TBone Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Onoff 247s vs Epon 301s... Both have a terrific feel... soft and buttery smooth ...edge here to the 247s as they feel a tad bit more solid... but both at the top in feel... the 247s have a thinner sole and topline but are a bit longer from heel to toe-- I like a bit longer, sleeker look. The 301s are more compact with a bit thicker sole and topline. Both play great. They are pretty close in terms of foregivess, edge maybe to 247s but both are remarkable in how foregiving they are for a players cb. The 247s look alot like the tour only Nike Splits, with a longer sleeker look. 247s in the bag... Any comments on the sole grind of the 247's?....I've always found the Japan Miura's "dug" quite a bit for me, leading edge just too sharp in anything but hard conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 "Could you expand a little bit on the offset of the 3 models? which has more, less, progressive, etc" Sorry, but quite honestly after looking at all three and seeing they didn't have a huge amount of off-set, I didn't pay real close attention to which had more or less. Although the Epon seemed to have maybe a little less. It was time to thin the herd, so I already got rid of the other two sets, so can't go compare now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Did the 247's ever show up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 They have not showed up. I'm was told in a couple of weeks from now, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Update: Although I had basically given up, the OnOff CB 247s showed up. After a couple of range sessions and a round they are now in the bag. They have everything I am looking for (thinish topline and sole, minimal off-set) and not all that unforgiving. In fact I was amazed at how well I was hitting them. Feel wise, I probably like the Epons just a little better, but the 247s are just plain solid and hit them a little better than the Epons, which are a really great set of irons. I also picked up a set of the Callway x-prototype irons and they are very nice, but I would put the Epons and of course the the 247s in the bag before them. Because I am a mid-capper (13), I also went in the opposite direction and tried a set of the Callaway i-brid irons. I am sure they would be very good for a certain sector of the golfing population, but they were a disaster for me. Extremely forgiving, but couldn't hit the 44 degree PW 120 yards. Today, I was hitting the 247 9-iron (43 degrees/one degree weak) 140 yards. I know there have been some posts about a Miura irons that is close to the 247s. If they play and feel anywhere close to the 247s and quite a bit less $s, they would be a heck of a deal. Aloha and have a great Memorial Day. (As I am sure you will do, please remember our troops.) Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Randy, What shaft do you have in the OnOff 247's? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) The irons have PX 6.0 in them. I thought they might be a little stiff for me and might have to change the shafts, but so far I am really liking them. Good height and distance and great feel. aloha Randy Edited May 26, 2008 by Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advan038 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Randy thanks a lot for such nice review. This provided me lots of info and some idea what to go for when purchasing a new set of irons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Very informative thread guys and Thank You Randy. BTW we have a bunch of CB247 sets available now within the U.S all 3-PW NS1150 Stiff at a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo905 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Randy, Can you comment on the differences you get from the JDM clubs versus the Titleist Ap 1's and Pings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 The main difference I get between JDM and U.S. is feel and quality. Pings to me have felt a little harsh and I don't like the "click" feel/sound. I know it is only a mind thing and doesn't make for a worse shot, but I just don't like it. As far as the AP1's go, I am currently trying them out, but they still don't have the great feel of a good forged JDM. I am on to my next hunt for a set of irons and will be posting soon. I will be looking for a set of forged JDM irons that have the forgiveness of the AP1s with no "click" sound/feel. aloha Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo905 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Anxious to read about your findings. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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