Verlin if you’re interested I have a very slightly used set of TS3.5 heads I can sell you. If you don’t build clubs, I could build them out for you.
I’ve got issues with my hands and wrists. I think the TE+ is one of the best feeling heads Golfworks makes. Get the satin version cause DBM will be firmer feeling. my irons are built with Recoil shafts...
Sam my opinion would be work on your game and don’t change any of your equipment yet. Learn to hit a “flighted” wedge shot. The amount of swing speed you have is going to hit the ball high due...
Over on another forum there’s been several guys building sets that are TE+ in the long irons and TS4 in the short irons. They blend in really nice.
As long as it’s a .370 tip shaft it will work. Even if it were .355 you could make it work with a shim or by trimming the bottom 1/2”-5/8” of the .355 tip shaft.
If you’re comparing to TaylorMade 790 I’d say that would compare to the TS1-IM. Players distance iron that’s injected. bring your current clubs and make sure whatever they suggest is a improvement...
Personally I’d love to see it. You could really do a nice set of .370 shaft with 85 weights in the middle irons and 95 weights in the short irons and possibly the wedges.
So how would I know what shaft works for Maltby heads without a fitting? Do most people just guess based off their swing profile? a good fitting should be based on bringing what you’re playing with...
It’s very player dependent. How big and strong of a kid is he? If he’s big and strong he may handle steel shafts fine by simply choking down. Otherwise lightweight steel or graphite might be a far...
For myself I feel that shorter length blade irons are easier to keep square or slightly closed than the longer blade iron designs. It’s not a huge difference but it’s there for me. YMMV
I would agree with Ryan’s suggestions for heads.
Britt I’d love to see a driver head model that would be somewhere between the Pro and Max.
I’ve made little cardboard discs or discs out of heavy paper (like old business cards). Use just a dab of epoxy to keep it from falling off the shaft tip. Golfworks sells these which could work fine....
If Britt reads this and if he has it in his shaft database he can give you some suggestions.
Can you use matrix 85 stiff shafts? if you’re playing regular you could soft step these stiff two times to get a “firm” flex. https://golfdealsandsteals.com/collections/shafts/products/new-graphite-matrix-ozik-program-f15-85-iron-shafts-see-drop-down-menu?variant=40479588352194
Some people poo poo on the idea of adding lead tape to shafts but I’m a fan of it. If you’re just looking to dial in a swing weight or a feel there’s no reason why you couldn’t add a long strip...
Britt can you comment on what the design of the head will be? Max forgivness or a tour type head?
The Tour TC driver head might be a good option for you as well. It would fall in between the Max and the Pro.
Golfworks can do a very good fitting for you at their location. Depending on where you are at in Michigan it may not be that bad of a trip.
I’ve got a couple old new stock steel shafts I can send you, if you’d want them. Direct message me if you’re interested