Maltby is the most underrated brand in golf

Gabe: I had used the STi series of forgiving irons for several years. I tried a 7i TS3 two months ago ... wow!!! You will pry these out of my cold, dead hands. You can move the ball easily, it feels wonderful when hitting the sweet spot, and still forgiving. I have the Kuro Kage A-flex shafts and GP tour velvet 360 mid-size. Love the clubs!

Another great review! Could you do a review of the TS3s? Been interested in these for a while. Seem like the best middle of the road club that would be best suited for most golfers

My whole bag is Maltby. TE forged, 4 through PW. wedges DBM 52 and 56. 3 hybrid KE4 and 3 wood. Awesome set

@jonq8714

Ай бұрын

I play TE's too (a half set--6,8,PW,GW since I carry my clubs a lot)... I'm hoping he does a TE+ review next as I'm considering those.

Yesssss! Thanks for bringing another Maltby set

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Gotta thank Stu for letting me borrow 🙏

I'm getting back into club building and i recently received my Golfworks catalog in the mail. I have to say the new stuff from Maltby looks top shelf. Some of their designs from the past were a little gimmicky and turned me off to the brand entirely. I honestly can't decide whether to go with the TS1, TS3, or TS1-IMs. They all look great. I can't wait to try them. Wondering how the TS1 stacks up against the TS1-IM. Hard to believe that they both rate so high on the playability scale. I've been away from the game for health reasons and now I'm retired from the military so i concentrate more on my golf game. I once played to a 8hdcp. Probably around a 15 now if im honest. So I sure could use all the forgiveness I can get in a players iron. I can't play GI irons. I just can't score with them and they aren't as fun to play the game with. This season is looking good with these in the bag.

Thanks Stu and Gabe. Big fan of Maltby clubs here, I've had my TS1 irons in the bags for about 4 years now. Replacements have come and gone but I go back to the TS1 every time. They are getting a bit worn now so I'm debating between going with a fresh set or a TS3/TS4 blended set.

@jackiemoon_lms

Ай бұрын

Gotta go fresh set. TS1’s are incredible and they are on a nice sale right now for the heads. Easy swap and you’re good for four more years.

Well done! Have a Maltby chipper and a utility iron in Senior flex. They were the only place I could the iron built the shaft flex I needed. Good stuff

Thanks Gabe!! So glad you reviewed these. They’ve been in my bag about a month now and they are the most forgiving blade I’ve ever played. They look even better in person and personally I love the feel!! To me they feel softer than the Srixons ZX7. You can’t beat them for the price!!! It’s ridiculous!!! Awesome review as usual!! ❤❤❤

I have these in the bag from gap to 8 iron. They do launch very high for me, and i do lack some distance with these. On the feel side, the maltby te forged is a buttery soft club.

Pretty good golf using a borrowed set of musclebacks! Maltby TE+ are on my radar, I just like the classic players cavity back irons. Just saw three new MacGregor irons in a email today...very sharp looking!

Happy to see more reviews of Maltby irons. I’ve been eyeing the TS1s, especially at their current price. Would love to see a review of the original TS1 irons or even a comparison review vs the TS1 IM

I've never been able to buy clubs. That sounds ridiculous, but it's true. I really want to get a set of these clubs. That's my goal by spring of next year.

Great video. I’m interested in the TS3’s. Still forged but are even more forgiving than the TS4.

@SteveInUpperMI

Ай бұрын

I'm interested too. I have the TS1-IM's but my buddy is getting his TS3's delivered on Wednesday so I'll try em out

@blakefl8623

Ай бұрын

@@SteveInUpperMI Let me know how he likes them.

@yongminkim6544

Ай бұрын

@@SteveInUpperMIwould love to know what you think!

@SteveInUpperMI

Ай бұрын

@@yongminkim6544 I like them both. I only hit my buddies TS3's a couple of times on the course the other day. They seemed awesome and maybe better than my TS1-IM's...but pretty close

@bkirkwd52

Ай бұрын

I have TS-3s. Best iron I have ever had and I’ve been playing 60 years

I have a set of these irons and they will stay in my bag for the rest of the year at least. They are surprisingly forgiving, including the longer clubs. I have never hit a 4 iron so well. The feeling at impact is so nice. The lofts are not strong (7 iron : 33 degrees) but the distance is OK for that kind of irons. Highly recommended !

