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Epic Flash - Hitting a Baked Potato

altos

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I tried out an Epic Flash driver.   Most of the drivers I have hit, including my Callaway GBB, have a bit of a "click" to the sound.   This Epic Flash sounded like I was hitting a baked potato.  Just a flat "splat".  Ball flew ok, good control, only average distance.  Do all Epics sound like this?   Thanks !!!


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Yes, it’s more of a muted sound like the Taylormade M5 and M6.  Not a metallic sound like you are describing.  It almost “feels” softer or more solid because of the sound.

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Sandy Divot Great Member

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Not sure about in the difference between the driver and fairways, but I recently got a fairway wood, and it feels and sounds good.


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The baked potato thing reminded me of something.

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3 hours ago, altos said:

I tried out an Epic Flash driver.   Most of the drivers I have hit, including my Callaway GBB, have a bit of a "click" to the sound.   This Epic Flash sounded like I was hitting a baked potato.  Just a flat "splat".  Ball flew ok, good control, only average distance.  Do all Epics sound like this?   Thanks !!!

It's the carbon sound/feel.  I personally like that feeling; never really liked the "tingy" sound/feel.  I actually preferred the feel of the Rogue as I found it gave more feedback, but I'm gaming the Epic Flash.  It's pretty good.

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Double Mocha Man Super Member

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On 1/7/2020 at 1:45 PM, altos said:

I tried out an Epic Flash driver.   Most of the drivers I have hit, including my Callaway GBB, have a bit of a "click" to the sound.   This Epic Flash sounded like I was hitting a baked potato.  Just a flat "splat".  Ball flew ok, good control, only average distance.  Do all Epics sound like this?   Thanks !!!

Not sure about your baked potatoes, but I overcook mine and get a nice "click".  Unless I accessorize it with too much sour cream.

Just bought an Epic Flash... got a good deal at Callaway Pre-Owned.

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They call it a "carbony" sound. 

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Sean_D Well Established Member

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I wanted to see a video of a guy hitting a baked potato with his Epic Flash. Count me as being disappointed.

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altos Established Member

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Empirical evidence has yielded predictable results.  Cantaloupes are too highly dependent on ripeness plus the seeds get everywhere.  Tomatoes just don't work, messy.  Potatoes.... after 7 minutes in the microwave, very good to eat but still sound like cr@p.  

Regardless, the sound is still... fluffy, no click.  I bought it from Callaway so I have to assume it's "real" vs counterfeit.   Argh....  still sounds "weak".


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13 hours ago, altos said:

Empirical evidence has yielded predictable results.  Cantaloupes are too highly dependent on ripeness plus the seeds get everywhere.  Tomatoes just don't work, messy.  Potatoes.... after 7 minutes in the microwave, very good to eat but still sound like cr@p.  

Regardless, the sound is still... fluffy, no click.  I bought it from Callaway so I have to assume it's "real" vs counterfeit.   Argh....  still sounds "weak".

What ball do you play?

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On 4/5/2020 at 5:03 PM, Sean_D said:

I wanted to see a video of a guy hitting a baked potato with his Epic Flash. Count me as being disappointed.

Same here, that is what drew me.

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On 4/5/2020 at 5:03 PM, Sean_D said:

I wanted to see a video of a guy hitting a baked potato with his Epic Flash. Count me as being disappointed.

I know, right?  I even turned my speakers up full blast to get the full effect.

I give this thread one out of five stars. 😁

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28 minutes ago, bwdial said:

I know, right?  I even turned my speakers up full blast to get the full effect.

I give this thread one out of five stars. 😁

My Epic Flash arrives today via UPS. Don't make me do a video...


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8 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

My Epic Flash arrives today via UPS. Don't make me do a video...

Please do. That would be epic!  :-P

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Double Mocha Man Super Member

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7 minutes ago, klineka said:

Please do. That would be epic!  :-P

Wondering if Emeril Lagasse could provide me with the correct video angles for smacking a baked potato?  And what effect sour cream, butter, green onions, cheese and bacon bits would have on the sound?


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Had a baked potato for dinner last night.

All I could think about was hitting the damn thing with a golf club.

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