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Callaway Epic - Does it merit all the hype..... OH YES!!!

Jim6767 said:
Just watched the Callaway Epic Vs Nike Vapour Mark Crossfield video you mentioned above and it speaks for itself. He has consistent gains of over 10 yards.

I still can't help thinking that the G10 that I have gamed for the last 8 years or so was probably not actually the right club (setup) for me in the first place. Would new technology really gains me the extra 16 yards of carry quote on the original stats that I posted? I'm doubtful.

That said, my old G10 is my old faithful and has served me well.... until now. Or not if I can't hit the epic straight(ish) on the course tomorrow.
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While you won't see noticeable differences between two generations of clubs, 8 years is a long time and technology actually does improve over time.

You should try other low spin options from other manufacturers as well. Not saying the Epic can't be the best option for you, but buying the first new driver you tried on a launch monitor after using your previous driver for 8 years is just like marrying the first woman you see after an 8 year stay in prison.... ;)

Lump said:
A playing partner has just picked one up, a Sub Zero. He's picked up 40yrds compared to his 915. His descent angle was 11* less and dropped 1400rpm of backspin.
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The 915 was a 5 wood with a lightweight senior shaft in it and he also switched from a balata to a modern ball at the same time?
 
Tried to book in a Chessington but they're full until mid March and limited space available until April 😯😠😩
 
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years - and good places at that.
Hit loads of drives, most were finishing around 240-250 with a few going out to 270+
Only 1 block, one slice and 2 hooks out of 40+ drives.
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
 
Imurg said:
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
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Somewhere where they issue safety helmets I'd Think! :smirk:
 
Imurg said:
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years - and good places at that.
Hit loads of drives, most were finishing around 240-250 with a few going out to 270+
Only 1 block, one slice and 2 hooks out of 40+ drives.
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
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but you only joined a week ago, or did you go back to the old course by mistake.:whistle:
 
Imurg said:
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years - and good places at that.
Hit loads of drives, most were finishing around 240-250 with a few going out to 270+
Only 1 block, one slice and 2 hooks out of 40+ drives.
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
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There must be fitters near you without going directly to Chessington? Granted there will be masses of shaft options there but surely a good fitter nearby. What about these, in West Byfleet so not a million miles from Chessington http://www.precisiongolf.co.uk/ or these guys had good reviews http://www.golfprinciples.co.uk/
 
Imurg said:
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years - and good places at that.
Hit loads of drives, most were finishing around 240-250 with a few going out to 270+
Only 1 block, one slice and 2 hooks out of 40+ drives.
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
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Standard version, or sub zero?
 
Just seen the stock version, not pretty. It just doesnt suit my eye, being a touch triangular. The SZ is a much better looking shape.
 
Imurg said:
Took an Epic on the course today....Oh My......Oh My........
Drove to parts of the course I haven't seen for years - and good places at that.
Hit loads of drives, most were finishing around 240-250 with a few going out to 270+
Only 1 block, one slice and 2 hooks out of 40+ drives.
What I found astonishing was the distance I got from miss hits........
I need to find somewhere to get fitted!
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But will you still get those distances when the ground thaws
 
3565 said:
I tried my pp (off 1hc) M1 yesterday on the course 45 or 6 inches long with Project X 6.5 against my Wishon 919 44" shaft which cost £18, hit both with similar ball flight and so did my pp hit both and again similar flights, when we got up to the balls there was about a 5 yard radius between all 4 balls, in fact I hit my ball further then the M1.
Think I'll keep my money in the bank.
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Yeah but you used your mate's club, maybe if you'd gamed it you would have seen a big improvement :thup:
 
Well, all speeds up, distances up and consistent, spin down, dispersion down.....
It's a winner.
Standard Epic 9° with Fujikura Pro 62 in stiff....
Trigger about to be pulled..
 
Couldn't get in there until late March..!!
Went to Whittlebury Park north of Buckingham -.theres a Regional Performance Centre there....
All the gizmos, all the kit...
 
Having seen one in the flesh for the first time I'm not sure I could use one on a sunny day. Very, very shiny finish to it, imagine sun glasses a requirement
 
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