Maltby Gang rise up

@ciscosarmiento6902

Ай бұрын

Everyone that I ever play with always takes a look at my TS1ms and I have a conversation about them once I tell them I payed sub $700 for the full set. They asked to play with them and I can see the doubt in their head about their own clubs !

@hat4273

Ай бұрын

Let’s gooooo

@mre_man

Ай бұрын

Gang gang baby

@4g63mark

Ай бұрын

Maltby customer here. I've used the KE4 tours for years, and now I'm trying to decide on my next set. Considering everything Maltby makes as long as they're forgiving.

@hat4273

Ай бұрын

@@4g63mark ts1im

Thank you! I’ve been searching high and low for a review of the ts4

Heck yes! Always love a Maltby review! TS3 next!

I have the TS1 originals and man when I strike them well they feel amazing and go long! My 7 goes about 175 got them for a good deal on eBay I want to get the IMs but I feel the difference would be minimal I figure I’ll be playing these for the next few years and will upgrade to another maltby set in the future

I'd really love to see you do their TE+ irons next... I play the old iteration and am really close to buying my next set of irons, and need to see an honest review of them. I'm leaning between those and the Haywood CB's...

I think the Maltby TS-1 are great looking clubs, would like to see you demo a set of TS-3 please! I would like to try a set, but here in Nova Scotia, Canada I think I would have a hard time finding a set to demo! I would like to return to a more traditional club instead of clubs with rediculous lofts, and then brag that you hit the 7I 200 yds & it being 28degres loft. Thanks fore the great video!!

Got these clubs this winter. Love them.

Great video, Maltby really does have some great offerings at mere mortal pricing. I wish you'd give the TS3's a shot here.

Malty STi-2 irons in my bag. Love the custom options.

I bought thes irons just a month ago and I can't believe how forgiving they are. Just amazing!!

If you had to rate the overall game improvement in TS4, Ts1-IM and Takomo in order what would that look like?

Yes GIR. Do you/ would you prefer the Maltby's over Takomo?

@Rafavids1

Ай бұрын

Great question

@evansnyder5948

Ай бұрын

The takomos are less forgiving than Maltbys. Maltby is designed to be forgiving first then they find a way to make it look good in the bag.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

​@@evansnyder5948 perfectly put!

Gabe, Excellent video!! Waiting on my delivery of the TS4s!!!

Really enjoy your iron reviews. Good job.

I agree with a couple of the comments. If you still have the ts1-IMs can you do a back to back?

Thinking about pulling the trigger on a blended set. 5-8 TS1-IM 9-GW TS4. Thoughts?

Thank you for another great video. I’m tossing back and forth building me another set of irons from Maltby. I went to the club making school they have back 8n the late 90’s. I’m a mid handicap golfer 80’ to 100 depending on the day. Had some medical issues, but building back on all that. I love the reviews especially on the Maltby clubs. If you shot between 80:to 100, which Maltby irons would use choose?

@3pidemiC123

Ай бұрын

Go for a TS4 / TE+ blended set. TS4 / TS3 have different finishes, but the TS4 and TE+ match. TE+ may as well be a TS3, lofts are the same and run around the same MPF. Only difference is offset numbers, where the TE+ is constant and the TS3 is progressive.

Just ordered a TS4 7i with specific components but I'm not too sure on the shaft I chose, but nonetheless, I am excited and stoked to try them out! I'll be trying out my dad's TS3s I got him for father's day too

@LetsPlayThru

Күн бұрын

Congrats!

The Maltby’s look so good. What you get for the price is crazy.

@neilcameron3021

5 күн бұрын

Its just closer to what the price should be.

What would you say is better for the money, these clubs or the Takomo 101 irons?

