Epon AF Tour CB Vs. Miura CB57

Only played one round with the EPON CB with the Loomis shaft and I see myself playing these clubs for a very long time.

When Epon releases a club, they do it right.

Miuras have less offset and they are smaller from heel to toe.

Epons promote confidence.

The killed leading edge on the Epons suit my game more than the Miuras.

LOVE THE LOOMIS SHAFTS. Played almost all the graphite/hybrid offerings and these are by far "better" for me.

MIURAS have a great classic look at address.

Epons have a tad bit more offset and might scare off some traditional + handicap golfers.

Miuras: Finish is mostly all Satin

Epons: Chrome and Satin in all the right places

Turf interaction on the Epons are slightly easier to play with than the Miuras.

Miuras turf interaction are great but tend to dig at times.

I must admit , I was only thinking earlier that there hasn't been much buzz about the AF Tour CBs .
I actually think this iron should've been named the 303 & the 303 maybe should've been given a higher 300s number as Freehb suggested in another thread .
I prefer the all satin look of the CB57s and now I'm playing the Miuras I love the sole width , top line thickness , offset and feel .
I've tried about 5 or 6 different Epons and even gamed a set briefly last year , although the 503s can not be compared to the AF Tour CBs .
I'll be very interested to hear more feedback on these .
Comparisons'll be interesting though as it'll be like trying to compare apples with oranges !

I must admit , I was only thinking earlier that there hasn't been much buzz about the AF Tour CBs .
I actually think this iron should've been named the 303 & the 303 maybe should've been given a higher 300s number as Freehb suggested in another thread .
I prefer the all satin look of the CB57s and now I'm playing the Miuras I love the sole width , top line thickness , offset and feel .
I've tried about 5 or 6 different Epons and even gamed a set briefly last year , although the 503s can not be compared to the AF Tour CBs .
I'll be very interested to hear more feedback on these .
Comparisons'll be interesting though as it'll be like trying to compare apples with oranges !

I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.

I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.

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I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.
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Am really going to look forward to hearing your thoughts on each man .
Just out of curiousity , what shafts are in the Miuras at the moment ?

[quote name='TheBoomer ' timestamp='1429537880' post='11397009']
I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.
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Am really going to look forward to hearing your thoughts on each man .
Just out of curiousity , what shafts are in the Miuras at the moment ?

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[quote name='TheBoomer ' timestamp='1429537880' post='11397009']
I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.
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Am really going to look forward to hearing your thoughts on each man .
Just out of curiousity , what shafts are in the Miuras at the moment ?
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Aldila RIP Tour 90 copper

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[quote name='TheBoomer ' timestamp='1429537880' post='11397009']
I'm with you on the all satin look the Miuras have, BUT the EPONS mix of Chrome and Satin are just about perfect.

I will be installing the same Loomis Shafts in the Miuras sometime this week.
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Am really going to look forward to hearing your thoughts on each man .
Just out of curiousity , what shafts are in the Miuras at the moment ?
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Aldila RIP Tour 90 copper

One things most definitely for sure Boomer........you've got 2 magnificent sets of new weapons to cut the course up with !

One things most definitely for sure Boomer........you've got 2 magnificent sets of new weapons to cut the course up with !

Still in love with my CB57s...I love the all-satin look so much that I stripped all the black paint from the already minimal branding...completely blank look from a distance.

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Still in love with my CB57s...I love the all-satin look so much that I stripped all the black paint from the already minimal branding...completely blank look from a distance.
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I'm with ya Bud !
I'm lovin my 57s as well . The more I play them the more things I love about them as well .
1 of the things I love the most is the leading edge grind as it allows for fantastic turf interaction .
We're in the middle of a decent storm in Sydney at the moment and I'm getting serious withdrawals from not having hit my 57s in 3 days !

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Ive been eyeing the af tour cb's. Any additional info you can share would be appreciated; especially in comparison with the 302's.

Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).

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Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55

Beautiful irons...the tour cb looks like it might be playable for us mortals but I know better...bet the miuras look small compared to the 303...would be interested in seeing the finish side by side, that epon satin finish is about as high quality a finish as I've seen...

After time with the 303 I think it's definitely a high 3 series...372 fits pretty well, am guessing the tour cb play in the high 100 range as well...was curious about epon designs post kobiyashi...epon has answered...still turning out the highest quality gear with innovative design and targeted performance characteristics along with trades mark softness. Wish I had the game for the miuras...

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[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
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I'm sure the tour cb is easier than the miura but it's clearly in the player cb category for me...303 I'd put in player gi...

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[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
[/quote]Stole my thunder man, why didn't I think of that.

But yeah, exactly.

