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"A PERFORMANCE DRIVER LOADED WITH TECH FOR COMPETITIVE GOLFERS."

PRESIDENT, FOUNDER & MASTER CLUB DESIGNER

DIAMOND FACE 2.0 42 DIAMOND SHAPES ACT AS MINI-TRAMPOLINES TO CREATE FORGIVENESS & BALL SPEED FOR BEST IN CLASS POWER AND ACCURACY.

REAR SOLE WEIGHT / DEEP CG CASING M.O.I. BOOSTING REAR SOLE WEIGHT HOUSED IN A DEEP CG CASING REDUCES TWISTING AND LOWERS CG FOR MAX STABILITY AND OPTIMAL LAUNCH.

360° CUP FACE DESIGN 360° CUP FACE DESIGN BOOSTS FACE FLEX ON OFF-CENTER HITS FOR MAXIMIZED POWER ACROSS THE ENTIRE FACE.

A.R.C. ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING UPGRADED ACOUSTIC RESONANCE CHANNELS (A.R.C.) INTERNALLY POSITIONED TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL SOUND AND FEEL.

POWER CHANNEL DEEPER POWER CHANNEL BEHIND THE FACE INCREASES FACE FLEX FOR INCREASED DISTANCE.

SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

The C522 driver comes stock with a super-light FUBUKI HL graphite shaft by Mitsubishi Chemical

that ranges from 45 to 55 grams depending on the flex.

The extremely light FUBUKI shafts come with lower kick points and lower cycles per minute frequencies that promise to help players achieve maximum velocity and to fight a fade;

producing a longer, straighter and a slightly drawn ball flight.

CLUB SPECIFICATIONS

GRIP:    Lamkin Z5

Available in right hand.   Women’s length -1". Custom fitting options include: grip, shaft flex, and length. Headcover included.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 Driver Review

Tour edge hot launch c522 driver.

Geared more toward the competitive player, the Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 driver is still packed with technology and forgiveness at an incredible price point. Tour Edge also updated this year’s Hot Launch driver lineup with the same Diamond Face 2.0 technology used in their premium lineups for a hot feel and plenty of ball speed. For the money, this driver is pretty tough to beat.

From address, the Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 driver has a fairly traditional 460cc footprint. The shape is a “capital D” with a slight point at the trailing edge . This slight elongation is due to the deep placement of center of gravity (CG) which we’ll cover more throughout the review. Flip the club over and the color scheme continues the black/blue/white Hot Launch theme from the 521 line. While I thought the Hot Launch clubs looked good last year, the overall aesthetic in the C522 is much more refined with a more premium feel. I personally would never guess this is only a $250 driver based on looks alone. It genuinely looks really good, especially behind the ball on the tee box.

How Does it Feel?

Tour Edge placed the CG low and deep in the Hot Launch C522’s head. When it comes to feel, this makes the driver feel more balanced and easier to control throughout the swing. A major reason for this balanced feel is because this CG placement raises the MOI in the club head. “What the heck is MOI?! I just want to hit the golf ball straight and far!” Fair question and fair statement, but MOI will help you with both. A higher MOI means the club head is resistant to twisting, especially at impact. So when the club face hits the ball at speed, it will stay “more square” (or is it “squarer”?) at impact meaning you’ll generally hit the ball straighter. In other words, the club is more forgiving.

As mentioned earlier, Tour Edge introduced Diamond Face 2.0 to the Hot Launch lineup. There are 42 diamond shapes of varying sizes behind the face that act as mini trampolines at impact. Working in tandem with the Diamond Face is the 360º Cup Face, which allows the whole face to flex more at impact. This makes the ball jump faster across more of the face. So when you hit one dead center, there’s a lot of heat, but there’s a lot of life on mishits as well .

How Does it Sound?

The Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 driver made a huge leap forward from its predecessor in the sound category via its Acoustic Resonance Channels (A.R.C.). A.R.C. delivers a premium tone by way of strategically bouncing/redirecting vibrations inside of the club head. The resulting sound is a tight snap at just the right volume that’s competitive with Tour Edge’s premium Exotics driver . At this price point, you won’t find many better sounding drivers, or even close to it for that matter.