Hey Gabe, one thing. Those are not your personal clubs. Imagine that you are used to them and have them shafted and gripped to your specifications. I play the the TS1 IM from Maltby I personally built them using KBS Max graphite iron shafts and Jumbo Max medium size grips lengthened 1 inch. I’m 6’5” tall. I’ve been playing almost 60 years and a better feeling iron I seriously can’t imagine. If it’s true that there are well O.M.G. I got rid of my 1,500.00$ Titleist irons for these. Never giving these up.

@Rob10420

Ай бұрын

The one TS1-I’m I got an aftermarket shaft on feels great

@Joker-yh2xg

Ай бұрын

Yep here too. Same irons completely built custom for me. Incredible irons

I’ve been waiting for this video since Stu mentioned on golf wrx that he sent you his set to make a video. After this video I’m gonna make a choice between the ts4, ts3, TE+ or TE forged. Can you review the TE+?

@filippoaraujo

Ай бұрын

Just to help you out, I bought a combo set 4, 5, 6 are TE+ and 7 through gap are ts4. The TE+ doesn't look as good as the ts4 but it's just as slick, thinned than a Titleist t150, but they are incredibly easy to hit I'm very very happy with my purchase

Love your “Tiger Woods” birdie walk!

Great ! Let’s try to get Maltby to raise their prices !

Nice! What are your favorites in this category?

I have the KE4 Max. Love those Irons :)

Hey LetsPlayThru, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel

Would you take these or the ts1 im's??

What did you think of the wedges in particular? Im looking for a sand, gap and pitching wedge to supplement my callaway edge set, but most wedges are like $120+ per club... been looking for the kirkland wedges but no luck, so these could be an option for me

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

For specialty wedges, I highly recommend their Max Milled. They are like $60 each. Full face grooves with micro milling. They have a nice shape and come in wide sole and regular sole options. Bonkers spin! I recently switched to them from TaylorMade MG3 TW grind and couldn't be happier. They're so easy to play and look and feel great. A little thicker profile but nothing offensive at all. They also have the TSW which is a more player's profile for around $50 and extremely versatile if you're a good wedge player. IMO either option wipes the floor with Kirkland's and are very available.

I like the TS1IM better for me. I think where Maltby REALLY shines however is with the Max Milled wedges....best I've ever used.

@joewalker6931

2 күн бұрын

Do you have the 60 degree? Worried about the wider sole and not being able to open up and hit a soft flop.

@obxarms7685

Күн бұрын

@@joewalker6931 No, just the 56 sand wedge.

Thanks Stu and Gabriel

Newer golfer here what maltbys are beat for beginners/ high hcp?

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Prob KE4 Max

Gabe did a great and very honest review of my clubs. Just for reference in case anybody's curious, the TS4 is actually fractionally shorter than the TS1-IM. The face height is slightly taller but the offset is identical. Topline of the TS4 is also noticeably thinner. These specs are per the Maltby website. Interestingly enough, the MPF is higher with rhe TS4's which per Maltby means they're just slightly easier to play.

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Thanks Stu 🙏 is their MPF rating by club category or is it standard for all clubs?

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

@LetsPlayThru it's just a standard set of measurements that they take on each club and they assign a "playability" number according to things like MOI, CG, and other factors. The higher the #, supposedly the more friendly it is to play. It's a system created by Ralph Maltby quite a few years ago. It's not just Maltby clubs either. Each year they update their catalog with about every club on the market. Just look up "MPF chart". (Maltby Playability Factor). This is the whole basis of how they design their clubs. Their objective is to make the easiest clubs to play in the market for their respective categories AND while keeping them visually appealing. Also unlike other companies, Maltby posts very detailed specs on each model. Like specs that a club builder would want to know. They really are the golf enthusiasts DTC for these reasons.

Gabe, very interested in either Maltby’s or Takomo’s. In the case of the Maltby’s (TS4) is ordering done thru GolfWorks?

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Yes Golfworks is the only place in the US they are sold.

Just wish they would make more left handed irons

Gabe, do you think the shafts that were in the clubs had any effect on the play too? Definitely a mishit the ball is still going straight is a reflection of the club head. I’m just wondering the trajectory and some of the control of the flight was more on the shaft.

