Tour Edge Exotics CB5 versus XCG7 Beta Fairway

I have done a lot of research on this topic, to no avail. I'm looking to get my first TEE fairway wood (specifically 16.5*). I am stuck between the CB5 and XCG7 Beta. How do the two compare? I would like to know which one would be more "tour-preferred", easy to work, longer, etc. If anyone can shed some light on this I would be very grateful! I know there are newer models out, but I'm sold on one of these two I think, and will be my first TEE club!

I don't think you can go wrong either way. the XCG family typically launch higher and have slightly larger heads than the CB's, but the 7 is stated to be slightly lower launching. I play a CB5 and love that thing. The CB4 is also very similar so you can save a little money if you go that way.

CB4/CB5 would be my reco. I find the XCG series to be too shallow in the face. I much prefer the head profile of the CB's.

CB is geared more towards players looking for an off the tee 3 wood. XCG7 is more of an all around club. The beta stands a little taller than previous models. I'd suggest the CB4 or 5 but the final factor is where you'll hit it most

CB5 without a doubt based on your question. Xcg line is great too. Skip both and go for the E8 beta model.

Thanks for all the feedback! I was leaning towards the xcg7 beta, but now I'm not sure. I feel if anything I would use it off the tee more than anything, and the cb5 seems to be geared toward that more. hmmm

I'm a low ball hitter and play a CB5 15* (currently). I previously used a CB3 and then CB4. The CB5 is awesome off the tee but I'm also not afraid to bashing the thing off the fairway as long as I have a clean lie. The leading edge sole design helps the club glide across the turf and not dig. Great great club. I briefly tried a X2 Hot but quickly ran back to my CB. As mentioned, the CB4 is very similar to the 5, but slightly cheaper on the secondary market. CB3 is also long but the head is slightly smaller so not a direct comparison like the 4/5.

I went cb5 for the smaller footprint. When the heads get bigger seems to have opposite effect for me. Also got the 16.5 4 wood. I'm hitting much better off the deck

I can't speak for the XCG series, but the CB5 is awesome. I don't think you'd be disappointed at all if you went that way. The face depth is just good to my eye, it's a blast to crush it off the turf. I don't really hit a 3 wood out of the rough most of the time anyway due to "decision making" but that's where it might not be quite as good as the XCG.

I have hit both and I just preferred the CB5 look and deeper face. The XCG7 definitely launched higher.. Only thing I had to change out was the shaft since I prefer a heavier club.

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I have hit both and I just preferred the CB5 look and deeper face. The XCG7 definitely launched higher.. Only thing I had to change out was the shaft since I prefer a heavier club.
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I found a great deal on a xcg7 beta with an Attus 7x extra stiff shaft. However, I hit the ball very high so if it's higher launching (the shaft is known to be a higher launch shaft as well), then I may opt against it and try and find a cb5. Thanks!

I replaced my cb4 with a cb5 when they came out and went back to the cb4 after a month. I am giving the xcg7 beta a go now and really like it.

I've gamed cb4 and cb5. Both are nice but I didn't see a huge difference between the two. I found I hit both a long way, both good off the tee but neither performed well off the fairway for me. Both tended to fly high, but I think that was more due to the stock shafts. I'm using the xcg7 beta now and I find I hit about the same distance as the cb's, maybe a touch longer off the tee, but it doesn't balloon on me when I hit it into the breeze and I have an easier time with it off the fairway.

I have both. Cb5 3 wood and beta 16.5. I find the cb5 a little more demanding but probably would be longer in the same loft. I prefer the head shape/color of the cb5 but will keep the beta in play because it fits my gaps better. It's early in the season so things may change.

I have CB5 3 and 5 woods (15* and 18*). These things are awesome!

They are long, much more forgiving than other clubs with the same footprint, and they perform great for me off the tee or the ground.

I took a look at the XCG7 and Beta, but the heads were just too big for me.

I play the CB4 15*. I am a slower swinging player, but I have absolutely no problem hitting this club. It goes almost as far as driver, and is extremely workable as it has one of the most appealing heads at address of all the woods. I've hit the CB5, and I feel that has a slightly shallower face, although I've never compared them directly. At my home course, I've been forced to hit low stinging cuts and high draws and have been able to do both with this club. I previously played the SLDR and Razr Fit Xtreme and the CB4 outshined them in all my aspects. Not to mention the fact that I picked up my second one on this site for $40.

Please excuse the slight thread jack,
But have any of you CB owners hit a Mizuno MP-650 fairway? If so, how do they compare?

650 is super hot off the face. The CB pro I hit felt similar, and have been curious about the 4 & 5.

after having 3 different cb5 heads, came back to the cb4 without hesitation. for me it was turf interaction, cb4 just slides through so easy and is so easy to hit off the deck and so long off the tee. the 16.5 is perfect for either, I carry the 13 degree as almost a mini driver but still just as easy to hit off the deck as well, even for a 13 degree. would love to have the cb4 with the matte finish of the beta though, that would be the ultimate fairway. The E8 is on the wish list since it almost the combination of the two series, the E8 tour anyway..

I went through quite a few 3 woods this year and finally settled on the XCG7 Beta. It is a perfect shape with a deeper face (about the same size as the CB5) and it is hot as heck. The plain XCG7s have a shallower face similar to the XCG5 and 6. The Beta is in a class all it's own.

You can see in my signature what works for me and I just picked up an 11.5 xcg7 beta to use on tighter courses. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Hit what fits your eye and performs the best.

OP it looks like you have no choice but to buy both and report back. Sell one.

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CB is geared more towards players looking for an off the tee 3 wood. XCG7 is more of an all around club. The beta stands a little taller than previous models. I'd suggest the CB4 or 5 but the final factor is where you'll hit it most
[/quote]tend to agree. ....have had quite a few of these and currently have a cb5....havnt hit this one as good as others....off tee it can be really good off the fairway not so much.....this one has been hit and miss for me.....xcg series was better all around and just as long....I am moving back to xcg soon....cb requires a better strike and more precision for sure

Thanks for all the responses! Well, I ended up ordering a CB5 with the Fubuki x-stiff. I have a very high launch, so I opted for the CB5. If anyone is interested, I can do sort of a mini review and let you know how I like it, who knows may get the E8 or XCG7 Beta if it's not to my liking.

Fell in love the TEE XCG7 Beta. I bought the 16.5* 4 wood, then decided I should own all three FWs, 15* and 18* so I can play two different top of the bag setups.

Here we go again...

I read this thread the other day and it got my attention. I've been playing the cb4 for over 2 years (both 15* and 16.5*). I had a short stint with the cb5 last year, but as many others have said, it wasn't better than the cb4 (close call). So today when I'm doing my weekly carousing of the PGA superstore I see a xcg7 beta marked down. I hit it in the simulator and loved the way it felt. Had a store credit, so I did what any good Wrxer would do and walked out of the store with it!

I'm interested to see how it performs in real world conditions and particularly off the deck! I will be reporting back...