You didn’t really think there would be a release cycle and Tour Edge wouldn’t be joining in, did you? Not only are they coming to the party, but they are also making it Exotic.
This year marks the introduction of Tour Edge’s new Exotics 723 lineup of metal woods and according to the company, this might be the one that takes them to another level. If you are reading this, then you already know the rocket ship which the brand has been on for the past four to five years not only as an innovator, but doing it as the best bang for your buck in all of golf.
With 722, Tour Edge brought their “E” (Extreme) and “C” (Competition) concept over to Exotics and it was one of the best decisions they could have ever made, and it is front and center with 723. In fact, it is the basis to their 2023 tagline, “The Powerful and the Accurate”, and if performance backs up the excitement coming from Tour Edge this might be one to remember, especially in drivers.
Exotics 723 Drivers – Key Technologies
There is a lot going on under the hood, and on it for that matter, with the new Exotics 723 drivers. Every year Tour Edge continues to surprise me with just how they manage to balance maintaining success with absolute fearlessness to bring in big design additions. Every year I believe they can’t do it again, and then they do.
Foremost, Ridgeback is…back. There is no way that Tour Edge was going to change the single design feature which catapulted them into new levels of performance even for a company with a history of it. It is present, but I didn’t say they didn’t change it. The Exotics 723 features what the company is now calling 360 Ridgeback. The design is now 15% thinner than last year and now runs down the spine as well as all the way around the entire perimeter of the clubhead. Why the change? According to Tour Edge it has added support on off center strikes which means more stability and MOI. Thinner, stronger, and more stable also means more powerful.
The move to the 360 Ridgeback did also necessitate a change in how and where the carbon fiber in the 723 would be applied. The perimeter ring means that there is no longer any wrap around of the carbon from crown to sole that the 722 models used. What is wild to think about is even with that change there is 5% more carbon fiber in the 723’s compared to last year. As always, 5% may not seem like much, but with it comes more ability to manipulate the CG to fit the specific needs of the E and C heads.
Another return, the most under talked about face technology in golf, Diamond Face VFT. For those not familiar, this is Tour Edge’s variable face technology, the key differentiator to it being the use of diamond shapes of different thicknesses to create the speed and retention profile which fit each head the best. This year, there are 61 individual diamonds of 7 different thicknesses on the face. More than that, they are thinner than ever at the heel and toe of the face which seeks to add even more playability on lateral misses.
However, as I said earlier, Tour Edge is fearless when it comes to making big technological additions, and for the Exotics 723 drivers they are debuting their new Flight Tuning System. This is a moveable weight track placed at the extreme trailing edge of the two driver heads (yes, it is on both models) and although we have seen the Exotics line use a track before with the EXS Pro, the shaping with the E723 and C723 drivers is one of the most unique tracks we have ever seen in any driver from any brand. The track is part of a 20g weight equation in each head which has increased MOI from the 722’s by 5% in both models as well as offering significant flight tuning.
As you have seen, there is a lot of technology packed into these drivers, and each head is utilizing it all, though in some slightly different ways.
Tour Edge Exotics C723 Driver
The C723 is “The Powerful” in Tour Edge’s new 2023 tagline and rightfully so. This one is built for speed and distance, all starting with two traits that perked my ears up as a massive fan of the original EXS Pro driver, that this head is 445cc’s and it is deep faced. This head has its 20g Flight Tuning System weighting split between interchangeable 15g and 5g weights and at standard the heavier is in the track with the lighter in a forward port only on the C head. What is interesting is they can be switched even with one being a movable track, and that movement means up to 300 RPM of change along with putting the MOI at 4900-5300 g/cm2 (quite impressive for a 445cc head). The sliding track also accounts for up to 7 yards of R/L flight tuning according to Tour Edge.
As always, Tour Edge is utilizing their adapter in the Exotics C723 with makes for +/- 2-degrees of change for the 8.0 (RH), 9.0 (RH), and 10.5 (RH/LH) heads. Stock shaft options for the C are the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 w/ Xlink (R, S, X) and the Project X HZRDUS Black Gen4 (5.5, 6.0, 6.5). The C723 will come in priced at $499.99.
