 It's all about forgiveness..., Epon vs Yururi vs Tourstage vs G-Field vs Yamaha |
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  Jun 19 2007, 05:23 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  |
Well, in my quest for finding the ultimate in forgiving irons coupled with feel and performance I've rounded up the latest sets of irons for testing over the next few weeks.
Four forgiving forged sets plus one ultra forgiving cast set. I wanted an Epon iron in here for their ultimate feel so I included the Type X along with it's undercut which probably makes it the most forgiving of the three Epon models. Yururi's Gekku iron is ultra soft and forgiving coupled with high end hand made "looks". Tourstage ViQ Forged 2007 is Golf Digest Japan's Iron of the year boasting ultimate forgiveness and premium Endo feel. Yamaha's Forged 460D undercut iron was a finalist against the ViQ Forged and coupled with it's good looks deserved a spot in my test. Finally the cast entry, G-Field's CCB-1 cavity back iron, as Chris puts it features good looks and XXIO easy type forgivness. I went 18 with these yesterday and they were fantastic. So over the next two weeks I'll snap pics and give feedback on all 5 sets of irons. Please forgive my sub-par preliminary carpet pics as it's too dark now to take them outside.... (IMG:http://www.inpakuto.com/scans/forgiveness.jpg) |
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Jun 19 2007, 05:49 PM
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TSG Master  Group: Members Posts: 1,133 Joined: 11-June 07 From: The P.I. Member No.: 10,550 Quote: persistence is all i am about Occupation: manufacturer Brand of Choice: Epon |
Gocchin, this is a very timely thread i am very interested to see your feedback. ive been eyeing the epons and yuri yuris for quite some time now. how bout adding a gold's cb to your review (IMG:http://www.tourspecgolf.com/forum/style_emoticons/TSG_Smileys/tsg_smilie_laugh.gif)
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Jun 19 2007, 05:59 PM
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TSG Active Member  Group: Members Posts: 345 Joined: 31-October 03 From: The Buckeye State Member No.: 413 |
I will be interested in hearing your report!
Any chance of snapping some top-line and sole pictures? |
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Jun 19 2007, 06:48 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 |
QUOTE (TBone @ Jun 19 2007, 09:59 PM)  I will be interested in hearing your report! Any chance of snapping some top-line and sole pictures? I always do, not to worry, it's just night now so pics all together will have to wait until tomorrow... though I did take the Yamaha, ViQ's and CB-1's individually few days ago.... I will post those first... |
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Jun 19 2007, 06:49 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 |
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Jun 19 2007, 06:51 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. |
among those irons, the yuri looks like by far the best by a wide margin..... even I, a blade guy, had a momentary urge to get them...
gocchin what do you think given that you actually have all in your living room |
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Jun 19 2007, 06:55 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 |
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Jun 19 2007, 07:05 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 |
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Jun 19 2007, 07:13 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 |
QUOTE (ajaykkr @ Jun 19 2007, 10:51 PM) among those irons, the yuri looks like by far the best by a wide margin..... even I, a blade guy, had a momentary urge to get them... gocchin what do you think given that you actually have all in your living room Ajay, The gekku is like a work of art, very nice looking iron, most compact head of the bunch, pure feel and at address no sign of the cavity at all. Not a super super thin top line but one of the thinner ones. Here's a quick pic: (IMG:http://www.inpakuto.com/scans/gekkuaddress.jpg) |
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Jun 19 2007, 09:39 PM
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TSG Expert  Group: Moderators Posts: 983 Joined: 19-July 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 5,882 |
QUOTE (gocchin @ Jun 20 2007, 01:13 PM) Ajay, The gekku is like a work of art, very nice looking iron, most compact head of the bunch, pure feel and at address no sign of the cavity at all. Not a super super thin top line but one of the thinner ones. Here's a quick pic: (IMG:http://www.inpakuto.com/scans/gekkuaddress.jpg) T, It's a sin to have such a beautiful club next to that nasty Titty. LOL! |
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Jun 19 2007, 10:34 PM
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TSG Rookie  Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Hawaii Member No.: 10,347 |
QUOTE (gocchin @ Jun 19 2007, 07:13 PM) Ajay, The gekku is like a work of art, very nice looking iron, most compact head of the bunch, pure feel and at address no sign of the cavity at all. Not a super super thin top line but one of the thinner ones. What about the JPX E500? They're forgiving and pretty new.... |
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Jun 20 2007, 01:45 AM
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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 |
gocchin, what a tough life you lead!!
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Jun 20 2007, 03:17 AM
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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 |
Yururis get my vote, very neat shape. I could stand over that topline for sure!
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