Epon AF-705 vs Epon AF-706
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | AF-705 loft | AF-706 loft | AF-705 lie | AF-706 lie | AF-705 length | AF-706 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 29 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| TW | — | 45 | — | 63.75 | — | 35.25 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.75 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.25 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- AF-705
- AF-706
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the AF-705 is 29° and the AF-706 is 28°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the AF-706 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the AF-705. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the AF-706 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (43° vs 40°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 40°; the stronger one leaves a 10° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the AF-705 runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the AF-706 5-iron to SW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The AF-705 is listed as forged one-piece pocket cavity (S20C billet, undercut cavity) and the AF-706 as hollow body (forged SAE8655 spring steel face on forged S20C body). The AF-706's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the AF-705, at some cost in feel.
The AF-706 arrived 3 years after the AF-705, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 29° to 28°.
Which should you choose?
The AF-706 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the AF-705 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Epon AF-705 specs and Epon AF-706 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Epon AF-705 stronger lofted than the AF-706?
No. The AF-706 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 29° for the Epon AF-705, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Epon AF-705 and AF-706?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (29° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the PW, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Epon AF-705 and AF-706 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Epon AF-705 and AF-706 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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