Tour Edge Exotics E723 Driver
As for “The Accurate”, that would be the E723. This one is a full 460cc’s and has the highest MOI rating of any driver Tour Edge has ever produced in the Exotics line or outside of it at 5600 g/cm2, a 5% jump from last year. More than that, it is a neutral head which, thanks to the Flight Tuning System, has 10 yards of bias adjustability depending on the placement of the 20g weight at the rear of the head. The E723 is all about maximizing forgiveness and launch, without sacrificing distance potential.
The E723 will be available in 9.0 (RH), 10.5 (RH/LH), and 12.0 (RH) and also use Tour Edge’s adapter system for 2-degrees more loft adjustability either way. Stock offerings for this head are the Fujikura Air Speeder (L, A, R) as well as the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 w/ Xlink (R, S, X). As for price, the E723 comes in at $449.99.
The Details
Tour Edge’s Exotics C723 and E723 drivers will come to retail on 3/1/23 along with the rest of the 723 lineup. The fact that the company has kept both drivers sub $500.00 given all the tech they have clearly packed into them is yet another amazing accomplishment. But the story will always come back to if they perform, so be sure to stay tuned to THP for more on that, very soon!
Wow! That’s a lot packed into a $449.99 package.
That is a techd out driver for the price. Love the moveable weight back there.
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Wow! That’s a lot packed into a $449.99 package.
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At 449 and 499, keeping all this tech at those sub 500 price points it really really impressive.
On a personal level, I do think the sole is a bit busy with engravings, but of course I’m eager to hit them.
For some reason, I love the bottom view of these drivers. The E, especially being neutrally weighted, is really interesting to me.
Wow how’s that for a new look?! I’d still really like to see the crown in person, but wow!!
Those are some good looking drivers!
Lots of tech packed into them indeed!
Wow. This 2023 release cycle is loaded
The E723 looks like an absolute bomber. The sliding weight track seems a bit shorter than what we’ve seen from other OEMs, but I’m sure it gets the job done.
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Wow how’s that for a new look?! I’d still really like to see the crown in person, but wow!!
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Ridgeback is killer at setup, I know how different it is is hard for some to overcome, but year by year they’ve cleaned it up amazingly well.
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Ridgeback is killer at setup, I know how different it is is hard for some to overcome, but year by year they’ve cleaned it up amazingly well.
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I’m pretty positive I’d be fine with just about anything, but as I don’t do much club testing I can picky with photos :LOL:
Wow, great job Tour Edge. I like the bottom sole, minus the moveable weight, from a looks perspective. But all that said, I think this is going to be a fantastic driver. At this price point, you owe it to yourself to at least swing it.
Diamond Face – Definitely glad to see this continue. The ball speed I retain with the original Diamond Face on the C721 is great, and I’m sure it’s only been improved with each iteration as they add more knowledge and data into the newest line.
Ridgeback – Polarizing from a looks perspective, but the stability that it offers make it works it. I actually enjoy the ‘alignment’ feature it offers, but the stability is the real deal.
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Ridgeback is killer at setup, I know how different it is is hard for some to overcome, but year by year they’ve cleaned it up amazingly well.
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Couldn’t agree more. It was very unique with the C721, but each iteration has improved upon it. Keeping a similar look, but maximizing weight savings while still retaining stability.
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For some reason, I love the bottom view of these drivers. The E, especially being neutrally weighted, is really interesting to me.
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Me too. Lots of visual tech and it screams “swing hard”
I like that they went with the moveable weight track in these, it’s going to be fun to give these a go.
This one… I want to see it.
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I’ve been waiting for this write up. The C722 was a beast for me. I hope everyone gives the C723 a fair look this year.
Wow these look great!
The C723 ticks all of my boxes. Love a slightly smaller head.
Wow this is quite the tech in an awesome looking driver. It has the center that is similar to the Cobra driver and then used with Sim, but this time with moveable weight which is sweet. As someone that benefits from a Draw bias, but maybe not a huge draw as the tendency to hook the living daylights out of it this is awesome to hone in where you are at with your swing.
The weighting with heavy back and forward light is tremendous in providing distance and forgiveness – once again they take it next level with a less than competitor price!
The last piece I need to fill out my bag is a Tour Edge women’s driver!
These drivers look absolutely fantastic. And what a price point. Impressive stuff. Can’t wait to hear how they perform.
Nice- Improving on an already proven tech for their line. It may still be the “Bargain Baby” if it works. But it may not be as “much” of a bargain as it has been the last couple of years. The difference to the major players isn’t quite as much as it has been in the past. I guess they may need to adjust to make it seem that it isn’t a “cheap” driver, but enough to still make it a relative bargain.
