Best Irons of 2024 - Ranked!

[@AZstu324]

Good to see you back in action! Hope the family is safe and damage minimal. 2:58 I'll be signing autographs after the show 😂

[@sparkygolf1264]

I play the Maltby TS3’s in the Nippon 950’s. I got them after Gabe’s original review of them. They’re clearly the best irons I have ever played in my life. The looks, feel, and playability is amazing. I have tried everything out there from the big names, including their most current stuff, and these irons eat their lunch. I especially love the playability of the long irons. They’re effortless. This says a lot from a 12 handicap. They are a lifetime set for me. Thanks Gabe! I wouldn’t have found them without your review.

[@DougShields-uu2ip]

I built a set of 6-GW TS3’s with KBS TGI 70 shafts largely based on your review earlier this year. I love them!

[@colindrummond3174]

definitely my favorite golf channel on KZbin, love the reviews and love the unbias ratings!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Much appreciated 🙌

[@pippwondo1507]

I got some Maltby’s TS3 this year with a Nippon NS pro 950gh shaft .370 stiff….was using Mizuno, playing to 5 hdcp. Best irons I have ever used. Soft feel, good distance. Shaft puréing I would recommend, it makes a difference.

[@EliteDLM]

Just had my first couple of rounds with my new TS3's this past weekend! I love them!

[@stephengoethel7006]

TS4’s all day. Feel is outstanding, workable, great distance, aesthetics and they’re forgiving. At 71 never thought I’d be playing blades. Didn’t take long for the Mizuno’s to come out of bag.

[@Runsteady]

I just picked up a set of Maltby TS3s and after a few range sessions and a quick 9 hole, I am absolutely in love with them so far. Thank you for your reviews and insights. They’re gorgeous clubs to boot. Looking forward to playing more rounds with them.

[@JoeCothern-lv8zx]

Love the reviews and rankings. So glad to see Maltby finally getting the love they deserve. Thank you for all the hard work brother and God Bless.

[@AZstu324]

Maltby could have been a top contender for the past 15 years IMO. Finally in their KZbin breakout year (thanks to Gabe) they are easily in the top. No surprise though to us Maltby heads right? 😜

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

I was set on the Maltby TE+'s, but you've got me wanting those 3's!!

[@ughhstuff]

Love it. Glad to see my ts3's got the number 1 spot. Mine are paired with the MMT shafts and they are the only thing I dont even think of changing.

[@stacks4943]

How are you liking the MMT shafts with the TS3’s..? I was thinking of ordering with the 125 shafts…. Cheers..!

[@ughhstuff]

@@stacks4943 I love them. Im playing the MMT 80 tapered tip which is a less common low-mid launch coming from modus 105 and have a bit more distance and accuracy is the same. Impact is not as harsh on the joint and you can still get good feedback on where you hit it o the face which isnt always the case with graphite shafts. Flight is perfect for me and the optimizer on trackman. The 125s would be great if you like a heavier shaft w mid launch, my scatter plot shrunk a bit.

[@robertvandenheuvel9695]

Favourite golf KZbin channel. Great job as always, Gabe.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks man!

[@Egornh]

These reviews are so much fun! They are great and I really look forward to them. Thank You from NH!

[@jsoli702]

That was a great list. The majority of the clubs you have tested i have been looking at them for quite some time... especially the Wilson's. Very well put together.

[@SteveC-e7f]

Great to see Maltby irons getting some reviews. I upgraded from the TE Forged to the TS3's paired with ACCRA TZi 95g shafts in 2023. I wasn't able to try them prior to purchase as they weren't available in Canada and I imported them from the U.S. There was very little information to go on but based on playing TE Forged irons for 6-7 years I thought I'd pull the trigger. These were expensive mostly due to the shafts and comparable in price to the higher end brands. However in terms of performance this shaft head combination has been off the charts! I've dropped 4 strokes from better contact and better misses. Significant improvement over my TE Forged with Matrix Kujoh shafts. The 4 iron (which I struggled with in the TE Forged and other manufacturers) has become my favourite club. I've literally hit greens from 200+ yards out with tap in birdies - several times! It still surprises me a bit every time it happens. I've never has so much confidence in an iron set! The search for better irons is over as far as I'm concerned. This is it!

