Show us your Maltby!!!

[NCDuffer]

Misery loves company.  At least I know I’m not alone in my quest for the perfect club for me.  My favorite though are VCOG and C-Dimension spreadsheets.   

[Willie T]

4 hours ago, KCEE said:

  Others like the old Callaway X-14, 16 and -18 Pro maybe should be resurrected.

Part of my current bag make up (while waiting for my Maltby 8-9-PW build kit arrive as well as the Edel SMS 6i) is X-18 6i & 8i, X-20 9i & 7i along w/X-Tour PW or Miz JPX 800 PW.  Sweet irons when pured, however I am looking forward to the “scoring iron build” coming soon.

[vandyland]

Made an “irons only” bag for the shorter muni near me. Heavily features my TS1-IMs of course. Really just any excuse to post them.

[Shrek74]

1 minute ago, vandyland said:

Made an “irons only” bag for the shorter muni near me. Heavily features my TS1-IMs of course. Really just any excuse to post them.

If I ever get a shipping notification from GW, I'll have the last 2 heads and can start the planning phase for my IM's.

I need to investigate the FliHi though. I've heard really good things about it.

[vandyland]

On 5/5/2024 at 6:03 PM, sl1111 said:

He didn’t feel enough difference to make an immediate switch but said he would consider the new version if he was going to switch. 
here are some comparison pics. The deeper cavity stands out to me, but not much difference. Apologies for not capturing a top line pic, but they are very similar if not identical. 
 

Were you guys hitting off of mats? That was a key difference I saw between the old TE and the TE+ was turf interaction was better. Felt like the older DBM/TE model had a sharper leading edge that was a little diggy. 

Also, I am VERY intrigued by the rapid taper shafts. Seems almost impossible to demo them so I may just have to build a 7 iron with them. Oh well, it's just money. 

10 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

I need to investigate the FliHi though. I've heard really good things about it.

I have last year's version, which I helped test for MyGolfSpy via the Mizuno Long game test. I initially struggled with it as I was clanging it off the toe but the last few months have been amazing. It is mega hot and quite straight since it doesn't really have any gear effect to it. It is 21* and I can get it out there 240 on a good day. As a comparison, my 5 iron in the TS1-IMs tops out at 210 yds so there is a gap there for sure. The one thing I haven't quite figured out with it is how to use it from the fairway. I am only really comfortable if it is sitting up or on a tee, at the moment. 

Edited May 10 by vandyland

[KOG]

Lol I love the spreadsheets. I been there.

Also that setup with the fli hi is like my setup, except I use the Honma TR21x for 4 and 5. Used to use the Srixon ZX utility irons but the Honma are curiously longer and about 2 mph faster ball speed after like 20 shots with each. Plus I was able to obtain the heads or a great price and they feel great. Still loving the TS3 w MMT shafts. Only thing that may make me take them out is if I come across a set of the TR21x 6-pw heads.  With Honma leaving the US market, great deals can be found.  But back to Maltby.

Yesterday I used the Ke4 Max which were mine but then I gave them to my father with senior flex graphite shafts. Man, they were so easy to hit and with the graphite shafts, they felt way better than they did with my DG s300. Still gems if youre a beginner or 15 hc+. Otherwise, TS3 are not much harder to hit. 

Also, just cus I found them for $50, I got a 5-p set of Wilson's most forgiving irons of all time. 

Deep red 2 Distance Irons with the graphite fatshaft. MPF 942 and theyre as easy to play as the number claims. Way ahead of their time with the fat shaft and the head design. If you know someone just getting into the sport and has like no money, these are the ticket. 

Edited May 10 by KOG

[sl1111]

4 hours ago, vandyland said:

Were you guys hitting off of mats? That was a key difference I saw between the old TE and the TE+ was turf interaction was better. Felt like the older DBM/TE model had a sharper leading edge that was a little diggy. 

Also, I am VERY intrigued by the rapid taper shafts. Seems almost impossible to demo them so I may just have to build a 7 iron with them. Oh well, it's just money. 

 

We were able to test on grass, our range has both. We both agree with your assessment of turf interaction. I like the new version over the older one, but he didn't see enough of a difference to switch. I'm sure I will be building him a set before long though as the hook was set.

I may be able to assist you with the Rapid Taper demo. I ordered a new set for my TS1-IM's as I decided to stay with them. I have (2) Rapid Taper 95 Stiff installed in my utility and 4 iron right now. They both have 1 inch extensions in them as I’ve used them in various clubs or testing. I can send them to you when I pull them if you have a head you can install them in. They are probably toward there last pull and trim life cycle so I wouldn’t mind if you wanted to tip trim to 7 iron spec or whatever loft head you may have. I will message you….

