adjustable sole weight to further customize each individual’s swing weight preference. The club comes standard with a 9-gram sole weight, but can be changed with the purchase of an optional weight kit that includes a 6-gram, 11-gram and 14gram weights. Additional individual weights are also available.
The compact and powerful 150cc club head encompasses Exotics’ new technology. The E8 Tour features a 475 Carpenter U.S. steel cup face that is micro-bonded to the body via a 360-degree robotic laser beam bonding process. This new process utilizing a robotic laser beam ensures the most accurate and miniscule bonding points. Procured under lower temperatures, the edges are more round and the extreme perfection of the laser beam provides zero tolerance. It is the first club marketed in the United States to utilize this bonding process.
The smaller club head shape also allows the center of gravity to move higher and closer to the face for better trajectory control and low spin ideal for players with higher swing speeds. The Power Grid cell design is similar to the E8 Beta fairway woods, reaching higher into the toe and thinner, allowing engineers to move the center of gravity closer to the face. This upgraded design gives players a more powerful launch off the face with less spin, while providing the desired penetrating ball flight.
The next-generation Diamana™ +Plus Series shafts come standard in the new E8 Tour fairway woods and offers a nice soft, easy feel with great responsiveness. The Diamana +Plus Series builds on the success of its 2011 predecessor. This is one of the latest products in the long-standing Diamana™ brand that’s captured more than 100 professional wins globally since the company established its U.S. office in 2004. The new series has multiple bend profiles, features an adaptive balance point system, M.D.I. Technology and the ToughQure™ resin system. The E8 Tour fairway wood comes standard in the M+ or S+ series, while the D+ series is available as a custom option.
The E8 Tour fairway wood features Tour Edge’s lifetime warranty in addition to a 30-day play guarantee.
For more Information: www.touredge.com