We have come to expect Tour Edge to have an Exotics release cycle on a yearly basis. However, the traditional release season came and passed without a new Exotics lineup in 2024. After receiving high praise for their 723 iron lineup, many people were curious and hoping that we would see something new from them. Today, Tour Edge has announced their much-anticipated 725 irons, including a new family member they believe could be a huge hit.
Tour Edge Exotics X725 Irons
In the 723 series, new additions included the Pro 723 and Exotics BL Proto irons, which were aimed at skilled golfers with higher swing speeds to benefit from these designs. However, with the X725 irons, the focus is on golfers with moderate swing speeds who require assistance in getting the ball airborne.
“The X iron is a new concept for us. The thinking being, why not take our all-time best-selling iron-wood concept and make an ultra-premium Exotics version. It turned out even better than we expected. It’s the highest MOI iron we’ve ever produced, and the easiest to hit Exotics iron ever made. It’s going to help a lot of golfers drastically lower scores.” – Tour Edge CEO and Chief Designer David Glod.
As David Glod mentioned, Tour Edge has been very successful with their iron-wood designs, most recently with the E524 irons. It was only a matter of time before that shape and concept stepped up to the Exotics lineup to showcase just how good their iron-wood designs are and to see what benefits can come from packing in more tech and upgraded materials.
What features do the Exotics X725 irons offer that set them apart from other irons in the “super game-improvement” category? Firstly, they have a shallow face design that boosts confidence at address and provides extra launch. Behind these faces is Tour Edge’s new 3D Diamond Face, which consists of 92 diamond shapes. This variable thickness design enhances ball speeds and increases forgiveness across the face by reducing the thickness around the heel and toe. As mentioned, Tour Edge says this iron offers the highest MOI they have ever produced.
When Tour Edge released the 524 series of irons, the C524 irons were equipped with VIBRCOR Technology, while the E524 iron-woods were not. With the Exotics X725 irons, VIBRCOR is present as high-grade TPU is injected into the deep 360° undercut cavity. By including VIBRCOR, Tour Edge ensures that these irons deliver the same speed and sound benefits as the C725 and E725 irons. Additionally, the multi-material badge helps to dampen the sound and save weight for proper CG location.
There is no Houdini Sole on the X725, which is heavily featured on Tour Edge’s other iron-wood offerings. Instead, a redesigned sole offers a significant amount of heel and toe relief. In the middle is a center rail with concentrated weight to bring the center of gravity down and improve turf interaction.
Tour Edge’s X725 irons will come with two lightweight shaft offerings. For steel, we get a KBS Max MT 85-gram shaft, and a Project X Cypher 2.0 shaft that ranges from 49 grams to 79 grams, depending on the flex.
Exotics X725 Irons Price
$114.99 per club steel, $799.99 for a 7-piece set in steel
$129.99 per club graphite, $899.99 for a 7-piece set in graphite
Exotics E725 Irons
Tour Edge introduces the Exotics E725 iron for golfers who want a forgiving iron with a classic look. While the X725 is advertised as a highly forgiving club, the E725 is marketed as providing maximum forgiveness and is classified as an extreme game-improvement iron by Tour Edge.
Many of us remember E723 as a very forgiving iron with plenty of distance and height. To create an iron surpassing past performances, Tour Edge pushed the center of gravity 10% lower and deeper than the previous version. Several pieces of technology are used to facilitate that much of a jump in CG placement.
Internally, the irons feature a 360° undercut pocket, which helps move weight away from the face. The space inside that undercut pocket is Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR Technology, which helps with both speed and sound/feel.
Two other factors that contributed to the shift in the center of gravity location are the use of the Multi-Material Carbon and TPU Badge on the cavity. This badge helps with shock absorption, dampens the sound, and allows for more discretionary weight that can be positioned low. This leads us to the sole design, which features extreme heel and toe relief, enabling more weight to be concentrated in the middle. This design, also used on the X725, improves turf interaction, resulting in faster speeds through impact.
Finally, it’s important to note the new 3D Diamond Face featured in the Tour Edge Exotics iron. The Diamond Face has been updated across the entire Exotics 725 iron range, transitioning from a flat diamond shape to a 3D version that adds depth and height to the pattern. This new pattern results in weight savings and increases ball speed on off-center strikes. Compared to the other irons in this lineup, the E725 model benefits from 103 total diamond shapes, making it the iron with the most diamonds in the group.
For the E725 irons, the stock shaft options are a KBS Tour Lite steel shaft and a Project X Cypher 2.0, the same graphite shaft offered in the X725.
$114.99 per club steel, $799.99 for a 7-piece set in steel
$129.99 per club graphite, $899.99 for a 7-piece set in graphite
Exotics C725 Irons
Tour Edge’s Exotics C range irons have been very well received over the past few releases, and with each new iteration, we’ve seen improvements in performance and aesthetics. Having played both the C722 and C723 irons, I’ve been selfishly waiting for this release.
C725 finds itself in the player’s distance iron category and has been redesigned by Tour Edge to be more compact. The clubhead is now 10% smaller with a shorter blade length, thinner topline, and sole. Tour Edge made the changes to appeal to golfers with a discerning eye. Additionally, the cavity at the back now includes a 14-gram weight, which can be adjusted by 8 grams for swing weight purposes. It’s unclear whether these weights will be available for purchase or if they are for fitting purposes only.
The C725 is a hollow-body iron that offers a remarkable amount of distance and forgiveness despite its size. Tour Edge claims that the C725 combines the distance and forgiveness of a metal wood with the feel and control of a forged iron set. This is achieved through the hollow body design, which allows for a thinner, more flexible face and a deeper center of gravity location.
Similar to the X725 and E725 models, the C75 iron features a new 3D Diamond Face comprised of 92 diamond shapes on the back of a high-strength forged Military-Grade Maraging Steel face. Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, this material has been utilized in various aerospace applications, including landing gear, helicopter undercarriages, and rocket motor cases. In golf, this material has enabled Tour Edge to manufacture the thinnest face ever used in an Exotics iron. Using these diamond patterns and a thinner L-Cup face, the C725 iron is engineered to deliver enhanced ball speeds and accuracy across the entire face.
Remember when hollow body irons first became popular, and how the sound profiles varied from brand to brand? Tour Edge has found a way to fine-tune their sound profile using a TPU injection, which they call VIBRCOR. While we’ve already talked about the speed enhancements from this material, VIBRCOR also helps control the sound profile, enhancing the overall feel of the C725 irons. Combining the benefits of VIBRCOR and the multi-material and carbon fiber cavity badge, the C725 iron promises to deliver a consistent sound profile that will make golfers forget that this is a hollow body iron.
Shaft options for the C725 irons include two steel options: Dynamic Gold Mid 100, Dynamic Gold Mid 115, and a Project X Denali Blue 80-gram shaft as a graphite alternative. As with all the irons mentioned in this article, Tour Edge offers a number of no-upcharge shafts for graphite and steel.
Price:
$128.99 per club steel /$899.99 for a 7-piece set in steel
$142.99 per club graphite /$999.99 for a 7-piece set in graphite
Tour Edge’s Exotics X725, E725, and C725 irons will be available for pre-order starting October 15th and will be available in-store and for custom fitting starting November 1st.
More information is available at www.touredge.com.
