Maltby TS2

[Cwebb]

2 hours ago, AZstu324 said:

Built this last night. I think it turned out pretty killer! 35" with a Maltby MPF Pro iron shaft and Winn 1.10  127g grip. Packed polyfill down the shaft for a little extra weight. 

 

 

 

 

Do you know how much weight the polyfill added?

[AZstu324]

8 hours ago, Cwebb said:

 

Do you know how much weight the polyfill added?

Not much. About 2-3g. Probably more important is that it adds some extra density and dampening to the shaft. Total weight is 587g but it's very evenly distributed so it doesn't feel like an orange on a toothpick (movie reference anybody?😁). 

[KimL72]

On 3/19/2024 at 1:33 PM, goalie said:

My KE4 Max 4i took ten days to ship, two days after to arrive.  

ok, shipment update.   I ordered a single club (7 iron ke4max with rapport shaft) on 3/19/24 and just got an email saying it's shipped today, 3/27/24.    which means they probably printed the label and it's ready to be picked up by Fedex, 

 

just wanted to update you guys on what a single club wait is, as of now.    I live in Illinois, so not sure how fast I will actually receive it.  

 

[ode]

19 minutes ago, KimL72 said:

ok, shipment update.   I ordered a single club (7 iron ke4max with rapport shaft) on 3/19/24 and just got an email saying it's shipped today, 3/27/24.    which means they probably printed the label and it's ready to be picked up by Fedex, 

 

just wanted to update you guys on what a single club wait is, as of now.    I live in Illinois, so not sure how fast I will actually receive it.  

 

Hopefully Friday.

[PPhil]

I see some “complaints” about lead time…….

 

If you want a golf club today, go to your local store and buy it. 
 

if you want something built to your specs by golfworks, get in line, eh?  Orders are flying in and they can only process so many at a time.   Part of the fun is the anticipation.  
 

Let’s not forget that custom built golf clubs don’t just jump out of a machine - they are custom assembled by human beings and take time to meet the exacting standards set by the golfworks.
 

 Not to mention the basic economic concepts of supply and demand. I blame @AZstu324 for adding an average of 2.5 days per order.  Just kidding Stu, keep promoting the brand! Demand is through the roof - and that is a good thing.   “Order now to receive by Christmas” 
 

to all my malt-bros out there, go low! 

[PAHack]

Got to spend some time today with my latest arrivals -- the KE4 TC IST 5 wood (non-adjustable) and the TC IST Pro 7 wood (adjustable) and a TE+ V4 Black 4 iron, which I'm hoping will bridge the gap from the 7 wood to my TS4 5 iron -- at the range.

 

Was hitting off mats and straight downwind, but using a PRGR monitor to track distances, which is generally pretty accurate.

 

Impressed with both woods (I have the MPF Pro Series R flex trimmed 1/2 inch short in each). The 5 wood had a noticeably different sound, more of a "ting" while the 7 wood seemed a bit softer. Could be due to the faces -- regular IST have 17-4 steel while the Pros have 455 steel. Neither was unpleasant (probably preferred the 7 wood) but just something to note. Pretty consistent ball speeds and good dispersion, which is a relative term for me at the top end of the bag. I bought these in the hope I would get a more consistent and slightly higher flight than with my previous Fly Z hybrids (which I loved) and I think they have the potential to do both. Am excited to try the IST sole off of some funkier lies.

 

Was able to move the V4 4 iron in both directions and get a higher launch than I've had with most 22 degree heads, which was the reason I bought that club. Score LT shaft trimmed to stiff.

 

As with all things Maltby, the value is off the charts. Two FW woods and a players distance iron, all to my specs, for less than the price of one big OEM FW. And they included the head weight down to the tenth of a gram on the wrapping, which isn't that useful to me but I thought was a cool touch.

 

Already have one eye on the TC Pro driver and looking forward to seeing more reviews of that here this spring and summer.