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[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1429655786' post='11410661']
[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
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I'm sure the tour cb is easier than the miura but it's clearly in the player cb category for me...303 I'd put in player gi...
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It's definitely in the players CB category for mine as well . I'm just still surprised that Epon have gone from a blade to a CB in the AF Tour line !
I also would've liked to have seen Epon go for an all satin finish in the AF Tour CB like they did with the 303 but Epon always does things for a reason and I get the feeling that they produced the CB in a two tone finish so that those who wanted to evolve from a 302 would've easily identified with them .
I just would've been more attracted to the new model if it had a thinner sole .
I've tried the 302 and I prefer my CB57 . I like the more precise punchier feel that the muscle bar gives it and the distance and launch for me rocks .
I'm sure I'll try the AF Tour CB somewhere down the line and I hope it surprises me but for now I know that I've got the right sticks in the bag for me and my game .

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[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1429655786' post='11410661']
[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
[/quote]Stole my thunder man, why didn't I think of that.

But yeah, exactly.
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I could never steal your thunder Mate !
Am starting to go stir crazy over here in Sydney .
5th day of rain in a row !

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[quote name='freehb' timestamp='1429660166' post='11411151']
[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1429655786' post='11410661']
[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
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I'm sure the tour cb is easier than the miura but it's clearly in the player cb category for me...303 I'd put in player gi...
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It's definitely in the players CB category for mine as well . I'm just still surprised that Epon have gone from a blade to a CB in the AF Tour line !
I also would've liked to have seen Epon go for an all satin finish in the AF Tour CB like they did with the 303 but Epon always does things for a reason and I get the feeling that they produced the CB in a two tone finish so that those who wanted to evolve from a 302 would've easily identified with them .
I just would've been more attracted to the new model if it had a thinner sole .
I've tried the 302 and I prefer my CB57 . I like the more precise punchier feel that the muscle bar gives it and the distance and launch for me rocks .
I'm sure I'll try the AF Tour CB somewhere down the line and I hope it surprises me but for now I know that I've got the right sticks in the bag for me and my game .
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All Epon irons are available in an all satin finish. Currently have the AF Tour CB's in all satin.

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[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1429665510' post='11411881']
[quote name='freehb' timestamp='1429660166' post='11411151']
[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1429655786' post='11410661']
[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1429633788' post='11407785']
Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks like an ap1 vs ap2 comparison in terms of iron type (player cb vs player gi).
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I25 vs S55
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I'm sure the tour cb is easier than the miura but it's clearly in the player cb category for me...303 I'd put in player gi...
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It's definitely in the players CB category for mine as well . I'm just still surprised that Epon have gone from a blade to a CB in the AF Tour line !
I also would've liked to have seen Epon go for an all satin finish in the AF Tour CB like they did with the 303 but Epon always does things for a reason and I get the feeling that they produced the CB in a two tone finish so that those who wanted to evolve from a 302 would've easily identified with them .
I just would've been more attracted to the new model if it had a thinner sole .
I've tried the 302 and I prefer my CB57 . I like the more precise punchier feel that the muscle bar gives it and the distance and launch for me rocks .
I'm sure I'll try the AF Tour CB somewhere down the line and I hope it surprises me but for now I know that I've got the right sticks in the bag for me and my game .
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All Epon irons are available in an all satin finish. Currently have the AF Tour CB's in all satin.
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Would love to see some pics of them .
How are they playing for you ?

^^^^ I'll post pics in the AM, still at work...
They look GORGEOUS, you almost dont want to hit them to tarnish them. As expected top notch fit/finish and dead on spec.
My one and only complaint are the short irons 8-9-PW. I wish the shorter irons didnt look so bulky.
I fell in love with the Srixon 745 short irons. The shape and offset are just perfect to my eye.
AF CB's Feel is very soft, a lighter soft and not a dense soft like the Miura's. And because of the shape of the short irons I will be selling the Af Tour CB's.

[quote name='Scratch2Plus' timestamp='1429667209' post='11412131']
^^^^ I'll post pics in the AM, still at work...
They look GORGEOUS, you almost dont want to hit them to tarnish them. As expected top notch fit/finish and dead on spec.
My one and only complaint are the short irons 8-9-PW. I wish the shorter irons didnt look so bulky.
I fell in love with the Srixon 745 short irons. The shape and offset are just perfect to my eye.
AF CB's Feel is very soft, a lighter soft and not a dense soft like the Miura's. And because of the shape of the short irons I will be selling the Af Tour CB's.
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There's no way Epon shouldve branded these "AF Tour" with bulky short irons .
That's really disappointing to hear .
Hope the 745s work out for you .
Have you tried the CB57s ?
The scoring irons in 57s are some of the best Miura CB scoring irons they've ever made IMO .

That's been my gripe with Epon irons. The scoring irons are just too bulky for my liking. I'm definitely going to take a look at the MIURA 57'.

Boomer, would you mind snapping a few pics of the 8-9-Pw on the MIURA CB 57's?

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That's been my gripe with Epon irons. The scoring irons are just too bulky for my liking. I'm definitely going to take a look at the MIURA 57'.
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You'll love them !
One of my mates just got himself a set of 745s , they're nice irons but the 57s left Em for dead !

The 57's are easily the best cb Miura has made to date.

I love the PW !
It's the best I've used , comes stock at 47* .
I absolutely love it's feel , full shots , 3/4 shots , pitch & run .
It just flat out works !