About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I tested for one day in December of 2022.

My take

Overall, the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 Single Iron-Wood is a solid option off the tee. It offers solid distance while maintaining consistency. I was pleased with my results off the tee. The average golfer will benefit from adding this club to their bag, especially if they struggle off the tee.

About the club I tested

• Model: 2022 Tour Edge Hot Launch E522
• Loft setting: 10.5
• Shaft type: Fubuki HL 55
• Shaft flex: Regular

About me

• Average score: 79
• Handicap: 7
• Experience: 22 years of playing golf
• Right/Left-Handed: Left-Handed
• Typical ball flight: High
• Golf ball used: Titleist Practice Ball
• Club swing speed: 97mph

Test conditions

• When I tested the club: December 2022
• Days tested: 1
• Where I’ve used it: Simulator
• Weather and wind conditions: Inside

How it performs

What I was looking for

I’ve seen more and more pros go to a driving iron off the tee and wanted to test out what it felt like. I enjoy my Callaway XR16, but I know that having multiple options off the tee is a huge asset.

Why I chose to test this club

I decided to test this club because I have seen pros use ironwoods off the tee. However, I didn’t end up buying it. My 3 and 5 wood performs just as well and offers more versatility.

What I love about it

• Distance: The distance was better than I expected, averaging around 230 yards. For an ironwood, it was consistent with my 5 wood, so I believed it to be good on its power.
• Forgiveness: The forgiveness was a plus to this driver. Each swing only waivered on distance by 15 yards, whether it was hit square, on the toe, or traveled on a path.
• Sound: The sound was average, with a normal pinging noise. I enjoyed the average sound of it as it wasn’t a dull thud or a loud tinging noise.
• Shaft Feel: The shaft didn’t feel wobbly during the backswing or follow-through, which is key in the overall feel, as I know it's stable and consistent throughout the entire swing.
• Shaft Performance: The shaft weight is 55g which feels heavy for an ironwood but in a good way. The weight allows the ball to pop off the face of the club and provides consistent distance.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The white shaft down to the black and blue clubhead is sleek. It pops and stands out, making it look like a higher-end club.
• Spin: The spin was lower than my current 5 wood and created more rollout, which was an added bonus.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Workability: The workability wasn’t great, as I normally hit a high fade and couldn’t move the ball more than five yards to the left. I then tried to hit a draw and duck-hooked it repeatedly.
• Adjustability: There is no adjustability feature for this club which is expected for a driving iron, but that’s why I would prefer to use a 3 or 5 wood instead.
• Grip Feel: The grip is Lamkin Z5 and feels slippery with no glove. Even with a glove, it wouldn’t be ideal in rainy conditions or if someone's hands were sweaty on a hot summer day.
• Launch Angle: The launch was lower than I would have liked and was inconsistent on different tee shots.

Best shot with this club

My best shot was hitting back-to-back high fades within five yards of each other at 229 yards and 234 yards.

Value for the money vs. other options

The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 club is a great value for the weekend golfer who wants more options off the tee. I don’t have any other direct comparisons of ironwoods on the market, but compared to my XR 16 5 wood and the Callaway Mavrik 5 wood, they are close. However, the ability to hit more shots out of the fairway and in the rough would lead me to go with either 5 wood.

Final verdict

The Tour Edge ironwood is a great option for its value. It is forgiving but doesn’t sacrifice distance. I believe the mid-to-high handicapper would benefit from adding this option off the tee into their bag.