karel Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Is AF Tour blade only new product from EPON 2009 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Is AF Tour blade only new product from EPON 2009 ? There are other products in the works. (^_^) Our fellow lefties may be very happy this coming year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Our fellow lefties may be very happy this coming year too. Ohhhhh Nooooooooooo My son is a Lefty and has been waiting for Epon to offer Lefties. I told him a year or so ago if they ever offered Lefty irons I would get him a set for his Birthday. I just figured I was going to be safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ohhhhh NoooooooooooMy son is a Lefty and has been waiting for Epon to offer Lefties. I told him a year or so ago if they ever offered Lefty irons I would get him a set for his Birthday. I just figured I was going to be safe... jeff too bad! your son cannot inherit all your golf sets and gol's putters:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ohhhhh NoooooooooooMy son is a Lefty and has been waiting for Epon to offer Lefties. I told him a year or so ago if they ever offered Lefty irons I would get him a set for his Birthday. I just figured I was going to be safe... So much for being safe. Hey Jeff, another thing we've got in common: Left-handed sons. Mine's only 9 so I don't believe he'll be hitting Epons for a little while yet but his swing sure is nice to watch. Besides, he's too busy with ice hockey to get many rounds in but we when we do get to get out it sure is fun. What is it about a lot of left handers' and their swings being so pretty to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 So Chris, when do you expect these 09 goodies to be announced?? Any new wedges coming out for 09? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 as far as i know its just the lefties and the aftour which is out already. if anyone knows it will be chris. hope they come out with a real hybrid as oppossed to a driving iron. and a credible putter is way overdue:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veepjr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm considering buying AF 101. Should I wait for the "products in the works"? Please please give a little hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 My lefty son is on my a**... any word which model(s) will be available in lefty and when?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 A TON of new Epon products are expected around late October 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 A TON of new Epon products are expected around late October 2009. TON? wow hope there are real hybrids and putters in the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdeenlad Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ive been in touch with the Epon rep in the UK and hes not giving anything away !! Any further info of whats coming would be appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 A TON of new Epon products are expected around late October 2009. October is a long ways away. I could wear a new club out by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 A TON of new Epon products are expected around late October 2009. With "A ton of new Epon products expected around late October 2009" Why the $100 + price increase in the current iron line up? Because they can based on current supply/demand? Trying to squezze as much $ they can with the in-line models during the spring/summer selling season? If I was looking at Epon irons, based upon the fact they are raising their prices with in-line models, I would be inclined to wait to see what the late October 09 offerings are! Unless Epon is experiencing a very high demand, much higher that forecast....I don't see the reasons for the $ increases in a stagnant economony with a prodouct that may be nearing the end out it's lifesytle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 If you look at the current dollar yen rate and rate about 6 months ago, you would realize the Tourspec has not change the price for quite awhile (while Yen appreicated 10 to 15% against the usd). All J spec stuff are priced in yen and I am sure TSG has to settle with them in Yen but sell them to you in USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I do agree with you Tbone on your logic. I am against raising prices in general as well as jspec gear is pricey enough as it is. Duffer is correct the reason for the price increase is that the USD vs Yen went from nearly 110 yen to 1 dollar all the way down to 90 yen late last year. We deal in yen but charge US. We were taking too large a hit (15 - 18%) and have been waiting for a bounce back but it was not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yes, I understand the impact of fluctuating currency exhange rates. Since you and Epon deal in yen, then there has been NO change in your wholesale/contract prices from EPON? The proshop prices are based solely on exchange rates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I do agree with you Tbone on your logic. I am against raising prices in general as well as jspec gear is pricey enough as it is.Duffer is correct the reason for the price increase is that the USD vs Yen went from nearly 110 yen to 1 dollar all the way down to 90 yen late last year. We deal in yen but charge US. We were taking too large a hit (15 - 18%) and have been waiting for a bounce back but it was not happening. There is more room to adjust margin when the oem (most USDM and some JDM) makes their products off shore places such as China but more difficult for Japan made products. I think that the reason one does not see a any large increase in USDM pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yes, I understand the impact of fluctuating currency exhange rates.Since you and Epon deal in yen, then there has been NO change in your wholesale/contract prices from EPON? The proshop prices are based solely on exchange rates? Thanks Duffer and T, Our cost is higher. Their cost is higher. The yen is very strong right now and the product due out around October is a full level up as far as tech, cost, and other factors. Other Epon dealers around the globe and the U.S have to comply with the new price policy starting Feb 1st. If you have any questions please PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I do agree with you Tbone on your logic. I am against raising prices in general as well as jspec gear is pricey enough as it is. I'm not against raising prices if there is a corresponding increase in value....real or preceived. But if there is a Ton of New products from Epon due in Oct 09, I do not see an increase in value from the current line. In my view, none of the current line will be considered collectible, of course collecting is not my "gig". I love Epon products, great materials and engineering. I'm even considering another set of irons. I'm far from an expert of the Japanese economy....with the exception it has been in and out of recession for the last 10 years plus. Rising prices in a Global economy that is in real trouble, does not make sense to me. I see people delaying purchases ("Maybe I'll wait until Oct. 09 to see the new products") or looking for a preceived better value elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yes, I understand the impact of fluctuating currency exhange rates.Since you and Epon deal in yen, then there has been NO change in your wholesale/contract prices from EPON? The proshop prices are based solely on exchange rates? In fact there has been an increase fromm Epon as well. Yes we deal in Yen with Epon but all our funds are US dollars and that is what we get paid in US dollars, so when we turn around to pay Epon for the product it costs us considerably more US dollars than it used to, as I said - 15-18% more. And to give you an example of how Epon has raised prices. In Japan they are considered an Ultra premium brand and the prices are even higher. A set of AF-701 with steel shafts is 143,640 yen which at today's exhange translates into around nearly 1600 USD retail. We have long argued with Epon to keep the prices down and at least convinced them to keep global pricing lower. They still have the final say as to what prices are set for the market. 1600.00 for AF-701 with standard steel shafts 5-PW would be just nuts even considering how good they are. But you do raise very good points TBone. Timing is not good but we had to make an adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I understand that a rising yen erodes Japanese exporters’ overseas earnings and makes their exports more expensive. All your information makes perfect financial sense. I'm no financial expert/economist, but rising prices (if my mind) can further fuel a downward spiral in demand which will lead to a further decrease in earnings potential. I guess we have financial experts and worst, politicians across the Globe attempting to provide solutions. I have very little confidence in the politicians though....maybe some of the brillant financial minds around the globe can provide some ideas that can be implemented. Enough of this....back to golf! Can you get me a deal on a set of Epon irons? Edited February 15, 2009 by TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 A TON of new Epon products are expected around late October 2009. I'm actully glad the new line of irons are not out yet. Gives me time to save up. I must admit though, that Tourstage product line this year is VERY tempting. Especially the 701CB. Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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