On-Course Performance

In the Tour Edge Hot Launch lineup, the C series is designed for the player looking for a little more of a “competitive” spec while still benefiting from added forgiveness and ease of play. Players with more moderate tempos looking for a powerful flight and lower-ish spin will get along nicely with the C522 driver. The low and deep CG make it easy to get the ball in the air and carrying, but also super easy to control and keep in the fairway. The forgiveness on what would normally be flat out terrible shots for me was exceptionally notable. I was able to shape and flight the ball as necessary, but more importantly, it was easy to keep the ball in the grid.

Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 Driver

Serious bang for your buck. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the Tour Edge HL C522 driver. Throughout my testing, I found that I was establishing the same expectations as I had with “high-end” drivers because the C522 was genuinely performing at that level. I quickly forgot that this was supposed to be a so-called “value” driver. Though the C522 may not have some of the usual bells and whistles of top-dollar competitors, its simple performance is just as good as many premium drivers and certainly worth considering.

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I have been seriously considering the C721 driver but at $400 I’m not quite ready to make the leap. At $250 for the C522 my interest is peaked. So what’s the difference between the C721 and the C522? For that matter, what’s the difference between those and the C521? Thanks for your feedback.

Like I alluded to, the gap between the C721 and HL C522 is narrowed, but the Exotics series still looks, feels, sounds, and performs better. At least that’s my opinion. The shaft options in the C721 are also more premium.

As far as the difference between last year’s 521 and this year’s 522, the 522 is generally better in all categories. The fit and finish is better, the sound and feel are quite a bit better. Overall, it’s a much better package at the pound for pound value the Hot Launch lineup is notorious for.

whatvleft hand driver is available by tour edge?

Went Tour Edge’s website and looks like the C721 in 10.5°.

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Hot Launch C522 Driver

The Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed. The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness, and accuracy.

DIAMOND FACE 2.0

Diamond shapes act as mini-trampolines to create forgiveness and ball speed for BEST IN-CLASS POWER AND ACCURACY

REAR SOLE WEIGHT/DEEP CG WEIGHTING

M.O.I. boosting rear sole weight housed in deep CG casing reduces twisting and lowers CG for MAX STABILITY AND OPTIMAL LAUNCH

360* CUP FACE DESIGN

Boosts face flex on off-center hits for MAXIMIZED POWER ACROSS THE ENTIRE FACE

A.R.C. ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING

Upgraded acoustic engineering resonance channels (A.R.C.) internally positioned to deliver EXCEPTIONAL SOUND AND FEEL

POWER CHANNEL

Deeper power channel behind the face increases face flex for INCREASED DISTANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

The C522 Driver comes stock with a super-light FUBUKI HL graphite shafts by Mitsubishi Chemical that range from 45 to 55 grams depending on the flex. The extremely light FUBUKI shafts come with lower kick points and lower cycle per minute frequencies that promise to help players achieve maximum velocity and to fight a fade; producing a longer, straighter, and a slightly drawn ball flight.

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Tour edge hot launch c522 driver.

This Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed. The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness and accuracy.

Diamond Face 2.0 / Cup Face Technology

The 460-cc C522 Driver features Diamond Face 2.0 technology with 42 different thick and thin diamond shapes behind the face of the metals for an enhanced sweet spot. Different variables of thick and thin diamond shapes or “mini-trampolines” behind the face combine with a Cup Face construction to produce greater face flex, faster ball speeds and better performance on off-center hits.

High MOI Rear Sole Weight in a Deep CG Casing

A back weight is strategically placed to the extreme rear of the C522 Driver. The extreme rear weight is housed in an all-new Deep CG Casing that places more mass at the extreme trailing edge of the clubhead. The back weight and Deep CG Casing creates an extremely high MOI rating for a driver, surpassing 5000 grams per cubic cm2 that creates top in-line stability. The lower and deeper CG positioning of the club dramatically affects ease of launch and added forgiveness off the face at impact. Acoustic Resonance Channels – Upgraded acoustic engineering is achieved though Acoustic Resonance Channels (A.R.C.) Engineering. The A.R.C. sound channel system is a visible technology that can be seen on the sole of the clubhead. Internally, these channels bounce sound on the inside of the club head to provide top-shelf sound and feel.

