Tour Edge Exotics Max Irons (5-PW, Steel)

The Tour Edge Exotics Max is a one-piece steel game improvement iron with a 360 undercut and Pyramid Face Technology, and it is the lowest-priced set in our guide.

Why it made the list

A mid handicapper on a budget still deserves modern face technology, and the Exotics Max delivers it for $689.95 for a 5-PW set in steel. Tour Edge builds it as a distance-focused game improvement iron with higher launch, faster ball speed and a clean look at address.

The face is the highlight. Tour Edge’s new Pyramid Face Technology uses more than 100 interwoven pyramids with three variable 3D thicknesses. The goal is a bigger sweet spot and more ball speed across the face, especially on heel and toe misses.

What it does well

• Protects heel and toe misses with Pyramid Face Technology
• Launches higher with a one-piece steel body and a 360 undercut that lowers the center of gravity
• Resists twisting with an ultra-low, rearward center of gravity for high MOI
• Softens sound and feel with a VIBRCOR TPU insert and a carbon fiber badge
• Gets through the turf with a sole rail and extreme heel and toe relief

That is a lot of technology for the lowest set price in our guide, which is why the Exotics Max is our budget pick.

Who it’s for

The Exotics Max suits a golfer between about 14 and 20 who wants a new, forgiving set without paying for a big-name label. It is also a smart buy for a golfer who has outgrown a boxed beginner set and wants proper custom options.

Who should skip it

If you want to try irons in a store before you buy, Tour Edge can be harder to find on the shelf than the biggest brands. Players near a single digit handicap who want a compact head should spend more on a players distance iron.

Key specs, explained

The 7-iron loft is 27.5°, tied with the Cobra King as the strongest in our guide. The 4-iron is 19°, the 5-iron is 21.5° and the pitching wedge is 42°. Matching wedges come in at AW 46°, GW 51° and SW 56°. Offset runs from 5.0 mm in the long irons to 2.5 mm in the PW, and the 7-iron is 37.25 inches. The stock steel shaft is the KBS Tour Lite in regular or stiff, a 105 gram shaft with high launch and mid spin. Fujikura Ventus graphite shafts are also offered in several weights.

This listing is the six-club 5-PW set with KBS Tour Lite steel shafts at Tour Edge, priced at $689.95.

How it compares

The Wilson DYNAPWR Irons (5-GW, Steel) cost a little more but add a gap wedge and a hollow body. The PING G440 Irons (5-PW, Steel) cost more and add loft and lie fitting options. Choose the Exotics Max if price is your first filter.

Good to know

Tour Edge lists a 30-day play guarantee and a lifetime warranty, and it hand builds clubs in its Batavia, Illinois workshop with 48-hour custom shipping. Single irons, including the AW, GW and SW, cost $114.99 each. Tour Edge also sells a women’s Exotics Max.

Questions about the Tour Edge Exotics Max

Are Tour Edge Exotics Max irons good?

Yes, they offer modern game improvement technology at a low price. You get a Pyramid Face, an undercut cavity and a TPU insert at the lowest set price in our guide.

What is the 7-iron loft of the Exotics Max?

The 7-iron is 27.5°. The pitching wedge is 42°.

Does Tour Edge offer a warranty on the Exotics Max?

Yes, Tour Edge lists a lifetime warranty. It also offers a 30-day play guarantee.