[@davidbentz1281]

I bought the TS3s on your recommendation. Great buy! So good! I’m a mid handicapper

[@SecondTimothy224through26]

Love these reviews you do, brother! Especially with the budget models.

[@ianjcraig]

I just ordered Maltby TS3s a couple of weeks ago. Your previous video played a big role in my selection. I did a lot of other research to make sure they were right, but I'm excited by the choice and can't wait to try them. Thanks for putting these out! They make a difference.

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

How are they?

[@ianjcraig]

@@jimmywallhanger8402 They are unbelievably good. I totally endorse the "God Tier" assessment. I got them with Project X LZ shafts, which was a little pricey, however I think the shafts are part of what feels so good. (I'd ordered a project X standard shaft with a TSI IM 6i. It felt so much harder and felt really heavy to swing although it was a XS/6.5 vs a S/6 in the X-LZ shafts). They look great, they're forgiving on hits that don't necessarily feel great, but with this shaft/head combo I'm hitting the center more often then my previous clubs. I couldn't be happier with these.

[@maximefougere4831]

Great review as always. I am not in the market for new club this year, but I enjoy your reviews. You make us discover new brands of clubs at a more reasonable price than the regular ones.

[@user-ww9cw4pd8p]

Like many others watching glad to see Maltby getting such high praise for there quality and performance. After trying the TS3 and the TE+V4, I went with the TE+ same offset throughout the set and slightly thinner top line. Better results on my toe miss but you cant go wrong with either. Great review as always!!

[@SigmaJAD]

Hi Gabe. Tested a lot of 24 irons. Finally settled on the Dynapowers. Could not justify extra price of Taylormades/Pings etc. 0 regrets. Great to see how highly you rated them. Hope clean up goes smoothly

[@johnjohn1cooer]

Great video Gabe. Three Maltby irons in the top 10 is impressive. Not for me out here in Thailand but great clubs.

[@JT-xs4br]

Started the year with the Wilson cb irons and love them! I may get the Dynapwr forged for my backup set when I’m not playing as much! Great clubs and great value.

[@allenparker2690]

Great to see you back Sir especially with Milton coming through your area. As always love the channel and honest reviews.

[@LetsPlayThru]

That was a rough one. Full 3 days of cleanup and no power for 4. Course has 100 trees down so will be some time before I can get on course. But at least have the simulator up and running 🙌

[@wetbooger2804]

Thank you for this review. I was debating between the MacGregor and the Wilson Staff model CB.... after watching your top 10 ranked irons of 2024, you've convinced me to go with the TS3 for the value and forgiveness. Your review is spot on. Thank you for what you do and keep up the good work sir.

[@davep2945]

Love your videos my friend. I've been building clubs for myself and friends for nearly 25 years and Maltby never makes a truly bad club. Some are better than others as far as feel and distance go but they are always quality. I went away from DIY clubs for a while thinking there had to be something better from the OEM's and I found exactly two clubs in the last 15 years I enjoyed or played as well with as my Golfsmith and Maltby irons. The Taylormade P770 and the Titleist T100S and now T150. But I didn't play any better with them but equal to my DIY clubs. Golfsmith is long gone and my Maltby TE forged (The originals with the classic lofts!) on the KBS 125 gram stiffs were getting tiresome and losing distance as age and less playing time crept up on me. So I kept the T150's and their stronger lofts and lightweight steel shafts but there's so much fun in building your own that I couldn't resist and am building a set of TS'3's with the Nippon 950 lightweight steel shafts. After building a test 5 iron I'm not giving up anything to the Titleist and it will be fun to beat guys playing $2000 worth of clubs with my $700 set.

[@wks4511]

Enjoyed the review Gabe. I have family across the Howard Frankland and they faced a similar situation as you. I'll be getting the TS3's next year when its time to get new irons.

