Epon Personal 2016 vs Epon AF-306
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Personal 2016 loft | AF-306 loft | Personal 2016 lie | AF-306 lie | Personal 2016 length | AF-306 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Personal 2016
- AF-306
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Personal 2016 is 34° and the AF-306 is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the AF-306 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Personal 2016. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the AF-306 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (34° vs 32°).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 Personal 2016 is listed as forged pocket cavity (S20C billet, black IP finish) 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.
There are 6 years between these sets (2016 and 2022), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The AF-306 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Personal 2016 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 Personal 2016 specs and Epon AF-306 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Epon Personal 2016 stronger lofted than the AF-306?
No. The AF-306 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Epon Personal 2016, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Epon Personal 2016 and AF-306?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 4 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Epon Personal 2016 and AF-306 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Epon Personal 2016 and AF-306 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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