Maltby TS1 IM v ts4 v ts3 v ts2 - quick review of demo seasion

Nat

I had the chance to demo a ts1-I’m and ts4 and Ts3 vs my current ts2
I honestly couldn’t tell a huge difference between any of them. All were excellent, felt great, had expected distance, were reasonably forgiving. The ts3 and 4 had the highest trajectories, but the diff was minimal. The TS 4 did have a few clunky mis hits but it was user error not the design.
If I were to change I’d likely go with the ts4 as I liked the look , but I could play any. I’ll likely stay with the ts2 for now though as I come back from injury

DonM

Nat I also am playing the TS2. Any noticeable drop off in forgiveness with the TS3?

Nat

DonM
I have found the TS2 to be remarkably forgiving. The TS3 (and 4) seemed similar. I hit a few on the heel with the TS3 and they went OK. I also hit a toe shot with the TS4 that was just fine. I think i prefer the narrower sole of the TS4, but the diff is minimal.

DonM

Nat The TS2 mis-hit that really shines for me is the low on the face one. I would hate to lose that forgiveness.

KCee

The TS4 is gorgeous and very playable for a blade. I like the TS1-IM and TS3 best. I found the TS1 and TS2 to perform just as well, but I didn't care for the feel as much. I could play any of those models and be happy though.

Eguller

If you are a sweeper or shallow divot taker, you will love the trajectory and feel of the
forged TS3 with it's low VCOG and great look at address. It really is just a matter of which
head fit your swing tendencies.

VigilanteTrail

Eguller If you are a sweeper or shallow divot taker, you will love the trajectory and feel of the
forged TS3

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Finally got some quality time in the Sim yesterday with that Maltby TS3 8 iron demo I built up with @LogicalOne 85S graphite (standard tipping and 36 3/4” length).
TS3 had the best trajectory, distance and dispersion for me.

Was comparing to my Ping iE1 with CFS 70 regular flex (37” length) and Alpha C2 forged with @LogicalOne 85S graphite soft stepped once and at 36.5” length.

There is something about this TS3 man…and yes I am a picker/sweeper…don’t think I have ever sliced a pelt of turf 😜

Eguller

VigilanteTrail

And the feel is top notch with the TS3. Told yaaaaa. 😉

VigilanteTrail

Eguller And the feel is top notch with the TS3. Told yaaaaa

Yes you did 😆

Agree…it is a soft “tight” feel to me…if that makes sense

colej

VigilanteTrail

TS3 feel is great but my spin level was off the charts. Holding out for the TS3.5 or the KE4 forged for my next Golfworks build.

VigilanteTrail

colej Holding out for the TS3.5 or the KE4 forged

I am also waiting to see how these turn out…

Although, I am still tempted to grab 4ea. TS3 heads (6,7, 9 & PW) and build them to match this 8 iron demo 😜

pellmell

colej TS3 feel is great but my spin level was off the charts

Why?

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I thought these guys had a hollow iron as well.

VigilanteTrail

[deleted] I thought these guys had a hollow iron as well.

The TS1 IM is hollow with da goo

ode

[deleted] depends on ones definition of hollow....the TS1, ts1-im, and ts2 are, although they are all goo filled, so not a one piece or solid piece/co-forged like they refer to the ts3 which has tungsten...also note that the TS1 and 2 were hollow/goo filled 3-9i and pw/GW a solid one piece forging.....not sure if that carried through on the TS1-IM, I suspect not as the face changed from carbon steel to maraging steel.

Taki27

pellmell I can’t speak for Jeff, but the TS3 and TE+ irons spun like crazy for me with the super low center of gravity.

colej

pellmell

Not sure I’m guessing due to my sorry ass iron swing at the time 😂 I’m much better with the TS2 or the TS1-IM (higher COG) in the Maltby lineup.

pellmell

Taki27

Interesting, I have the TE+ and all the previous iterations and haven't had a problem with excessive spin. Shafts and the ball will make a difference.

colej

Taki27

Bingo

azgreg

Taki27 I can’t speak for Jeff, but the TS3 and TE+ irons spun like crazy for me with the super low center of gravity.

What shafts?

Taki27

azgreg I used the XCaliber Pro X in each of them. I catch the ball a groove or 2 higher than most people.