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  • ClubTest 2006: Better Player Irons
  • ClubTest 2006: Game-Improvement Irons
  • ClubTest 2006: Hybrids

    • ClubTest 2006: Drivers

    Our 40 ClubTesters put the latest drivers through their paces, looking for distance and accuracy. See which of these eight new models they liked most.

    By ROB SAUERHAFT
    Managing Editor (Equipment), GOLF MAGAZINE
    Published: May 01, 2006

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    TourEdge Exotics
    $399, graphite; touredge.com

    Tour Edge Exotics
    Greg Lord
    WE TESTED 9°, 10.5° with Aldila NV-65, Fujikura High Launch 55 and Graphite Design graphite shaft

    THE COMPANY LINE "An ultralight, 15-gram crown allows more weight to be placed in the sole for remarkable forgiveness and a perfect launch angle."

    OUR TESTERS SAID
    Pros
  • "Exotics is capable of control plus serious distance."—Lee Neisler (handicap 2)
  • "A ball masher with workability as simple as 'point and shoot.'"—Jim Perzan (9)
  • "With the NV shaft, I got a penetrating draw and tons of roll. The High Launch produced a high, gentle draw and more carry."—Stacey Fitts (17)
  • "Forgiveness and consistent ball flight regardless of mis-hit."—Lynn Altadonna (15)
  • "Shots flew off the face very hot."—Victor DeMarco (12)
  • "Note to Tour Edge: Welcome to the big leagues."—Kirk Fischer (7)

    • Cons
  • "Visually speaking, it doesn't stand out from the crowd. Will anyone notice it?"—Kevin DiNapoli (19)