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Understanding most may not have access to a LM to compare numbers.   I'd like to see real world examples on your home or regular course, like are you reaching places with the Epic on your home course that you haven't before, or even are you further back than you are normally with XYZ Driver.   

 

That is the way I usually measure a new driver for me, not so much the numbers off a LM, which are nice.  But am I able to carry a certain bunker off a tee that I'm usually short of...or in  :(

My stage 2 will have both, I have already done a side by side on a simulator to gather hard #'s, and have a  fair amount of rounds in w/ Epic........I'm thinking I will get that up next week

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

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My stage 2 will have both, I have already done a side by side on a simulator to gather hard #'s, and have a  fair amount of rounds in w/ Epic........I'm thinking I will get that up next week

That's great to hear, thanks.....I'm .looking forward to reading the in depth reviews by all you guys.  

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This is one review I'm anxiously waiting on.  It wasn't long ago I went and demo'ed the Epic with my intentions set on buying it that day.  However, I really had a problem hitting it consistently that day.  I think it was due to a couple of factors. The first being I just wasn't hitting the ball well then and the second was the guy that was "fitting" me for it.  He's a friend of mine that owns the local golf shop and I think he was more interested in trying to get me to buy it than actually give me the right club for my swing.  He was giving me a regular flex and I've never hit a regular flex before.  Then he was changing the settings on the head to something I've never used before because according to him, that's what I needed to be hitting.  I walked away not buying it, but to this day, I still want it pretty badly. 

In my bag:

 

Callaway Epic Subzero with Aldila Rogue Max 75 Stiff shaft

Callaway Rogue Subzero with Project X Evenflow 6.0 75g stiff shaft

Callaway Rogue 3 Hybrid with Aldila Synergy 60 HYB stiff shaft

Callaway Apex irons (4-PW) with True Temper XP 95 stiff shafts

Callaway MD3 wedges (50/54/58)

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This is one review I'm anxiously waiting on. It wasn't long ago I went and demo'ed the Epic with my intentions set on buying it that day. However, I really had a problem hitting it consistently that day. I think it was due to a couple of factors. The first being I just wasn't hitting the ball well then and the second was the guy that was "fitting" me for it. He's a friend of mine that owns the local golf shop and I think he was more interested in trying to get me to buy it than actually give me the right club for my swing. He was giving me a regular flex and I've never hit a regular flex before. Then he was changing the settings on the head to something I've never used before because according to him, that's what I needed to be hitting. I walked away not buying it, but to this day, I still want it pretty badly.

 

Ah that sounds like it was painful to walk away.

 

 

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Fireinthehole, Just curious, what shaft did you order with the EPIC and what are you going to replace it with? 

Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff
Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X
Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X
Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X
Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff
Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff
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The best thing about the Epic is that the DBD 816's will be available for dimes on the dollar now. And imho, it's virtually the same in performance.so for those of us who can't slip $499 out of our back pockets, the 816 is a bargain now...

 

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Great intros guy's, looking forward to your feedback. I was contemplating in getting the Epic or M2 and I chose the M2 mainly because I love the way it looks, the white and black contrast looks awesome and I honestly can say that it is one the best sounding driver I've had. I am definitely interested to seeing the feel, sound, and performance of the Epic driver.

 

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft

FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

Putter:  Scotty Cameron M2 Newport

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My stage 2 will have both, I have already done a side by side on a simulator to gather hard #'s, and have a fair amount of rounds in w/ Epic........I'm thinking I will get that up next week

Judge, sorry but off topic. I am trying to break into the IT field in Networking, should I attempt to even get some certifications like Network+ or Cisco? Whats your area if expertise?

 

Thank you!

 

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft

FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

Putter:  Scotty Cameron M2 Newport

Ball:  :Snell: Black & :titelist-small: Pro V1

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Judge, sorry but off topic. I am trying to break into the IT field in Networking, should I attempt to even get some certifications like Network+ or Cisco? Whats your area if expertise?

 

Thank you!

 

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pm'ed ya

 

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Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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Fireinthehole, Just curious, what shaft did you order with the EPIC and what are you going to replace it with?

I ordered a Diamana kai'li 70x, my fitter had one , but did not disclose the specs of it, which had it tipped 1inch. And when I got the epic I had it cut down to 45" so not enough to replicate it.

 

I'm going to try it with the same shaft in my M2 and prepared to the same specs, the motore speeder 7.2 plays similar to an oban kiyoshi black 65 05(x flex) which I sometimes use in my M2. Also side note the shaft plays similar to the kuro kage silver tini 70x. Perhaps because they all also have the same balance point of around 24".

 

This info is per Oban and Fujikura who I messaged in the past.

 

 

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I knew it would be a problem if I started reading this thread.  I'm strongly considering going back and picking that driver up now.  However, if I do, I'm not going to the guy that tried to put me in a regular flex shaft.  I've got a good friend that runs a golf course and he will sell them to me at his cost, so I'll probably get it cheaper that way. He's supposed to be getting me a price on one and then I'll decide if I want to go ahead and pull the trigger on it.  

In my bag:

 

Callaway Epic Subzero with Aldila Rogue Max 75 Stiff shaft

Callaway Rogue Subzero with Project X Evenflow 6.0 75g stiff shaft

Callaway Rogue 3 Hybrid with Aldila Synergy 60 HYB stiff shaft

Callaway Apex irons (4-PW) with True Temper XP 95 stiff shafts

Callaway MD3 wedges (50/54/58)

SeeMore Original FGP

Bridgestone Tour B RX

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my Stage 2 is up for those interested........appreciate feedback as well

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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Nice job Judge!

