September 4, 200717 yr Chris thanks for the teaser pics. would the genereal shapes be exactly the same with the only major difference is the new logos on the face etc?
September 4, 200717 yr There are changes in specs as well. And also completely new products like the AF-701 (also in my avatar, hit refresh if you don't see it) (^_^)
September 4, 200717 yr There are changes in specs as well. And also completely new products like the AF-701 (also in my avatar, hit refresh if you don't see it) (^_^) 301 and 501 still look like the j and s. the 701 looks similar to the S from what i could gather from the pic. also wondering what those two dots are on the sole of the 701? so the x is gone for good coming 2008?
September 4, 200717 yr Tungsten weights in the sole of the 701 which is the replacement for the X. thanks for the info T. this confirms what i heard from a source.
September 4, 200717 yr any difference in the drivers? from what i heard they are exactly the same as the current technicitys except for the wording on the sole.
September 4, 200717 yr I would resist all temptations. I would absolutely not buy another piece of gear until I reach my handicap goal for the year....... T, did you get my email about the head?
September 4, 200717 yr from what i heard they are exactly the same as the current technicitys except for the wording on the sole. Actually Chris can confirm since he has them in his possession, but apparently their are minor spec changes like an even bigger face (longer heel to toe) and I swore he said to me deeper... so yeah a bigger face... (^_^) as well as different headweight from the previous model.
September 4, 200717 yr and I swore he said to me deeper... so yeah a bigger face... deeper? yikes! and i am struggling getting the hang on my current 460
September 4, 200717 yr deeper? yikes! and i am struggling getting the hang on my current 460 I really wish they would make a shallower faced 460 head. but that driver is damn good lookin! Chris, please tell me you didnt have one of those in your car when you were down here for the wedding!!!! I regret not begging you to take a look now. Edited September 4, 200717 yr by alpha_pro
September 4, 200717 yr I really wish they would make a shallower faced 460 head. i agree. im wondering why they would still make it deeper. current one is already pretty deep imho
September 4, 200717 yr Author Hey Alpha, had all of those in the trunk including some MP-57's for da braddahs to test out. I also wanted to swing by Carlton's place to give him a peek but he was off that day. The next day at the Palmer course I saw a killer young gun on the range who had a set of Chikara's being broken in for the first time. It was pretty cool to see them in the hands of a player who had no clue what TSG was. Guys the new Epons for the most part are the same with a new refreshing logo, the new design model is the AF-701 ( Absolute Forged ) that features tungsten sole weights to lower the center of gravity location. The replacement for the Type J the AF-301 looks very similar to the J but when i measured dimensions with a digital caliper their was less space between the top line and the top grooves meaning its a hair more compact but nothing I could notice without the caliper. Also and I may be wrong the offset seems a tad less. The Type S replacement is exactly the same when measured. I wont know for sure about the differences of the driver just yet but I do have a prototype that has a double bulge sole, longer heel to toe and a tad deeper face yet the second version as seen in the pic is 100% identical to the current Technity version. Rumor mill says a new EMB model ultra high MOI driver is due out early next month and some flat sticks coming our way by November and yes that driver will have a more shallow face design. New wedges... I think so, stay tuned. These new products are the completion of the product line with a more appealing logo design and model name, I guess not everyone was pleased with the Technity stamping. The official TSG release date is Sept. 15th with a Japan release in Jan. 2008!
September 4, 200717 yr Hey Alpha, had all of those in the trunk including some MP-57's for da braddahs to test out. I also wanted to swing by Carlton's place to give him a peek but he was off that day. The next day at the Palmer course I saw a killer young gun on the range who had a set of Chikara's being broken in for the first time. It was pretty cool to see them in the hands of a player who had no clue what TSG was. ahhh buddy, you're killing me here!! It might be time to part ways with the TS bag and go back to Epon. any idea what styles of putters they are bringing out?
September 4, 200717 yr Me likes - the 3 wood looks like an absolute rocket - nice and deep!!! and the 701s look they would be simple as pie to hit!! cant wait till the release
September 4, 200717 yr Now they're getting me interested. At some point I will have to try the AF301s and maybe the driver.
September 4, 200717 yr I really like the new graphics. Much improved I believe. Interested to see what the new putters will look like and feature.
September 4, 200717 yr I really like the new graphics. Much improved I believe.Interested to see what the new putters will look like and feature. I like the old logo better. But the type-s irons are so good I would play them no matter what the graphics looked like!
September 5, 200717 yr Chris, can you please post comparative pictures of the old and new driver. Thank you.
September 5, 200717 yr definately digging the new graphics/logo. i know i will be picking up one of the new logo'd af-201 fairway woods in 15* from you Chris when they are available
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