Is the Epon 460 a naturally high/normal/low launching head? I am getting a 0.6 open faced head with an Axiv V-Spec 7076, and have to choose between 9.5 and 10.5... any input? I normally hit a high ball but like a fairly high trajectory as long as it doesn't get knocked down by wind (when there is wind). What do you think, do I go with the 9.5 or 10.5?

This post has been edited by leepark: Jan 30 2007, 02:45 PM

I always go with the 9.5 I hit the ball high and like to keep it down.
The 9.5 has been perfect. I would even consider a 8.5 if they made one.

You will love the Driver, shaft combo.

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From my experience I would say its trajectory is mid-high. I too would actually love an 8.5 but really the 9.5 is just fine for my game in its current form. The flight I get is not a ballooning flight at all; it gets up and pretty much stays there until its time to come down. A very piercing trajectory. Of course I'm sure the type of shaft and individual swing play into it. For me, this club is awesome in the wind. I've played quite a few rounds of late out near Beaumont, CA and the winds have been blowing 30-50 mph. In fact, if anyone seen the last day at the Bob Hope and those winds the pros played in that day, I had a day just like that not but a month ago. Unreal, balls were just blowing off the green before you could put. The Epon held very strong that day.

As for whether to to 9.5 or 10.5 its a matter of personal choice. If you're a fairly good driver of the ball with a fast swing speed go 9.5. With the AxivV you're gonna just love the results. Go 10.5 to build a little forgiveness into the equation if you're tee shots tend to spray a little or if you're swing speed isn't all that fast.

Good luck and post a review once you've gotten some time in with it.

Thanks guys. Can't wait to get it in my hands! Having read all all the positive TSG comments my expectations are HIGH! I will let you know what happens.

I have a 9.5 with the stock Drev shaft and I would also say it's a mid-high ball flight. I am not a high ball hitter and the 9.5 gives me the trajectory I am looking for. Great driver!

i have had 9.5 and 10.5 in this driver - with all different shaft comos. Regardless of wether the shaft is high kick or low kick i have found that the launch of this driver is HIGH, but with low low spin. This gives us the ultimate rainbow flight that reall does get the most out of carry as well as the most out of run. I did not notice a significant difference in the 9 and 10 so i opted for the 10.5 seeing it gave a small amount more forgiveness.

Whichever u choose i believe you will get a high launch with a low spin. Initially the high launch may put u off however when u see the results you will be more than happy!

I have been playing the Epon 460 with a code-6 for about a week now......it definitely hits a high ball, in fact i would even venture to say too high, BUT the ball goes far and it is so forgiving, the balls i am hitting now are all carry, if i nut one, i can carry it about 270 ( its cold out there).....which is awesome for me !!! i normally hit about 285 but thats with 25 yards of roll on firm fairways on a nice sunny day....this club hits a high ball but it has very little back spin, it is just going foward with loads of hangtime....this driver does what the Ozik Altus attempted to do !!! it is high launch low spin with very little side spin !!! ive owned over a hundred drivers in the past 5 years and this puppy is the best to date and it is head and shoulders above current offerings !!

What is your loft? I too would like to answer this question. Thinking about this combo (Epon/Roddio) what do think? My current gamers are 9.5* Titty tour issue 905R and TM R7 425TP tour issue 10.5*. Perfect example here; I actually hit the Titty/Axis X combo higher than the 425/Rombax. So which one 9.5/10 would you go with if you are me in this combo? Thanks

Get a 9.5, nothing higher. My experience with the Epon...I had a 9.25 hand picked loft w/Axiv V-spec 8080 and hit it very high. I usually play and 8.5 TM TP 460 and hit a mid trajectory. My Epon/Axiv combo hit it very high with no roll. The 9.5 will suit you just fine, trust me.

Let the launch monitor data do the talking. I dont care what loft it is as long as im getting solid ball speed numbers, carry, total yardage, and a tight dispersion.

I'm always trying to achieve a 14* launch angle, 6+ seconds of hang time, a downward angle of degradation that gives me decent roll, a spin rate under 3000, and something less than 8 yards off line in either direction. If a 9.5 gets you those results then your all set but no shame if its the 10.5 that gets you there. Hell id use a 13* driver as long as its the result i desired.

As far as manufacturing, quality control, tolorance, feel and forgiveness Epon takes the cake, Sure there are clubs that can rival it in one or several of those categories like the X-Drive 460 or MP Craft 425 etc.. but knowing you have the most high end manufactured driver or shall I say cannon on the market is a great feeling.

Thanks for the imput; looking forward to this decision making process...

How do you feel about the Roddio as a viable shaft option. We should talk...

It really depends on your swing, Would the Roddio models fit it?