 

 

Edited March 27 by PAHack

[Cwebb]

9 hours ago, AZstu324 said:

Not much. About 2-3g. Probably more important is that it adds some extra density and dampening to the shaft. Total weight is 587g but it's very evenly distributed so it doesn't feel like an orange on a toothpick (movie reference anybody?😁). 

 

The dampening effect, you could also do with a Prosoft insert....if you haven't tried those yet

[AZstu324]

55 minutes ago, Cwebb said:

 

The dampening effect, you could also do with a Prosoft insert....if you haven't tried those yet

Yeah I know all about them and the thought did cross my mind 😁. If I was doing a whole set or multiple putters (more than 2), I'd definitely had gone that route. For 1 individual club though, and being that it seemed to work so well on my PTM-4 build, I just kept it simple and used what I had available. It was really just an experiment that worked very well. Hell, it might not do anything at all. But in my head it works 😜

[TexanIIDriver]

Remaining TS4s on the way, so I will be running them 6-G and TE+ 4-5.  Had a couple rounds this week and some more range time today that made the decision easy. 

 

P.s., if I don't post again it's because my wife buried me in the back yard lol.

[AZstu324]

35 minutes ago, TexanIIDriver said:

if I don't post again it's because my wife buried me in the back yard lol.

Don't worry, she'll come and dig you back up the next day. They always do. 

[T.B.]

Took my TS2 out to the range today and I’ve been going back and forth between them and mizuno pro 223.  The TS2 is just an all around good iron.  Going to keep them in the bag for the time being.  I removed the badges and shaft labels.  Gives it a very clean look.   Would love to get my hands on a set of the new maltby irons soon 

[KimL72]

18 hours ago, ode said:

Hopefully Friday.

It's out for delivery today!   Hot dog!!!

 

Though, I won't be able to get to the driving range till Saturday.   ☹️

[ode]

13 minutes ago, KimL72 said:

It's out for delivery today!   Hot dog!!!

 

Though, I won't be able to get to the driving range till Saturday.   ☹️

But....you can 🤤 over it until then🙃

[bekgolf]

9 hours ago, T.B. said:

Took my TS2 out to the range today and I’ve been going back and forth between them and mizuno pro 223.  The TS2 is just an all around good iron.  Going to keep them in the bag for the time being.  I removed the badges and shaft labels.  Gives it a very clean look.   Would love to get my hands on a set of the new maltby irons soon 

 

I think they look fine as is.  I built a set from 5 to G last year, sweet feeling club. 

 

How did you remove the badge and will you post a pic for those of us who own the TS2?  Thank you.

[Mike_C]

Last year I got a good deal on a set of Apex TCBs, (been a Srixon guy for years) and had my local club builder reshaft them with Recoil Dart V 105 shafts, also been a standard Recoil 95 F4 player for years.   I just can't get used to them, probably don't have the game for the TCB head.

 

But when I was demoing the shaft, I hit several with the TS3s, and loved the feel, they stuck in my head for a long time.  I went back the other day for some regripping, and ended up demoing the TS1 IM 7 iron, and was blown away. It felt so good, looked great, and the dispersion left and right and short and long was very good, Compared to my Srixon's and TCB's they were exceptional.  I'm thinking of asking him to pull the shafts on my TCBs and put them in a set of TS1 IMs, 4-GW, or toying with maybe TS3 in 4-5 irons or even 6 iron. 

 

A couple of questions, anyone really mix them this way?  And are the TS1 IM's even available?

Edited March 28 by Mike_C

[bekgolf]

6 minutes ago, Mike_C said:

A couple of questions, anyone really mix them this way?  And are the TS1 IM's even available?

 

https://www.golfworks.com/maltby-ts1-im-iron/p/ma0344/

 

It looks like only the 3, 4, 9, and PW are available direct at this time.  Maybe your guy has a stash of them?

[Mike_C]

7 minutes ago, bekgolf said:

 

https://www.golfworks.com/maltby-ts1-im-iron/p/ma0344/

 

It looks like only the 3, 4, 9, and PW are available direct at this time.  Maybe your guy has a stash of them?