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Absolutely. They flew a bit too high for me so I needed to club up more. Also some early pulls caused me to make some adjustments on the fly.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

To Gabe's absolute credit and showing his ability to adjust on the go, I built these 1/2" over standard and +3° upright. I'm 6' 3" so these are definitely built for me and my swing. That might explain some of the pulled shots. Also, I was just about to switch shafts before sending these. After 9 months of play, I just didn't love the height. I was going to switch to a set of Royal precision Rifle Flighted in 6.5 frequency which are a lower launching shaft. We decided that because of the obscurity of the RP's, it was best to keep a shaft that's easily accessible. I've since put the RP's in a set of TS3's and am really loving the setup.

Would love to see the TS-3 be reviewed.

Will you compare these side by side with the TS1 IMs? Seem like the 2 most popular choices on the Maltby website, but it's hard to really understand the difference between them, or why to choose one over the other.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately Gabe has sent both sets back and isn't able to do a side by side. Being that these both were my sets of clubs, I can tell you that profiles are pretty similar. Offset is identical. Sole and top line width are fractionally wider in the Ts1-IM. Feel from both are exceptional for their respective categories. Ultimately it boils down to each person's preferences. Having a chance to play both extensively, I preferred the feel and edge in performance of the TS4's. I've since sold the IM's. I personally prefer a solid head over a hollow. It's a more old school pure feeling that I really appreciate. Again, that's my subjective opinion so it just depends on what floats your boat. Hopefully that was helpful

@mattt1605

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Stu

These look great!! Can I get heads only? I have a great set of Project X shafts sitting in my tool box. Hey, you look great!

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Yes heads only is an option

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

IMO heads only is the way to go if you have some great shafts and the know-how. That's how I built these. Sourced the shafts locally for a great deal, then bought the heads for $60 each.

@jeffnahass8373

Ай бұрын

@@AZstu324 I did it with my Takomo 101T irons. Love it.

@jeffnahass8373

Ай бұрын

Saw the Hogan demo today. Mind changed.

Does Golf Works normally take a long time to get clubs delivered? Ordered a wedge and I’m going on 2 weeks.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

So prior to their recent popularity spike, they would normally have clubs built within two to three days and shipped immediately. More recently anything that requires a build is looking at about a 2-week turnaround time to get built and shipped but that's not including transit time. Hopefully they'll be able to get that window back down to what it used to be. On the other hand if anybody can do their own build and order the components separately, they usually ship out the same day but I know that's not most people.

@bloatedsodium7301

Ай бұрын

@@AZstu324 good to know. Thank you for the quick response! I’ll continue to be patient. ✌🏼 ⛳️

HI there. On your videos, when you are on the tee box and you hit a drive........you then walk up to the ball where you hit it and you put your phone down beside it and it gives you how long the drive was. Can you tell me what app you use for that?

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

It’s a Garmin G80

@ScottKurt

Ай бұрын

@@LetsPlayThru DO you know if it works with the Garmin S42 also?

How would you compare these to the new Wilson DynaPower Forged irons. Are the Malibu more like the Taylormade 780s.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

My friend plays the P770's. I put these next to his and they're very similar in all dimensions. IMHO these feel much better than the P770's. He even has Steelfibers shafts and these still feel way better. That's me though.

TS3 are nice

Gabe, buddy, you lost some weight brotha. Good for you!!

Love your reviews! Opinion between these and the TS1 IM?

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

If it were me, I’d go TS1-IM personally. But depends how good of a ball striker you are.

Excellent.

Could you please start telling us the swing weight/ weight? Some clubs are much heavier and I’m not a huge fan of “heavy” irons. It’s rarely talked about though, but super important!!! 👍💯

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

So I built these clubs. If you go to Golfworks, they have lofts, lies, head weights, offset, and bounce listed for each clib. Also they show other stats like material (in this case 1025c), MOI, CG, and even stuff like bore depth and bottom of bore to ground. These clubs were built with the GW +1/2" over their standard, and in 3/8" increments. GW swing weight starts at D5 and then runs 1/2 SW point per club with the 5i ending at D2. If you have GW build the set, depending on what shafts you pick, your probably looking at D2 in the long irons up to D4 in the shorter irons. Hopefully that helps some. I built this set with the GW starting at D5 and 1/2 swing weight point

The DF3 is on fire. Waiting for my own.