Power Channel

The Power Channel on the sole of the club behind the club face is deeper for better weight distribution and increased face flexing in the C522 range. The Power Channel delivers amplified ball speed and less spin, as well as added forgiveness on shots struck lower on the face.  

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 Driver

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This Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed. 

  The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness and accuracy. 

Diamond Face 2.0 / Cup Face Technology - The 460-cc C522 Driver features Diamond Face 2.0 technology with 42 different thick and thin diamond shapes behind the face of the metals for an enhanced sweet spot.

  Different variables of thick and thin diamond shapes or “mini-trampolines” behind the face combine with a Cup Face construction to produce greater face flex, faster ball speeds and better performance on off-center hits.

High MOI Rear Sole Weight in a Deep CG Casing – A back weight is strategically placed to the extreme rear of the C522 Driver.  The extreme rear weight is housed in an all-new Deep CG Casing that places more mass at the extreme trailing edge of the clubhead. 

The back weight and Deep CG Casing creates an extremely high MOI rating for a driver, surpassing 5000 grams per cubic cm 2 that creates top in-line stability. The lower and deeper CG positioning of the club dramatically affects ease of launch and added forgiveness off the face at impact.

Acoustic Resonance Channels – Upgraded acoustic engineering is achieved though Acoustic Resonance Channels (A.R.C.) Engineering. The A.R.C. sound channel system is a visible technology that can be seen on the sole of the clubhead. Internally, these channels bounce sound on the inside of the club head to provide top-shelf sound and feel.

Power Channel - The Power Channel on the sole of the club behind the club face is deeper for better weight distribution and increased face flexing in the C522 range. The Power Channel delivers amplified ball speed and less spin, as well as added forgiveness on shots struck lower on the face. 

Premium Mitsubishi Fubuki HL Shaft - The C522 Driver comes stock with super-light FUBUKI HL graphite shafts by Mitsubishi Chemical that range from 45-grams to 55-grams depending on the flex.

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The Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed. The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness, and accuracy. DIAMOND FACE 2.0 Diamond shapes act as mini-trampolines to create forgiveness and ball speed for BEST IN-CLASS POWER AND ACCURACY REAR SOLE WEIGHT/DEEP CG WEIGHTING M.O.I. boosting rear sole weight housed in deep CG casing reduces twisting and lowers CG for MAX STABILITY AND OPTIMAL LAUNCH 360* CUP FACE DESIGN Boosts face flex on off-center hits for MAXIMIZED POWER ACROSS THE ENTIRE FACE A.R.C. ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING Upgraded acoustic engineering resonance channels (A.R.C.) internally positioned to deliver EXCEPTIONAL SOUND AND FEEL POWER CHANNEL Deeper power channel behind the face increases face flex for INCREASED DISTANCE

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Description.

This Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed. The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness and accuracy.

• Diamond Face 2.0 / Cup Face Technology

The 460cc C522 Driver features Diamond Face 2.0 technology with 42 different thick and thin diamond shapes behind the face of the metals for an enhanced sweet spot. Different variables of thick and thin diamond shapes or “mini-trampolines” behind the face combine with a Cup Face construction to produce greater face flex, faster ball speeds and better performance on off-center hits.

• High MOI Rear Sole Weight in a Deep CG Casing

A back weight is strategically placed to the extreme rear of the C522 Driver. The extreme rear weight is housed in an all-new Deep CG Casing that places more mass at the extreme trailing edge of the clubhead. The back weight and Deep CG Casing creates an extremely high MOI rating for a driver, surpassing 5000 grams per cubic cm2 that creates top in-line stability. The lower and deeper CG positioning of the club dramatically affects ease of launch and added forgiveness off the face at impact.

• Acoustic Resonance Channels

Upgraded acoustic engineering is achieved though Acoustic Resonance Channels (A.R.C.) Engineering. The A.R.C. sound channel system is a visible technology that can be seen on the sole of the clubhead. Internally, these channels bounce sound on the inside of the club head to provide top-shelf sound and feel.

• Power Channel

The Power Channel on the sole of the club behind the club face is deeper for better weight distribution and increased face flexing in the C522 range. The Power Channel delivers amplified ball speed and less spin, as well as added forgiveness on shots struck lower on the face.

