This was a great addition to the bag. My last round of golf, I hit all of the fairways but 2. Thank you, guy, at Tour Edge. Might need a wingman?
Forgiveness Made Easy
A rear weight repositions mass toward the back perimeter of the club head, enhancing forgiveness and stability to help you hit straighter drives.
Speed Across the Face
Diamond-shaped variable thickness zones maximize ball speed and accuracy across the face, helping you get consistent distance whether you make perfect contact, or strike it off the heel or toe.
Powerful Head Design
A deep 360° cup face design flexes across a wider area, increasing ball speed and improving feel no matter where the impact occurs.
Effortless Launch
A new V-Taper Sole lowers the club’s center of gravity, making it easier to launch shots higher with the right amount of spin for distance and control.
SPECIFICATIONS
| LOFT | FACE ANGLE | HEAD SIZE | LIE ANGLE | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9° | SQUARE | 460cc | 60° | 45" |
| 10.5° | SQUARE | 460cc | 60° | 45" |
| 12° | SQUARE | 460cc | 60° | 45" |
Available in right hand.
SHAFT SPECS
Aldila Ascent
The Aldila Ascent PL provides lightweight performance with faster club head speeds without sacrificing feel. Ascent PL technology is designed to resist ovaling, keeping the clubhead in position and creating more center-face contact.
| MODEL | FLEX | WEIGHT | LAUNCH | SPIN | TORQUE | TIP DIAMETER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldila Ascent 50A | A | 55g | HIGH | MID | 5.6° | 0.335 |
| Aldila Ascent 50R | R | 57g | HIGH | MID | 5.4° | 0.335 |
| Aldila Ascent 55S | S | 59g | HIGH | MID | 5.3° | 0.335 |
GRIP
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Black
Standard: 50g (60 Round) | Midsize: 60g (60 Round)
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 31 reviews.
I knew I like 12 degree drivers and this one fits the bill. I hit it straight
Got my distance back, gained 30 yards and hit straight and high with 9 degree
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I like that the driver is 45” and not any longer. I find that I make more consistent centered strikes and further distance than my previous longer-shaft driver.
The club is a keeper. Solid hits, fun and easy to swing. Dispersion is tight and there has been a modest increase in swing speed and distance.
My new Driver does provide the extra power that I needed. Thank you very much.
I've only been able too try it out at the driving range and one round of golf. I really like the response and accuracy of the club so far. I need to use it for a few more rounds before deciding if this will be my permanent driver.
At 75, I don't hit it as far as I used to. Always looking for distance and ease of use. This driver delivers, at least for me. It's 20-25 yards longer than my current gamer. Very impressed. This is my first Tour Edge driver.
Hit more solid tee shots today! Loving the new driver.
If you candle the mid-1990’s thru 2019 or so sound (i.e that “ting” like sound of a metal / titanium face), then you’ll love this driver! Its middle sole weight is just right for me. Im a short, older guy (66)… and can pound this stick 240 to 250yrds or so down the middle. It was cut down to 44” for my dwarf-like 5’7” height. 12 degree loft…. Love it!! ⛳️😎👍🏻
I am a soon to be 79 year old and earlier this year replaced my 5 year old PXG 0811XF Driver with a Tour Edge Hot Launch Max Driver. Now no experimenting with an endless combination of weight positions, adjustable lofts and lie angles -- just hitting the non-adjustable Hot Launch Driver farther and straighter! Hitting fairways and scoring lower.
Played with a loaner set variant and was crushing the driver - much better than my Ping G425. Enquired about comparable model & purchased Hot Launch Max driver. Only one round so far but definitely hitting straighter with about 15 yards greater distance. Very pleased to date
I thought it was an adjustable LOFT not weight, not sure what adjusting the weight would do. Not as long as I hoped, when I catch it clean, it really doesn't go further then my 15 year old RBZ!
I am 82 years old and consider myself to be a better-than-most "bogey golfer." However, it now looks like my new Tour Edge Hot Launch MAX twelve degree regular flex shaft driver is about to change things. I've owned many brands of clubs over the years (Big Bertha, Tommy Armour Silver Scot, Walter Hagen, Cleveland Launcher, Srixon, etc) , and after hitting a dozen balls on some green space adjacent to where I live, I can say that my new 2026 TE Hot Launch MAX driver (delivered just two days ago) is as good or, in my "senior golfer" case, better than any of the drivers I've owned in the past. Tour Edge staff (notably Mike and Mitch) were extremely helpful when listening to me on the phone describing my game, including my desire to add 20-25 more yards to my drives without the occasional duck hooks and draws. I do believe that we may have done it! I hope to "shoot my age" this year. Anyway, THANK YOU TOUR EDGE FOR YOUR HELPFULNESS, YOUR PROFESSIONALISM, AND OF COURSE THE GREAT CLUB-MAKING AND COMPETITIVE PRICING. Thomas (Tom) Arnold in the Las Vegas. Nevada, area.
Purchased the Hot Launch Max driver 10.5 regular flex as soon as my PGA Superstore got it in stock. Have played several rounds and the more I hit it the more accurate and longer I get. You guys have proven that you don’t need to have dozens of adjustments and spend $600-700 to hit the ball well. You can spend $299 for this driver, take your time and learn to hit it. The results speak for themselves.
There is no fault. I play a 5,7,9 hot launch woods. The Driver, however makes a loud metallic sound each time I hit it. For some reason I am hitting the fairway woods great…. The driver which I will be returning… not so good.
Your customer service was very helpful. I had to change my order and it was done correctly. The chat line was very responsive. As far as my driver, we'll i love it,I got the hot launch max 12 degree for 299.00,what a great price, I also have the x525 3,5 and 9.You guys are great,you need to expose your brand more.I definitely will tell members at my course
I'm 76 years old and my best golf years are behind me. When I started playing golf a driver was 43" long which is the current length of today's 3-wood. I've never liked the 45" or longer drivers. I tried an Auto-Pilot mini which kept the ball in play but distance was sacrificed. I decided to try a regular driver with a shorter shaft (43.5" senior flex) and opted for the TE Hot Launch 10.5. 2X at the range and mostly straight shots with a little draw. Played today and tee shots were 200-220. Hit 9 fairways with only 1 drive that was troublesome. Bottom line I LIKE it and just ordered a 3-wood and #4 Hybrid. I hope they'll play as well.
Have only played with it once. My experience is that the club is very responsive and easy to hit.
Great Great company and products
very nice club
Light weight 9 degrees picked up 10 yards and ball traveling straighter with nice low flight and run out
Big improvement over old Taylor Made Burner. Easier to hit, straight
Just did'nt hit the club well. I was 5 star appreciative of your return policy. I would buy again
Love the driver, great flex on shaft, enjoy much more than my old E 525.
Great driver.
It has similar distance to my old driver. It might be a little longer. It goes straight. No hooks. A little fade at times. It was my first time out since last year so difficult to know if things will be better when I get in better condition.
Hard to properly evaluate. Too early in the season and I haven't yet played a round of golf. Just several whacks at my Club's driving range in cold and windy weather. So far no negative issues.
Best driver for the money, can't wait for the 10k drivers to go on sale.
Picked up at least 15 yards