Golfworks Maltby PTM 4-GW Build

[edingc]

I just finished making the final adjustments to my new-to-me set of Maltby PTM irons yesterday morning. I still have to turn the ferrules slightly to match the hosels, but otherwise I am done. I will admit, it's quite the project to build a set of irons start-to-finish. I had a lot of fun and could definitely see myself doing this again in the future. 

These will be my gamers heading into next season. I've hit a few of them on the range and am very happy with the feel, distance and ball flight.

As far as cost - I snagged a pre-built set of 5-GW PTMs from eBay for $190. All of the heads were in nearly new condition except the 7-iron, which has a small scrape on the bottom that doesn't affect play. I purchased the 4-iron separately from Golfworks for $35. The C-Taper Lites were 1.5" long pulls I got on eBay for $140 and cut down once installed, and KBS sent me new shaft labels for free. Grips are Star Sidewinders purchased in a Buy 9, Get 5 deal from Golfworks for ~$4/each, or $32 for the set. Ferrules from eBay for $1/each. Loft/lie check and adjustment (1 degree flat) from local shop for $30.

There are obviously other "incidentals" to account for (epoxy, tape, etc.), but my total investment is right around $425 for this set. I resold the original shafts for $90, and sold two sets of irons I had for ~$350 total, plus some other junk in my basement, so I about broke even altogether. Of course this does not factor in my time (I would bet I have 12+ hours invested in these over the last two months), but it was more fun than work to me.

I detailed how I fit myself for these over in another post. 

[PlaidJacket]

Good looking build. I like them.

[pozzit]

These look great nice job.

What lead you to the PTM heads?

I have been looking at the TE forged heads. They have less offset and a little smaller blade length.

[edingc]

2 hours ago, pozzit said:

These look great nice job.

What lead you to the PTM heads?

I have been looking at the TE forged heads. They have less offset and a little smaller blade length.

I've only seen a few comparison pictures, but the PTMs are slightly larger than the TE Forged. I like the extra size, but they are not chunky at all. The PTMs also have more modern lofts similar to my old set of Wilson C300s (22 degree 4 iron, 48 degree GW at each end), which kept my gapping at the top and bottom of the bag comparable. 

Personally, I also greatly prefer the looks of the PTM to the TE Forged. 

Money no object in the smaller/"non-OEM" market, I probably would have gone the route of the Maltby TS-2 (even more chunky) or the Sub70 699 if I did it over again. Both being injected heads. I got a good deal on the used 5-GW set of PTMs which also influenced my decision-making.

My (maybe lofty) goal is to hang onto these for at least two seasons. Knowing how much I like the C-Taper Lites now, and also from what I remember of the Steelfiber i110s during my fitting, I could see myself looking for a new set of irons with either of them two off seasons from now.

[pozzit]

I've only seen a few comparison pictures, but the PTMs are slightly larger than the TE Forged. I like the extra size, but they are not chunky at all. The PTMs also have more modern lofts similar to my old set of Wilson C300s (22 degree 4 iron, 48 degree GW at each end), which kept my gapping at the top and bottom of the bag comparable. 
Personally, I also greatly prefer the looks of the PTM to the TE Forged. 
Money no object in the smaller/"non-OEM" market, I probably would have gone the route of the Maltby TS-2 (even more chunky) or the Sub70 699 if I did it over again. Both being injected heads. I got a good deal on the used 5-GW set of PTMs which also influenced my decision-making.
My (maybe lofty) goal is to hang onto these for at least two seasons. Knowing how much I like the C-Taper Lites now, and also from what I remember of the Steelfiber i110s during my fitting, I could see myself looking for a new set of irons with either of them two off seasons from now.

Thanks. I pulled the trigger and got a TE 5i head and PTM 6i head and since those lofts are only 1 degree different they should be compatible. I have come to the realization that I don't necessary need more distance I just want to space my gaps better. And I need more difference In the shorted clubs.
I gave up on trying to "show off" and hit an 8i 170 take the club you need and be closer then they are that's the way to show off.

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