hi,

I have the Epon driver and I know that it's forged and feels fantastic.

Does anyone know if the X-Drive is forged as well?

I was thinking of selling the Epon 9.5 since I still hit it high with the ion whiteboard installed for

the XDrive.

perhaps the Epon head is a high launching head? can I play with any lead tape placement to lower the launch?

please advise.

thanks

jackson

*Edit

I have a 10.5 EPON shafted with a Roddio W-6BA SR, and one with a Axiv-v 7072 S. Both of these are producing excellent ball flight (mid). NO ballooning.

I have always hit a 8.5 or 9.5 lofted driver, First time ever for a 10.5*

I'm not sure if the X-drive is forged. I can't find anywhere that it says it is.

Most of the info on the website is in Japanese...

http://www.tourstage.com/index.html

Edited August 23, 200717 yr by idrive

The X-Drive is all Titanium. Jack the epon is a higher launching head. My clubfitter is hitting an Epon 9.5 as well and found it too high launching with a Whiteboard. He switch to an Axiv V and problem solved. I followed Blader X's advice on that as the V-Spec also made his trajectory with the 9.5 Epon optimal. The Epon is a fantastic head, just find the right shaft.

thanks for the info.

I'm just very surprised that the whiteboard would launch so high, even with a high launching head.

I already spent a lot on this combo and not sure I should search.

What do you think of the XDrive with the whiteboard? Would that be a lower launching combo?

thanks for your advice

Jack

My TS 460 X-drive with the Axiv-v Shaft has a very similar launch to the EPON.

IMO, with the same shaft, their doesn't seem to be much noticeable difference in the trajectory.

If their is the TS is SLIGHTLY lower.

Edited August 23, 200717 yr by idrive

thanks, that advice will likely prevent me from trying the XDrive if there's no real benefit from veering away from the Epon head. I'll keep an eye out for a different shaft. I do like the whiteboard, i'll have to get on a launch monitor.

Jack

*Edit

I have a 10.5 EPON shafted with a Roddio W-6BA SR, and one with a Axiv-v 7072 S. Both of these are producing excellent ball flight (mid). NO ballooning.

I have always hit a 8.5 or 9.5 lofted driver, First time ever for a 10.5*

I'm not sure if the X-drive is forged. I can't find anywhere that it says it is.

Most of the info on the website is in Japanese...

http://www.tourstage.com/index.html

sorry for the off topic post but was wondering amonst the two epon 10.5's what are the noticeable differences between the roddio and axiv?

besides price ;)

having never played either, but from many hours of reading, I'd have a good guess that the Axiv plays or feels more stiff than Roddio in addition to Roddio having different shafts that "attempt" to take either the left or right out of play.

besides price ;)

having never played either, but from many hours of reading, I'd have a good guess that the Axiv plays or feels more stiff than Roddio in addition to Roddio having different shafts that "attempt" to take either the left or right out of play.

that is correct. i have the roddio w6ba sr and find that it plays extremely soft. more so than my regular Gd and fuji shafts. other than that it is an extremely good shaft and very long. just takes some getting used to

I'm currently testing the X Drive GR and the deep face with stock shafts. There is no indication they are forged but the feel of the deep face is fantastic. Not like the X Drive Prospec 390 that I have but better than the 405 and 435 IMHO.

that is correct. i have the roddio w6ba sr and find that it plays extremely soft. more so than my regular Gd and fuji shafts. other than that it is an extremely good shaft and very long. just takes some getting used to

Also remember guys, that Roddio can be installed to meet your desired CPM, so your SR, C, could have been stiffer. Chris probably installed it at standard J-spec SR which may have been a little soft for you. For example my R flex W-5Ba just inserted into my epon without any adjustments CPM's out at 223 which is very soft with just a little adjustment as per Roddio Certified specs and it reaches 238CPM.

Both the epon and X-drive are wonderful drivers. Can't go wrong with either Jack, but don't give up on the Epon so quickly especially if you like the feel!

Also remember guys, that Roddio can be installed to meet your desired CPM, so your SR, C, could have been stiffer. Chris probably installed it at standard J-spec SR which may have been a little soft for you. For example my R flex W-5Ba just inserted into my epon without any adjustments CPM's out at 223 which is very soft with just a little adjustment as per Roddio Certified specs and it reaches 238CPM.

that sounds promising, would there be a special tipping procedure? my w6ba SR cpms at around 240. would be ideal if it could be bumped up to around 255-258cpm. if thats possible then that would be the perfect solution for me down the long road.

I have the same swing speed a you and I love my X-Drive 10.5 WhiteBoard 73S combo. It is a mid launch with no ballooning and a nice rollout at the end. This setup for me is by FAR the longest I've ever had. Hope this helps, but what works for me doesn't mean it's right for you. Do your homework as there's not really any way to try before you buy on these set ups.

Regards,

Dan

What method or instrument is everyone using to determine the exact CPM in their shafts? Also, is there a table where it tells you the CPM numbers equivalent to a certain flex (i.e. 233 - 240 = regular)?

What method or instrument is everyone using to determine the exact CPM in their shafts? Also, is there a table where it tells you the CPM numbers equivalent to a certain flex (i.e. 233 - 240 = regular)?

There are a few frequency machine out there but the one I used yesterday was a Golf Works which I was told is usually 5 or 7 cycles higher than another old timer (cannot remember the name.) I seem to remember someone published a chart once for reference based on domestic shaft manufacturers but it is more trial and error on my part from playing with different shafts and see and record what works and what doesnt. CPM is based on head weight, length and to a small degree grip. Domestic regarlar is in the 240 range while JDM regular is more like 225 to 235. Typically it is one flex difference.