Playing Epon 901 22* with a 4-iron length shaft

[Dreamer]

Any one has tried that?

Is 901 designed to hit high such that it needs a longer shaft to achieve the same distance as a normal 4-iron?

For example the standard length for AF-302 4-iron is shorter than the standard length of 901 22*?

Thanks.

[Spoon]

well in my experience loft for loft the 901 will launch higher and play due to design and shaft length ( longer than iron)

i also tried same length same loft ex 22* 901 and 4iron 23* 503 bent to 22 and the 901 was longer and higher launching.

ideally you would play them the same length as to not mess the distance and gaps, one would choose to replace a longer iron with a DI not necessarily for distance gains but forgiveness.

[Dreamer]

Yes, you are right. I am not looking for distance.

More on finding a reliable club very tight fairway.

Find the stock length 901 create a gap.

So I think i install 4-iron shaft or 3-iron shaft into the head and test.

[Spoon]

Yes, you are right. I am not looking for distance.

More on finding a reliable club very tight fairway.

Find the stock length 901 create a gap.

So I think i install 4-iron shaft or 3-iron shaft into the head and test.

i think 3 iron shaft would be good. soft stepping would also make it more forgiving

[Hutch]

I have the shimada UT in stiff @ 3 iron length in the 903 and it works perfect as a 3 iron with more forgiveness and one club longer than my 4 iron.

Very versatile and great for tight fairway T shots when length is not an issue. Magic from the deck on second shot par 5s

Extending the iron set for accuracy & forgiveness with DIs is a great option if the long irons are an issue.

[Dreamer]

Thanks for sharing.