Currently not looking to replace my C721, though… yet… maybe…
100 percent interested and will hit this to test it out. Love my c722 and it’s the only driver I have felt this comfort level with.
Great Review James, I really like what they have done since the inception of the 721 Line i was a part of back in 2021. Great looking set of clubs this year and I love that they put in the Perimeter weighting….Rally like the look of them all – especially the C723
Look at that marvelous piece of work. This is exciting to me. The C723 is calling my name!
Man, I hope to find a way to hit them.
Does anyone find that the ridgeback helps with alignment? As someone who can be directionally challenged at times it is an interesting thought.
What are everyone’s thoughts on the changes to ridgeback?
As always the price is fantastic for the amount of tech that is packed into these. I think the sole is a bit busy and the moveable weight system in the looks department is a bit clunky but I love that you can interchange the weights on the C723 model. TE doing some really cool stuff, have no doubt these can hang with the other drivers on the market.
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What are everyone’s thoughts on the changes to ridgeback?
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I think it makes sense when you look at how some other companies are approaching that transition from metal to composite in heads. I don’t love the look, but the sole makes up for it.
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What are everyone’s thoughts on the changes to ridgeback?
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I think it makes sense for stability and that they kept it visual as well. I don’t think the photos ever do these justice it looks much better in person.
If you are swing weight sensitive could you add different weights to the track? Seems like the weights were designed with that functionality seeing how you can do it on the C, curious on the E
TEEm is going to be awesome again this year!
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If you are swing weight sensitive could you add different weights to the track? Seems like the weights were designed with that functionality seeing how you can do it on the C, curious on the E
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They’re all interchangeable, yes. 5g-21g will be available for purchase.
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THIS interests me greatly!
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It’s interesting how the design allows it to be visible on the crown versus something like the star frame crown in Srixon’s new drivers. What they’re able to do shedding weight in the frame while improving stability and forgiveness is just bonkers.
Definitely going to give these a serious look. The technology looks interesting and even though the price point is close to $500, it remains comparatively less than many others. Given that I am getting a new set of irons this year as well, I need to be mindful of how much I spend.
That is a ton of awesome tech for $500! Really digging the moveable weight track on both models. That is something I have always been a fan of.
Great article [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER]. I like the looks of these and would really like to the ‘C’ model from address. Love that it is 445cc, the sliding weight track doesn’t look as clean as some other version’s but that is minor. Hope to see one this year and if i do i will most definitely test it out
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Great article [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER]. I like the looks of these and would really like to the ‘C’ model from address. Love that it is 445cc, the sliding weight track doesn’t look as clean as some other version’s but that is minor. Hope to see one this year and if i do i will most definitely test it out
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Thank ya!
It’s funny, I actually thought the track was one of the better ones we have seen so far, plus the fact that you can flip the front and back weights still, despite the back being moveable on the track.
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Thank ya!
It’s funny, I actually thought the track was one of the better ones we have seen so far, plus the fact that you can flip the front and back weights still, despite the back being moveable on the track.
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Its simple and easy to understand which is nice. The photo looks to me like that channel is a bit deep and stands out from the sole. Maybe its just the photos
The 360 Ridgeback is intriguing. Being 15% smaller plus more forgiving….. Tour Edge just keeps impressing me with the updates. The C722 just wanted to go straight for me, heel shots would produce a nice little fade back into play. If the 723 lineup is even more forgiving , that is just incredible. Also, the Diamond face is legit, I’ve always said it doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] when is the next live with Tour Edge?
The C looks like a low spin monster
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[USER=3]@JB[/USER] when is the next live with Tour Edge?
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Not sure, but we will definitely have a lot coming with them in the near future.
Tour Edge continues to impress me with all the tech they keep packing in at the price point the sell for. They are definitely on the try list when I next get fit.
What does it sound like my main question
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What does it sound like my main question
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Won’t be able to answer that until we get them in hand.
Really impressive looking woods. Looking forward to seeing how they play and how they sound.
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What are everyone’s thoughts on the changes to ridgeback?
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While the sole looks refined (don’t care for “MOI” spelled out) it looks nice and clean I thought.
but the crown. Still looks like a banana hammock to me like the last model. Can’t get passed it.