Yeah, just noticed that.  And the comments down below say they won't be available until late April/early May.....

[mynameisntshawn]

I haven’t played the TS1-IM but I’m doubtful they’d blend super well with the TS3. They feel like very different clubs, to me.

[bmckenney]

which iron(s) out of the recent TS forged offerings is getting the most positive feedback for forgiveness amongst mid to mid-high handicappers?  Ignoring MPF numbers.  There are quite a few options and I've done a lot of reading in this thread and elsewhere and it seems like every head is forgiving to everyone and every type of golfer.

[Cwebb]

28 minutes ago, bmckenney said:

which iron(s) out of the recent TS forged offerings is getting the most positive feedback for forgiveness amongst mid to mid-high handicappers?  Ignoring MPF numbers.  There are quite a few options and I've done a lot of reading in this thread and elsewhere and it seems like every head is forgiving to everyone and every type of golfer.

 

TS3.... or TS1-IM if you want an active face

[AKA_Double J]

2 hours ago, bekgolf said:

 

I think they look fine as is.  I built a set from 5 to G last year, sweet feeling club. 

 

How did you remove the badge and will you post a pic for those of us who own the TS2?  Thank you.

 

I'm not the person you were asking, but here are a couple of pictures of my TS2 with the color and texture removed from the badge by sanding and acetone.  

[T.B.]

11 minutes ago, AKA_Double J said:

 

I'm not the person you were asking, but here are a couple of pictures of my TS2 with the color and texture removed from the badge by sanding and acetone.  

I did it exactly like you did with some sandpaper and acetone.   I think they look great 

[mustang]

1 hour ago, Cwebb said:

 

TS3.... or TS1-IM if you want an active face

I concur.  I have both.  I HAD the TS-2 and TS-1.    TS-2 is equally forgiving IMO.

 

 

[bmckenney]

2 hours ago, Cwebb said:

 

TS3.... or TS1-IM if you want an active face

 

can you explain what you mean by an active face?  And is it more active because of the polymer injection?

[Cwebb]

1 minute ago, bmckenney said:

 

can you explain what you mean by an active face?  And is it more active because of the polymer injection?

 

A hollow head with a thin face, that actually has some flex to it ("active")

[bmckenney]

9 minutes ago, Cwebb said:

 

A hollow head with a thin face, that actually has some flex to it ("active")

what does that translate too with ball contact?  is it all about feel or sound? 

[gdb99]

51 minutes ago, bmckenney said:

what does that translate too with ball contact?  is it all about feel or sound? 

 

Ball speed

[PAHack]

Question for you @AZstu324: I saw your review of the Pro Series UL driver shaft on the GW site. Can you quickly explain the concept of an auto flex shaft? Did you have to trim it a special way or add/subtract head weight? I find the concept intriguing but wondering how an R flex holds up to a 110 swing speed. 

[AZstu324]

Just now, PAHack said:

Question for you @AZstu324: I saw your review of the Pro Series UL driver shaft on the GW site. Can you quickly explain the concept of an auto flex shaft? Did you have to trim it a special way or add/subtract head weight? I find the concept intriguing but wondering how an R flex holds up to a 110 swing speed. 

So I'm at work but will try to answer in more detail later. In the meantime I'm sending you down a DEEP rabbit hole 😜

 

On the "other" forum (MGS) look for "Shaft Hack The Otto Phlex Journey" you will find everything you're looking for.. but I'll definitely answer later when I get a minute. 

[Klubster]

44 minutes ago, PAHack said:

Question for you @AZstu324: I saw your review of the Pro Series UL driver shaft on the GW site. Can you quickly explain the concept of an auto flex shaft? Did you have to trim it a special way or add/subtract head weight? I find the concept intriguing but wondering how an R flex holds up to a 110 swing speed. 

You might find this from the Maltby forum interesting

https://ralphmaltby.com/questions/question/m890-shaft-vs-autoflex/

https://ralphmaltby.com/questions/question/m890-shaft-stiffness-question-re-autoflex/