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Epon irons are beautiful but I'm having a hard time telling if any given set are legitimate or not. And I also can't find the contact for Epon to tell me if they are to not. Very difficult to buy a product if there isn't a contact set up from the company's website!

 

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Titleist - 916 T-MB 2 Iron - AD DI-105x
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Who in their right mind would counterfeit a club that only sells a few hundred sets a year?

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Who in their right mind would counterfeit a club that only sells a few hundred sets a year?

 

no offense but I think you answered your own question.

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Who in their right mind would counterfeit a club that only sells a few hundred sets a year?

 

no offense but I think you answered your own question.

 

Sorry for my snarking reply. It's just that we get a lot of these threads where someone is questioning the legitimacy of some very low volume and specialized clubs that the counterfeiter guys wouldn't bother to copy because there is no real market for them. If you are still worried just purchase from a place like Fairway Golf or Tour Spec Golf that sell a lot of JDM clubs.

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Epon probably is able to track/identify clubs more easily since they produce less volume. This generally should make it harder for fakes to sneak into the market.

 

If a customer can't get ahold of Epon, it doesn't matter if they track or not.. do you have their contact info? (:

 

In the "FWIW" department.....if you want the real thing, get it from the real people making it.

 

They're involved in a trade... (:

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Titleist - 917-F, 15 - AD BB-7X
Titleist - 916 T-MB 2 Iron - AD DI-105x
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Do you have a picture?

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Who in their right mind would counterfeit a club that only sells a few hundred sets a year?

 

no offense but I think you answered your own question.

 

Sorry for my snarking reply. It's just that we get a lot of these threads where someone is questioning the legitimacy of some very low volume and specialized clubs that the counterfeiter guys wouldn't bother to copy because there is no real market for them. If you are still worried just purchase from a place like Fairway Golf or Tour Spec Golf that sell a lot of JDM clubs.

both Epon/Miura are counterfeited in China/ SE Asia where golfers are still less knowledgeable about equipment in general. I have seen first hand some fairly ridiculous fake clubs out there from every brand.
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Epon probably is able to track/identify clubs more easily since they produce less volume. This generally should make it harder for fakes to sneak into the market.

 

If a customer can't get ahold of Epon, it doesn't matter if they track or not.. do you have their contact info? (:

 

In the "FWIW" department.....if you want the real thing, get it from the real people making it.

 

They're involved in a trade... (:

 

No idea about their contact info. Epons are out of my price range. I bet their company website has a general contact email/phone#.

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Epon probably is able to track/identify clubs more easily since they produce less volume. This generally should make it harder for fakes to sneak into the market.

 

If a customer can't get ahold of Epon, it doesn't matter if they track or not.. do you have their contact info? (:

 

In the "FWIW" department.....if you want the real thing, get it from the real people making it.

 

They're involved in a trade... (:

 

No idea about their contact info. Epons are out of my price range. I bet their company website has a general contact email/phone#.

 

it does not. obi first place i looked (;

Titleist - 917-D3, 8.5 - AD BB-6X
Titleist - 917-F, 15 - AD BB-7X
Titleist - 916 T-MB 2 Iron - AD DI-105x
BB&F Co - DW - CB, 4-P - TI AMT X100
BB&F Co - DW - 53 & 58
Lamb Crafted - Allendale
MacKenzie - Sugarloaf Walker
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Not many Personal's out there. Especially in that condition. I think they only made 500 sets. A company called AFD made a set similar to those called the Air Muscle. Similar...

 

I personally don't think yours are fake. They look legit. Beautiful set

 

 

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Everything looks good.

 

The finish is correct, the number font looks right, the "forged" stamping is the proper font and correct size, the serial number is in the proper alpha numeric order and correct size.

 

I would say they are legit.

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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

Titleist - 917-D3, 8.5 - AD BB-6X
Titleist - 917-F, 15 - AD BB-7X
Titleist - 916 T-MB 2 Iron - AD DI-105x
BB&F Co - DW - CB, 4-P - TI AMT X100
BB&F Co - DW - 53 & 58
Lamb Crafted - Allendale
MacKenzie - Sugarloaf Walker
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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

 

 

might i ask how long the longneck is in your avatar pic? I ask because im a longneck player and found that not all longnecks are the same ... i prefer longer and face balanced.. looks like that button back is on the longer side..

