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Now that is important to know.

Thanks again Supo. The Crazy 450 you are mentioning is a 9.5* loft like your AF 101?

Thanks for clarifying. Crazy 450 and Ryoma V-spec seem to be on the shortlist. If crazy 450 launches low, I think I'll try the 9.5 as if I go up to 10*, the I could be where I am with the AF 101 9.5. Have PMed Tairo and he;s trying to hook me up to see if I can get some range time with a V spec or Crazy 450 on my shores.

Thanks Vegaman. I do want to stay away from changing shafts as in general I am very comfortable with GD tour Ad shafts and also, I want to keep all other vairables apart from head the same. If your coments on AF 101 being lower launching and spinnuing that the Ryomas and Crazy 460 are right then yes, I would be better off staying away from them. On your comment of the 450 is it really that unforgiving? I ask because I would liek to stay as close to 460 and I thought thus far, the Crazy 450 seems to be the best bet. I also don't think I should go down to an 8.5*.. I really don;t know.. But low spin head, yes, that is a safe conclusion.

Thanks supo. I think you have played or demoed the AF 101? If so, loft for loft, would you say the Crazy 450 launches a lot lower and spins a lot less/roll a lot more than the AF 101? Apologies all for so many questions but Crazy, Ryoma et al are not on my shores for any sort of demo much less a look at in the metal.

For the DI-5, there's only R2/R1 and Stiff. I see from you sign that you are playing a 9.5* V-spec. have you played the AF 101? If yes, can you share your comparative on both please.

Thanks ant. No issues with the 7I distance but as you mentioned, "People are always touchy with distances on internet and its always seems to be some sort of d**k measuring contest", which is why thought I'd clarify :-) Maybe I should have said I drive 300 yards.. LOL Will keep in mind your thoughts about a stronger shaft. You are right, a lot happens in the head and what we are used to feeling.

Thansk for chiming in. My driving has never been strong and that's due to my swing. I've just learnt to play aroudn my swing flaw and I used to have crazy launch angles and spin and probably still do. So it's not the arrow but the indian in this case. That said, as I only play socially and don;t see a major revamp of my swing, I'm trying to cheat with equipment :-) I'm hoping that a driver with inherent design traits of lower launch and spin than the AF 101 will help some. As for playing a stronger shaft,as I told spoon, I take the point that it will help but I can;t load that consistently enough. The DI5 I feel at times can be a tad soft but having just recovered from injuries from a bad car accident, I really can't load anythign heavier than 50 plus grams. Maybe I could do with a DI-5 in stiff? As for the 7I, I know it sounds like BS but last I was on a monitor with my coach about 3 months back, 7I distances would be anything from 150 to 163 meters (approx. 166 to 181 yards). On the course, if the course markers are between 150 and 160 meters, the 7I is the club to suit that and I did check the lofts on my Pro I and they are stock factory lofts. I also play my irons 1/2 shorter than US standard so maybe I am making better contact and also playing a flex and profile more suited to me swing? Like I said,, I know it sounds like BS but that's what the LM and the course markers tell me so if they are off, then I am off.

Hmm.. so you;re still recomding the jbeam or the crazy over the ryoma. You find them longer than the ryoma and if so which model ryoma did you hit? Also, from what I read, the only difference between the ryoma models is shaft length and head weight with the V Spec being 7 grams heavier than the Premia. Apart from head weight, any difference in design, face height, depth, CG, MOI etc? If I do end up with the Ryoma, I thought the V Spec will be better for me for fitting and SW purposes given I play a light weight shaft with a finished length of 47.75. Your point taken on most lightweight R flex shafts launching higher but I really don;t think I can load a 60/60+ gram shaft consistently for an entire round any more.

Thansk for the feedback.

I like the sound (not tingy) and feel of the AF 101. How does the Ryoma V Spec stack up in these terms please. Thanks.

It's the NS PRo shafts and I'm stronger with irons now. Of ocurse the distance tapers as I go to 4 Iron which I get about 180 meters on average. I guess this is normal with longer stronger lofted clubs? I can't hit FW off the deck.. even the egg spoon :-) My 59* wedge goes average 85 meters up to 95 meters and my 52* about 95 to 105 meters and 46 about 110-115 meters. My game whatever is left of it is more about iron and wedge play than longer wood distance plays. Don;t know what my swing speed and ball speed are now.. have given up on launch monitors and static numbers... its what I get out of the clubs on the course on average consistently that counts. JBeam ... gotta read up on that? Any 460 model and would that work for my requirements? Still looking at the GD DI-5 regular shaft... Thanks.