• Premium Mitsubishi Fubuki HL Shaft

The C522 Driver comes stock with super-light FUBUKI HL graphite shafts by Mitsubishi Chemical that range from 45-grams to 55-grams depending on the flex

• Available Lofts in Right-Handed - 9.5°, 10.5°, 12°
• Stock Shaft - Mitsubishi Fubuki HL (45-gram L-Flex, 50-gram A-Flex, 50-gram Regular Flex, 55-gram Stiff Flex)
• Grip - Lamkin Z5 Rubber available in Undersize, Standard, & Midsize
• Reference ID: 600002422

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C522 Driver

This Competition Spec Hot Launch C522 Driver features minimal offset designed for medium+ tempo swing speeds to attain maximum ball speed.  The Hot Launch C range is for the player seeking optimal launch and spin rates, while still enjoying the benefits of extreme ease of use, forgiveness and accuracy.

Diamond Face 2.0 / Cup Face Technology The 460-cc C522 Driver features Diamond Face 2.0 technology with 42 different thick and thin diamond shapes behind the face of the metals for an enhanced sweet spot. Different variables of thick and thin diamond shapes or “mini-trampolines” behind the face combine with a Cup Face construction to produce greater face flex, faster ball speeds and better performance on off-center hits.

High MOI Rear Sole Weight in a Deep CG Casing A back weight is strategically placed to the extreme rear of the C522 Driver.  The extreme rear weight is housed in an all-new Deep CG Casing that places more mass at the extreme trailing edge of the clubhead.  The back weight and Deep CG Casing creates an extremely high MOI rating for a driver, surpassing 5000 grams per cubic cm 2 that creates top in-line stability. The lower and deeper CG positioning of the club dramatically affects ease of launch and added forgiveness off the face at impact.

Acoustic Resonance Channels Upgraded acoustic engineering is achieved though Acoustic Resonance Channels (A.R.C.) Engineering. The A.R.C. sound channel system is a visible technology that can be seen on the sole of the clubhead. Internally, these channels bounce sound on the inside of the club head to provide top-shelf sound and feel.

Power Channel The Power Channel on the sole of the club behind the club face is deeper for better weight distribution and increased face flexing in the C522 range. The Power Channel delivers amplified ball speed and less spin, as well as added forgiveness on shots struck lower on the face. 

Premium Mitsubishi Fubuki HL Shaft The C522 Driver comes stock with super-light FUBUKI HL graphite shafts by Mitsubishi Chemical that range from 45-grams to 55-grams depending on the flex.

Available Lofts in Right-Handed: 9.5°, 10.5°, 12°

Stock Shaft: Mitsubishi Fubuki HL (45-gram L-Flex, 50-gram A-Flex, 50-gram Regular Flex, 55-gram Stiff Flex)

Grip: Lamkin Z5 Rubber available in Undersize, Standard and Midsize.

Tour Edge was founded in 1986 by David Glod and exists to provide high quality and technologically advanced golf products that are cutting edge.

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Tour Edge E522 Driver Review

In this Tour Edge E522 driver review, we take a closer look at a product that was designed to make the game more fun for slicers

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The E522 driver from Tour Edge delivers on its technology promises to help golfers combat their dreaded slice while also providing premium aesthetics and naturally high launch conditions. Even better, those attributes come in a driver that ranks as one of the best value propositions in the category.

Slice-fighting technology delivers as intended

Highly forgiving on off-center strikes

Effortlessly high launch

One of the best-looking offset drivers you’ll see

Impact sound won’t appeal to all

No adjustability

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The Tour Edge C522 driver is one of the standout products I’ve tested this year, as it earned a rare 5-star rating for the impressive performance it delivered at what is simply an incredible price point. But there’s another driver in the 522 lineup as well, and that’s the E522, which will be the focus of this review.

For those keeping score at home, the "C" in Tour Edge’s branding stands for Competition Spec while the "E" stands for Extreme Spec. Probably the easiest way to explain the nomenclature would be to borrow terms most often associated with irons, as C models would best be categorized as “players” drivers while E models would best be described as “game-improvement” drivers. And make no mistake about it; these two drivers are very different animals.