 

Edit: Sorry, let me let you elaborate.

 

Have you gotten the chance to take on hazards and bunkers and greens (oh my!) that you wouldn't normally clear?

 

 

 

 

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Nice Stage 2 Judge, sounds like your seeing some really good results with the Epic. Have you kept take of fairways hit vs your old driver?

 

Are you seeing a significant gain in accuracy?

 

Like you my blow up holes tend to start with a bad drive.

 

 

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:cobra-small: King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft

PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts

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Nice job Judge!

 

Edit: Sorry, let me let you elaborate.

 

Have you gotten the chance to take on hazards and bunkers and greens (oh my!) that you wouldn't normally clear?

 

 

 

 

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Nothing specific there as far as taking on shots.....not many fairway bunkers on my courses.....I have noticed using a shorter iron on occasion than normal

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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Nice Stage 2 Judge, sounds like your seeing some really good results with the Epic. Have you kept take of fairways hit vs your old driver?

 

Are you seeing a significant gain in accuracy?

 

Like you my blow up holes tend to start with a bad drive.

I have my stats from earlier this year and last year, lemme take a peak at 'em tomorrow and see if there is much difference...I kind of doubt it, i think my missed fairways are just better at this point......last weekend, I hit 2 fairways, but 13 greens!!   I was hitting the ball farther, and was just barely off the fairway many times, one time i drove through the fairway and was chipping on a short 4....so, not a fairway hit technically, but great result

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

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Well, thanks for the reviews. I made a trade here for the Epic for an M2 that i just couldnt hit. Wow is all I can say. I was fir for it a few weeks earlier at a full bag tour van fitting at PGA superstore so when the trade opportunity showed up I jumped (thanks Zack).

 

I've played it twice and love it. The best thing for me is that its straighter for me. My misses are within 5 yards of the fairway, very playable and much better than previous. Distance is similar but for me distance is secondary.

 

Though i'm 59 next week, i generally hit as long as the 30 somethings, the issue has been wheres it going to end up. I play tournament golf so accuracy is more important than distance since im playing from golds.

 

Ive also tried every new driver this year...actually purchased them and liked several, but the Epic is the most reliably straight.

 

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Nice Stage 2 Judge, sounds like your seeing some really good results with the Epic. Have you kept take of fairways hit vs your old driver?

 

Are you seeing a significant gain in accuracy?

 

Like you my blow up holes tend to start with a bad drive.

was looking at some stats from last year, early this year and more current.....not seeing FW% really changing, but I know my 'accuracy' is up, my missed fairways are much more playable, I am seeing GIR go up, which would be an indicator of that for me

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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I really enjoyed your Stage 2 Judge. We have very similar specs. I couldn't read the numbers on your chart as it wouldn't enlarge for me on the app.

 

I'll look at them on the IPad later.

 

Thanks for all time and effort put into the test.

 

 

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.......I couldn't read the numbers on your chart as it wouldn't enlarge for me on the iPad.......

Judge, From a tech support perspective, I think it's the file format. If you post them as .jpg (instead of .png), zoom should work.

 

 

 

 

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Judge, From a tech support perspective, I think it's the file format. If you post them as .jpg (instead of .png), zoom should work.

 

 

 

 

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apologies, didnt know that...dont remember what format they are

 

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Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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viewing in the app is def different than a browser...notice my vids dont show in the app, at least for me....suggest when you have the time, jump on a computer and check it all out in a browser

 

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Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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I was able to get on thee IPad and check it outI. Man, we share a lot of the same swing DNA, so I really find your results interesting. It's incredible how much more accurate the Epic is all the while picking up a few more yards.

 

Like you, there is no need for me to spring for a new driver, less than 3 months after picking the Most Wanted Driver by MGS (z565). But that is still a pretty impressive comparison.

 

Thanks again.

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:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

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I was able to get on thee IPad and check it outI. Man, we share a lot of the same swing DNA, so I really find your results interesting. It's incredible how much more accurate the Epic is all the while picking up a few more yards.

 

Like you, there is no need for me to spring for a new driver, less than 3 months after picking the Most Wanted Driver by MGS (z565). But that is still a pretty impressive comparison.

 

Thanks again.

it's certainly a great driver, my biggest knock was the $$ on LOP, as you read........is it worth $500 out of pocket, that's the question

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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it's certainly a great driver, my biggest knock was the $$ on LOP, as you read........is it worth $500 out of pocket, that's the question

Just for a little perspective, a buddy of mine just bought a 2017 M2 with a big upgrade for the shaft for $400. That's a spare $100 to spend on anything else.

 

 

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Good posts so far.

 

How do you feel about their online fitting tool?

 

 

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I would trust it as far as I could throw it.

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3w/5w: :titelist-small: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S

4h: :mizuno-small: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S

Irons 5-PW: :mizuno-small: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S

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Good posts so far.

 

How do you feel about their online fitting tool?

 

 

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It's a good starting point I suppose but I wouldn't drop 500+ using it

Driver:   :callaway-small: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5

FW:   :cobra-small: F6 baffler set at 16º

Hybrid:  NONE
Irons:   :taylormade-small:  3i 2014 TP CB  4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400

Wedges:   :nike-small: 52º :nike-small: 56º  :edel-golf-1: 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped

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It's a good starting point I suppose but I wouldn't drop 500+ using it

I would agree, it can def point you in the right direction......it actually fit me to the shaft I ordered, BUT I still tried it out first

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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forgot to list this in stage 2, but I currently have the hosel set at +1 loft and neutral, with weight slid most of the way towards draw......it seems to be the setup that's working best for me

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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