The Tour Edge Exotics CB irons arrive as the slightly more forgiving counterpart to the brand’s MB blades, a model we loved. The CB irons promise the same compact and traditional players’ profile, while introducing subtle but meaningful technology to add a tad more forgiveness without sacrificing any of the purity which make Tour Edge irons what they are.
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But how do they perform? Read our full Tour Edge CB Irons review to find out…
NCG Summary
NCG SUMMARY
The Exotics CB irons are one of the most underrated offerings in the players’ cavity-back category. They produce excellent spin, maintain traditional lofts, deliver a soft forged feel, and offer just enough stability to assist with slight mishits. For golfers who want Tour-level looks and control with a touch more playability, these irons represent outstanding value and deserve far more attention than they currently receive.
PROS
- Beautiful compact and traditional profile
- Impressive spin rates
- Love the feel
CONS
- Distance drop-off on mishits is noticeable
First Impressions
The CB irons immediately impressed with their restrained design. They share the same sleek profile as the MB irons, with a slim topline, compact blade length, and a minimal cavity that remains hidden at address. I like how Tour Edge hasn’t over-designed the back of the club, creating a clean and professional aesthetic. The traditionalists amongst you will be grateful for this. I do think the irons feel refined in the hands and but still offer the unmistakable sense of working with a players’ club.
NCG Verdict
I actually tested the MB and CB irons one after the other, which made the differences between the two sets clear and easy to identify. Certainly for me, the CB irons retained much of the MB’s excellent feel but offered noticeably more forgiveness, particularly on slight mishits. The added stability from the small cavity and the VIBRCOR insert meant that off-centre shots felt less punishing and I could still get more speed.Â
Something that impressed me massively was how soft the irons felt. They felt just like a blade while still delivering the benefits of a cavity-back design. Additionally, these irons offer plenty of control. I was impressed with how the controlled, traditional spin profile delivered plenty of spin to be able to hold greens more effectively.
Despite the compact size, the irons launched well enough thanks to the low centre of gravity. Although the peak height was not especially high.
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One thing I must emphasise that these are not distance-chasing irons. Instead the focus is on control rather than raw yardage. My best shots did carry around 163–165 yards with a seven iron, which I’d take very day of the week. The distance did drop-off on mishits, so if you are going to take advantage of these then you really need to be a consistent ball striker.
One of the strongest attributes of the Exotics CB irons is how well they blend with the MB blades. The two models look nearly identical at address, making a mixed set pretty seamless.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I think the Tour Edge Exotics CB irons provide a rare combination of blade-like feel, elite-level spin, compact shaping, and subtle forgiveness. They offer everything a better player should want from a players’ cavity-back iron while delivering it at a price point that significantly undercuts the mainstream competition. The irons blend beautifully with the MB model and merit serious consideration from anyone seeking precision without excessive punishment.
Tour Edge CB Irons Review: The Details
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RRP: £969.00 / $1,249.99
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