[@pauldavis8286]

I just ordered the TS3 7 iron that I will assemble with the True Temper Elevate 95 shafts that I have. Can't wait for the head to arrive to see what everyone is raving about! If it performs as well as expected, I'll order the rest of the heads and install my shafts and get ready for spring golf here in Colorado.

[@danbaird2873]

Maltby for the win!

[@kev12558]

This year I’ve gone from Ping G425 to Mizuno JPX923 HM pro, and just bought Srixon ZX5 Mkii. Playing them today, we’ll see. Reviews are amazing.

[@zanefoster9352]

Totally agree with the rankings.

[@garymacdonald2596]

Great video Gabe! It is good to see you back posting content. I hope Milton didn't cause too much damage to your property and that your power wasn't out for long. How would your compare the Maltby TS3s to your beloved Edel SMS Pros?

[@LetsPlayThru]

We had power down for 4 days, so that was rough. Some bigger tree limbs down, but luckily no full trees on my property. Golf course has over 100 down though, so not sure when they'll re-open. Edel SMS PRO would be 98 pointers for sure. So TS3 would be right there next to it. To be honest, if money was no object, I'd still take the Edels, but not by much.

[@garymacdonald2596]

Sorry to hear you lost power for so long but good that you didn't have too much damage to your property. Hopefully your golf course is up and running before too long. Thanks for your response. I'm yet to try the Edel SMS irons but hopefully will soon. I've been playing Ping i230s this year. I really like them in many ways but I know there is a better iron out there for me.

[@toddc3988]

Just added a Wilson Launch Pad driver to my bag brand new, and while nearly 2 years old you can see the shift in their DNA. I cannot quite reason out new irons yet (I am scrub ttying to work my way up to hack before next summer) , I cannot emphasize enough how much the driver has helped. Trust Wilson Staff. They know what they are doing.

[@richardmanion6132]

I'm glad to see Maltby getting the recognition they deserve. I bought a 3-PW set of the original TS1s (non-iM version) a month ago for ~$385 before tax and shipping. Where else can you get 1025 forged irons with tungsten weighting for that money?

[@breakandrun70]

Great review on the ten best of 2024! Glad to subscribe!

[@johngullotta3987]

Awesome reviews, i assembled my first set of irons with the TS3s and they are eeverything you say they are! Fantastic, fantastic clubs! Keep up the great work!

[@jonathancox6877]

As a low handicap, the iron that best suited me is the TS1 IM. They give me distance control, plenty of help with long irons. I almost went with TS4 irons but needed slight help with 4 iron so went with the TS1 IM and glad I did. Can’t go wrong with any Maltby club

[@JAYFRITZ21]

Due to you & your awesome content with great reviews, I purchased the Macgregor MT Milled irons 4-G in the black finish. I'm a 15 handicap & I absolutely love them. Keep up the great work & I love watching your reviews.

[@christiantorresfilms]

Your list is spot on. I got fitted for mizuno pro 245 and love them. The only issues is the price 😂 but I plan on using them for a while.

[@abdulsesay6241]

Definitely ordered the TS3s after watching the review.

[@SONOMA_VALLEY_TOM]

Refreshing, if odd, choices. Compared to the predominant reviews by many other KZbin golf producers who select the usual suspects: Titleist, Taylormade, Callaway, Ping....

[@Michael.Sandoval33]

Gabe coming through with another banger top irons list! None of these clubs were right for me unfortunately, I based my decision to go with the 925 HL's from videos where they demonstrated how the clubs worked at my beginner swing speed and trying them. I think they definitely can benefit us mere mortals 😅 keep up the great content 🙌🏽

[@LetsPlayThru]

Glad to hear you found something that works for your swing. Hit ‘em straight 🍾

[@johnkokott8570]

I started the year with T200s, switched to Wilson Dynapower forged and love them. For the price of the TS3s, might have to pick up a set. I play to a 9.3 index currently.

[@nbleafer]

I am doing the same, I ordered a 7 iron in my specs from Wilson early in the season and used it all year and have fallen in love with it. Traded in my T200' s and have ordered the rest of the set. Winter can't go fast enough now! 😊

[@petehanmiley]

Why have you changed? I ask because I just had a fitting for the t200s and I loved them but the price is extreme. I'm actually thinking a set of the Takomo clubs is the go

[@LeprechaunGinger]

Beautiful irons!

