Anyone hit the Epon AF 302's

[golf4fun]

[quote name='idrive' post='2161790' date='Jan 4 2010, 08:46 PM'][quote name='golf4fun' post='2161501' date='Jan 4 2010, 06:40 PM']Love to see the pics, still trying to decide between the 302s or the Scratch ar-1s![/quote]

Take a seat Scratch fans.... I hit these two side by side a couple of days a go. Everyone that was there came up with the same conclusion.

The AF302's are miles ahead of the AR-1's

They are an original design, not a catalog blank.

They look better

They feel better on flushed and mis hit shots.

They are more forgiving

They just have more technology. Forged by the (arguably) finest forging house on the Planet.

And that's just the way it is.
[/quote]

Thats what I wanted to hear, I'm going to go with the AF302's! Already own a set of ar-1s, no need
for 2 sets of them!

[craz-e]

Looking forward to seeing some more photos, these have certainly got my interest

[oneaugusta]

[quote name='craz-e' post='2162037' date='Jan 5 2010, 01:14 AM']Looking forward to seeing some more photos, these have certainly got my interest[/quote]
I promise I'll post some tomorrow.

[Leonardp]

Some quick photos of my new combo set

[idrive]

And they're Satin.

What a sweet looking set of irons. You have what could easily be
the finest set of irons on the Planet. Congratulations
Can't wait for a review.

[iteachgolf]

AF302's are beautiful irons.

To clear up something, our irons are not catalog "blank" heads as it was implied, Scratch Golf owns and designed the dyes used in our forgings.

[craz-e]

Got some beauties there, would love to see some photos behind a ball at address to get a feel for the size

[bjp1]

Epon is going to cost me more money...again! The satin finish looks perfect on those irons.

Brian

[coops]

Nice in satin... good to see you got the 'proper' Epon ferrules too

[Golfdawg]

very nice set, in fact one of the better ones i have seen

[oneaugusta]

Here are some photo's I took this morning, not the best but I had no natural lighting. Note the subtle leading edge grind. As a clubfitter I was very impressed to see the target weight of each head as well as the actual weight, this makes it much easier to calculate your swingweight when assembling not to mention the fact that their quality control is obviously top notch.

[Golfdawg]

[size=3]If I could ever find the heart to sell my 501’s those 302’s would get in the bag quick. I did pick up some J36 PC’s when I found out they where Endo forged, even being two pieces they feel good and solid.[/size]

[craz-e]

[quote name='Golfdawg' post='2164544' date='Jan 6 2010, 02:54 PM'][size=3]If I could ever find the heart to sell my 501’s those 302’s would get in the bag quick. I did pick up some J36 PC’s when I found out they where Endo forged, even being two pieces they feel good and solid.[/size][/quote]


Would you consider going to the 502's

[Golfdawg]

[quote name='craz-e' post='2164670' date='Jan 6 2010, 11:02 AM'][quote name='Golfdawg' post='2164544' date='Jan 6 2010, 02:54 PM'][size=3]If I could ever find the heart to sell my 501's those 302's would get in the bag quick. I did pick up some J36 PC's when I found out they where Endo forged, even being two pieces they feel good and solid.[/size][/quote]


Would you consider going to the 502's
[/quote]

yea they are a good looking iron, but if i made a change from 501 it would be to the 302, but anyone else may know more about the comparisons from the 501 to 502

[Leonardp]

Thanks. My hat's off to Chris at TSG. They took good care of me.

[Foreleft]

Earlier in the post, there was some question if the satin was no upcharge or $50 per club.

Can anyone clarify yet?

[jacksonlui]

i'm surprised at the thicker topline

[oneaugusta]

[quote name='jacksonlui' post='2166486' date='Jan 7 2010, 03:33 AM']i'm surprised at the thicker topline[/quote]
Maybe the pictures are decieving but the topline is not thick, in fact it's thinner than my Srixon I302's and about the same as my buddies MP 62's

[jacksonlui]

i'm looking forward to a long term review
they look pretty sweet!

