Epic (not the subzero) won't hit the ball any further or straighter than other drivers for shots hit out of the middle but it is definitely an improvement in accuracy and perhaps also distance over other clubs I've hit for slight mishits. None of us hit right out of the middle every time, so I'm convinced it's an improvement over other drivers on the market.
Epic driver is for real. Really shines on mis-hits . Almost as far as middle of club swings. Have Game Golf club tracking system and distance went up on average about 10 yds from last years Taylor Made. I'm 67 years old with a 99 mph swing speed & reg shaft. ALWAYS get fitted. STD rules of thumb does not cut it.
This is a crock of crap. Nothing new, USGA rules govern design regarding club head size, maximum ball speed, Cor etc. Just another gimmick to get in your wallet. Don't waste your money!
USGA rules prevent manufacturers from delivering more distance. ALL this is b.s. marketing, not advanced meaningful technology. The rules are the rules. Club manufacturers are at a dead end regarding delivering more distance, they just want you to buy more STUFF every year....nothing but profits to their stockholders by fooling the consumer to buy "this year's" club.....hahaha! DON'T get taken!
My pro has the new Epic. Those commenting may be skeptical but I have had the opportunity to try it. It is a GREAT club that hits the ball solidly and far. At age 65 I can't wait till next year. The Epic will be in my bag as soon as I can get it.
Golf is a funny game. I agree you have to be comfortable with your clubs and totally agree on a fitting. A drive in the fairway sets up the second shot. But 5 to 10 yards is not going to make me a better golfer. Hitting the shot with accuracy will. I love the game and play often but will not put up 500 even though I could afford it. I would rather play Pebble Beach.
Article should read $500 for five yards. With most drivers maxed out at .83 COR I see very little if any distance
gains from my three year old x2hot driver. Many golf shows and demo days the past couple of years show no
performance reason to buy the much hyped latest and greatest.
Golf is an interesting game.....People will pay big bucks for golf clubs but never spend a dime on lessons! They go to the range faithfully and hit balls until they have ingrained their bad habits. Many will pay expensive green fees to play a course where they will never break 100. While others when hitting over ponds etc. grab the worst ball in their bag so they won't mind losing it(..you know where!). A lost ball warrants a full fledged search for at least 10 minutes no matter how busy the golf course.
So, yes there will always be some fools willing to pay the ridiculous introductory fee, but the wise wait a year and purchase it from the clearance barrel!
The way things are this will be out of date in a few weeks time and another new one will be better. Gone are the days when golf clubs did not seem to be outdated when they are bought.
While I can appreciate new technology, I can't justify $500 for a driver. Are weekend golfers really going to spend that much on a single club?
