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Kabbott89 16 1 day ago 1 Comment

Hey, I’m looking for some guidance.

I’m a 36 year old, 5 HC, strike the ball pretty well and just looking for a change that’s not going to break the bank.

My current gamers are the Srixon z785, project x 6.5. I hit 7 iron around 180y.

I love the irons because they feel good forged club but are a little stronger lofted too for a little extra distance.

Loving the look of the Maltby iron range. But I’m being drawn to the te+ v4 as I like the look and they’re the same loft as my current gamers – that said I can’t find many reviews and the reviews I do find are from higher handicappers and I’m not sure if it’s relatable.

Anyone got any insight or recommendations for me?

The ts4 also looks gorgeous but I’ve played blades before and whilst not against them – I’m not getting any younger so something on the more forgiving side would be nice. The look of the ts3 doesn’t appeal to me – a bit too much cavity for my liking.

MWB1957 Answered question 4 hours ago

RyanSchott78 commented 1 day ago

You’ll likely get a more in-depth response from others and Britt, but from my understanding they are all going to play similarly for a low hcp golfer and to get the head that appeals to you the most. I’d fall into the high hcp range and ordered a 6 iron KE4 Max, TS3 and TS3.5. On the SIM the TS3.5 seems to be the way I’m leaning but want to hit them off grass before making the call. Could be worth experimenting with a couple clubs to decide, then sell the ones you don’t choose. That’s my plan.

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You’ll likely get a more in-depth response from others and Britt, but from my understanding they are all going to play similarly for a low hcp golfer and to get the head that appeals to you the most. I’d fall into the high hcp range and ordered a 6 iron KE4 Max, TS3 and TS3.5. On the SIM the TS3.5 seems to be the way I’m leaning but want to hit them off grass before making the call. Could be worth experimenting with a couple clubs to decide, then sell the ones you don’t choose. That’s my plan.

Answer 1 · 2025-11-29T15:46:27+00:00

My advice to you would be try one Maltby head and the shaft of your choice. Have Golfworks build it, or do it yourself.

Compare the Maltby head verses your existing club in a simulator. See if the Maltby head is a upgrade.

Personally, I am trying the TS3 five iron head with two different shafts, before I go with a total iron change. I actually like the head. So this winter, my existing five iron will be going head to head the TS3 in a simulator.

I picked the 5 iron because it is most difficult iron for me to hit.

Answer 2 · 2025-11-29T15:08:47+00:00

Hi Kabbott! I just recently got into the Maltby craze and although a bit older than you (45), share a similar handicap (4.9). I was a low single digit before kids… then hovered at about an 8 for a lot of years… now back playing more.

I have really engaged in the DTC brands, Sub70, New Level, MacGregor in the past 6 years. This is two fold as I enjoy tinkering and the Head only options from DTC allow me to test and try at an affordable price and in 2025, technology is allowing DTC to be extremely competitive with some DTC brands touching major tours.

Obviously, everything is personal preference but I can share my own experience.

I started this whole thing with a 7 iron TS3 in pearl finish. I agree with the size thought process, however, the damn thing was so easy to hit. If you get deep into some threads… there is talk that it likes to go left… but, I haven’t experienced that any more than other stuff.

I then got a TS4 7 iron, Gap wedge and DRT S 56 and the Utility in the 3 iron.

The reason specifically for the clubs was that I had extra shafts so I could test 1:1 on a launch monitor.

I hit the TS4 7 iron well, but not as well as the ts3. The gap wedge and 56 I have been thoroughly impressed with. The Utility is a rocket launcher.

My most recent move was getting the black finish in the ts3 8 iron to try. Again, hit it outstanding, but, the thing I noticed was that the black really minimized the look of the ts3.

I haven’t hit the te+ but I am sure you won’t go wrong. I would second Ryan’s response that the ability and affordability to test and try things.

My plan is to blend the TS4 and the TS3 with a 1 degree bend… I’m just not sure if I am weakening the TS3 or strengthening the TS4… but, either way, I would let you know that the TS4 are very forgiving…

My humble opinion is that the Maltby price and lineup allow players from all abilities from low singles to high handicap to enjoy the game at a outstanding price without sacrificing anything.