“Flight Tuning System Magic”

The Address

Sometimes when we play golf, our driver doesn’t want to cooperate with us. So, when the “big dog” doesn’t want to eat, we need something reliable to get us off of the golf course for the rest of our remaining holes and on to the driving range to work things out. For tomorrow is a new day and a new round. What do you typically turn to in your time of need? Perhaps, it’s a fairway wood… errr metal Of course, fairway metals come in handy on shorter and/or tight par 4 holes or to reach a par 5 in two.

The Exotics C723 fairway wood by Tour Edge Golf could be one such club to get you through the day. When the Batavia, Illinois headquartered golf manufacturer introduced the Exotics C723 fairway metal it was the most adjustable fairway ever introduced by Tour Edge Golf. Most of that claim is because of its “Flight Tuning System” one of the many technologies incorporated into the Exotics C723 fairway metal line-up.

Note: There are two player specific models of Exotics Fairway Woods. First there is a “C” Spec geared towards the better player. Then there’s an “E” Spec which is more forgiving and features confidence inspiring larger footprint.

Let’s look at some of the other technology packed into the Exotics C723 Fairway Metals.

Ryzersole Technology – The RyzerSole on the C723 fairways combine three distinct features on the sole of the clubhead; an unprecedented 90-grams placed as low as possible in the sole of the clubhead (75-permanent Tungsten weight and a 15-gram adjustable weight) as part of a sole rail that extends from leading edge to trailing edge.

Ultimately the Ryzersole is to produce a super-low and forward CG, high-launching shots with amazingly low spin rates, decreased turf interaction and maximum ball speed off the face.

The 15-gram adjustable weight in the middle of the RyzerSole is also available in heavier and lighter weights to provide an unprecedented range of 80 grams to 96 grams of optional weight for the ultimate in CG, MOI, and swing weight manipulation.

Diamond Face VFT – An updated version of Diamond Face VFT consists of diamond shapes of variable face thicknesses behind the face. 61 diamond shapes comprising of five different thicknesses forms an interweaving pattern. The face thickness of the new Diamond Face VFT is thinner on the heel and toe on the C723 Fairway Metal in comparison to the Exotics C722.

Mini trampolines created aid in generating faster ball speeds and an expanded sweet spot. Even on off-center strikes.

Flight Tuning System – An adjustable 15-gram weight sits directly behind the face while an additional 5-grams of weight towards the trailing edge combine to create an amazingly effective front/back weighting system for MOI and spin control.

This allows for adjustability of spin rates of +/- 200 rpms when the weights are switched. Nine different individual weights are available from 5 grams to 21 grams for Tour Edge’s largest ever fitting matrix.

The Transition

Many thanks to Jon Claffey the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for allowing the opportunity to test the Exotics C723 fairway metal. Truth be told, I didn’t know what was being sent to me or that anything was being sent until I had received tracking information.

For the testing the Exotics C723 fairway metal I received the 3W which comes in a standard loft of 15*. From a shaft standpoint the Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Blue 65 xlink in Stiff was the proverbial engine that drives it all. This particular shaft offers a mid-trajectory flight and has a torque rating of 3.9*. It’s a shaft that offers a pretty smooth feel.

Aesthetically speaking, you won’t find a fairway metal from the current offerings industry-wide that looks better. As soon as I unboxed this fairway metal and had a look I thought to myself “wow, this is sexy”. The “Carbon Crown” is one of the key technologies of the Exotics C723 and it’s “up front and centre” prominently on display. Upon flipping over the Exotics C723 the story changes because it’s all titanium baby (the face is also titanium). Here you can see the two adjustable weights. Overall, the Exotics C723 fairway metals are great-looking sticks with plenty of rack appeal.

When it comes to the acoustics of the Exotics C723 fairway metal, it’s totally complimentary to its big brother, the Exotics C723 driver (Review Here). The Exotics C723 emits a muted sound that equates to a sort of “metallic thwack”. No tinny, ugly metallic sound here. The Exotics C723 sounds great, period.

From a playability standpoint you can work the golf ball left and right with ease and flighting the golf ball is a breeze. Especially when it’s in its low-spin configuration which is when the heavier weight of the two is forward. When the heavier weight is placed back, the Exotics C723 fairway metal does become a bit more user friendly and easier to play.

Since I brought up the weights and the change in playability characteristics, I figured that it’s a great time to touch on what truly makes this club shine. The “Flight Tuning System”. The testing process was really more like an ordeal. Not because of the club itself. It was more of a “me” problem. I could almost have subtitled this review and so many others from 2023 and 2024 as “A Tale of Three Alex’s”. My health issues are well-documented from the last two golf seasons, so no need to explain.

The reality is that I’m not nearly the golfer that I was two, three, maybe four years ago. From a lack of reps to diminishing clubhead speed I’m not what I once was. Early in the testing (April 2023) I had a a lot more power than I do now. My swing was clicking and I was scoring well. The Exotics C723 was perfect in its stock setting. I was able to reach Par 5’s in two with this club. While the ballflight was of a mid-trajectory in nature a little lower in the loft setting was a “titch” better. Then the amputation happened.

When I eventually healed February 2024 and made my return to practice any strength and power I had, were gone. Now my ballflight was low… Disgustingly low. So I took advantage of the “Flight Tuning System”. I set the the loft to 16.5* taking full advantage of the +/- 1.5* of loft adjustment the adapter allows. The change paid off. I inched back towards where I was in terms of distance. I wasn’t quite satisfied with where the ballflight was, so I changed the adjustable weights around. Why have a head with low-spin characteristics without the ballspeed? It makes zero sense.

The result of this change was that my launch was higher as one might expect. The ballflight was higher and it made the Exotics C723 that much more forgiving. There’s a reason why the Exotics E723 has its weight placed low and back. More MOI equals more forgiveness. I have since “lost the wrench”. I love the “Flight Tuning System”.

Between its length and accuracy (it’s all relative) the Exotics is great as a driver replacement when the driver is causing stress on the golf course. Moreover, the Exotics C723 is a total stud when it comes to finding fairways.

The Finish

The Exotics C723 fairway metal is a solid club. With top technology it’s a performer. Not to mention, the Exotics C723 fairway metal looks “mean”. That said, it comes with a bit of a caveat.

While there is forgiveness whether naturally in its design or employing it’s Flight Tuning System there are more forgiving clubs out there to fill this need. High handicaps need not apply.

I recommend this stick for the low to mid-handicap golfer. Especially, if you love to tinker.

Until The Next Tee!!

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