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For forgiveness and distance for a low swingspeed golfer, which driver is better: 1. Mizuno E500 OR 2. Tourstage ViQ MX & How do you think the above will compare with the Epon 460?

For those of you who know, you know this is a highly coveted Cameron. Unlike the other Cameron "beaches" (other than the Circle T) this is a true beach, ie, the slot goes all the way through to the other side. I bought it back several years back brand new when the going price was close to $1K (I kid you not!). Although the Newport along with the Beach is an all-time favorite model, David Duval (the player) has been MIA = a big loss in value! I never thought I'd sell it but as I have stated previously I cannot putt with anything other than a mallet type putter (ie, 2 Ball). The putter, as seen in the pictures, is in MINT condition 9.9/10, the putter has been cut to 34" (from 35") with the shaft sticker intact and in perfect condition, and is gripped with the Cameron full cord grip. No headcover is included. SOLD

matte black for me. nice looking wedges. how do the yururi wedges compare to the epon, tourstages of the world? what about grind studio?

What are the prices for the Grind Studio wedges? Any performance reviews?

$40 shipped for the Epon headcover! I also have a brand new G-Field GFT FW headcover - $35 shipped. Take both for $60 shipped.

I wasn't trying to be a smart ass. I was feeling your pain (if there was any) as I do the same thing (probably a lot less than you). Sometimes the investment in time and money seems all for not (although you get to play with a lot of new and latest toys)! btw, thanks for the review. Posts like your's are what makes TSG a great source for info.

So, if you're a drawer (with hook misses) this shaft probably isn't for you? One lesson we should all learn is to get TSG to do the shafting, especially on such exotic shafts. Yourpressed learned the hard (not to mention, expensive) way.

Did you hit it yet? Tell us the results.

More pictures!

So I just got back from the range... I was swinging pretty darn good today, flushing the majority of clubs in the bag. I was able to maintain a strong and smooth swing throughout most of the range session. So, how did the Epon X-Model, GFT, and Epon 460 do? Very well I must say. 1. Epon X-Model - Figured out how to hit it, i.e., where to place the ball. I normally place the ball in-line (or even right of) my right foot but with the Epon (perhaps due to it being slightly bulkier with a bit more bounce than I'm used to at that loft) I had the best results when I placed the ball 1"-1.5" inside the right foot. I was hitting it with a lot of accuracy. The feeling is very soft even with the rock hard range balls. The one thing that I will have to get use to is the trajectory... it goes HIGH. It goes just as high (if not more) than my 64*. I'm not too worried about the bounce because Vancouver gets a lot of rain and the bounce will do well in soggy conditions and it will work well in the sand; the height will be great for those 95 yard approach shots where I have to stick it onto a hard green. As for the NS Pro, I think I can play with it but (thus far) I prefer the feel of my Tour Concepts. 2. GFT - Very nice. I'm finding that with the HK-PRO110 (@283cpm) I have to really turn over my hands and give it a go or else it's a block. But once I make a good swing (doesn't have to be super hard) the ball goes on a great lowish-medium boring trajectory. I did however have some really towering high shots that went a bit left when I swung with a strong descending force. I was getting a little more distance with it today (relative to my Rescue). Still liking this club. 3. Epon 460 - The first thing I did after returning from the range was to pull my classified for this club from the BST! (I hope it will forgive me). I guess you could say I hit it well today . It wasn't a night and day difference as the first range session (the resulting shots weren't "that" different) but I was so much more in control and started to understand the head-shaft combo a bit more. My smoother swing today allowed me to feel the shaft kick and do its thing... which felt very nice. The trajectory was much better, medium bullets. The one comment I must take back from my previous post is that the Axiv V is a pretty capable shaft when it comes to handling a strong swing, I don't think I necessarily need a stronger shaft. (Just so you don't think I'm loving the shaft just because my swing was on, I also brought my trusty R7-771 to compare. Let me tell you I wasn't getting the results I was getting with the EA (I like that, I think I'm going to call this club this name from now on... "EA, it's in the game!"). Although I was getting great contact the ball was going a LOT more left and right than the EA). The other thing that I noticed was that the Epon head is SUPER forgiving, the ball ends up in a predictable range/area even on so-so swings. The one thing that I'm not 100% on is the distance yet. Don't get me wrong it's not short by any means. I do feel however that once I pull out a ProVx on the course my reservations re. distance will all but disappear. I took some more pictures which I will post later.

