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Older Maltby weight screws in newer heads

The threads should be the same.  We just changed the top from the old three prong and triangle to the Torx style. Britt Lindsey

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M980 vs. MAX – Women’s Set

We are waiting on final samples of the M980.  They are basically the same as the M890, but with different cosmetics.  A great iron and the MPF is actually 980 Ultra Game Improvement.  The Max is great...

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What Swingweights are reasonable with 80gm graphite iron shafts?

Our build team will assess and if there are any issues reaching the swing weight target you want, they will contact you.  I don't think there will be a problem getting to D0. As for disadvantages to...

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What Swingweights are reasonable with 80gm graphite iron shafts?

At standard lengths and assuming a 50 gram grip, the swing weight with the 80 gram shaft should be in the mid C range, C5-C6.  95 gram shaft might get you to C7.  So you will need to add some tip weighting...

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Interested in making the switch to graphite iron shafts

When making such a big shift in what our playing, I always recommend building one club, or re-shafting one club, to test before investing in the entire set.  You could re-shaft the TS3 #7 iron you have...

3 days ago 5
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Graphite in a persimmon

Not sure you can get the best of both worlds because you sacrifice A LOT in ball speed with a persimmon driver.  I know, because I come from that era and played a lot with persimmon, and loved it.  However,...

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Rapport driver shaft recommendation

Hard to say if the Core Blue might get you to where you want to be.  When dealing with specifics in spin and launch, kind of just have to experiment.  The Core Blue is a mid to high launching shaft,...

3 days ago 5
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Kage kuro gen 2 Vs MPF pro serise +

The Regular Flex Kuro Kage is pretty close the the A flex MPF Pro Series +.  Possibly the Pro Series + R flex would be worth a try.  The Pro Series + is very much on the average for flexes, meaning the...

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One that I have used on the Value Golf website. Still, I would not rely on it, or as they even say "use at your own risk", which doesn't give me a lot of confidence. I understand your dilemma since...

December 19, 2025 2
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Odyssey putters

In one word, marketing.  Putters, of all categories, are the most overpriced, in my opinion.  A putter that works for someone requires the correct specs for the individual (like any other club), and...

December 19, 2025 5
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Preferred component Swingweight Calculator?

In our experience, none are perfectly accurate.  Too many variables to consider when actually building clubs, like component weight tolerances and variances in how people actually measure club length. ...

December 19, 2025 5
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Update on PTM 6/7

The are on the way, shipped November 25th by ocean.  Expect them in maybe 3 weeks. Had some tariff related delays, and some manufacturing delays, but finally on the way.  One modification on the PTM-7...

December 18, 2025 5
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Understanding Shaft MPF

The explanation and information about shaft MPF is online and in our catalog.  The link below will give you some information.  Working on getting the chart in the catalog on that page as well. https://www.golfworks.com/shaft-mpf-ratings/...

December 17, 2025 5
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Looking for Graphite Options Similar to Nippon 950 Neo

No steel shaft will feel like a composite graphite shaft.  Different materials absorb shock and vibrations differently and therefore simply cannot feel the same.  That being said, you can have similar...

December 17, 2025 5
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Download for Irons MPF table?

No specific link to download, but at the link below is all the information in PDF form that you can access and print. Britt Lindsey https://www.golfworks.com/head-mpf-ratings/

December 15, 2025 5
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Ladies Club Specs

With the shorter club lengths and lighter shafts, swing weights and total weights will be lighter.  We generally will not lighten head weights unless at the shorter lengths and with the lighter shafts...

December 15, 2025 5
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Mid-belly Pure track putter (PTM-4) with Pure Track shaft build a good idea?

Everyone is different, so that combination could work.  I think the head weight of the PTM-4 at 375g might be a little light with heavy shaft and grip, but maybe not.  We have a lot of players using...

December 15, 2025 5
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Driver and FW wood MPF ratings

There is not a table or chart for Fairways or Drivers like the irons.  One of the reasons is the nature of the designs make the differences in them negligible with regards to their playability and all...

December 15, 2025 5
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Mini driver

We are in the early stages of development.  Best guess would be fall 2026.  Could be sooner, but most likely not.  It will be based off the new full size driver are working on and we just received the...

December 12, 2025 5
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