Most notable about the E522 is that it was designed to help golfers combat a slice. As such, it has an offset hosel design and discretionary weight has been moved toward the heel to allow right-handed golfers who struggle to square the face at impact to release the toe more easily and eliminate that ugly miss to the right. It also has a more upright lie angle to further encourage a draw, and it comes at a shorter stock length of 44.5 inches to promote improved center-face contact. I’ll address performance shortly, but the C522 and E522 also look extremely different.

The E522 has a much shallower face to promote effortlessly high launch and the offset is noticeable at address. What I will say, however, is that the offset is more subtle than what you might see in other drivers in this category, and Tour Edge has done an excellent job from an aesthetics standpoint of hiding any appearance of a closed face at address by using a more curved topline. In terms of its overall profile, the E522 is about the same size as the C522 and also features a traditional rounded shape. I’d also add that from an overall aesthetics standpoint the E522 belies its value price point, as it looks like a high-quality driver.

As for the testing sessions I conducted with the E522, they all took place on the course at Atlanta National Golf Club using Titleist Pro V1x golf balls . I spent one morning hitting multiple driver shots off of several tees, and I also played a couple of rounds with the E522. What I did not do for this test, however, is hit the E522 comparatively against other drivers that I typically use. Given that the E522 is a slice-fighting driver, which normally wouldn’t be a fit for my game, comparing it to drivers that are more ideal fits would be like comparing apples to oranges. So for this review, the E522 is being judged solely on its own merits.

I’ll start with the sound and feel of the E522, and it was loud. The C522 was also on the louder side but offered an explosive titanium crack. The E522’s impact acoustics, meanwhile, were equally loud but much higher pitched. While it’s one of the louder drivers that I’ve hit in the last couple of years, which might not appeal to everyone, it should be noted that the feel off of the face isn’t at all harsh.

Of course, for players who are trying to fight a slice, sound might not be an issue if they can keep the ball out of rough, trees, or hazards on the right side of the golf course. And from that standpoint the E522 performed as intended. I normally don’t struggle with a pronounced left-to-right ball flight but any efforts I made to miss wildly right on the course with this driver were for the most part neutralized regardless of how hard I tried to hit violent cuts. Rather, those shots resulted in slight pulls that stayed in play and normal swings produced repeatable draws that started down the target line and typically finished in the left side of the fairway. 

Additionally, as was the case with the C522, the E522 performed extremely well on off-center strikes, most notably from a direction standpoint. My most common miss is off the toe and with this design I expected those misses to end up left of left. But it didn’t happen. Rather, my poor strikes all stayed in play and curved far less than I would have expected.

What I did notice from a performance standpoint is that I hit the ball extremely high with the E522, which is one of the performance attributes that it was designed to deliver. Based on my experience testing golf clubs I’m confident that the peak heights I was seeing were a result of higher launch conditions and higher spin numbers, which did equate to shots that for me were typically about 10 yards short of where I typically hit the ball on my home course. That said, I would attribute those distance results to fit and the driver’s design more than anything.

There’s a lot to like for the right player about the E522, especially at what is an amazing price point of $249. I do believe it’s more of a niche product and that the C522 would be a better fit for a wider range of players. The E522 isn’t adjustable and offers limited shaft options, but if you’re a golfer who struggles with an open face at impact or lacks the swing speed to generate the launch conditions you need to optimize carry distance, the E522 is definitely worth consideration as one of the best slice-fighting drivers and best budget drivers on the market.

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Chris joined Golf Monthly in February of 2022, becoming the organization’s first full-time staff writer in the United States. In his role at Golf Monthly, Chris reviews a broad spectrum of golf equipment, ranging from the latest in golf clubs to what’s new in the world of golf technology. His vast experience in the game allows him to look beyond the marketing hype to judge the merits of the latest equipment for golfers of all ability levels. As for the trend in golf equipment that Chris has been most impressed with in recent years, the Players Distance Iron category would earn that distinction, as golfers now have far better options for irons that provide the assistance that so many need in terms of distance and forgiveness without forcing them to sacrifice look and feel.

On a personal level, Chris played college golf and was a three-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Lynchburg College in Virginia and later spent two years as the assistant golf coach at the University of Virginia. The vast majority of his professional career, however, has been spent as a sports writer and editor. In the early phases of his career, he covered college football, college basketball, and golf for different newspapers and websites before turning his attention solely to golf in 2011. Over the course of the past decade, Chris managed the Instruction Blog for GolfChannel.com and more recently created equipment-related content for TGW.com and 2ndSwing.com.

