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The Tour Edge Exotics Max driver encourages you to swing for the fences with its extreme stability and forgiveness. Adjustable weight and hosel let you set this up to produce a wide range of shot shapes. Mid launch and spin. Very consistent.
Introduction
As we move into 2026, Tour Edge is aiming to reinvent its place in the golf market. While they’ve always delivered high quality clubs at excellent prices, their rebranding signals that they aspire to stand shoulder to shoulder with the biggest names. In addition to a fresh look, Tour Edge has developed a new Exotics golf ball [review HERE], and they’re releasing a new line of clubs with a fresh naming convention. The E and C lines are gone, as are the numbers. What we have now is a straightforward name that’s in line with most other OEMs: the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver. I tested one to see if it’s capable of pushing Tour Edge to greater heights.
Looks
At address, the new Tour Edge Exotics Max driver has a lot in common with its predecessor, the Tour Edge Exotics E725 driver [review HERE]. Both clubs have a crown that’s almost entirely carbon fiber with a matte finish. They also share the stretched, oval shape that’s very long from front to back. Because this driver is so long, the face is relatively shallow.
Comparing the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver to the Tour Edge Exotics LS driver [review HERE], there is a very obvious difference. The LS is just 440cc, much shorter from front to back, and it has a taller face. Additionally, the LS sits square at address in the neutral setting, the Max sits slightly closed.
While the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver looks similar to their previous efforts at address, it’s entirely new when you put it in the bag. The sole is almost completely covered in carbon fiber with the same matte finish as the crown. All of the branding and tech call outs are done in grey which makes them more subtle and understated. The overall impression is a driver that’s not screaming for attention but wants its performance to do the talking.
Sound & Feel
My first testing experience with the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver was hitting range balls on a cool, late October evening. Though these are certainly not premium conditions, this driver impressed me with both its sound and feel at impact. With range balls or Tour-quality balls, the Exotics Max driver produces a sound that has average volume but hits the ear gently. It’s not ringing or staccato, just a mid-pitched, slightly metallic tone. “Thunk” is the closest I can get to describing the sound, but that makes it sound more dull than it is.
The gentle sound pairs perfectly with the light feeling of the ball striking the face. To me, it feels like the ball is long gone the moment it senses the driver behind it. Though the ball doesn’t stay around long, there is plenty of feedback through the hands. Shots around the sweet spot can blur together, but there’s no mistaking a bigger miss.
Performance
I like to think I’m a pretty smart guy, particularly when it comes to golf equipment. But somehow Tour Edge’s drivers consistently surprise me with their outstanding performance. You’d think I’d know what to expect after reviewing so many, but I always find myself underestimating them. That aside, the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver was a very pleasant surprise and a joy to hit.
Tour Edge claims that the Exotics Max driver is their most forgiving ever with a combined MOI over 10,000. Based on my testing, this rings true. I’m working on a grip change right now – one of the most uncomfortable swing changes, in my opinion – and it’s moved my normal miss from the heel to the toe. During my first testing session, I hit several balls that used the very edge of the face. I looked up, expecting a 50-yard, diving duck hook only to find a long, high, gentle draw. This is one of the most stable drivers I’ve ever hit. If you get the face reasonably square to target, impact location barely seems to matter.
While the tight left-to-right dispersion is the star of the show for me, the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver is also very consistent with its distance. Pyramid Face Technology pairs with that high MOI to keep ball speed consistently high regardless of the strike quality. Super high MOI drivers like this will never be the fastest on your very best strikes, but giving up 1-2 MPH on the best strikes is worth it when your mishits lose just a few yards.
In terms of launch and spin, Tour Edge rates the Exotics Max driver a “Mid Launch” and “Mid Spin” which matches what I saw in my launch monitor testing. If I wanted to split hairs, I’d nudge the launch up to mid-high and the spin to mid-low, but that could also reflect the way I’ve been swinging the club lately. What’s inarguable is that the numbers are extremely robust. If you only watched the ball flight or the launch and spin numbers, you’d have a hard time distinguishing quality strikes from bad ones.
Finally, the Tour Edge Exotics Max driver has excellent adjustability. Like the E725 driver, the Exotics Max has an 18-gram weight at the rear of the head that can slot into three different positions. Tour Edge states that this will change the shot shape by 7 yards. Pair this with the hosel that can modify lie, loft, and face angle, and you have the ability to strongly bias this club for a draw or fade plus change the trajectory.
Conclusion
The Tour Edge Exotics Max driver has a price tag that’s at least $100 below its peers, but it sacrifices nothing when it comes to performance. If you’re looking for a forgiving, consistent driver, this needs to be on your short list. Dial in the right loft, shaft, and settings with your fitter, and you’ll be routinely splitting the fairway.
Buy the Tour Edge Exotics Max Driver HERE
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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6 Comments
Great review always! How does this stack up against last year’s offering? Thank you for your time.
Max,
Thank you.
I think it’s slightly better. It’s almost impossible to make a big jump from one year to the next, but I was very impressed with the Exotics Max.
Best,
Matt
Great write up, Matt. I was hoping you would tackle this one.
It sounds like it has impressed, and the $499 price is very competitive. I hope more people give it a look. (Also, the E725 may come down a bit, and that is still a fine club.)
Question: what shaft did you use to test it?
I used the Ventus Blue/Black in 6-X.
-Matt
Who makes the Tour Edge golf ball?
Nice write-up. If I’ll gain only 5 yards with this over the 725 why spend the big bucks when the price for the 725 will eventually come down to a reasonable cost in a few months. Don’t get me wrong, of course I’d love to have the newest model but cost is a factor as well.