I’ve been playing Maltby clubs for years. As a Christmas present, to myself, I recently ordered a set of TE Forged irons. Most the people I play with, or encounter randomly, are puzzled by this. They seem to be laboring under the misapprehension that a 320 dollar set of irons couldn’t possibly be as good (or better) than a set costing 3 times as much. Shouldn’t performance enter into the discussion somewhere? Why are so many people suspicious of clubs that don’t cost the earth; or brands they are unfamiliar with?
Undoubtedly true and that would be that; except that consumers do not behave that way across the board. From houses, cars, appliances, and clothing…to ketchup, tooth paste, and ball point pens…people look to spend no more than necessary to obtain satisfaction. I’m sure prestige and pride of ownership comes into play; but that and 3 bucks will get you a cup of coffee.