mastaj Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Ever since I became interested in buying some JDM irons early this year, I have been paying close attention to what all my friends and playing partners are gaming in their bags(yes creepy i know), to see if there are any JDMs that i could try. Due to the nature of my profession(private banking), I travelled alot and played with lots of different people, mostly in HK, Taiwan, China, and a little bit California. So I figure that I can share a little bit of what I have seen. I play regularly with many good players (ranging from shooting 70-85), here are some observations regarding their irons: For US brands, titleist and mizuno(yes i know mizuno is JP brand but they are global) are by far the most popular. In terms of JDM, there are a few sets of Miura Giken(2 blades and 2 CB); two guys play yamaha v forged; maybe 3 sets of tourstage stuff(some viqs); one guy plays fourteen; two guys play RC blades and another also plays RC(some sort of CB, an older model); one guy plays onoff(some kind of limited model); saw a set of Romaro this past weekend for the first time; one set of srixon; and lots older guys (over 60 years old) play either XXIO or Majesty(surprisingly no honma). I understand that this is a very small sample (roughly around 50 players), but I am surprised to see that no one is gaming any EPON irons! I did see one EPON driver, but no irons. I find this interesting, especially knowing how highly regarded EPON is here in TSG. Again, this is just my personal observation from a small group, and by no means I am making generalized claims about anything. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisstrader Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think you're playing with the wrong chaps! Just kidding. I still think Epon is much more boutique than many other brands it there and hence the reason you're seeing less of them. Hey, come to the US...I feel as if I'm the only guy within 100 mile radius with Epons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 @MastaJ, I think Swiss is probably correct in saying that you play with the wrong crowd. I say that without any disrespect as your clients (in private banking) tend to be older and wouldn't necessary buy custom or fitted clubs like Epon which was never 'off the rack.' I am definitely in the older crowd but got into Epon thru Tario back in 2007 when I bought his 701 and ZR460 back in Toronto. Unless you are a bit of club ho, you wouldn't necessary go with Epon or Romaro (limited sources). In many instances, your club purchase/selection is influenced by the friends you play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dr.no Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) ...I feel as if I'm the only guy within 100 mile radius with Epons! Not true Swiss :o Edited October 30, 2012 by 4dr.no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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