Duffer19 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) When would the new driver be coming out and any more spec available such as pics? Edited October 22, 2007 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 When would the new driver be coming out and any more spec available such as pics? december (thats the earliest)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks AJ. I would be in Bangkok early December and perhaps I go visit Golf Craft and see whether they have one for demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I know it's coming soon... I'd love to see a bunch more pictures with specs. I've been planning on getting one. Only problem is... as of late I'm hitting my current (Epon) driver so well it might have to break in order for me to replace it!!!!! I have more than fallen in love with the Roddio shaft too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I know it's coming soon... I'd love to see a bunch more pictures with specs. I've been planning on getting one. Only problem is... as of late I'm hitting my current (Epon) driver so well it might have to break in order for me to replace it!!!!!I have more than fallen in love with the Roddio shaft too. I dont think the driver is targeting a 5 handicapper sir. It is more for us mid to high cappers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 The name is EMB "Epon Monster Beetle" When would the new driver be coming out and any more spec available such as pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I dont think the driver is targeting a 5 handicapper sir. It is more for us mid to high cappers I figured with that big sweet spot I would be able to go after it a bit more and perhaps pick up a couple of extra yards... Be fun to try anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 The EMB driver has been delayed a couple of months until December as Epon has figured out a way to squeeze 5 or so more yards out of it. They want to release the best high MOI driver ever so are making sure things are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 The name is EMB "Epon Monster Beetle" EMS=Emergency Medical Service, I certainly need a alot of help. Sorry I have been watching a lot of 'HOUSE' lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've had one for the last month. It's one of the early prototypes but it performs very well. Epon is not allowing me to release images at this moment but as soon as I can I will. For now sorry to tease you with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul survivor Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I just realized but that "top secret" picture is a blurred out driver, and it looks like I can see the Epon gold "E" logo on the driver along with the "EPON" font running across the bottom. Im guessing this is the new 2010 driver :)?? Chris can you tell us what Epon is releasing this coming year besides a new driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was just over in Japan, got fitted for a Epon Af 101, and 201 woods,. and their af tour irons, (3- PW). all I can say is wow,. fitting session at the range, and studio was about 4 hours,. they made up lots of different Drivers ( Mizuno, Tourstage, Akira Prototype, and others, as well as the Af101,. tried all the latest shafts you name it I tried it the had about 15 different shafts set up for me, I wanted to like the Quadra Fire Express, the Bangvoo,. but the best combo for me with the Epon Driver was the Crazy Black 50LS,. it was so obvious when I hit it,. and the flight was like none of the other ones. So the crazy black is in both woods.. I also got a Tourstage UT !9* to fill the gap,. but might be going to a 18* 201, that'll be later So,. they are getting assembled at this moment. should be arriving in a week or so. as for the irons,. I went with the Shimada K Tours,. sweet feeling shaft,. no dispersion, and feels like,.. ( is there another name for butter, ? ) I kept my 53* Ping Eye 2 wedge,,. can really beat it, for my liking, and went with a Mizuno 58* from the, Yoro factory customgrind staff at Mizuno. and of course several dozen balls As for the New Epon Driver,. for what I was told,. and this is based on that, that the new Driver is a new version of the EMB,. but nothing new for the Af101. But then again,. it is only what I was told. Other news was that later this year,. Endo will be making the newer versions of the Tourstage X-Drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Sounds like you had a blast Marty... sure is fun to be in Japan huh? (^_^) The Crazy shafts have been a very popular choice lately for people getting Epon. The last 4 or 5 custom orders I worked with customers on were all Crazy shafts with AF-101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Yes T,. you are so right,. it really was a blast,. got to get back there soon, hopefully in the nest couple of months. For sure, I can see how Crazy have become popular with the epon,. at least for me,. there was no other choice,. based solely on the results, it was a no brainer. Cheers, Marty Edited August 20, 2009 by marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yes T,. you are so right,. it really was a blast,. got to get back there soon, hopefully in the nest couple of months. For sure, I can see how Crazy have become popular with the epon,. at least for me,. there was no other choice,. based solely on the results, it was a no brainer.Cheers, Marty Marty, Since you have likely been one of the few here to hit the Crazy and others, how about some reviews? What set the Crazy apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Marty, Since you have likely been one of the few here to hit the Crazy and others, how about some reviews? What set the Crazy apart? Hi Bogeydog I think the first misunderstanding is about their torque specs. They really are not as low as some places have advertised,.. stating very low ratings i.e. 2.1 etc,... the real fact is that 98% of their shafts are all higher than 3.0 ( check their website) Secondly I could really feel the shaft work just before, and during the impact zone. I could obtain the same feeling in the other high end shafts,. however, at the moment of impact,. the Epon head was just perfectly squared up at impact. And the impacts were dead flush on the sweetspot. This was verified by impact strips on the head. I hit about 30 balls with each shaft and head combo,. and the impact strip on the Epon with Crazy shaft,. there was no variances,. just looked like I hit one ball. Ball flight was so much better than any of the others,. no ballooning. And the feeling was like nothing I have ever experienced before. Solid, but not stiff,. just like the irons, it was a pure shot feeling every time. So,... good flex, increased club head speed with the torque of the shaft,. and incredibly solid,. not boardy. Hard to put into words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What are your specs, etc.? Did you try the Crazy iron shafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Were you fitted at Epon or some other fitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 My current Driver Spec KZG G4 with a (lousy) shaft with fcm of 8.1,.. Swing speed of 107 and a smash factor of 1.47 and a ball speed of 143. Not a hot face on the KZG,. Spin rate was awful @ 3800+. This was all improved with my new set-up. I need to add that the Crazy Black 80, did not work anywhere near as good as the 50, albeit almost exactly the same specs; CB 80LS, fcm:7.4, 68g and 3.1 Torque, the CB 50 ( and it is a LS shaft, though not stated) is fcm:7.4, 66g 3.3 torque. Only difference is the 80t vs. the 50t (the material used). But a world of difference in performance for me, and my swing. I also hired a translator for the day to make sure my questions, concerns, and answers, were all translated perfectly, so there would be no understanding. I will also add that they are so impressed that a person would fly all the way from Canada to buy their clubs,. they could not have nicer or more polite. Their service was second to none. Cheers, Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Fitted by an certified dealer, I should also mention that, I went with the Shimada,. as i was told that Shimada was contracted by Epon to develop a shaft for their blades.. The ones I have ( K tours) are 123g full length, and they are going to be installed uncut with a 5 iron at 38.5" They were on the phone to them during my studio part of the fitting, with some of the questions I had,, and they were just confirming their answers to me. There was no shady answers,. or anything that made me wonder if I was doing the right thing. lol. Like I said they were just awesome !!!! T knows the place I went to,. I actually was told about the shop from an instructor I know that works in Tokyo. T said it was one of the most respected shops in Japan,, and he was right. I dont think it is right to name the shop in this forum. but if T wants to name it,. that will be up to him. Also, if you want customized Epon Irons,. you need to get them done here,. as they did not offer them in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was just over in Japan, got fitted for a Epon Af 101, and 201 woods,. and their af tour irons, (3- PW). all I can say is wow,. fitting session at the range, and studio was about 4 hours,. they made up lots of different Drivers ( Mizuno, Tourstage, Akira Prototype, and others, as well as the Af101,. tried all the latest shafts you name it I tried it the had about 15 different shafts set up for me, I wanted to like the Quadra Fire Express, the Bangvoo,. but the best combo for me with the Epon Driver was the Crazy Black 50LS,. it was so obvious when I hit it,. and the flight was like none of the other ones. So the crazy black is in both woods.. I also got a Tourstage UT !9* to fill the gap,. but might be going to a 18* 201, that'll be later So,. they are getting assembled at this moment. should be arriving in a week or so. as for the irons,. I went with the Shimada K Tours,. sweet feeling shaft,. no dispersion, and feels like,.. ( is there another name for butter, ? ) I kept my 53* Ping Eye 2 wedge,,. can really beat it, for my liking, and went with a Mizuno 58* from the, Yoro factory customgrind staff at Mizuno. and of course several dozen balls As for the New Epon Driver,. for what I was told,. and this is based on that, that the new Driver is a new version of the EMB,. but nothing new for the Af101. But then again,. it is only what I was told. Other news was that later this year,. Endo will be making the newer versions of the Tourstage X-Drive Great info...... Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Both drivers have a newer version being released. I will post images and more info as soon as we are allowed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsikenjoy Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Both drivers have a newer version being released. I will post images and more info as soon as we are allowed to. great news... cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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