Which players distance irons are the best you ever hit?

[funkyjudge]

17 minutes ago, Javs said:

Thank you for the information! Are they comparable to other players distance clubs?

The Maltby brand is the in-house brand (or premium brand) of the Golfworks. They are named “Maltby” because they are designed by Ralph Maltby, both the CEO and Chief Designer at Golfworks and a legendary golf club designer (among other things, Ralph Maltby was the head club designer at MacGregor). All of his designs are original and all are very thoroughly thought-out and designed. There have been some quirky designs over the years, mostly his ultra game improvement models, but he has also been responsible for some absolutely classic designs, and I think that the current TS Series (TS1, TS2, TS1 IM, TS3 and TS4 models) are Maltby’s best ever. His KE4 TC Pro, TC MAX and TC4 ICT drivers, fairways and hybrids are also excellent.  You can check out all of these designs on the Golfworks website.

Edited April 29 by funkyjudge

[Javs]

1 minute ago, Josh Parker said:

The zx5s I carry 4,5 and 6.

Zx7s 7-pw. 

Pw is 46* and then I carry 50,54,58 sm9s

The gapping between the 7 and 6 irons is about 5 extra yards but I fix that by choking down on the 6 if it's in-between. 

I have been impressed with the feel off the face and turf interaction with the soles. 

Very nice setup and thanks for the info. The highest iron I carry is a 6. Used to have 3,4,5; however, I switched to carrying  a 2, 4 and 5 hybrid. Love hybrids and can hit them perfectly out of bad lies that long irons didn’t like, ha ha

[Javs]

3 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

The Maltby brand is the in-house brand (or premium brand) of the Golfworks. They are named “Maltby” because they are designed by Ralph Maltby, both the CEO and Chief Designer at Golfworks and a legendary golf club designer (among other things, Ralph Maltby was the head club designer at MacGregor). All of his designs are original and all are very thoroughly thought-out and designed. There have been some quirky designs over the years, mostly his ultra game improvement models, but he has also been responsible for some absolutely classic designs, and I think that the current TS Series (TS1, TS2, TS1 IM, TS3 and TS4 models) are Maltby’s best ever. His KE4 TC Pro, TC MAX and TC4 ICT drivers, fairways and hybrids are also excellent.  You can check out all of these designs on the Golfworks website.

Thank you for the information!

[bens197]

12 minutes ago, Javs said:

Thanks! Do you play them also?

I used to. When I played them I was supremely pleased with them. 

[Javs]

1 minute ago, bens197 said:

I used to. When I played them I was supremely pleased with them. 

Nice. What do you play now?

[bens197]

19 minutes ago, Javs said:

Nice. What do you play now?

Titleist T100 (2023 model) from a testing opportunity last season. 
 

Truth is, the TS line was a little more forgiving than I needed and served more as an experiment to see where I was with my game. With some focus on better ball striking the T100 has been incredible but if I were to revert to something more forgiving I’d absolutely consider the TS irons. They’re awesome. 

[Javs]

Just now, bens197 said:

Titleist T100 (2023 model) from a testing opportunity last season. 
 

Truth is, the TS line was a little more forgiving than I needed and served more as an experiment to see where I was with my game. With some focus on better ball striking the T100 has been incredible but if I were to revert to something more forgiving I’d absolutely consider the TS irons. They’re awesome. 

Very nice, I am seriously looking at the Titleist!

[bens197]

7 minutes ago, Javs said:

Very nice, I am seriously looking at the Titleist!

I’d highly recommend reviewing the testing thread. A LOT of good info about the entire line from testers…

@GolfSpy_APH @GolfSpy_BEN @ole gray @GregB135

[Javs]

25 minutes ago, bens197 said:

I’d highly recommend reviewing the testing thread. A LOT of good info about the entire line from testers…

@GolfSpy_APH @GolfSpy_BEN @ole gray @GregB135

Oh I have been following and that’s what peaked my interest

[GolfSpy_APH]

11 hours ago, Javs said:

To all the low and mid handicappers. I have a question: which players distance irons are the best you have ever hit and why? You can list your top three. 

T200 are up there. Haven't hit the i530 yet, but they could be a strong contender and of course the P790 are great, but a bit bigger. 

[Kanoito]

Another vote for the T200... my wife went for a tour truck fitting couple of weeks ago and I was able to play around with their entire line-up while waiting... and I fell instantly in love!

[Shrek74]

12 hours ago, Javs said:

Thank you for the information! Are they comparable to other players distance clubs?

FYI, great video on them thanks to @azstu324 - 

 

[GregB135]

Loved both sets of my T200s. Prior to those I was playing the Hogan PTx Pro irons. Downside to those is, you must know your specs, and shaft/grip selection is limited. My set prior to those were Mizuno JPX850s. LOVED those irons, but eventually the shafts were too much for my swing. I would definitely consider the current JPX line.

[phnx32]

Mizuno JPX are buttery smooth. PW - 145 yards

[Shrek74]

I haven't owned or played any beyond my Takomo 101's, but I hit a few at a demo day about 10 days ago I can comment on.

Loved the JPX923 Forged and HM Pro, a lot.
Really enjoyed the Titleist T200's as well.
Wasn't in love with the ZX5's, but could be due to bad shafts or being tired. But I just didn't feel they were as buttery as many talk about.

I'll be hitting the Dynaforged, P790's, and i530's this Saturday at a demo day and at a fitting next Monday. I'll comment then.

[Javs]

9 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

FYI, great video on them thanks to @azstu324 - 

 

Thank you!

[Hacker60521]

I tried a bunch of them during a TrueSpec fitting and ended up with the T200s. Absolutely no regrets. 

[RoverRick]

On 4/28/2024 at 5:11 PM, RoverRick said:

I don’t love the Power Specs but that may soon change. I’m not used to the distance because I’ve mostly played the P790’s. 

After a little more practice with the Pings, hitting them side by side on the range, and on the course, I think the i525’s are a bit more forgiving. The KBS TGI 90’s in the Pings vs the 80’s in the P790’s suit me better. I’m more consistent and while initially I believed the i525’s rolled out more, I’ve now learned that they roll about the same, the i525s simply carry to where the P790’s stop rolling. 

[John Connor]

I still haven't found anything more fulfilling than my srixon 745s

[RoverRick]

I have an update on my i525’s and P790’s. 
 

i525’s are going away. I simply over-draw them too easily. I wanted to love Ping, however while they are very easy to hit, I may “Play my best” but I don’t score my best. 
 

P790’s just got reshafted. SteelFiber i95S. These will be my long term gamers. Distance, feel, consistency, all are everything I want. 

[Northern Monkey]

I’m loving my Cobra Forged Tec. They are so easy to buy and produce a great ball flight

[RangerGrey]

For any PING Enthusiast everything you loved about the PING i525 has been up-graded and everything you hated about the i525 has be improved with the new PING i530's