[@16pennynails]

My most recent golfworks catalog has the Maltby ts1 IM and ts4 at 559.99 with score shafts now, the ts3 is at 519.99 with the score shaft, so a burst of popularity has driven the cost up just a little. Still a big bargain. The TE+ is the sneaky bargain at 459.99, definitely a worthy contender with great retro good looks. Like old titleist DCI black understated good looks, some of us like that. Although a big failure in the value spectrum of things I've heard nothing but greatness to describe the new Callaway Apex Ti fusion irons.

[@simianraticus3446]

Ts3 irons are 454.99 for 5-gw, 519.99 fpr 4-gw

[@kellycoates5027]

Where was the Srixon zx5s

[@mikec.2314]

I play to a 5.4 and have the Dynapower Forged in play. They are absolute cannons that feel amazing. I played most of the past season with older MP69 blades (that are now retired) but at 51 years old I am not getting any faster so the ball speed from the DPF's are welcomed. They look great too which does not hurt. I had them fitted with Nippons 950's and bent 1 flat / 1 weak to help gapping.

[@onetstewart1395]

I bought the TS3. Love them. 12 index.

[@Mackahroney]

Playing the maltby ts4 irons and love them, i was thinking of going ts3 for my long irons (4-6) but havent pulled the trigger yet and the seasons coming to an end up here in the next month or so

[@camangus8722]

I hit the Maltby TS1 pw 165 yards….. distance is crazy, I love them

[@cameronclark1845]

I own Toura TG MB's. Not even the Japanese ones because I got them before he got the Japanese models. Nontheless the quality, look, and feel is unreal. So soft and a premium feeling club face. I went to these after selling a set of P770's that I bought brand new in 2021. Different club design yes, but the quality of Toura's offerings is terrific for the price.

[@AZstu324]

The P770's feel like bricks on a stick compared to the Touras. Joking.. but not joking. They're SO good! I have the Japanese MB's and they're heavenly.. that said, I still prefer my Maltby TS3's over them. Same feel with loads more forgiveness. The Touras are my Sunday clubs though.

[@cameronclark1845]

⁠@@AZstu324dude that’s awesome! Crazy too about hearing that about the Maltbys and I’m glad that you have found atleast two sets of irons that you are enjoying. I think it’s really cool that not only DTCs are offering killer stuff but these DTC brands are also representing the club building hobbyist within the golf community that’s we all know has been going on for years, and these DTCs are seriously giving big brands a run for their money. I have buddies that work at a big golf store where I live and I’ve demo’d about every big brand and I don’t think anything has been as soft and premium feeling as my Touras. Genuinely saying that

[@timd1373]

I own the Forged Dynapower irons. Pure butter. ❤

[@danapatelzick594]

Well done pointing out Wilson Staff, Mizuno and Maltby Golf. I have used Maltby clubs for some time starting with the Logic Tradition (cast SS heads) on stepless Precision shafts). The heads look much like the TE+. I built these when younger and stronger so the shafts were cut midway between stiff and regular, selected because I liked that snap with a well struck ball. My thinking is to order a full set of TS3 with graphite shafts, this time with either a custom shop or club pack.

[@AZstu324]

I just recently swapped out my Precision Rifle flighted shafts (still a GOAT shaft IMO) in my TS3's. I swapped them for the MPF Pro graphites in S flex. I'm never going back! The feel of the TS3 head with the uber smooth, but stable profile of the MPF's is easily the most enjoyable pairing I've played. I build clubs so I've played a lot of combos. I can't recommend the MPF Pros enough.. especially paired with the TS3's.

[@hectormartinez5901]

I just played my new set of MacGregor MT mills they were great , thank you for your input on clubs help me in making which one I’m going to game 😁… I was hoping they would be nearer the 1 spot bc of the availability for lefties, maybe next you could mention this when you do reviews 👍🏽…. Keep up the great work!!!