An avid player, Chris currently maintains a handicap index of 2.4 and has a career-low round of 66, which he has shot on three occasions. He lives about 20 miles north of Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife, Stacey, and is a member at Atlanta National Golf Club.

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Sand wedge : Titleist Vokey SM6, 56M

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The Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons are strong game improvement irons with good forgiveness.  The Tour Edge Hot Launch E524 irons take consistency to the extreme, almost daring you to try to get a bad result.

Introduction

Last year, Drew examined the Hot Launch C523 and E523 irons [review HERE ] and found them worthy of Tour Edge’s slogan, “Golf’s Most Solid Investment.”  New for 2024 are the aptly named Hot Launch C524 and E524 irons.  While the name and the look have changed, the mission is the same: delivering high performance clubs at a price that’s about half what you’ll pay from other OEMs.

The “C” in Tour Edge Hot Launch C524  stands for “Competition.”  That means this is the set designed for more skilled players, at least compared to the E524.  At address, this iron set features a very thick, boxy top line and a significant amount of offset.  The blade length is about average, but the overall impression is that this is a big club meant to forgive mishits.

“E” in Tour Edge Hot Launch E524 irons stands for “Extreme Spec,” referring to extreme performance and forgiveness.  This focus on forgiveness is immediately obvious from the Iron-Wood design.  These are very big irons with huge, rounded faces which should fill golfers with confidence.  There is a great deal of offset in these irons, and the back of the club protrudes from behind the thick top lines.

Comparing the 7 irons side-by-side, you can see that the C524 (left) actually has a slightly thicker top line, but it doesn’t have any “extra” behind it.  Both irons have similar offset .  The leading edge of the E524 is more rounded – a subtle difference that, to my eye, helps to make the face look larger.

Sound & Feel

I started my testing with the Tour Edge Hot Launch E524 irons and was shocked by the sound and feel .  Given the hollow body design, I was expecting a loud, hollow sound and a feel that was quick and explosive.  Instead, I got a surprisingly soft, solid feel and a quiet impact sound that’s closer to a “thud” than the “pop” I was expecting.  The sound did get louder as I worked into the long irons, but the feel remained solid.

Having had my expectations rewired by the E524, the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons had a high bar to clear.  Thankfully, they delivered the same traditional impact sensations as their larger brother.  The feel is more solid and soft than quick or explosive, and the sound is quiet throughout the set.

Both sets also share the desire to make you feel good about every swing .  While you can feel the impact location through your hands, the sound of impact doesn’t change dramatically from flush shots to mishits.  Additionally, mishits don’t sting – the character of the feel is very similar across the face.

Performance

I tested these two iron sets in parallel to evaluate their similarities and differences.  I’ll dive into the specifics, but my overall takeaway is that Tour Edge did a great job creating two sets that are highly forgiving while also being clearly differentiated .

Starting with the wedges, I noticed immediately that the Tour Edge Hot Launch E524 irons spin quite a bit.  This was a pleasant surprise as I expected this set to be all about distance.  When I looked at the specs, I saw that the lofts are strong but not near the “cutting edge” of strong lofts.  The E524 irons put more emphasis on consistency rather than raw distance.

Switching to the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons, I saw slightly lower launch and spin , but both were still higher than expected.  The pitching wedge is one degree weaker in the C524 – 44 degrees – which is bordering on weak by today’s standards.  Again, this points to a focus on consistency and forgiveness.  Every shot I hit with this wedge went straight and carried a similar distance.

Moving into the mid irons, the extreme forgiveness of the E524 irons really started to show.  I had a series of three shots that were flush, low heel, and on the toe, yet each one landed within a couple yards of the others.  The launch angles were extremely consistent, even when the contact wasn’t.  The mid irons is also where this set’s draw bias really started to show, pulling most shots to the left of the center line.  This anti-slice tendency will be a boon for most high handicap players.

Changing back to the Hot Launch C524 irons, the launch and spin were lower despite the weaker lofts.  The lofts on the C524 irons are three degrees weaker from 4I-8I, but this difference is balanced by the Iron-Wood design of the E524.  For me, the C524 irons were slightly longer , but the forgiveness was still very good.  My notes state, “Impact location barely matters,” reflecting the consistency of the ball speed and carry distances.

