Peter Andrin

I use a PRGR that I use for my Stack speed training. It has an ability to read air swings.

A mallet putter has a higher MOI and will give you better distance control on off-centre hits.

I agree about the armlock. An armlock greatly reduces the chances of getting the yips. While the yips may be caused by a “mental issue”, being able to lock the putter against the forearm makes it difficult to yip it with your hands. Practice also helps. There’s some great tools to help build a more consistent stroke.

Lots of good input here. One additional thing I would mention … Pairing of the shaft and the head can sometimes be important. Just because a shaft is good for one head, doesn’t necessarily mean it will be best for all heads. So, you can choose to optimize the shaft with your existing driver head, or you can get fitted for entirely new club.

I love my KE4 Max putter. I got them to bend an adjustable hosel giving me 78 degrees lie and 5 degrees loft with a 38” KBS black putter shaft and an Evnroll midlock grip, so I turned it into a custom fit armlock putter. As far as wedge designs, I share the sentiment. I’ve switched to Edison wedges. Edison wedges are designed to do the type of things you’re asking for.

I’m currently gaming TS3 irons in the 5i and 6i, and the TS4’s in the 7i, 8i, and 9i. I’m using the Accra TZi 95 g graphite shafts. My 5i is the best club in my bag. It really likes me or I really like it (or both). I hit really good shots with it and it gives me great confidence. I prefer the look of the TS4’s, but I do not want to give up my 5i. I am curious about the new TE+ Ver 4 and how it compares. Does the TE+ look the same as the TS4 at address?

For Jim Shaw … Sounds like your game is super solid, but not quite as solid as your would like with the flat stick. If you’re interested, check out Tim Graves at Graves Golf. He has some great practice techniques and putting training aids. I’ve been using these and they’ve really helped my putting. Graves Golf has also developed a new putter called the Lock N’ Roll. I have not tried this new putter out.

Edison wedges for 45, 50 and 55 degrees. I have found the Edison wedges great for my distance control … a step up from any of my old wedges. Callaway Jaws full toe 64 degree loft, 10 degree bounce with a C-grind.

Almost all irons made today have stronger lofts than older irons. The clubheads are made differently to allow you to get more launch angle and height without sacrificing spin. I wouldn’t change your clublength to make it longer just because your Maltby has a stronger loft than your old Wilson Staff’s.

If your old irons were steel shafted and your new iron is graphite shafted, “standard” length graphites shafts are typically made 1/2” longer than steel. Also, “standard” length is just a number. Golf Galaxy may have customized the club length statically based on your body measurements or dynamically with a fitting board or simulator. Hope this helps.

I really look forward to your review of the different clubs’ performances, as well. I have not tried the latest Maltby polymer-filled irons. I have steered away from polymer-filled irons lately, even after trying Callaway Rogue ST’S and PXG Version 5’s. I have found them to feel too springy and spongy for me … even though flight and distance characteristics are pretty good. I really do like the look and feel of the TS4’s. I found them to be equals to the polymer filled irons. I would suggest you to try the TS4’s as well. You may find a difference versus the TS3’s.

I hope you enjoy the TS4 as much as I have.

Since all the modern iron lofts are now super-jacked, I’ll talk about degrees loft. I carry 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 45, 50, 55, 59, and 64 lofted irons. The 25 to 40 degree are matching heads. The 45 and up are custom wedges including 3 Edisons and Callaway Jaws Full Toe.

I assembled some clubs and hit 100’s of shots with KBS TGI, Paderson, and Aerotech iron shafts before deciding on the Accra TZi shafts.

I have been a decades long Rifle and Project X iron shaft golfer. Until a year ago, I found nothing better for accuracy and low dispersion than my 6.0 Project X iron shafts. I did try several other highly rated iron graphite shafts along the way. I experienced some downsides to these Project X shafts. I experienced tendinitis in my left elbow on occasion. I also experienced hand pain on occasion. These pains would occur after hitting 50 to 100 balls on the range while practising. I switched to the Accra graphite TZi iron shafts this year. They are wonderful shafts. They feel stable and offer much greater vibration dampening than my old steel shafts, without sacrificing accuracy and dispersion. My hand pain and elbow pain disappeared.