Looking for a Better Iron Set - Burner Forged or Epon

[putter_ho89]

Looking for input on gear and sellers...

I have come to the conclusion that I simply do not play/practice enough to continue playing my r7 TP irons, fit to me and built by HotStix. I went to them because of their reduced offset and workability. The new r9 is iron is just more of the same, and I did not care for the ball flight of the Tour Preferred. So, I find myself for the first time looking at Japan issue equipment, specifically the following:

TM Burner forged irons
Epon 701 and last year's 501 models

Concerns that I have with both of these clubs are the amount of offset and ball flight. I already hit too high a ball for our Northern Nevada windy conditions. I've read that the 701 in particular produces a very high ball flight. I have not seen much on the TM Burner Forged, but they are dead sexy to look at with their minimalist graphics.

So, I'd love hear from anyone with real world experience with this gear. I have a pretty smooth tempo, and I'm a sweeper/picker with the irons. Driver speed about 102-105. Probably will stay with the NS Pro shafts, but maybe step up one weight category and one flex to aid in lowering the ball flight.

Also would like to hear from anyone who has bought from TourSpec/GolftoImpress, LastaGolf, and I think I read about someone in St. Louis who might be a domestic dealer of j-spec gear.

OK, I'm ready to learn...

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[Spoon]

shot you a pm in the other site.

[18th Legion]

If you are o.k. with a full Epon 501 set, the 502s are more forgiving so no need to mix. With that swing speed don't forget about the Burner TP. It isn't forged but it feels as soft, or so reported. Also recently released R9 Forged.

[putter_ho89]

Thanks for the input received so far. Looks like TourSpecGolf is the way to go. Now just need to make some decisions. Sure wish there was a way to demo a couple of clubs...