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What wedges would you get? |
Apr 29 2007, 03:17 PM
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TSG Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 20-July 06 From: Vancouver Member No.: 8,207 |
With all of Tourspec's offering, it seems there is a sea of wedges to choose from?
I am looking to get some new forged wedges. Looking at the 3 different Epon models, Yururi Jersey.. .other suggestions? Looking to keep proices to about $200/wedge I prefer something that doesnt rust. What would you recommend and why? TIA |
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Apr 29 2007, 03:21 PM
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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 |
Epon.
Best feel, and custom options available. This is a very hot topic and I think you may get about 30 different replies. Have fun choosing!! |
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Apr 29 2007, 03:32 PM
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T the Japan Golf Gear and Cute Idol Expert ![]() Group: +Administrators Posts: 2,719 Joined: 29-August 06 From: JAPAN! Member No.: 8,383 Quote: Inpakuto Otaku Occupation: Golf Geek - Tech Guru Brand of Choice: Epon, Royal Collection, PRGR, Yamaha, Graphite Design, Gold's, Tourstage, Mizuno What's in the Bag?: Lots of stuff |
Hey Fe,
Epon has great feel and looks. Super performers. And as B said, lots of options and models to choose from. Tourstages new wegdge is also a looker and apparently puts a lot of spin on the ball. Definitely a lot of options to choose from but I'd go for one of these two. T |
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Apr 29 2007, 03:48 PM
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TSG Pro Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 22-April 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,870 Quote: Any day under 80 is a good one Handicap: 5 Brand of Choice: epon for driver/woods What's in the Bag?: Main Bag Epon 460 10.5 Roddio 6WA S Epon Technity 13.5 GD Quattro 75 S Gfield UT-85 S 18* hybrid Gfield 22* pt-7 stiff 7 wood Miura blades 3 or 4-PW S300 chikara 52*, 60* S400 Gauge Design Premium Zone #0 keeps changing every week...but in a match above is what I will play. |
gft-sw, or zodia US spec (not chiba) (i havent tried the epon, saving the dough for the chikara).
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Apr 29 2007, 04:11 PM
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TSG Member Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 2-September 05 From: North Carolina Member No.: 6,304 Quote: It's the journey, not the destination... Occupation: Information Technology Handicap: 1 Brand of Choice: Miura, Tourstage |
The Miura forged Cleveland 588's, if you can find them. Best wedges I've played in a long, long time from a combination of grind, feel and control (very versatile). Plus they just look awesome!!
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Apr 29 2007, 04:18 PM
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TSG Amateur Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Brisbane, Australia Member No.: 7,586 Quote: Must have a passion in life! Occupation: Scientist, nanomaterials Handicap: 5 Brand of Choice: Mizuno, RC, Srixon, Tourstage, RC, Hiro Matsumoto What's in the Bag?: Driver: Mizuno MX-500 9.5*, GD Tour AD M-65x 3W: Royal Collection Pro TP 15*, GD Tour AD M-65x 5W: Mizuno F-50 18*, DGs300 4-PW: Srixon i701, DGs300 52/56/60: Epon Technity satins DGs300 Putter: Hiro Matsumoto MZ-05 Bag: OGIO with 15 slots (always room for 1 more then) Ball: ProV1 |
Just got 52/56/60 Epon Technitys in satin. Surpassing my expectations in terms of feel and playability. Had mizuno and bridgetone wedges previously and these are better all-round.
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Apr 29 2007, 05:07 PM
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TSG Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 20-July 06 From: Vancouver Member No.: 8,207 |
Thanks for your suggestions so far.
I would be moving from Ping Eye wedges and I know they really bite and shred balls/greens. I will still be using my Ping Eye 2 Lob wedge as its been so realiable. Just switching up my irons and Epon really is one of my top choices. The 07 Tourstage wedges look great too. Question about the Epons. I see 3 dirfferent models: X, HG & Technicity. Can anyone explain the mains differences between them? |
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Apr 29 2007, 05:31 PM
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T the Japan Golf Gear and Cute Idol Expert ![]() Group: +Administrators Posts: 2,719 Joined: 29-August 06 From: JAPAN! Member No.: 8,383 Quote: Inpakuto Otaku Occupation: Golf Geek - Tech Guru Brand of Choice: Epon, Royal Collection, PRGR, Yamaha, Graphite Design, Gold's, Tourstage, Mizuno What's in the Bag?: Lots of stuff |
The X and Technity are quite similar in shape and dimensions but with different finishes and slightly different grooves. They are both made from soft S20C. The X has the Copper finish which oxidizes and changes over time but gives a very soft feel, it is also available in satin and for a limited with NiCr20. The Technity has the sharper grooves which spin like mad but can be tough on balls sometimes, it comes in Satin and a Black finish only, I think it was available in NiCr20 for a limited time too. The HG is only available in copper and has 3 lofts only (the X and Technity have 5 loft choices). It is also S20C. The HG top width and sole width are identical with the back "scooped" out for a super high center of gravity. This apparently produces a low trajectory high spin kind of shot. I've only tried the X model and I love it. Straight and soft feel. Good spin. Durable finish.
