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The PTM-5 is a really good putter head and amazing value. It is heavy, I remember knocking my first putt on the course 10 feet past but for me that is a good thing. My daughter now uses it built at 32" and her stroke and distance control have improved considerably. The 7 wood also sounds good, I just don't have room in the bag for it unless I drop the 4 hybrid.

I agree marketing and branding has always been Golfworks weak point, just look how quickly the other DTC brands have managed to gain credibility in the marketplace. When fellow players and potential customers ask me what the heads are I say that I import them from Golfworks in the US because I know no one has heard of them. "Yeah but what make are they?" Maltby I answer. "Oh I know, Roger Maltbie the commentator" No. The early irons had Maltby stamped on the sole and the new TS range have the colour removed form the logo so they are slowly learning. I think it would be much better to brand them Golfworks TS1-M for example because GW already have some brand credibility by selling high quality aftermarket shaft and grips.

Interested in opinions on the max milled putters (and other putters where heel/toe weight adjustment is possible). I tend to consistently have an open rather than closed face but my off-centre strikes are most often out of the heel pulling the ball left (more often on short putts). As I understand it having more weight in the heel will help to close the face but will the extra weight there also reduce the putter twist on a heel strike? Or is it just a bad idea to mess with the CoG. I currently switch between the Spider EX and Cleveland Frontline Iso both single bend. The Max milled PAK in black out with 1" hosel for $199 looks great.

Interesting. The glossy head will be like my Mavrik so not a problem - I much prefer it to the 2 tone and speed fins. If they had gone matte black it would have looked like Cobra copied them with the Darkspeed. My daughter has been 'given' a TSR1 recently so I am well aware of the solid muted sound. I am guessing the TC Pro is closer to the M890 she played before, it's not too offensive. The toe hit alarm siren sounds a bit concerning, maybe I will have to learn to use the nice wide part in the centre? On your recommendations I might try the UL shaft. I saw your review and you are 110 SS so I reckon I need to go for the A flex for a 95 SS (when it is back in stock). Thanks for the info.

Has anyone here tested the TC Pro driver head yet? I'm a 9 handicap 95 SS currently gaming the Mavrik 9 degree with Tensei CK Pro Orange stiff. The only problem is my spin numbers are 3000+ and I have a positive angle of attack which I can't understand? So I am interested in an LS driver but very worried about how a high toe strike can drop out of the air. I am also keen to get my length down to 45" or less but don't want to be increasing a low/rear weight as per the Max because that will increase the spin further. The 7 wood also looks good but might just go with the M890 5 wood which is also 20 degrees, 2g lighter but with no adjustment and almost half the price. I think they missed an opportunity to stick with weaker lofts or add a 21 degree 7 wood to the non pro version.

New member and first time poster. I am based in QLD Australia and got into amateur clubmaking when I had some time on my hands in 2009. I started with a set of MMB and then built a set for my brother which he still plays today. In 2014 I built a set of TE forged with FST Pro 125, most people say these are one of the best Maltby irons. My daughter now plays these with an unusual but very smooth and stable shaft - Nippon NS Pro 8950 in A flex. I always felt the TE forged launched well but did not carry so I thought I would give the TS1 a try and the difference in ball flight was noticeable. And then when the TS4 were launched who could resist, need I say more - Ping Blueprint Blades anybody? This time I used NS Pro 1050 sourced locally because they aren't available from GW which is odd. I also play the MG Tour Grind wedges, sometimes the Pure-Track putter (nice heavy head if you like a shorter putter). I always gravitate back to Callaway woods but I will try the TC Pro driver next. Well done for raising the awareness and I urge anyone to have a go at building because most of the tools required will pay for themselves in one set. The biggest hurdle GW have is brand awareness, 90% of golfers will love the club they try but if they haven't heard of it walk straight into our pro shop and pay double for something mass produced and vastly inferior. Just imagine if Maltby was called Miura? Happy to answer any questions members have and hopefully learn something myself.