Tour Edge Exotics Max Driver

The Tour Edge Exotics Max is a 460cc, 10K MOI driver with an 18 g weight you can move between draw, neutral and fade ports, for about $400.

Why it made the list

Many drivers with an MOI above 10,000 g·cm² list at $600 or more. Tour Edge sells the Exotics Max for $399.99, down from $499.99, and it still has a combined MOI above 10,000 g·cm². That much stability on mishits at that price is rare.

It also gives you a way to tune direction. The 18 g rear sole weight ships in the neutral position, which Tour Edge calls the straightest flight, and it can be moved to the heel or toe port for draw or fade.

What it does well

• Resists twisting on off-center hits with a combined MOI above 10,000 g·cm²
• Tunes shot shape with an 18 g weight and draw, neutral and fade ports
• Keeps ball speed up across the face with Pyramid Face Technology
• Saves weight with a full carbon crown and sole on a 360 degree titanium Ridgeback frame
• Sounds and feels better at impact thanks to finned internal ribbing

Tour Edge also backs it with a lifetime warranty and a 30-day play guarantee, which takes some of the risk out of buying a driver you haven’t hit.

Who it’s for

Buy it if you want a true 10K driver and don’t want to spend $650. It suits high handicappers who miss the center of the face often, golfers who want to try a draw setting before buying a draw-biased club, and anyone on a budget who still wants modern carbon construction. Tour Edge cites MyGolfSpy ranking it first for accuracy and forgiveness among mid swing speed players.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need a left-handed 9 or 12 degree head, because the spec chart lists left-handed only in 10.5 degrees. Skip it too if you want the most hosel settings, since Cobra’s FUTUREFIT33 offers more. And if a brand name on the bag matters to you, the bigger names cost more for a similar MOI.

Key specs, explained

The head is 460cc with a 58 degree lie and a 45.5 inch length in all three lofts: 9, 10.5 and 12 degrees. The adjustable hosel changes loft and lie, and some settings are marked as draw settings on Tour Edge’s chart, so you can stack a draw hosel setting with the heel weight port if you slice.

Stock shafts are all Fujikura Ventus. The Ventus White/Black is the lightest at 42 to 46.5 g with high launch, and it comes in senior, regular and stiff flex. The Red/Black is 53.5 g with mid-high launch, and the Blue/Black is 65.5 g with mid launch for faster swings. The grip is a Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 in standard or midsize.

How it compares

The Cobra OPTM MAX-K Driver costs about the same, with a fixed 11 g weight and 33 hosel settings. The PING G440 K Driver costs about $250 more and uses a heavier 32 g back weight. Choose the Exotics Max if you want 10K stability and a movable weight for the lowest price.

Good to know

The linked listing is Tour Edge’s own store at $399.99. Two shaft options, the Ventus White/Black 40 in A flex and S flex, were marked backordered until November 10 when we checked. Tour Edge builds custom orders by hand in Batavia, Illinois, and says custom orders ship in 48 hours. Golf Discount lists the same driver at $499.99.

Questions about the Tour Edge Exotics Max

Is the Tour Edge Exotics Max a 10K driver?

Yes, Tour Edge lists a combined MOI above 10,000 g·cm². It is one of the lowest priced drivers with that rating.

Can you change the weight on the Exotics Max?

Yes, the 18 g weight moves between draw, neutral and fade ports. It ships in neutral for the straightest flight.

Does the Exotics Max come in left-handed?

Yes, in the 10.5 degree loft. The 9 and 12 degree heads are listed as right-handed only.