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Apr 29 2007, 05:40 PM
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TSG Active Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 26-March 06 From: Denmark - Europe Member No.: 7,791 Quote: Always looking for the perfect JAPAN FORGED club...... Occupation: Private investor & day dreamer ;-) Handicap: LOW! Brand of Choice: Scratch, Miura, Bettinardi, Epon, Srixon, Cally, TM & Titty |
Cast carbon steel: Titleist Vokey - nobody beats it. Bob Vokey is the greatest wedge maker in the world. I've tried a lot of forged carbon steel wedges (Tourstage 2005 model, Miura and Mizuno Mp-T) and to me Vokey's are second to none.
Forged carbon steel: Tourstage X-wedge 2007 (I'm tempted to buy a trio of these from Chris.....very tempted if it was not for the......), Callaway X-Tour (forged 1020 carbon steel and made by second greatest wedge designer in the world: Roger Cleveland), Mizuno Custom Made Mp-R, Miura Forged, Scratch Forged and Epon Forged - you can't go wrong with either of these wedges. This post has been edited by Claus: Apr 29 2007, 05:42 PM |
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Apr 29 2007, 08:01 PM
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TSG Master Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 14-May 05 From: Australia Member No.: 5,555 Quote: A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work Occupation: Company Director Handicap: 12 Brand of Choice: Mizuno What's in the Bag?: Driver: Taylor TP 510 8.5* Mitsubishi Rayon TP-85 MT 3 Wood: Epon Technicity 15* Diamana 83S Utilities: Mizuno UX-2 20* Nippon 1150 S Mizuno UX-2 23* Nippon 1150 S Irons: 4 - PW: Gauge Studio Hand Mades Nippon 1150S Wedges: Gauge Studio Hand Mades Nippon 1150 S Putter: Bettinardi BB2 (sugar filled shaft) Bag: Mizuno Kabuki Ball: Titleist Pro V1 |
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Apr 29 2007, 10:45 PM
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TSG Caddie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 19-January 07 Member No.: 9,465 |
I am about to get a new 52 and 58(or 60). The response to this thread has been helpful.
Any info/experience on fourteens V3 or J spec?? Love the look of the those. |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:28 AM
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T the Japan Golf Gear and Cute Idol Expert ![]() Group: +Administrators Posts: 2,719 Joined: 29-August 06 From: JAPAN! Member No.: 8,383 Quote: Inpakuto Otaku Occupation: Golf Geek - Tech Guru Brand of Choice: Epon, Royal Collection, PRGR, Yamaha, Graphite Design, Gold's, Tourstage, Mizuno What's in the Bag?: Lots of stuff |
I am about to get a new 52 and 58(or 60). The response to this thread has been helpful. Any info/experience on fourteens V3 or J spec?? Love the look of the those. Both very nice wedges with lots of spin. The V3 is a popular seller in Japan as it's geared more towards the mid and better player, while the J-Spec has the wider sole, bigger head and is geared towards the average to high handicap golfer. |
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Apr 30 2007, 02:31 AM
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TSG Caddie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 19-January 07 Member No.: 9,465 |
gocchin,
I take it you like the epons better then the MT28s you used to have in your bag? Why? |
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Apr 30 2007, 03:09 AM
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T the Japan Golf Gear and Cute Idol Expert ![]() Group: +Administrators Posts: 2,719 Joined: 29-August 06 From: JAPAN! Member No.: 8,383 Quote: Inpakuto Otaku Occupation: Golf Geek - Tech Guru Brand of Choice: Epon, Royal Collection, PRGR, Yamaha, Graphite Design, Gold's, Tourstage, Mizuno What's in the Bag?: Lots of stuff |
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