The two sets showed the most difference in the longest irons.  The E524 4I is one of the easiest-to-launch long irons I’ve ever hit .  In contrast, I found the C524 to launch lower, and it required more effort.  Looking at the big picture, the C524 4I is still fairly easy to hit, but it’s nowhere near the E524.

Overall, both the Hot Launch C524 irons and the Hot Launch E524 irons are forgiving and consistent , but the E524 takes it to a much higher level.  The E524 irons are in the “You need to try to get a bad result” class.  Players with more speed may find more distance in the C524.  As always, getting a fitting is the only sure way to find the set up that will maximize your abilities.

The Tour Edge Hot Launch family continues to be a champion for golfers seeking the most bang for their buck.  In the Hot Launch C524 irons, players will find a set that’s forgiving and consistent without fully abandoning a traditional look.  Those that want extreme forgiveness and maximum fun should look to the Hot Launch E524 irons.

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The entire 524 lineup intrigues me this year. Will you be reviewing the fairways too at some point? I saw the C524 fairway and nearly bought it immediately. based on looks alone.

Yes, we are reviewing the entire line.

Matt, are the specs reversed? Your comments on the E524 4I say 20 degrees but chart says 23 degrees.

Thank you for the note. The specs are correct, I made an error (now corrected) in my text.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 Iron Review

I had never struck a Tour Edge golf club before the Hot Launch C524 Irons arrived on my doorstep, so I was keen to see if they could perform as well as some of the best irons on the market for a fraction of the price.

Retailing for just $79.99/£65.00 per iron, the price tag certainly caught my eye as many irons in this category sell for far more than double that price. On first inspection out of the box, there were no signs of why that may be from an aesthetic point of view. Each iron was beautifully finished and looked great when I put them down in the playing position. A generous blade length and ample offset let me know that these were irons designed with playability in mind, but overall the dimensions and proportions were excellent and framed the ball nicely.

From a shelf appeal point of view, it is a case of nearly but not quite for me. I am generally someone who appreciates a minimalist approach to looks when it comes to golf equipment and the C524 irons are just a touch fussy for my tastes from the back. I don’t mind a subtle accent color but the bright blue badge just wasn’t for me, although that is just personal preference and some players may love it. I just feel that leaving that black or grey would have given the iron a slightly more premium look and feel.

In terms of the tech, there is quite a lot going on. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that these were a hollow-body construction iron as there is no visual cavity, however, this is somewhat of an optical illusion. The cavity has simply been filled with Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR, which is a high-grade TPU designed to improve sound and feel. 

Additional toe weighting has been added to the set with the intention of stabilizing impact and providing additional ball speed on off-center strikes.

I tested the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons at Saunton Golf Club , using my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, both on the practice ground and out on the course.

Before I get into the launch monitor data, I wanted to give a special mention to the feel attributes of these irons. Impact provided a pleasant lively sensation but there was also a real depth to the strike that isn’t always present in the game-improvement iron category. For me, the Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is still the gold standard in terms of feel in this genre, but quite honestly, when coupled with some excellent turf interaction, the C524 iron is not a million miles behind.

Launch monitor data was pretty strong across the board, with ball speed and distance competitive with just about anything else. With the 7-iron coming in at 29˚ it sits within the higher end of its peers loft-wise but still managed to produce a ball speed of 129.3mph for me with a mid-low launch and spin of 15.5˚ and 5412rpm respectively, which culminated in a healthy carry number of 188 yards. 

I did notice a slight right tendency in flight compared to some other game improvement irons which tend to feature more of a draw bias if anything, and I wonder whether that has anything to do with the additional toe weighting. It wasn't too severe, however, just something to note.

The Hot Launch C524 irons come with a stock steel option of the True Temper Elevate MPH95 shaft in R or S flex, and there are more weight and flex options with the Aldila Ascent PL stock graphite option. There are also three sizes of Lamkin grips to choose from.

Overall, I was very pleased with the performance and feel of the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons, and when you factor in the price tag, I think there is some exceptional value for money to be had. In terms of raw performance data, I would feel comfortable putting them up against anything else in the game improvement category and be very confident they would hold their own.