[Deepred]

3 hours ago, KOG said:

Deep red 2 Distance Irons with the graphite fatshaft. MPF 942 and theyre as easy to play as the number claims. Way ahead of their time with the fat shaft and the head design. If you know someone just getting into the sport and has like no money, these are the ticket. 

The Fat shaft was tech that worked. I still have my metal matrix driver that was the first driver I routinely hit 300 yards. 

 

[Willie T]

On 5/3/2024 at 9:00 PM, Willie T said:

Took the initial plunge for a "scoring iron" build - doing  8-9-Pw to compliment the Edel SMS 7i and soon to be arriving 6i.  Will be using TS-1 heads set up 1deg flat, will be using Apollo Acculite shafts R flex.  I am stoked about the build and will be posting here - pics of the build, etc.  

Heard from the Golfworks folks late last week - the components should ship this week.  Looking forward to the build and then playing the irons.  Going to be fun, fun, fun....  

[GolfSpy SAM]

Built out the full 3-GW set in TS1-IM for @Billy The Kid Rogers (minus the six iron he still had we'd built him as a demo), with Black DG 105 (s300), and MAN they looked purty. I'll let him post pics when the full set is all back together (I'm in the process of pulling the Modus 115 we tried in the demo), but the first outing was a pretty spectacular success. Greens we were playing on were super receptive - punched not long before, so balls were no more than a few feet away from where they'd land, but flight and distance looked perfect. 

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure he's happy he didn't go the custom P790 route as recommended by the fitter, and not JUST because he saved $1k (bonkers).

[Chewy]

I had Maltby build me a set of TE+ In black and they feel great! Definitely a players iron with some forgiveness. Tons of feel and workability. 

[Willie T]

On 5/13/2024 at 10:35 PM, Willie T said:

Heard from the Golfworks folks late last week - the components should ship this week.  Looking forward to the build and then playing the irons.  Going to be fun, fun, fun....  

Well - word received that the kit has shipped....now to watch for the delivery truck....

Edit to add - the Edel SMS 6i I ordered is shipping as well today….whoo hooo! 

Edited May 15 by Willie T

[Willie T]

On 5/15/2024 at 1:50 PM, Willie T said:

Well - word received that the kit has shipped....now to watch for the delivery truck....

Edit to add - the Edel SMS 6i I ordered is shipping as well today….whoo hooo! 

I know you guys are getting overload on this order status, per Fed Ex the package will arrive midday tomorrow….whoo hooo….unboxing, first impressions, and a low key build in the coming week(s)….

[Willie T]

Wooo Hoooo - love what was waiting at the door when I got in today…

More to come soon….

Edited May 17 by Willie T

[azstu324]

I know it's been said many many times about the TS3's.. but they're in-friggin-credible! 

I built this set about 2 months ago and just before finishing them, I pulled my Achilles and had to hit the bench for a bit. I got the OK to get back out last week and my first round back, I shot +4 on a par 71. My normal miss is toe-side just at the end of the grooves. My TS4's did a great job of retaining direction on these shots, but lost a little in distance. Not much, but definitely noticeable (about 10 yds). The TS3's however are absolutely bulletproof in this department! Every single shot that I felt towards the toe, was pin high and laser straight. I could control the shots as easily as my TS4's too. I had to shape myself out of trouble a couple of times and this was a simple task for the 3's. I seemed to find myself putting for more birdies than I'm used to which is a great thing and hopefully a continuing trend! 

I know a big topic of discussion is that the 3's may launch a little high for some. If paired with the right shaft, the higher launch can be negated some and with full spin retention. Shots were holding greens noticeably well, and I'd say on par with the TS4's. 

Huge honorable mentions as well to the TC Pro adjustable 7 wood AND the MAX milled 54° (58° is in transit back from Florida with my TS4's). I was able to land 2 par 5 greens at about 230-240 yds out giving me some unusual Eagle opportunities. With the Max Milled I had 3 approach shots from well off the green that lipped out and I was able to convert 2 of them into birdies. 

Overall it was a really successful round with my "easy golf" setup. Another similar round like this and I may heavily consider a permanent move to the TS3's. 

[Willie T]

Here’s a few pics of the “kit” -

love these heads:

Classic grips in the GP Tour Velvets:

low key ferrules:

Thinking these will be some sweet clubs once assembled….

 

[IndyBonzo]

Such good stuff going on here.

I’m glad you like the TS3s Stu.  I’m with you on the launch.  I don’t hit mine high at all with my PX LZ shafts.   Just right - penetrating.

@Willie T that stuff looks awesome!

Plz give me some opinions on this.  I have long said the favorite club in my bag is my TS1 gap wedge.  .I am seriously pondering building out a full TS1 set 5-P with the same KBs tour shafts.  I know the gap wedge is not foam filled as are the 3-9 irons.  Are the foam filled heads as sweet feeling and pure as the forged-only gap wedge or might I be disappointed in the rest of the clubs?  Thoughts?

