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 Aug 25 2006, 08:26 PM
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TSG Member  Group: Moderators Posts: 168 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada Member No.: 7,923 Occupation: Fashion Industry Handicap: +2.3 Brand of Choice: Bridgestone Tourstage What's in the Bag?: Tourstage 460P 9.5* Mitsubishi Fubuki 7084X-M003 Tourstage X-Drive P3-03 FW 15* Fujikura HK-Pro 110 X 2-PW Tourstage MR-23 US Spec DG-X100 53* Tourstage MR-23 US Wedge '03 Version DG-S400 59* Tourstage MR-23 US Wedge '03 Version DG-S400 Scotty Cameron Newport Two GSS Nike One Platinum Grips Nowon NO1 48 series  |
looking for some reviews on the EPON 460? thanks.
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Aug 25 2006, 09:11 PM
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TSG Active Member  Group: Members Posts: 315 Joined: 8-December 03 Member No.: 756 |
I just posted this on another thread. I hope this helps.
QUOTE (dorkman53 @ Aug 23 2006, 02:20 PM)  I've now had my new Epon Technity 460 10.5 driver with the Axiv 6465L shaft out for several sessions on the range and several rounds.
Verdict? This club is absolutely outstanding. I heartily concur with the others who said exactly the same thing about this head/shaft combination. The head is attractive, understated, and elegant appearing. The head feels extremely solid, and the sound is a relatively low pitched "thwock"; not high pitched or a tinny sound. The feel is tremendous; very smooth with very little vibration. Even shots hit off the sweet spot feel quite solid. Shots on the sweet spot feel absolutely wonderful. The forgiveness with this head/shaft combination is also outstanding. It takes a pretty bad swing to be worse than the first cut of rough. I'm getting more fairways PLUS more distance than anything I've hit in the past. My previous driver, the G Field GFT 1W 10.5 was the current reigning champ for forgiveness and accuracy until the Epon came on the scene. I'm a low hitter so I got the maximum available loft on this club and went with a low kickpoint shaft. I get a nice mid line drive trajectory with LOTS of rollout. The Axiv kicks well without making me force the issue. There's plenty of kick, but plenty of control. I'm about a 95-98 mph smooth tempo swinger, not a hitter. This shaft is fantastic for me. I probably could have gone a half flex softer to an R flex and gotten a bit more distance, but I might have lost a bit of control in the process. This combination is every bit as straight and accurate for me as my old TM R510 TP with a 757, but hits a lot farther because of better carry to accompany the better than average rollout. The Axiv has better kick than the 757, IMHO, without giving up anything in the control department. (I still am a big fan of the 757's, and play them in my 3 and 5 woods). So if you are looking for outstanding feel, forgiveness, and excellent distance, and have some disposable income to send Chris, I'd heartily recommend the Epon Technity 460. That particular Axiv obviously might not be for you, but the Axiv has such a wide variety of weights, flexes, and kickpoints that if one wanted that shaft there would certainly be one right for just about anyone. Thanks again, Chris. You've never let me down or given me less than stellar advice. |
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Aug 26 2006, 07:04 AM
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Ultra High End Golf Equipment Specialist  Group: +Administrators Posts: 6,890 Joined: 10-October 03 From: Japan, Hawaii, Italy Member No.: 18 Occupation: TSG Specialist Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Check Out My Sig! |
The 460 has been in the bag for about 2 months now, I have no plans on changing to anything newer because this is maybe the only driver in 2 years that has satisfied all of my needs.
1. Its very forgiving with a very deep face. 2. The feel at impact, is IMO better than the 510DF and just shocking that a head this big can feel so good. 3. Distance is on par if not longer than anything else i have hit, again it depends on the shaft, Im hitting DREV as i didnt want to mess around with anything else if this is working so well. |
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Aug 26 2006, 08:44 AM
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TSG Member Group: Moderators Posts: 168 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada Member No.: 7,923 Occupation: Fashion Industry Handicap: +2.3 Brand of Choice: Bridgestone Tourstage What's in the Bag?: Tourstage 460P 9.5* Mitsubishi Fubuki 7084X-M003 Tourstage X-Drive P3-03 FW 15* Fujikura HK-Pro 110 X 2-PW Tourstage MR-23 US Spec DG-X100 53* Tourstage MR-23 US Wedge '03 Version DG-S400 59* Tourstage MR-23 US Wedge '03 Version DG-S400 Scotty Cameron Newport Two GSS Nike One Platinum Grips Nowon NO1 48 series |
thanks guys for the reviews, just what i was looking for.
now Chris, reading what you have said they will do custom face angles etc.? would they do a 10.5* head 2* open? |
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Aug 26 2006, 08:56 AM
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Ultra High End Golf Equipment Specialist Group: +Administrators Posts: 6,890 Joined: 10-October 03 From: Japan, Hawaii, Italy Member No.: 18 Occupation: TSG Specialist Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Check Out My Sig! |
QUOTE (tourstage_bape @ Aug 26 2006, 05:44 PM) thanks guys for the reviews, just what i was looking for. now Chris, reading what you have said they will do custom face angles etc.? would they do a 10.5* head 2* open? 2* Open needs to be ordered and it takes 35 days. For two degrees it has to be built not hand picked. |
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Aug 27 2006, 11:50 AM
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TSG Whiz  Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 7,946 Handicap: 6.9 What's in the Bag?: Driver: Yamaha 2009 Inpres 460V rpm, Rombax 6Y09, stiff, 45" FW: ??? Hybrid: ??? 3-PW: 2009 Yamaha XV Forged Limited with KBS nickel black shafts Wedges: Epon KGX, 52 and 58 copper with KBS nickel black Putter: Odyssey Black i #9 Ball - Taylormade LDP Black Bag - Dancing with Dragon |
What is available by custom order? Lie, length, open/closed, etc.
