EPON AF-503 VS. AF-702 Shootout at Fairway Golf USA

[FairwayGolfUSA.com]

After much speculation concerning the EPON AF-503 and AF-702 among our customers, we decided to compare the numbers on our launch monitor. Our testers are single digit handicappers and are JDM enthusiasts, and both considering purchasing EPONS. We used a scale 1 to 5, 5 being the best.

 

EPON AF-702 NS Pro 850GH; Stiff; 37.5"

Tester 1 - JD

Distance: 194

Accuracy: +9 yds. right

Launch Angle: 20.5*

Spin Rate: 3961

Looks: 4

Feel: 3

Sound: 4

Like: 4.5

Comments:

I like the distance! 15 yards longer than my current clubs!

 

Tester 2 - WES

Distance: 186

Accuracy: +1 yd. right

Launch Angle: 20.4*

Spin Rate: 3306

Looks: 3.5

Feel: 4

Sound: 4

Like: 3.5

Comments:

I love the distance, the lie angle was too flat. The head is too large for my taste. However, the feel was much better than I expected.

 

EPON AF-503 DG SL S300; Stiff; 37.5"

Tester 1 - JD

Distance: 187

Accuracy: +8 yds. right

Launch Angle: 18.9*

Spin Rate: 4330

Looks: 4.5

Feel: 4

Sound: 4

Like: 4.5

Comments:

Even though short than the AF-702, love the feel and looks better. I'll pick the AF-503.

 

Tester 2 - WES

Distance: 190

Accuracy: -2 yds. left

Launch Angle: 21.1*

Spin Rate: 3521

Looks: 5

Feel: 4.5

Sound: 5

Like: 5

Comments:

I love everything about this iron! Even though the lie is too flat for me. I chose the AF-503, with KBS Tour V Stiff 4-AW.

[potuna]

Not a surprise single handi caps would pick the 503s. Should have done 503s Vs 302s

[chiromikey]

6irons I assume?

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Not a surprise single handi caps would pick the 503s. Should have done 503s Vs 302s
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That would be a comparison I'd rather see.

[Bravo36]

Agreed. 503s vs 302s.

[coops]

So, you're testing two entirely, competely different steel shafts... making the choice of head almost irrelevant. And I'm not surprised single handicappers, presumably with decent head speed prefer the DG shafted choice.

Worthless.

(Living in Thailand i've tried to love the NS Pro shafts, but never eally got on with them. Finally, tested side to side with Titleist heads an NS shaft v DG , and for me there was absolutely no comparison, the NS just does not remotely suit me.)

[MizzyMan]

I can't see how ANY single dig-cap would choose a chunky head with an 85-gram shaft either.