I don’t need these at all.  But if they all perform like the gap wedge they would be perfect for me.

There are none on eBay at all, which seems odd.  But also indicative that folks love them.  

[Willie T]

48 minutes ago, IndyBonzo said:

Such good stuff going on here.

I’m glad you like the TS3s Stu.  I’m with you on the launch.  I don’t hit mine high at all with my PX LZ shafts.   Just right - penetrating.

@Willie T that stuff looks awesome!

Plz give me some opinions on this.  I have long said the favorite club in my bag is my TS1 gap wedge.  .I am seriously pondering building out a full TS1 set 5-P with the same KBs tour shafts.  I know the gap wedge is not foam filled as are the 3-9 irons.  Are the foam filled heads as sweet feeling and pure as the forged-only gap wedge or might I be disappointed in the rest of the clubs?  Thoughts?

I don’t need these at all.  But if they all perform like the gap wedge they would be perfect for me.

There are none on eBay at all, which seems odd.  But also indicative that folks love them.  

Will do man…hoping to get some good on course info/thoughts soon…after the build of course…

[Willie T]

Assembly Day - after measuring the tips for a slightly stronger “R” flex (calls for 3-1/2” tipping, went 4”, whereas 5-1/2” is “S”)..

setup the mini-vice and the cordless dremel style tool (thanks Harbor Freight)…

Switched to flapper wheel to scruff the shaft tips - that was quick and neat work…

ferrules dry fit nicely (no hot water or heat needed)

setup the GolfWorks beaded epoxy 

glued it all up (so glad I marked the shafts - almost put the 8i head on the 9i shaft)…

now they’re a curing…

Ferrule wipe down and grip install next….

[KOG]

Glad to hear about the TS3 Stu. Theyrenot coming out of my bag but you are right, they launch high, but perfect with my low-mid launch mmt shafts. Also the TS3 gap wedges puts great spin on the ball. Im in the 9000s with it. 

Also Indybozo, I loved the TS1 gap wedge and the TS3 is very comparable except I think I get a little higher launch and spin with the TS3. That gap wedge is giving me 85% GIR from 110 -90 with spin back.  The difference is not much as theyre both fully forged, ts3 just has a lower cog.

[IndyBonzo]

14 minutes ago, KOG said:

 

Also Indybozo, I loved the TS1 gap wedge and the TS3 is very comparable except I think I get a little higher launch and spin with the TS3. That gap wedge is giving me 85% GIR from 110 -90 with spin back.  The difference is not much as theyre both fully forged, ts3 just has a lower cog.

That’s very impressive @KOG!  I don’t want to change my TS1 gap, but if I ever have to, it’s good to know the TS3 is on par.  

[Deadwalleye]

The TS1IM is a nice iron set... But , here is my but, As much as I like them , they just could not knock out my trusty Ping G425's.    I think that if I had chosen the same shaft my Pings have in them, it may have had a better chance.
I put Aerotech Steelfiber FC80 R flex shafts in the Pings, and put Aerotech Steelfiber CW90 R flex in the Maltbys.
The CW90's are a very stout shaft.  These play more like a Stiff than a Regular flex.  At the age of 62, I just dont have the speed I used to have.  So these will be going up for sale in the classified's soon.
 

Edited Tuesday at 04:05 PM by Deadwalleye

[IndyBonzo]

@Deadwalleye you are so right that shafts matter in performance and feel nearly as much as the head.

Since you have the shafts in your Pings you like, did you consider swapping one out of a Ping and into a TS1 IM head and giving it a try?

No matter what I hope you love the outcome.  If you sell you will make someone here happy. 

[NCDuffer]

8 hours ago, Deadwalleye said:

The TS1IM is a nice iron set... But , here is my but, As much as I like them , they just could not knock out my trusty Ping G425's.    I think that if I had chosen the same shaft my Pings have in them, it may have had a better chance.
I put Aerotech Steelfiber FC80 R flex shafts in the Pings, and put Aerotech Steelfiber CW90 R flex in the Maltbys.
The CW90's are a very stout shaft.  These play more like a Stiff than a Regular flex.  At the age of 62, I just dont have the speed I used to have.  So these will be going up for sale in the classified's soon.
 

 

8 hours ago, Deadwalleye said:

The TS1IM is a nice iron set... But , here is my but, As much as I like them , they just could not knock out my trusty Ping G425's.    I think that if I had chosen the same shaft my Pings have in them, it may have had a better chance.
I put Aerotech Steelfiber FC80 R flex shafts in the Pings, and put Aerotech Steelfiber CW90 R flex in the Maltbys.
The CW90's are a very stout shaft.  These play more like a Stiff than a Regular flex.  At the age of 62, I just dont have the speed I used to have.  So these will be going up for sale in the classified's soon.
 

