Tour Edge isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind when you think of golf balls, but then again, they weren’t even in the game until last fall.
The company’s latest move into the ball category follows a familiar playbook: complement last year’s Exotics urethane offering with something more accessible to the masses. The Hot Launch golf ball is Tour Edge’s answer to players who are curious about what Tour Edge brings to the category without paying the $40 sticker price that comes with a three-piece urethane.
Softball Reality Check
The first thing you should know about the Tour Edge Hot Launch is that it is listed as a 55 compression ball. This compression rating is not far off Callaway’s Supersoft and matches what we measured from the Amazon Basics ball. So while Tour Edge says the Hot Launch is soft, but not so soft that performance suffers, the reality is that many golfers will lose speed compared to the firmer options.
According to Tour Edge, the Hot Launch ball offers low spin during play with mid-range approach and greenside spin. That last part is likely overselling things a bit. Soft golf balls are invariably low spin from the tee to the green. It is an inevitable consequence of low compression construction.
The good thing is that low spin also means reduced side spin (spin is spin, people) so for players looking for all the help they can get to keep the ball between the white posts, low/soft compression balls can offer a slight advantage.
The Tour Edge Hot Launch golf ball features a 312-dimple cover, which suggests (it’s too early to be 100 percent sure) that it will come out of the same factory as Vice’s lower-cost Surlyn offerings.
Who should (and shouldn’t) play it
The Hot Launch makes the most sense for players who prioritize feel over performance or just want a Tour Edge logo on their golf ball without breaking the bank.
It’s not for serious players who rely on spin to control ball flight or stop approach shots. The 55 compression core means you’re trading short game spin for that smooth feel, and you can’t avoid that trade-off.
Tour Edge targets the same golfer who benefits from their club’s game-enhancing technology – players who need help with distance, launch and stance. If that describes your game, Hot Launch might be worth a dozen tries.
conclusion
Tour Edge’s Hot Launch golf ball represents a reasonable entry into the budget-friendly distance category. It is not revolutionary and does not pretend to be.
The company has learned from the launch of their Exotics ball and seems to understand its position in the market. They’re not trying to challenge Titleist or TaylorMade for tour-level performance – they’re offering Tour Edge fans an affordable option that aligns with their game-improving philosophy.
At $19.99 a dozen, you’re getting exactly what you pay for: a soft-feeling ball that bounces up and rolls down.
The Hot Launch golf ball will be available at retailers nationwide and online beginning February 2nd.
For more information, visit TourEdgeGolf.com.
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