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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

 

 

might i ask how long the longneck is in your avatar pic? I ask because im a longneck player and found that not all longnecks are the same ... i prefer longer and face balanced.. looks like that button back is on the longer side..

 

I no longer have that putter but am actually trying to get it back. You are correct about the different lengths and it is on the longer side but it is not totally face-balanced.

Titleist - 917-D3, 8.5 - AD BB-6X
Titleist - 917-F, 15 - AD BB-7X
Titleist - 916 T-MB 2 Iron - AD DI-105x
BB&F Co - DW - CB, 4-P - TI AMT X100
BB&F Co - DW - 53 & 58
Lamb Crafted - Allendale
MacKenzie - Sugarloaf Walker
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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

 

 

might i ask how long the longneck is in your avatar pic? I ask because im a longneck player and found that not all longnecks are the same ... i prefer longer and face balanced.. looks like that button back is on the longer side..

 

I no longer have that putter but am actually trying to get it back. You are correct about the different lengths and it is on the longer side but it is not totally face-balanced.

 

 

gotcha... well it looks like a nice piece! and good luck getting it back... i have gotten rid of one or two in my day ( ahem GSS Ma/66 ^^^^^^^^^) that i regret .. but hey weve all done it and i guess they can all be replaced if we want to spend enough ..lol

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TM Sim2 max tour  16* GD  ADHD 8x 

srixon zx 19* elements 9F5T 

Cobra king SZ 25.5* KBS TD cat 5 70 

TM p7mc 5-pw Mmt125tx 

Mizuno T22 raw 52-56-60 s400

LAB Mezz Max armlock 

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Epon irons are beautiful but I'm having a hard time telling if any given set are legitimate or not. And I also can't find the contact for Epon to tell me if they are to not. Very difficult to buy a product if there isn't a contact set up from the company's website!

 

HELP!

 

there are plenty sets on Alibaba

 

they are copies and are generally perfect except they are cast not forged

 

polished/satin finish but not chrome plated

 

$320 for the heads

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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

 

 

might i ask how long the longneck is in your avatar pic? I ask because im a longneck player and found that not all longnecks are the same ... i prefer longer and face balanced.. looks like that button back is on the longer side..

 

I no longer have that putter but am actually trying to get it back. You are correct about the different lengths and it is on the longer side but it is not totally face-balanced.

 

 

gotcha... well it looks like a nice piece! and good luck getting it back... i have gotten rid of one or two in my day ( ahem GSS Ma/66 ^^^^^^^^^) that i regret .. but hey weve all done it and i guess they can all be replaced if we want to spend enough ..lol

 

What, you mean this ole thing.........??????!!! ;)

 

 

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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Much appreciated.

 

I ended up picking them up from a great member here. If he sees the post I hope he doesn't mind-- I just have no idea with Japanese irons. Camerons I can look at all day and get probably 95% but I've been a Titleist loyalist for a long time and am now pretty deep in Japanese irons. So any bit helps-- I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Miles

 

 

might i ask how long the longneck is in your avatar pic? I ask because im a longneck player and found that not all longnecks are the same ... i prefer longer and face balanced.. looks like that button back is on the longer side..

 

I no longer have that putter but am actually trying to get it back. You are correct about the different lengths and it is on the longer side but it is not totally face-balanced.

 

 

gotcha... well it looks like a nice piece! and good luck getting it back... i have gotten rid of one or two in my day ( ahem GSS Ma/66 ^^^^^^^^^) that i regret .. but hey weve all done it and i guess they can all be replaced if we want to spend enough ..lol

 

What, you mean this ole thing.........??????!!! ;)

 

 

 

 

yea sure...rub it in !! lol

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srixon zx 19* elements 9F5T 

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I bought my set of EPON AF-Tour blades from NOVOGOLF (one of the first authorized EPON dealers on the East Coast) and the only location the serial number was LASER-ETCHED (not engraved as in your pics) was on either the 6i or 7i. The Personals may be different, but I would definitely call Bill Cho at NOVOGOLF to confirm.

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