Hey, I’m considering TS3 with the FC80 regular.  Curious what you think of the shaft feel?  Is the tip stiff?  Low or mid bend?  Being flighted how is it with your PW and GW?  Sorry for all of the questions.  

[Deadwalleye]

I don't know if you have tried to do a reshaft on the newer Ping models.   They are a pain.  They use a stupid ringed ferrule and the bore is oversized.  So Im not gonna reshaft my G425's .  It took a little work to get them done.  Thank goodness I found this YouTube vid showing how to do it without using the stupid ferrule that ping uses.
Most Difficult Golf Clubs to Reshaft - YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9_f_LLP2Tk&t=137s&ab_channel=ELITEFITGOLF%2FMobileClubmaker

[IndyBonzo]

35 minutes ago, Deadwalleye said:

I don't know if you have tried to do a reshaft on the newer Ping models.   They are a pain.  They use a stupid ringed ferrule and the bore is oversized.  So Im not gonna reshaft my G425's .  It took a little work to get them done.  Thank goodness I found this YouTube vid showing how to do it without using the stupid ferrule that ping uses.
Most Difficult Golf Clubs to Reshaft - YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9_f_LLP2Tk&t=137s&ab_channel=ELITEFITGOLF%2FMobileClubmaker

No, I was not aware.  I don’t blame you!  Wow. 

[Shrek74]

59 minutes ago, Deadwalleye said:

I don't know if you have tried to do a reshaft on the newer Ping models.   They are a pain.  They use a stupid ringed ferrule and the bore is oversized.  So Im not gonna reshaft my G425's .  It took a little work to get them done.  Thank goodness I found this YouTube vid showing how to do it without using the stupid ferrule that ping uses.
Most Difficult Golf Clubs to Reshaft - YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9_f_LLP2Tk&t=137s&ab_channel=ELITEFITGOLF%2FMobileClubmaker

Ok, on the flip side have you tried to grab a single FC80R shaft and redo something like the 7 iron in the Maltby to see if that makes a difference? If you want to try to make the Maltby's work, that's the next logical step. You can probably find them for less on eBay. Sadly, the SF shafts aren't cheap.

[Deadwalleye]

3 hours ago, NCDuffer said:

 

Hey, I’m considering TS3 with the FC80 regular.  Curious what you think of the shaft feel?  Is the tip stiff?  Low or mid bend?  Being flighted how is it with your PW and GW?  Sorry for all of the questions.  

I can only compare them to the stock shaft (AWT 2.0 Stiff)  I really like the change to the FC80.  They are really very similar to the stock shafts as far as launch goes.  It really made my 5/6 irons feel much better.  
I primarily made the change for the vibration dampening.  Im suffering from elbow and shoulder pain and these are letting me play relatively pain free.
I only play the 5-PW.  I pitch and run with the 9 iron , and I didnt have much adjustment to make.  I play a lot of 3/4 swing shots with my PW and again didnt have to make much if any adjustments.  So the change to the graphite in these irons is what I would call a success.

This shaft is much easier to swing then the CW90.  If I were to try use the CW90 again I would definitely soft step them once.

I think I have found my new favorite shaft, but just wish they were not so expensive.

[IndyBonzo]

I am weak.

I resisted and resisted, for weeks actually.  I scanned eBay relentlessly for a deal on preowned too with no luck.  But yesterday I finally broke down and ordered two things I have been dying to try:  a Maltby TS1 7 iron head and Xcaliber RT 105 shaft to build a tester iron with a Star midsized grip and GW ferrule.

I really want a set of playable blades.  (I’m counting the TS1 as a blade despite the poly filling.  My house/my rules.). So I will test the TS1 against some MP-33s with DG S300 shafts I have waiting to be slightly rejuvenated.  The winner will eventually get some serious course time until I remember I am not good enough to play them.   

Edited Wednesday at 10:56 AM by IndyBonzo

[johngschulz]

1 hour ago, IndyBonzo said:

I am weak.

I resisted and resisted, for weeks actually.  I scanned eBay relentlessly for a deal on preowned too with no luck.  But yesterday I finally broke down and ordered two things I have been dying to try:  a Maltby TS1 7 iron head and Xcaliber RT 105 shaft to build a tester iron with a Star midsized grip and GW ferrule.

I really want a set of playable blades.  (I’m counting the TS1 as a blade despite the poly filling.  My house/my rules.). So I will test the TS1 against some MP-33s with DG S300 shafts I have waiting to be slightly rejuvenated.  The winner will eventually get some serious course time until I remember I am not good enough to play them.   

This sounds exciting! I have the original DBM Forged, but the TS1s look awfully sweet. Excited to hear how this goes, will be following and living vicariously through you!