Titleist VG3 vs Epon AF-703

[bobgeorge]

How do these compare in forgiveness, feel, size, and thickness?

 

Also, how would the Miura PP-9003 compare?

 

Thanks!

[mizleft]

Not sure how they compare but saw them for vg3 in Tokyo in December ,looks forgiving and a beautiful club.

[m d g]

Am considering those two as well along with the OnOff Kuro and Miura 5005. On my way today to a Miura retailer to see if they have some shafted clubs. I'd like to swing the 5005 just to eliminate it (I don't think I'm quite good enough at this point but it's a beauty).

The VG3 in both forms gets rave reviews and I've hit it in the cage. It feels very nice. Much easier for me to hit than the AP 1 or 2.

Not sure about how good the stock graphite (carbon) shaft is though. I also think I'd need to change to a slightly larger grip as the stock grip for Japan seems very small.

Good luck. We are on a similar journey. If you're ever in Tokyo look me up and we can compare notes.

m

[Vegaman]

[quote name='bobgeorge' timestamp='1420606517' post='10699523']
How do these compare in forgiveness, feel, size, and thickness?

Also, how would the Miura PP-9003 compare?

Thanks!
[/quote]

The VG3 E-version is similar in size to the 703. Meaning oversized and clunky looking with a lot of offset. The regular VG3 can't really be compared to the 703, much smaller and sleeker, almost a players CB in size but not quite.

[m d g]

Just got back from visiting a couple of shops in Meguro. One was very small with only the club maker who builds Miura. I hit the 5005 and 2007 into a net (no machine) and must say the 2007, though not 'pretty,' was far easier for me to hit with my slow swing speed.

I went down the street and hit the XXIO forged (new model) with graphite and the VG3 Type-E (graphite) and the OnOff forged (Kuro) in steel. Surprisingly, the XXIO seemed much easier than the VG3 Type-E. The second easiest was the OnOff Kuro. The regular VG3 was only available in steel and was not a great match for me.

I may have just narrowed it down to the Kuro or the XXIO forged. The Kuro's a bit smaller to look at and feels better on impact. Nobody seems to have a decent monitor anywhere to check swing speed, distance, etc. I will try one more shop in Ebisu that has a decent setup and both clubs and see if I can nail down which is best. I'd also like to see if I should go with a stiff or regular shaft. I don't swing hard so I'm leaning toward regular. I just don't want to find out that a Japanese regular shaft is like a U.S. ladies shaft : ) But if the results are there on the monitor I will go with whatever works best. No pride at my age.

Best, m

[bobgeorge]

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[quote name='bobgeorge' timestamp='1420606517' post='10699523']
How do these compare in forgiveness, feel, size, and thickness?

Also, how would the Miura PP-9003 compare?

Thanks!
[/quote]

The VG3 E-version is similar in size to the 703. Meaning oversized and clunky looking with a lot of offset. The regular VG3 can't really be compared to the 703, much smaller and sleeker, almost a players CB in size but not quite.
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Would you say the regular VG3 is similar in size to the Epon 503 or AP1?

[stevopagolf]

Regular VG3 is similar in size to AP1.

I play the 2014's. Very nice iron