Mjr. D Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 How do they feel? Ever hit the 302s? Comparison if so, please and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzee Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have 302, but haven't tried the 316 yet, still thinking about the shaft. but I'd think they are equally as soft if not even softer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Plated is the way to go. I have a 7 iron i have hit on the range several times and The sole is showing signs of wear. Its normal for a raw unplated head. As for feel im not that sensitive to be honest. Edited February 2, 2014 by Spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Having hit both plated and raw, I prefer the feel of raw but what I noticed reflects what Spoon is saying that the raw marks up easier. Without a doubt it dings fairly easily so they may not be the choice if you know you will resell in the future. The plated version is more durable but imo wears slightly easier than other plated S20C irons. So does the SUS316 actually feel softer than S20C, well this iron vs the AF302 in the first couple of shots I noticed that the 316 felt softer at impact. So Yes I think so. I've heard it has a bigger sweet spot but what I experienced was the 302 is noticeably more forgiving. IMO The AF302 is a players cavity and the 316 is nearly a muscle cavity which makes it unique because most muscle cavities don't feel this soft. To give you an idea of feel my first thought was the feel at impact of the plated 316 somewhat reminds me of the ONOFF forged/Srixon 725CB... So If I wasn't a stickler on looks & resale I would personally get the raw. But I am so I got the plated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukok Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 My set arrived, 4-p no plating, (I wanted the plating ones, my friend got it wrong...). thinner than the 302, but bigger sweat spot. low quality control this time, paint on 7iron does not meet epon standard... checked my friends set too, same problem. from my understanding, the no plating ones(400set darker finish), will be easily scracthed due to its material, but looks unique and have even softer feel. the plating ones(100set) have the same finish as standard af302. correct me if wrong! Just received mine back from the fitters, no problems with quality control whatsoever which is what you can take for granted with Epon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 There is another batch being produced for the global market. Stay tuned gents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 So there will be more than 500 sets then? Or like a second batch of the 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Second batch of 500 for the global market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Interesting they don't say Forged by Endo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Interesting they don't say Forged by Endo... Perhaps they're listening..... less offset thinner top line less script/clutter - cleaner look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myswing Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 These are forged in Taiwan, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 These are forged in Taiwan, right? Don't believe Endo has a foundry in Taiwan but a lot of clubs for the global market were assembled in Taiwan. Of course unless Epon is out sourcing it's forging now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Don't believe Endo has a foundry in Taiwan but a lot of clubs for the global market were assembled in Taiwan. Of course unless Epon is out sourcing it's forging now. I think it does.. not all but some.. and to Thailand where they have a plant of sorts there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think it does.. not all but some.. and to Thailand where they have a plant of sorts there as well. Thailand is a full fledge Endo factory. My Titlleist vg3 was Endo forged but from the Thailand plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myswing Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) The Japanese guy I spoke to at the Endo booth at the PGA show in Florida a few weeks ago brought the heads from, and is stationed in Taiwan. I didn't ask him where they were made, but I guess I should have. So, I don't know for sure. He kind of whispered it to me that he was working in Taiwan and didn't seem happy about it, so I left it at that. Edited February 8, 2014 by myswing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Global agent for Epon is out of Taiwan but club heads probably forged elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myswing Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Okay, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 You spoke to Taka-san who as duffer mentioned is the international agent for Epon but based in Taiwan. I doubt he sounded unhappy about being in Taiwan as he loves it there and when I saw him in Taiwan just a few months ago he was very happy. Endo has NO foundry in Taiwan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myswing Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 It was late in the day on the last day, so we were both a little tired. That might explain the tone of our conversation... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Perhaps they're listening..... less offset thinner top line less script/clutter - cleaner look That's awesome. Now if only Miura Giken would get rid of the essay on the back of their irons... Edited February 8, 2014 by Kamen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaaayelll Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Now if only Miura Giken would get rid of the essay on the back of their irons... LOL...seriously. The international lines are so much nicer looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 These SUS316, now only if they could come in that beautiful copper finish (since I lived under a USDM rock since last year) that I have seen on Spoon's older AF-302s :) The looks of these are growing on my as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 No doubt Epon could do the copper chrome plating... But whether they would is another matter. Seems a little odd to plate stainless steel in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I wish someone would find a way to make a wear resistant black finish......Even the highly touted black boron finish by miura doesn't last long, but it is a sight to behold when new !!! There must be a way to fuse a black finish into the metal so that it wears black throughout. A Epon with a black finish would be a dream but unfortunately that is not possible, but copper af302s is not too bad a compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Problem will be solved shortly guys, we are working on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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