Nice to have for a 1/2 set to walking in the afternoon. But I have no idea what shaft to pick. Oh well

@glenburr6755

Ай бұрын

How about picking a shaft you like? GolfWorks will build you a custom set of how ever many irons you want. They offer many different shafts, and will build to your specs for free.

@robertsandidge441

Ай бұрын

Think about KBS in steel or graphite. I play the KBS Max graphite iron in 85 gram.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

What do you usually play? The stock True Temper Score LT's are really a great basic option for a lot of folks. Not perfect by any means but they definitely would work well for a 2nd set

You always find top gems 💎 😎

❤ Gabes Gummies !

Thanks for the video!!! Forgiveness and blades usually DO NOT go hand and hand!! lol. I do like that you give some love to the DTC brands. I can see myself getting Takomos when I have the opportunity to get a new set of irons. Although, I would rock the Kirkland driver and irons, wedges and putter with pride if I could get my hands on them. I heard a KS2 should be coming out.

Please review the TS3

Gabe whats your opinion these irons or Wilson Dynapower forged ? cheers buddy

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Dynapower def going to be significantly longer but also much less spin. While these are EXTREMELY forgiving for blades, those are even more forgiving for those that need it. These will have a bit more control.

@GOLFADDICT65

Ай бұрын

@@LetsPlayThru thx for the response will probably go the dynapower forged next year cheers

Sorry, no green in reg on 6, but...your putting stats get better! Big fan of Maltby kit.

@Esoxfan

Ай бұрын

Putts only count if you are on the green

Hey can you review the new MacGregor irons please?

Gabe, would love to get your thoughts on TS1 IM vs TS4. Comparison? They look fantastic.

@LetsPlayThru

Күн бұрын

TS1 IM without hesitation.

@matthollis1270

Күн бұрын

@@LetsPlayThru thank you!!

Whoever said those feels better than Miura’s definitely never had or hit any Miura’s!

As always Stu coming through!

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Legend!

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

One day they'll make a movie about me ... 🤣

TS4 = So good.

Would you say these or takomo 101s are better

Are you going to review the Hogan irons?

Wait. Did you do a review of Hogan irons that I’ve missed?

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

That vid drops next Thursday

Only right hand though

Review the new MacGregor MACSPD irons!

How do these compare to ts1 im

@AZstu324

21 күн бұрын

I had both and personally I preferred these over the IM's.. BUT it's 100% personal preference and you're going to find evenly mixed opinions on 1 vs the other. IMO that's a good thing because they both meet the expectations of whoever prefers either type. I believe Gabe likes the IM's better.. but then there's the TS3 video that he just released and he likes those the best. I prefer the feel of a solid forged blade over the hollow foam filled. I think the TS4's perform marginally better with more spin to hold greens. The hollow heads for me seem to be a little spin-deficient. All that said, I recently moved from the TS4's to the TS3's (before Gabe's other video). Maltby just has so many great options to choose from for all levels of play.

@TMH_Golf

18 күн бұрын

@@AZstu324what made you move to the ts3? Do you prefer them over these. My only concern is the massive cavity on the ts3. Looks kinda off to me especially in the long irons

@AZstu324

18 күн бұрын

@@TMH_Golf so my only reason for the switch was that while the TS4's are extremely forgiving for a bladed profile, the TS3's are ultra forgiving. I'm looking to get my handicap into the lower single digits this year and am really counting on these to play a big part. TBH the cavity isn't nearly as pronounced in person. I built a set of these for my Dad a while back and actually liked the profile even though it was a little thicker. Coming from the TS4's I don't dislike the profile at all. A bonus is that these slightly edge out the TS4's in the feel department and play every bit as good.

