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Tour Edge Hot Launch Max irons and wedges designed to help golfers break through to better ball striking and short-game confidence

New Max and Max D irons and wedges deliver effortless launch, forgiveness, and scoring control for developing players

BATAVIA, IL (Feb. 27, 2026) – Tour Edge Golf’s new Hot Launch Max and Max D irons and wedges are now available in golf shops nationwide and shipping immediately for online orders beginning today. Engineered for game-improvement players, the Max Series provides easy launch, maximum forgiveness and consistent distance control.

“Hot Launch Max is built for golfers who are working to improve their games and want equipment that supports that journey,” said David Glod, Founder and CEO of Tour Edge. “These irons and wedges are designed to make solid contact easier to improve consistency, and to give golfers more confidence from their approach and scoring clubs.”

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The Hot Launch Max iron and wedge lineup is designed around optimized weighting and forgiveness, promoting higher launch and more consistent contact that naturally translates to added distance. Ultra-light shaft options further help golfers generate speed and launch the ball higher with less effort.

“Approach play and short-game confidence is where golfers see the fastest improvement,” added Glod. “Consistency is what allows golfers to score, and Hot Launch Max irons and wedges are built to deliver predictable results when precision matters most.”

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Hot Launch Max Irons: Break Through to Better Ball Striking.
The Hot Launch Max iron achieves playability and improved ball striking through a powerful, traditional cavity-back head, while the Hot Launch Max D ironwood leverages a hybrid-inspired hollow-body design to deliver super game improvement benefits. 

  • Hot Launch Max Iron: A powerful cavity-back design features a high-grade VIBRCOR TPU insert to dampen vibration, enhance feel, and maintain fast ball speeds across the hitting zone. Available Lofts: Right-Handed & Left-Handed: 4/20°, 5/23°, 6/26°, 7/29°, 8/33°, 9/38°, P/43°, A/48°
  • Hot Launch Max D Iron: A hollow-body design redistributes mass to the perimeter, maximizing MOI for added stability, higher launch, and faster ball speeds across the face. Available Lofts: Right-Handed & Left-Handed: 4/23°, 5/26°, 6/29°, 7/32°, 8/36°, 9/40°, P/43°, A/49°
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Hot Launch Max Wedges: Break Through to a Better Short Game.
The Hot Launch Max Wedge is crafted for players who favor a classic wedge profile, delivering exceptional feel, precise spin control, and versatile sole performance. In contrast, the Hot Launch Max D Wedge is engineered for golfers who want maximum game-improvement benefits around the greens, offering extreme forgiveness that produces consistent outcomes on mishits.

  • Hot Launch Max Wedge: Precision-milled grooves push spin to the USGA limit for predictable trajectory control and stopping power, while the VIBRCOR insert delivers exceptional feel. Available Lofts: Right-Handed: 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° Left-Handed: 52°, 56°, 60°
  • Hot Launch Max D Wedge: Designed for easy launch and maximum forgiveness, an expanded cambered sole with progressive bounce reduces turf drag and improves consistency from rough, sand, or tight lies. Available Lofts: Right-Handed & Left-Handed: 52°, 56°, 60°

High-Performance Shaft Options
Each club in the Hot Launch Max Series is equipped with an ultra-light ALDILA Ascent graphite shaft, engineered to increase clubhead speed while maintaining stability and feel. Shaft weights rang 50–60 grams in the irons and wedges, promoting faster swing speeds and added distance. The KBS Max MT85 steel shaft is available, delivering added distance through faster swing speeds, increased power, and a high-launch, high-spin ball flight for enhanced carry.

Hot Launch Max Series Pricing 

  • Drivers: $299.99
  • Fairway Metals: $179.99
  • Hybrids: $159.99
  • Irons: $699.99 (7-piece graphite) / $599.99 (7-piece steel)
  • Wedges: $89.99 (Max) / $99.99 (Max D)

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