Tour Edge Exotics CB2 Fairway Wood Review  

- The original Tour Edge Exotics fairway wood really took the golf world by storm and brought attention to the entire Exotics line. Tour Edge has since launched their second Exotics fairway wood they and have even guaranteed it to be 20 yards longer than the original.

I don’t think there’s any doubt that this club is one of the longest fairway woods on the market. We talked to lots of people that found the CB2 to be just as long (if not longer) than their current driver. If distance is your thing then this is your club.

Look – Tour Edge has done a nice job of blending technology into a traditional design. The club is slightly larger than most fairway woods but it’s still very easy on the eyes. The face size is very good… it’s shallow enough to aid on shots off the fairway but deep enough to make the CB2 an effective club off the tee and out of the rough. Some customers commented on the lack of an alignment aid on the crown.

Ball Flight – The Exotics CB2 is a pleasure to hit off of the fairway. The ball gets up quickly and it carries forever. This club is also a very useful option off the tee… although a few people noted that it can balloon on these shots. The extremely low center of gravity can hurt a high ball hitter that uses the club off the tee. Customers that we’ve talked to resolve this one of two ways… they get rid of the tee or they get a shaft that helps keep the ball down. The Aldila NV is a great option for these players.

Forgiveness – There really aren’t any complaints in this department. The Combo Brazing technology saves weight near the face. This extra weight is moved to help increase the overall MOI. Shots on the heel and toe still result in decent distance and the club feels very stable on miss hits. The CB2 really works well out of the rough too.

Feel – The thin titanium face produces a lively feel and crisp sound. The CB2 actually feels a lot like a driver… something that most fairway woods can’t offer. This club is 20 grams lighter than the original and some players that are used to a heavier head and steel shaft combination may look elsewhere. It’s not a good option for someone looking for that “head-heavy” feel.

We didn’t talk to too many players that consistently hit the CB2 20 yards longer than the original Exotics fairway. This guarantee may be a bit much but no one will argue that this is one of the longest fairway woods on the market. The CB2 offers a few subtle tweaks but not enough of a difference to sway current Exotics users away from their older models.

The biggest knock has to be price. The CB2 is one of the most expensive (if not the most expensive) fairway wood on the market. This high price immediately turns many people away. Most golfers will spend the money if they feel a club can immediately change their game. This one might do just that. Don’t think of the CB2 as a fairway wood that you’ll use a few times a round when you want to try to hit a par 5 in 2. This club (the 3 wood of course) is long and accurate enough to replace your driver… or at least limit the number of times you pull out the big stick. It’s something to consider…

Overall… it may not be 20 yards longer than the last one but the Exotics CB2 fairway wood is still a premier golf club. The big price tag will scare away price conscience shoppers but the extreme distance and forgiveness make it worth a look.