Officially off the market! I hit it too good at the range today, and it can only get better. For those of you who want a piece of Epon, I will sell the headcover (the original yellow and black sock neck) for $50 delivered.

Does anyone know which year model ViQ iron this is? Is this a good model? How does it play? Forged?

Everybody has valid points. I really should try to work with the shaft for at least another few trips to the range and rounds. I actually think the Axiv will perform super well if I get use to it but I just feel as though there's a better combo out there for my swing (and especially for the super Epon head). Could it be the Roddio, Diamana White, NGS 6 ply, etc.? The Axiv might still end up being the best of the best. I know it's too early to give up on the Axiv but what can I say I'm a HO! Actually, I've been thinking and I'm very close to just keeping the club, and later if the shaft still doesn't suit my swing I might try the Fuji 771 in the Epon 460. Whatever I decide, I better do it fast because I want my bag set for this season asap. Re. idrive's comments re. NS Pro 1150, wedge, and G-Field - My Tour Concepts feel and accuracy was so much better than the NS Pros (mind you I'm comparing one range session to the many hours and rounds/range on the TCs). I'm getting the itch to try the Black Golds though. idrive, are the BGs that good? Any comparisons with the TCs? Again, I know the wedge will perform well after everything is said and done. Perhaps it was the shaft but it didn't really have the feel I was looking for. Whereas my (tour) Y Cutters and Scratches with the TCs feel so lively and crisp, the Epon just felt a bit dull. Being quite the wedge-man I'm not going to pass judgment until I get a couple rounds in with the Epon. G-Field-HK-Pro110 is a nice combo but I will agree with in terms of distance (lack of). As I noted, it didn't seem to go much further than my Rescue 22*. I'm hoping this is not the case on the course because the G-Field must to fill the gap between the 16* r7 and 22* rescue. As good as the G-Field might be it's not going to kick the r7 and rescue out of the bag anytime soon... I hear the Epon woods are quite the clubs

buy my headcovers...

Epon Headcover $40 & G-Field GFT FW headcover $30. Take both for $60 (includes shipping within N America).

Can you give us a detailed report of how all the shafts (including the Roddio when you get it and try it) played (feel, length, trajectory, bias, stiffness, etc.)? Comparison. Also, a little background about your swing and normal shot. Thanks.

Gocchin, can you give us a review? How does it compare to other shafts?

NICE! Does anyone who plays / has played with Roddios have more feedback and/or review of its performance? In comparison to other shafts (Axiv V, Quattro, Rombax, etc.)? Does it play to flex (softer / as stated / stiffer)?

SWEET!!! If looks could kill, the headlines would read, "TSG, DEAD!"