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Aug 28 2006, 07:24 AM
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Ultra High End Golf Equipment Specialist Group: +Administrators Posts: 6,890 Joined: 10-October 03 From: Japan, Hawaii, Italy Member No.: 18 Occupation: TSG Specialist Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Check Out My Sig! |
QUOTE (bogeydog @ Aug 27 2006, 08:50 PM) What is available by custom order? Lie, length, open/closed, etc. Drop me a PM tell me what you need and i will give you an about date. |
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Sep 1 2006, 10:36 AM
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TSG Active Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 10-May 04 Member No.: 2,649 |
Guys, i've just played a round with plus1 and hit his Epon 460. I must say from the outset this is the nicest looking driver I've ever looked down on. Coupled with the exquiste feel off the face makes this the most complete driver I've ever used.
Forgiveness and distance are ok, but like any other driver, it all depends on the shaft you couple the head with. His Axiv is an inspired choice.... once again, i find myself hankering for plus1's bag..... don't think i'll be getting this one for a long time..... |
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Sep 1 2006, 12:39 PM
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Ultra High End Golf Equipment Specialist Group: +Administrators Posts: 6,890 Joined: 10-October 03 From: Japan, Hawaii, Italy Member No.: 18 Occupation: TSG Specialist Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Check Out My Sig! |
QUOTE (Dicksy @ Sep 1 2006, 07:36 PM) Guys, i've just played a round with plus1 and hit his Epon 460. I must say from the outset this is the nicest looking driver I've ever looked down on. Coupled with the exquiste feel off the face makes this the most complete driver I've ever used. Forgiveness and distance are ok, but like any other driver, it all depends on the shaft you couple the head with. His Axiv is an inspired choice.... once again, i find myself hankering for plus1's bag..... don't think i'll be getting this one for a long time..... Thats great to hear, Plus1 has tried so many of the new import, tour and domestic clubs i really think he has a good concept on feel, performance, and adjustments. Im glad you liked the driver, its expensive but well worth it. If you can find a shaft that suites you then your golden. |
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Sep 1 2006, 01:09 PM
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TSG Madman  Group: Members Posts: 2,229 Joined: 1-February 04 From: ireland Member No.: 1,296 |
my take on the 460 epon.....
looks lookswise this is a 510 tp on steroids. its really really pleasing to the eyes and sits soooo square behind the ball. However the 460 cc are hidden well and looks to me much more like a 425, but the extra ccs are due to the depth of the club feel by far the most SOLID 460 head i have ever hit. the face is pure and actually feels very soft. there is no ting or ping of the head that 99.9% of the 460 heads nowadays produce. on poorly struck shots this is still soft, not harsh at all and on centre hits is like butter. distance distance this club was average, i cannot in any way complain. we played today on a waterlogged course which meant that the distance was all carry! with the axiv v spec i was more than satisfied with the carry.....cant wait to take it to a links and see how she rools! :tsg_smiley_yes: accuracy the performance out of this driver was the real seeler for me. although the feel is unique and uncanny of a 460cc head the performance was awesome! i mean the v spec axiv and epon head combo is a fairway finder! i simple cannot hit the left side of the fairway with this thing, nor am i hitting the right handside of the fairway! its a shell straight - high - low back spin - and the wind has minimal effect on it. and yes i am serious...... ps......when i took the club out of the package and swung it, i was worried i order a shaft that was toooooo weak.....however although the shaft feels weak, and kicks plenty through the impact, it actual does play to its estimated flex. it is such a stable shaft that holds the hook and helps guide the shot striaght. all i can say chris is thanks for gear! |
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Sep 2 2006, 02:35 AM
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TSG Active Member Group: Members Posts: 315 Joined: 8-December 03 Member No.: 756 |
QUOTE (plus1 @ Sep 2 2006, 07:09 AM) my take on the 460 epon..... distance distance this club was average, i cannot in any way complain. we played today on a waterlogged course which meant that the distance was all carry! with the axiv v spec i was more than satisfied with the carry.....cant wait to take it to a links and see how she rools! :tsg_smiley_yes: The rollout has been well above average, in my experience. I don't think you'll be disappointed. |
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Sep 2 2006, 07:55 AM
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TSG Master Group: Moderators Posts: 1,031 Joined: 8-June 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 7,973 Quote: Don't give up . . . Don't ever give up! - Jim Valvano Brand of Choice: TourStage, Epon What's in the Bag?: TSG Ho Stuff |
You guys are just killing me with all this EPON talk!! I just got the ERC III a few months back and although its working out well with the Axiv-V, all this sensational talk about the EPON has my "HO" instincts tingling. I know I will not change my irons, I love those, I must somehow resist the urge to pull the trigger on the EPON. Although I don't know how many more positive reviews I can take until the "HO" senses are overwhelmed and Chris gets an order for an EPON 460. :tsg_smilie_money3:
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Sep 2 2006, 12:34 PM
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