[golf4fun]

[quote name='Foreleft' date='06 January 2010 - 09:04 PM' timestamp='1262837047' post='2166203']
Earlier in the post, there was some question if the satin was no upcharge or $50 per club.

Can anyone clarify yet?
[/quote]


Tario from TSG quoted me $12.50 per iron!

[MGB]

I should have my set next week. Will post impressions after I've had some time with 'em. Anxious to see if they're really a step up from the 301s.

[MGB]

First impressions - They look fabulous at address. It is virtually impossible to tell them apart from the AF Tours. In fact, it is probably the reason that I upgraded. I just love this look! The sole of the AF-302 is several millimeters wider than that of the AF-301. More weight down low means a slightly lower CG. It's supposedly easier to hit and more forgiving than its predecessor. We'll see.

It's also supposed to feel better than the 301. Now there's a tough ask. Outside of a couple of Mizuno blades, I'm of the opinion that the AF-301 is the pinnacle, the softest feeling of the traditional, one-piece forged irons available on the market today. I relish the thought.

I'm less crazy about the design of of the cavity. The 301 was perfection. Simple, elegant, even slightly understated. The 302's cavity is a busy affair with the indentations towards the heel and toe detracting from the harmony of the 301's design. And while I'm at it, there's word that the 302 is less workable than the 301. It didn't feel that way hitting the demos back to back. We'll have to wait and see.

[Foreleft]

I am not a "prude" when it comes to spending money on equipment, but man, over $1,300 for a set of 6 irons (5-p)is hard to swallow, especially when I would also need to spend on adding the 4 iron, which would be another $200+.

If it was the last set I would ever buy (or at least the last set I would buy this year), maybe, but as it is, it makes Mizuno look like a steal (I know QC is not the same, but I can still send them to Joey for far less).

[golf4fun]

Ordered my set last week in satin,5-pw and 22* 901. I'll be able to compare
them next to my tour dept. scratch ar-1s, should be interesting! The 302s were
about $1K cheaper than another set of TD ar-1s, plus I'll get them 3 months faster!!

[oneaugusta]

never thought I'd be excited for 50 gegree weather but it's supposed to be warmer Saturday and I will get to hit my 302's for the first time. I'll give my mini review after that.

GO COLTS!!

[MGB]

Played 54-holes with my 302s so far and what can I say? I'm very impressed.

 

First off, these things feel way softer than the AF301s at impact. I didn't think it was possible, but Epon's gone and done it. They're very easy to hit too. Easier than the 301s so chalk up another positive in this regard. Contrary to some accounts, I don't think they lost too much workability to their predecessors in the process; I managed to hook a 9-iron around some trees after getting myself into trouble but will keep my mind open until I've had more time with them.

 

The only con is that I really like the cosmetics of the 301's cavity better than the 302. It's busier and this detracts from the overall aesthetic. But considering the improvements in the other areas, particularly the visuals at address, I'll gladly take the AF302s. No regrets about making the switch.

 

These are pics of the 7-iron

 

[oneaugusta]

playability, I finally got to hit mine yesterday and my initial impressions are very good. The conditons were a very soggy 50 so I really thought I would have a difficult time catching the ball clean but I think the sole design of being a bit wider and flatter really helped as well as the leading edge grind.
As far as feel goes I have hit most every premium club there is and the feel of the AF 3202's were as good as or better than anyting I have ever hit. Even though I only hit a couple really pure I can tell these are the real deal.
Distance and ballflight were very good, these fly just a little higher than my srixon I302's with the exact same shaft but I really needed some height so I think this will be a plus for ny game.

[Foreleft]

It is hard to tell from internet pics, but how deep is the cavity? Is it shallow and almost non-existent, like MP 62's or deeper?

[MGB]

The cavity is deeper than the MP-62 for sure and deeper than the AF-301. It doesn't look it with the lack of offset, thin topline and all, but this is a pretty forgiving iron. It's certainly more forgiving than the AF-301.

[canegolfer]

Bought two sets of 302s -KBS shafts SOLID-- SOLID FEEL--UNREAL and i thought my 501s were good.