Epon 460..... VFT or not?

[Bat]

Does the Epon 460 has any form of variable face thickness technology to it? Also, what is the purpose of plasma welding different types of titanium on it's face? Seriously thinking of getting these. I've tried the club and the quality and performance is definitely there. Just wondering if the technology of the face in particular is at least on par with FT-5 and Superquad. Thanks

Bat

[+TourSpecGolfer]

Does the Epon 460 has any form of variable face thickness technology to it? Also, what is the purpose of plasma welding different types of titanium on it's face? Seriously thinking of getting these. I've tried the club and the quality and performance is definitely there. Just wondering if the technology of the face in particular is at least on par with FT-5 and Superquad. Thanks

Bat

To put it simply Endo does much of the CAD, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Assembly for the best quality clubs on earth. They know what works, what does not, and they apply what they know from decades of expertise into the design of the best possible product available, Epon.

That said, Epon does not use VFT, Callaway does, but every brand experiments with all sorts of designs behind the face of a driver.

Lets look at today's fancy words for basic technologies:

Fusion technology is the placement of around 50 and or 25 gram weights inside the drivers head. Thats actually called internal head weighting, but I guess Fusion Tech sounds a lot better.

Optifit weighting system on the FT-5 is simply offering clubs with a different bias. Neutral - Draw - Fade.

VFT is abundant in many brands right now, i.e inverted cone, the new 2/4mm X pattern in the ERC Hyper, cone milling behind the face of about 10 other companies, Yamaha, PRGR, Most Major U.S brands. Its just another cool way to name something not so new at all.

Plasma cup welding is pretty standard everywhere and has been done for quite a while.

As far as Taylormades EMOI, its number fluffing imo, Every High MOI driver produced with the exception of the new Mizuno JPN reads MOI from bottom to the top of the face. Well Mizuno does it that way and heel to toe. So you see there are many ways to rig numbers in your favor.

[Bat]

Thanks for the in-depth response Chris. I guess, with the USGA limit on size and COR, I was just looking for that little extra forgiveness that these "face technology" might provide without going the "MOI driver" route. I must admit that the Epon 460 feels superb and is much more forgiving than my current driver regardless of whether it has any type of "face technology" or not. Just one more question. On the face of the Epon where the color changes (about 1/4" from the perimeter); is that exactly where they plasma weld the face or is it just the finishing? Thx.

Bat

[+TourSpecGolfer]

Thanks for the in-depth response Chris. I guess, with the USGA limit on size and COR, I was just looking for that little extra forgiveness that these "face technology" might provide without going the "MOI driver" route. I must admit that the Epon 460 feels superb and is much more forgiving than my current driver regardless of whether it has any type of "face technology" or not. Just one more question. On the face of the Epon where the color changes (about 1/4" from the perimeter); is that exactly where they plasma weld the face or is it just the finishing? Thx.

Bat

Its a different heat treatment for the forged Titanium that gives you that great feeling. Main thing is you get the right shaft and specs for your swing. match it with any high quality head that puts an emphasis on something your trying to produce and you will get the best result.

Thanks,

Chris