butosuksuk Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Alright . . . I'm about to drop coin on a new set of irons. I've narrowed it down to the R7 Forged, the Type J's, or the Type X's. I've read a few posts about all but not necessarily a comparison between the three. Please help provide some insights on playability, forgiveness, feel, etc. Thanks, in advance!!! B/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I just went for a set of Type X's based on forgiveness. I think of all the feedback here I read, all three sets are amazing but the edge went to the Type J's for feel. I grabbed the Type X's because of the slightly larger head, still soft Epon feel and I've always loved the looks. Can't wait to get them. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the three, for feel and playability. What kind of feel and game are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Alright . . . I'm about to drop coin on a new set of irons. I've narrowed it down to the R7 Forged, the Type J's, or the Type X's. I've read a few posts about all but not necessarily a comparison between the three. Please help provide some insights on playability, forgiveness, feel, etc.Thanks, in advance!!! B/ I'm (ashamed to say that) I am probably one of the few on this board who has owned all three. I currently play the Epon Type X and feel that this club/design really suits my game the best (13 handicap). I naturally prefer the look of a players blade or CB and have owned many, including the 2006 Tourstage X blade and CB as well as several of the Gauge Design offerings along with Miura CB's, etc. etc. I just posted a short review of the Type X after one round's use (Iron reviews). In short, these clubs seem to provide the forgiveness along with a unique feel/sound combination that is pleasing and effective. Of the three I would say that the R7 forged are probably the least forgiving. I liked the J's and probably could get by playing them (I am a decent ball striker) but I don't like to practice much and thus swing to the side of having the most possible forgiveness without buying a set of shovels. I don't know your game, your practice habits, etc. so it is impossible for me to make a recomendation. They're all three good clubs. For me, I am trying to swallow my pride and desire to play those shiny new Fourteen blades (for example) for something that I can reasonably expect reliable results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 When you get to this level of iron-its all personal preference. I've had the Type J's and the R7 Forged twice,,,,never deciding which one I liked better.. Never had the X's but hear they are as nice as these and even more forgiving, which both of these are very forgiving for a players cb.. Absolutely can't go wrong with any of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I'm (ashamed to say that) I am probably one of the few on this board who has owned all three. I currently play the Epon Type X and feel that this club/design really suits my game the best (13 handicap). I naturally prefer the look of a players blade or CB and have owned many, including the 2006 Tourstage X blade and CB as well as several of the Gauge Design offerings along with Miura CB's, etc. etc. I just posted a short review of the Type X after one round's use (Iron reviews). In short, these clubs seem to provide the forgiveness along with a unique feel/sound combination that is pleasing and effective. Of the three I would say that the R7 forged are probably the least forgiving. I liked the J's and probably could get by playing them (I am a decent ball striker) but I don't like to practice much and thus swing to the side of having the most possible forgiveness without buying a set of shovels. I don't know your game, your practice habits, etc. so it is impossible for me to make a recomendation. They're all three good clubs. For me, I am trying to swallow my pride and desire to play those shiny new Fourteen blades (for example) for something that I can reasonably expect reliable results. Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody is entitled to experiment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuanich Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm (ashamed to say that) I am probably one of the few on this board who has owned all three. I currently play the Epon Type X and feel that this club/design really suits my game the best (13 handicap). I naturally prefer the look of a players blade or CB and have owned many, including the 2006 Tourstage X blade and CB as well as several of the Gauge Design offerings along with Miura CB's, etc. etc. I just posted a short review of the Type X after one round's use (Iron reviews). In short, these clubs seem to provide the forgiveness along with a unique feel/sound combination that is pleasing and effective. Of the three I would say that the R7 forged are probably the least forgiving. I liked the J's and probably could get by playing them (I am a decent ball striker) but I don't like to practice much and thus swing to the side of having the most possible forgiveness without buying a set of shovels. I don't know your game, your practice habits, etc. so it is impossible for me to make a recomendation. They're all three good clubs. For me, I am trying to swallow my pride and desire to play those shiny new Fourteen blades (for example) for something that I can reasonably expect reliable results. Lennie, did you also own the Epon ProII? If so, how would you compare them to the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSport Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody is entitled to experiment!! I noticed that in your bag your Honma Dual Attach has an Accra shaft? What made you change a Honma shaft? What type of shaft it was before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond Golfer Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi Gocchin, came across this older thread and was curious if the Type Xs are still in your bag or why you moved on. I have a set and use them in the winter when the ground is bare and the lies thin or hardpan. I still prefer a one piece forged head in the summer for the feel and for the chipping accuracy around the greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Yes I did have them in the bag and they were very good irons. Not one piece as you mentioned so with the undercut a similar click as the AF-701's but still good feel. I moved on cause that's what I naturally do (^_^) and not cause they were not good because they were! Interestingly though, while I always have the itch to try new irons, I have stuck with the AF-701's since they came out... just so easy to hit and with my main priority being distance, I can't ask for much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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