Thanks for the feedback. Good to know on tghe Ryoma sahpe at address as I donlt think there is a Ryoma dealer on my shores.

Thanks for chiming in Gochini.. which Ryoma model are you refering to please? I would like to stick with 460cc as driver is far from my strength.

Thanks for chiming in Gochini.. which Ryoma model are you refering to please? I would like to stick with 460 as driver is far from my strength.

Definitely so. Driver has never been the strength of my game. On pure hits with the EGG (off the tee), I can get close to my average driver distance so I definitely am not optimised for driver.. It's more a swing thing of course admittedly but my AF101 is I think 4 years old? And I thought perhaps there's something there now whic is lower launching and spinning that could give me maybe anoter 10 yards consistently on the average. Getting old so any little helps. I moved my irons to stronger lofted irons and lighted and softer flexes and they have helped with distance. I guess in my younger days, I was guilty as most in that I wanted to play stiffer than I should for ego sake :-) Nowadays, lighter and softer works much better...

I average 155 meters so whatever that is in yards... my Pro Is are also stronger lofted with the PW being 46* instead of 48/49*. Perhaps that helps explain. I believe PGA guys can get 170meters out of their 7Is which is about 185-190 yards?

Hi all, I'm coming back to golf after a 1.5 year hiatus and been on this site more (a bit too much LOL) recently. I'm reading so much about new drivers which I have no experience with or heard of (and I was a real equipment junkie) and my interest is caught. I would like to tap the experiences of those that have played the Epon 101 and to see what you would recommend for a driver head change based on the following: 1. Looking for a 9.5* head which is slightly lower launching than the Epon AF-101 9.5* 2. Spins less than the Epon 101 - looking for more roll 3. Shaft will be the GD DI-5 regular flex. I like GD shafts and this seems to work fo rmy game now and to avoid a nightmare, I'd like to hold all other variables the same. 4. Finished length is 44.75 inches 5. Prefered balls are the Pro-V1 and the B330-RX (B330-RX goes further for me but I prefer Pro V1 to and around the greens) 6. Driving distance. Very little roll and sometimes a slight back spin from the pitch mark. AVERAGE 215metres or 240 yards. On pure hits, I have hit distances of 235metres or 260yards. So not a bomber by any means. 7. 7I carry distance (PW is 46*) average of 156 metres or 172 yards. 8. Current driver setup is an Epon AF-101 9.5 with a GD DI-5 Regular flex untipped playing to 44.75 finished length and D0 swing weight. 9. Playing to a 15 handicap now but going down rather fast. At my best I was a weak 7 capper. 10. Prefer a traditional looking head but I play the EGG FW and Hybrid so I'm open :-) 11. Not looking to shape shots, just want a staright shooting lower launching head with more roll. So with the above, which would you guys recommend: 1. Crazy 460 2. Ryoma (which Ryoma - D-1? D-1 V-Spec? D-1 Premia?) 3. Epon AF-102 4. JBeam (which model) 5. Any others? Thanks in advance for your indulgence.

Finished length in 5I no less than 38inches pls. Thanks.

The EGGS are fantastic! Forgiving and super long even with the stock shafts! I thin its also the maraging face technology and grade of titanium or steel or whatever metal that is.

HI, Have you played the AF 101 with the DI-6 SR? Trying to determine iof the 102 is a lot lower lauching that the 101 shaft and loft being the same. The dealer on my shoires does not have a demo. I'm playing a 101 9.5 with DI-5 R1 and while I like the feel, I can do with a slightly lower launch.

Was thinking the same thing.

hi, I've got a really old, very played 3-PW MP33 HEADS which I can let you have for US$100 plus shipping so say US$150 shipped if this is a project for you and you're not picky by any means. There is heavy sweet spot wear on the shorter irons and bag chatter and some heavy dings. Not in pristine condition by any means but again, for the price and if this is a project... if anything, with new grips, you'll look like a very very serious low single...

Paypal sent for Miura. Thanks Supo.

Supo, Pls check your PM about the 48 Miura. Basically, if its still there, I'm in again. Apologies again for all this see-sawing.