@TMH_Golf

18 күн бұрын

@@AZstu324 thanks for the quick reply. I have been debating between the ts3 and ts4 for a while. I recently swapped my callaway maveriks for a set of hollow body forged blade/mb style irons, but I prefer the feel of a fully forged iron. I have been striking these mb’s pretty well which is what made me think the ts4’s might work for me, but the more rational side knows I will probably shoot lower with the ts3’s. The ts4’s are just so damn sexy though!!

@AZstu324

18 күн бұрын

@@TMH_Golf ha ha that was my exact dilemma. I loved EVERYTHING about the TS4's.. but I had to put a part of my ego away, knowing that while I want to improve my game, I'm not able to play or practice any more than normal. So far I'm really happy with the switch and have noticed a few more GIR's per round.

It appears that not one of there clubs - drivers, irons, wedges, putters - are available lefty. Major fail. What a shame.

I am so upset it is for Right Hand ONLY! :(

Damn bro looking skinny as hell. Congratulations

Who won the giveaway?

Where is the video on Ben hogan?

Gabe. Nice weight Loss. What are you doing?

" Tree Trouble" ....that's a thing now, isn't it? lol

Just get blades and become a way better golfer than your friends a few months slower than they were able to become mediocre.

@LetsPlayThru

Ай бұрын

Not a bad idea. I did the same when I was young.

There is NO advantage to playing blades, or any clubs lacking perimeter weighting. (Not that this video makes that claim. Just sayin'.) A common misconception is that blades are more "workable." Nothing could be further from the truth. The idea comes from the fact that a mishit with a blade is (a) more likely and (b) that mishit is more likely to curve. But fades and draws (workability) are not accomplished with mishits. They're done by having a difference between the swing plane and the face angle of the club. Thus, you can fade or draw a ball no matter what the perimeter weighting looks like. Now, you might like blades because they're more likely to have less offset, or because they have smaller soles, or because they're shorter from heel to toe, or because they're forged. But you can find perimeter-weighted clubs with those features. (I know, I play a set with the first three of those.) This was an excellent review.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

Trust me, Maltby isn't a 1 trick pony like the rest of these newer DTC companies. They've been around for over 30 years. Take a look at their catalog and their "MPF" and I'm sure you'll find something you like. Even these , while they look like blades, their CG and MOI placement by design are more similar to some GI clubs. Their head designer Britt would completely agree with you about moving the ball and delivery. Everything they make, they factor playability first, then aesthetics. It's a Maltby Hallmark.

@richdouglas2311

Ай бұрын

@@AZstu324 Not sure why this is a reply to my post. I said nothing about Maltby or any other club. And I reiterate: there is NO reason to play blades.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

@@richdouglas2311 just inviting you to check them out. I figured you might appreciate their concept. That's all. IMO, I think people should be entitled to play whatever they want if it suits their eye and game. I personally find value in playing this type of club if your game is at the level.. But that's just my opinion and who am I to say?

@Daniel-hx6cn

Ай бұрын

There is an advantage to play non perimeter weighted irons if you launch the ball high. You can tweak shafts, but perimeter weighting will always launch higher than non.

Def not a blade lol Half the set is hollow body with a tungsten weight. These are players distance irons. Loft says so too.

@nikonuggage

Ай бұрын

Also; They're $800 with grips and shaft. The low price is just for heads.

@AZstu324

Ай бұрын

These aren't hollow. Solid forged with tungsten forged into the toe which helps with that forgiveness on toe shots that Gabe experienced. Similar to the old Cobra King MB's. You might be confusing these with the TS1 IM's. Also, 33° 7i is hardly considered a distance spec and pretty on par with industry standard for a player's club. Lastly, the club Paks is where you'll find the fully built sets. The base set comes with the True Temper Score LT shafts which is a great versatile option. That's what sells for $490. Trust me these aren't crap shafts either. I built this particular set myself and sourced the shafts locally. Total cost with the heads was around $600. If you had the same set built through their custom shop you'd be looking at about $800 but that's with KBS C Taper shafts. It's still a world class club set up for half the price of the big guys even with a premium setup.