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1.01K viewsNovember 11, 2024

Luc 23 November 10, 2024 0 Comments

Hi!

I’m a 67-year-old golfer with a single-digit handicap. My swing speed is not great, however, at 88-90 mph with a driver.

I’m looking to change my irons this winter as I played and practiced a lot with my actual irons and I’m due for an upgrade.

My TM 790 first-generation (2017) irons have True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 shafts and am looking to replace them with newer irons.

I was fit recently for a set of 2023 P-790 (which I haven’t bought yet) but unfortunately, I suspect they were (fitter) TM bias because we didn’t try a lot of different brands than TM during the session.

I read very good/amazing reviews on the Maltby and I’m looking at the TS1 -IM with his “foam injected” like my P-790 and the TS3 with a progressive cavity design. I will also look at going with lighter shafts and I was looking at the True Temper Elevated 95 or the Nippon Pro 950GH cause I won’t be picking up much speed in the years to come and this could help me I believe. I don’t know if I should go with graphite or stay with light steel…

I enjoyed my TM P-790 but the new generation (in Canada) is going for over $2,000 after tax (4 to PW) which is pretty steep especially when there are more affordable alternatives.

Graduating from the P-790 is there one of the two that I should lean toward? The “foam injected” TS1-IM (like my P-790) or a cavity design like the TS3 will help me better at my age. I need distance but not at the expense of forgiveness.

Thanks,

Luc

theblake7 Answered question November 11, 2024

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Answer 1 · 2024-11-11T11:13:02+00:00

theblake7 501 Posted November 11, 2024 4 Comments

I was fit recently for a set of 2023 P-790 (which I haven’t bought yet) but unfortunately, I suspect they were (fitter) TM bias because we didn’t try a lot of different brands than TM during the session.

Consider this. The “fitting” is for the shaft (length, flex, bend profile etc), swingweight, lie angle, grip size.

Trying different brands is irrelevent. Once you have established the fitting, pick any head you want! ( the fitter might guide you here if you are misguided).

Luc Posted new comment November 15, 2024

Luc commented November 11, 2024

Thanks.
Yesterday, I finally ordered a 7-iron TS1-IM and a TS3 with two different shafts that respected the fitter’s recommendation. I couldn’t decide between the two models. I will have them both adjusted to the fitter’s specs and choose which combination best fits me performance-wise and look-wise before ordering a full set of Maltby at GolfWorks.

azstu324 commented November 11, 2024

Ultimately what you did is the best move. Maltby clubs are so inexpensive that buying a built 7 iron and then having it adjusted to your specs will give you the most accurate fitting results. Hopefully you get the personal results you’re looking for after having them adjusted.

Luc commented November 12, 2024

Thanks! The more I read, however, the more the TS3 seems to be the one. But yes, having both will confirm the one. After that, I will order the remaining clubs with more confidence.

Luc commented November 15, 2024

Just received yesterday two 7 iron heads, TS1-IM and TS3 with 2 different steel (True Temper Elevate MPH 95 and Nippon Pro 950GH) shaft. Both look beautiful. Will bring them to the fitter today to put them together and try them to choose eventually the one I will have a complete set made. I’m a 4 handicap 67 years old replacing 2017 P-790 (first generation).