It's been a month and a half or so since I got my Epon460 with Axiv V-Spec 7076 and G-Field GFT 20* (shafted soon after with Fuji HK-Pro 110), and a day since receiving the Epon X-Model Copper 58* wedge... needless to say I was ITCHING to try the clubs. Well, I made it out to the range an hour ago and here are my impressions. The weather was nice (considering Vancouver's had pretty much 3 weeks of non-stop rain). Take my comments for what it is, this is my first trip to the range since last season and was hitting crap (bald) range balls off mats. I started with the wedges: First, my trusty (tour) Y Cutter 56* with Tour Concept - I was hitting it well, accuracy especially good considering; Moved onto my Fourteen 53* with DG wedge flex (which is also new, only one round of golf & no range time) - hitting it ok but not particularly good, was very difficult to dial it in, in terms of accuracy and trajectory. However, it did perform well the one time I played with it (actually, it spins a bit too much); Finally, hit the Epon Copper with NS Pro 1150 Stiff - not what I was expecting. Very different feel, very muted and soft. I guess that's what you get with copper (very similar to Ping BeCu). I need more time with the head-shaft combo but today it was so so. I was expecting the NS Pro 1150 to be smooth but it felt boardy, without much feel. I hope it gets better with more range/play time. Then moved on G-Field GFT: I knew I was swinging fairly well from warming up with some irons, 4 rescue, and R7 16*. First two hits were solid but seemed short, almost the same distance as my 4 rescue (mind you it was difficult to tell distance, plus slight wind). As I continued to hit several more balls I was starting to (already) feel confident with it, and I hit a bunch on the screws with very nice results - it had a piercing, medium ball flight, which will work nicely in the wind. Because the clubhead is open (don't know by how much) I have to make sure I turn my hands over through impact or else it's going right. This club does not go left. After 10 or so balls, the GFT is a keeper! I really like the Fuhi HK-Pro 110 on this clubhead, SOLID. Lastly, got to hit the Epon460: I started with my R7 (tour) with Fuji 771TA and was hitting it well, and was able to get a sense of what my swing was going to give me today. I was hitting most shots with a fade, and mis**ts were a push. Now, onto the Epon. My first impression was that the head seems normal (in size) and sits nicely behind the ball (very beautiful crown). The first ball I hit was straight with a nice mid-high trajectory (my normal shot is high), but wasn't as long as I was expecting (& hoping), about the same distance as my R7. After a handful more, I started to understand its characteristics, and noticed several things: 1. Very nice feel, a soft, squishing feeling when you hit it in the sweet spot. As others have already stated, very TM 510 like but better; 2. Not overly long (on the range anyway) but good distance. Hard to tell but (as with my R7) the distance seems to be mostly carry, not much roll; 3. The Axiv V-Spec 7076 seems quite soft (almost whippy) when compared to my 771TA (@269 cpm). When I tried to hit it with a little oomf the shaft seemed unable to catch up to my swing causing the ball to go right. Having said that, it probably had a lot to do with the fact that I have very fast hips (which I constantly fight), and the fact that my swing today seemed to be pushing balls to the right to begin with. When I swung easier the results were fantastic; 4. Super forgiving! I hit some (unintentionally) very low centre, near the toe, and very high but the results were exceptional distance and accuracy - I did not lose much distance when compared to flushed drives; 5. The shaft-head (0.6 open) combo does NOT allow the ball to go left (which I wanted). It's always a good thing when you can eliminate one side of the course! To sum up, I was impressed (not as much as I was expecting, as I had HUGE expectations after reading everyone's posts) but I think a couple more trips to the range with the wedge and driver is needed before I make a final judgment. On the other hand, the GFT was an instant success. In hindsight, (after one trip to the range and hitting only a handful of balls) I wish I went with a stiffer shaft (on the driver) and softer (on the wedge) but I think I should be able to work with both. Has anyone else had similar first impressions with the Axiv V and NS Pro 1150?

I've purchased the Epon 460, G-Field FW, and a Epon X-model wedge is on order. Chris is a great guy to deal with and will get you a great price. My advice is deal with someone that knows what he/she is talking about, plus TSG has a great relationship with all the manufacturers.

I was this close to going with Tour-Issued Y Cutter but since Epon is the best of the best (regardless of Tour or no Tour)... placed my order for an Epon X-Model Copper with NS Pro 1150 Tour Stiff. Can't wait!! Now only if Epon would come out with a 64* model.

Can someone talk about the grind on the Tourstage? Chris says that it has an amazing grind but I'd like to know what type of swing and course condition it's best for. If they're both made by Endo and the TS has the better grind, the choice might be an easy one. But I love the copper head... choices, choices. For all you Tourstage experts, what's the difference between all of the different models of the X wedge (2005, 2006, 2007,etc)?

I'm thinking of purchasing a 58* wedge. I am considering the Epon X-Model Copper with NS Pro 1150 Tour OR Tourstage 2007 X-Wedge 58.8 with NS Pro 950. I'm actually considering a TM Tour Issued Y Cutter also. Which should I buy and why?

The 7 wood doesn't replace anything. I'm probably going to, depending on the course I pay, keep one of either the R7 16* or the G-Field in the bag OR keep both and take out one of the wedges, probably the 60*. Got the 7 to play the approx. 220-yd distance, as I have a pretty large gap between the R7 16* and the Rescue #4 (22*). We'll see how it goes.