gbs Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I am gaming the AF-701 and been having great results. Kinda getting bored with it and thinking of moving to a 502s next year. Can anyone tell me would it be very different in terms of forgiveness? would i miss my 701s? especially i am becoming more stable with it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 B, if your main concern is forgiveness which from our discussions I think it is, you would indeed miss the AF-701's. The 502 have less offset and are a smaller head with smaller sweet spot. If you want to stick with forged, the AF-701 is one of the most forgiving sets out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 B, if your main concern is forgiveness which from our discussions I think it is, you would indeed miss the AF-701's. The 502 have less offset and are a smaller head with smaller sweet spot. If you want to stick with forged, the AF-701 is one of the most forgiving sets out there. i agree, the 701s are so easy to hit, on top with the forgiveness factor. have used this set for 2 years without any complaints. i have hit and test the new 502s, although not as forgiving, still pretty decent and a lot more forgiving imho than the 501s. best is to test some before deciding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbs Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks guys! If i insist on changing.... what would be a few good choices? THank you once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 While the 701s may be slightly longer and more forgiving than the 502s I really don't think you'll miss it too much after trying the new 502s. My initial thought on the 502s was that the cavity design looks a little too busy and I could do without the chrome plating. None of that really matters after I hit a couple of balls with it. The feeling is just so sweet. None of that springy (clicking) feel of the 701s or the 501s long irons. They might not feel as solid as the 301s but if you like a soft feel at impact you won't be disappointed. The 502s should also be a bit more forgiving than the 501s. They look like they have slightly more offset and very slightly thicker top line imo. They also have a bit more bounce and their leading edges are not as sharp as the 501s. If you're looking to change from the 701s I really don't think you'll find a better option than the 502s at the moment. Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbs Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 While the 701s may be slightly longer and more forgiving than the 502s I really don't think you'll miss it too much after trying the new 502s. My initial thought on the 502s was that the cavity design looks a little too busy and I could do without the chrome plating. None of that really matters after I hit a couple of balls with it. The feeling is just so sweet. None of that springy (clicking) feel of the 701s or the 501s long irons. They might not feel as solid as the 301s but if you like a soft feel at impact you won't be disappointed. The 502s should also be a bit more forgiving than the 501s. They look like they have slightly more offset and very slightly thicker top line imo. They also have a bit more bounce and their leading edges are not as sharp as the 501s. If you're looking to change from the 701s I really don't think you'll find a better option than the 502s at the moment.Bat Thanks Bat! you are lucky that you got a Epon store there in Bangkok to try the new Epon gears. I was there 2 years ago to try the whole lineup... Thanks for the tip certainly something to look forward to next year. Have you tried the new AF-102 driver? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicchino Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Bat. I actually play with a Mizuno MP 57 iron set. I was thinking to move to Epon AF 502 or 302. I've seen that you have probably played both: could you please tell me if there is a huge difference in feel between AF 302 and 502. Is AF 302 model more difficult in respect to the 301's? Thanks for your advice. My hcp is 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ya know it's a good time to lock up a set of the up and coming Yamaha Tour Ltd. Those are my choice this coming season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks Bat! you are lucky that you got a Epon store there in Bangkok to try the new Epon gears. I was there 2 years ago to try the whole lineup...Thanks for the tip certainly something to look forward to next year. Have you tried the new AF-102 driver? B I assume you mean the new AF-151 driver. I'm sorry, I haven't got a chance to try the new drivers yet. Hi Bat.I actually play with a Mizuno MP 57 iron set. I was thinking to move to Epon AF 502 or 302. I've seen that you have probably played both: could you please tell me if there is a huge difference in feel between AF 302 and 502. Is AF 302 model more difficult in respect to the 301's? Thanks for your advice. My hcp is 5. FWIW, I'm not currently playing with the new irons but have demoed both the AF-502 and AF-302 at the range. From what I remember of the MP57, I think it's closer in forgiveness to the 302s. The 502s should be longer and a bit more forgiving than the MP57. As far as feel is concern, the 502 is a definite improvement over the 701 and the 501 long irons. They feel very soft with a very subtle twack at impact. But if you prefer a more solid and muted feel at impact then you might be better off looking at the 302s. Maybe I just don't have the game for it, but personally I can't tell the difference between the 301s and 302s. Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbs Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Bat.I actually play with a Mizuno MP 57 iron set. I was thinking to move to Epon AF 502 or 302. I've seen that you have probably played both: could you please tell me if there is a huge difference in feel between AF 302 and 502. Is AF 302 model more difficult in respect to the 301's? Thanks for your advice. My hcp is 5. I have demoed both 301 and 501. IMO i like the feel of 301s better. But i am sure with all the comments here I myself might be upgrading to the 502s, I am sure you won't go wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 While the 701s may be slightly longer and more forgiving than the 502s I really don't think you'll miss it too much after trying the new 502s. My initial thought on the 502s was that the cavity design looks a little too busy and I could do without the chrome plating. None of that really matters after I hit a couple of balls with it. The feeling is just so sweet. None of that springy (clicking) feel of the 701s or the 501s long irons. They might not feel as solid as the 301s but if you like a soft feel at impact you won't be disappointed. The 502s should also be a bit more forgiving than the 501s. They look like they have slightly more offset and very slightly thicker top line imo. They also have a bit more bounce and their leading edges are not as sharp as the 501s. If you're looking to change from the 701s I really don't think you'll find a better option than the 502s at the moment.Bat i totally agree with you bat. i have been using the 701s for 2 years, did not like the 501s at all. then come the 502s, im hesitant due to being a replacement of the 501 i thought it would feel the same and be every bit as forgiving. boy was i wrong. the 502s are damn easy to hit, significantly easier than the 501 and a lot more solid feeling. i did not miss my 701s one bit which i quickly put up for sale. the 502s are revolutionary imho. love what they did with addressing the undercut cavity. have 2 full rounds under them and love em. i only use 5-pw but ordered and built a 4i to complete the set. only grip is the chrome, you cant see it at address though, i would have likes something understated, but they are pretty. no problems and no regrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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