Epon AF-506 vs Epon AF-306
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | AF-506 loft | AF-306 loft | AF-506 lie | AF-306 lie | AF-506 length | AF-306 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| AW | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- AF-506
- AF-306
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the AF-506 is 31° and the AF-306 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the AF-506 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the AF-306. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the AF-306 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the AF-506 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 36.75").
The sets are built differently: the AF-506 runs 4-iron to AW (8 clubs), the AF-306 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The AF-506 is a players distance iron and the AF-306 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The AF-506 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The AF-306 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The AF-506 is listed as forged (one-piece S20C billet, NC-milled undercut pocket cavity) and the AF-306 as forged (one-piece S20C billet with forged-in tungsten toe weight). The AF-306 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The AF-306 came out 1 year after the AF-506, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The AF-306 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the AF-506. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Epon AF-506 specs and Epon AF-306 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Epon AF-506 stronger lofted than the AF-306?
Yes. The Epon AF-506 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the AF-306, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Epon AF-506 and AF-306?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Epon AF-506 or the AF-306?
The Epon AF-506. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The AF-306 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Epon AF-506 and AF-306 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Epon AF-506 is 62° lie and 37 inches, the AF-306 62° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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