+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Cant say the brand's name but if you had to pick it apart what would you want done different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 i cant really see the clubhead closely but i would defintely want aggressive looking grooves and a less traditional clubhead shape. looks are an important thing to me as well.. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm not an egg shape lover but I guess its ok as a SW or LW. The more sand you scoop the more merrier right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 The question is geared more toward shape. Is there a better view from above on the market and if so what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 The question is geared more toward shape. Is there a better view from above on the market and if so what is it? dont know if it applies but i like the agressive look of the gauge design irons from the top view. the top part is a bit angled Vs rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Looks pretty good to me. Looks to have a bit shorter hosel, or is that because there is no ferrule? I like the look of the meatier wedge, not some trimmed down, sleek... doesn't feel or look like you have anything in your hand. I was just looking at the shape of some of the wedges I have... 3 different sets of Maru's Golds 07 Toustage Epons X and Technity Gauge design studio handmades, others Scratch Vokey's I test and I test. Keep going back to the EPON X Wedge Best looking, best feeling wedge that can be worked to do almost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Edges are sharp because its still raw keep the suggestions coming guys! Pick these apart if you can, we are trying to find ways to enhance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think I like a bit more space between the hosel and the start of the grooves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Mill marks? Double Mill Marks? Raw Grain Face? Raw Grain w/bead blast? Most Pro's like a black finish, The public wants brushed satin, where do you stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Mill marks? Double Mill Marks? Raw Grain Face? Raw Grain w/bead blast?Most Pro's like a black finish, The public wants brushed satin, where do you stand? wow so much options:) i would generally like double mill marks w raw grain w bead blast. you only see stuff like that in super exotic manufacturers. something in copper would be a treat as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 It doesn't look too far away from 'spot on'....... I love my Zodia's which look a tad smaller than this model, maybe the top edge good be a 'smidgen' rounder but it looks like a wedge that I could play without thinking about it. Raw black is where it's at...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Finish looks really interesting and nice. I'm a bead blast fan. I like a ferrule personally. Is the line where the lines on the face begin on a slight angle or is it just the picture? I like a dark finish for playing golf but i personally like something inbetween dark and chrome for pure aesthetic value. I like a slightly less egg shape as well, but obviously that's just personal preference. Basically the Epon X in Chemical Purple is the greatest thing since sliced bread in my opinion. If you could sleep with them, i would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshinboku Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 personally the toe is a little too high and a little too roundy, my eyes would have it a little more squished/squatted down. as for finish, definately a black that will wear and rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 hey guys, there is no ferrule because i shoved it into a shaft to take pics of it. The product would have a ferrule when shafted. Replies are great, thanks so far guys. Goshinboku, I would consider this a Titleist Vokey shape are you saying more of the 2007 X-wedge shape is better to your eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 (i) i prefer raw black finish that rusts over time... (ii) I also prefer more compact heads (probably less forgiving, but I am not looking for forgiveness from a wedge, but precision), particularly for the digging from rough shots... (iii) Also the grooves are too close to the hosel for such a rounded shape wedge... (iv) leading edge looks a bit curved in the picture, prefer a straight leading edge... the curve makes the toe too high... probably makes it difficult for the ball to climb up the face of the wedge for those controlled spin shots. And i like to look at the sole and the back of the wedge before deciding on anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Have a look in the gallery guys and if you see a shape or a groove distance from hosel that you like post it in here please. I will take some digital caliper measurements from grooves end to hosel in a couple days against other wedges, seems like more than one of you are saying this so its gotta be a concern or the way i shot the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Have a look in the gallery guys and if you see a shape or a groove distance from hosel that you like post it in here please.I will take some digital caliper measurements from grooves end to hosel in a couple days against other wedges, seems like more than one of you are saying this so its gotta be a concern or the way i shot the image. If i were to bet, I would probably say its a mix of both... (i) the way you shot the pics and (ii) rounder wedges tend to have the hosels start slighly closer than those have a longer heel to toe length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGAPro Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I like black wedges myself, I also like a more square looking toe, a milled face is always a plus and it must have aggresive grooves, I hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I know this won't help you much Chris, but I must second Idrives views about the Epon X-models. Best wedge out there for looks and I won't even go into feel in this post. I had used strictly Oil Can and then Raw Vokeys in the past. Loved the color of them. Went to G-Fields but now with the Epons have the copper. I must say I prefer the darker colors when it comes to the wedges. However I don't like the black as I feel I can't see anything. Maybe its the look of the wear marks of the Oil Cans and now with the Copper X-models that I like so much. This wedge has the high toe like the G-Fields have and I liked that look. What I don't like about this particular wedge is the heighth where it meets the hosel. Too high IMO. I like to see more of a separation if you will, hosel, then wedge. I also prefer hosels to be longer. Short hosels on wedges only leads to higher ball flight. I like wedges to have that low trajectory with lots of spin. Less affected by wind this way I believe. I haven't used any wedges with milling marks but seems to me like they could be a distraction, but now I'm just nitpicking. I do know that I don't like them on the border of the toe. Milling marks should be on the face of the wedge but the borders left clean. I think this enhances the view and frames the ball much better, leading to better center-contact. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha_pro Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hey big C,nice wedges but that will probably not pass usga. tbc hey carl, time to post your new bag in here!! just for the people who havent seen it in the other site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Milling marks should be on the face of the wedge but the borders left clean. I think this enhances the view and frames the ball much better, leading to better center-contact.B i agree, anything outside the borders of the grooves are distracting and sort of clutters the overall face of the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshinboku Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) hey guys, there is no ferrule because i shoved it into a shaft to take pics of it. The product would have a ferrule when shafted.Replies are great, thanks so far guys. Goshinboku, I would consider this a Titleist Vokey shape are you saying more of the 2007 X-wedge shape is better to your eye? Chris, I guess I have just become so acustomed to the shape of the older maru wedges, like the '03 and '04 versions which are identical in head shape. Its just hard to get used to something differnt. Now it might be just the angle the pic is taken at, but the face looks so elongated to me. There is also something about the hard angle where the hosel splits with the face, its like a hard angle and then it kinda bulbs out like a light bulb. I have a couple pics, you can see how at address the toe line from the tip back to the hosel is more straigh and less rotund and curvey. Edited June 13, 2007 by Goshinboku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Please keep in mind that when the finish is applied it looks much more smooth. I think we got enough suggestions for now, I hope to post some pics after all the feedback has been absorbed and more proto's made. To sum it up: - lower where the face connects to the hosel - A tad less teardrop - Grooves further away from the hosel - A tad higher lower toe grind Im guessing it would look something like this: Hey big C,nice wedges but that will probably not pass usga. tbc You mean grooves? there are 4 different types of face designs on the table right now but im sure they will select one that is USGA legal. BTW none of the fourteens grooves are like the ones you saw in Japan. And the big E didnt make the wilson wedge. FYI guys this is not my brand im just aiding in the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfas Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Mill marks? Double Mill Marks? Raw Grain Face? Raw Grain w/bead blast?Most Pro's like a black finish, The public wants brushed satin, where do you stand? I like super shiny chrome =). Clean on the back; clean lines-- flowing aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capedgolfer Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I would like a straighter leading edge and much LESS space between the first groove and the edge. I like to pick my ball clean off short hard fairways. Need some grooves lower on the face or the ball with start sliding up the face too early. just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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