[@thomaskmcgreal3803]

Love the Maltby brand, I play the TS1, has a great feel. Has improved my game

[@robertodeleon9557]

Great Job 👍

[@FreedomGolfClub]

We all missed you! Prayers 🙏

[@lucpaquette5031]

Great video again, thanks. I’m a 4 handicap but with slow swing speed (88-90 mph on a driver). Actually playing 2017 TM P-790 regular, Is the Maltby TS4 a good upgrade?

[@AZstu324]

Having hit both side by side, any of the 3 forged Maltby clubs are an upgrade to TM P790 and 770 in the past 5 years. My buddy plays 2024 P770's that I've hit quite extensively (mainly because he always wants to hit my clubs so we swap often at the range). The TM's just feel clunky and harsh compared to the Maltbys.

[@lucpaquette5031]

@@AZstu324 thank you! Just ordered a 7 iron both in the TS1-IM and TS3 version. Upon trying them I will order a set in the version I like more. You convince me! 😊👍

[@richardjacobs7632]

Love the looks and price of the Maltby line! Thanks

[@travisbickle1455]

Love your channel. Anyone who wants lower their scores buy buying new clubs instead of practicing should watch your channel.

[@AZstu324]

If I recall, I don't think this was labeled as a "get better at golf" video. Perhaps you're in the wrong place..

[@travisbickle1455]

@@AZstu324 You're wrong...this is the place to buy a game.

[@AZstu324]

@@travisbickle1455 so according to you, nobody should buy new clubs even when they're in the market for a set? That's what these videos promote. Nobody said anything about how buying new clubs will make you a better golfer. Having nice updated equipment however can encourage people to play and practice more, therefore promoting game improvement. Everybody knows that the results are 100% up to the person swinging the club. That's not just me typing nonsense words to carry on a ridiculous argument, it's been confirmed through golf survey stats. If you disagree you don't have to watch or post your nonsensical argumentative garbage.

[@montegustafson5142]

Hello Gabe - just checking - were the three Maltby/Golfworks irons tested with the TT Score shaft or did you use anything else? Curious, thanks/MG.

[@TheApostateTapir]

Can't speak to the others, but the TS3's he tried had the Score shaft in stiff flex.

[@nomadvehr827]

In case you didn't see my previous comment on another video... Damn you Gabe! Just purchased the TS3 Pak.

[@papab3272]

Always enjoy the reviews Gabe but I'd like to make a case for removing the "Value" category. If the ultimate goal with irons is to get the ball as close to the hole as possible how can value cause a club to rate better or worse? I can't think of a single sport where an athlete would think a cheaper piece of gear that performs worse would be considered better. People can obviously make a decision to buy based on price but a clubs ability to help a player play better should be how it's rated. Rewarding low price or penalizing a higher one is not rating on a level playing field. Just a thought.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks. I’ll consider it.

[@keithmuir7210]

Check the graphics on the video - says Mizuno TS3

[@zenkimods]

do you have a spreadsheet for all of the clubs you have reviewed?

[@gene2024]

I have a set of Maltby TS3 irons. I love them. I'm a 15 HCP and can hit the sweet spot readily. They are absolutely superb! I'm glad you had a chance to play and rate them. PS: The Kuro Kage shafts make them even better in my opinion.

[@michaeltardibuono9330]

Just finished a couple fittings, trying out multiple "Players" and "Players distance" heads. Wilson CB's had the loveliest feel of them all. Problem for me was they were a little too short and too spinny.

[@ughhstuff]

More traditional lofts will do that

[@johnnybillingsley5892]

Could you please tell me what device you use in your videos to measure your shots on course? The one that you carry from the tee to the ball. Thank you and thank you for all the videos.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Garmin G80

[@johnnybillingsley5892]

@@LetsPlayThru Thank you!

[@cnoblett]

How do the Maltby clubs compare to the Takomo irons you have tried. It would be really interesting to see a comparison video between the 101 or 101T to the corresponding Maltby (maybe TS1M or TS4?)

[@kenjian]

The prices are varied by location. So if value wasnt an issue, the Mizuno Pro 245 would take the crown? I bought my 245 in Asia through an authorized dealer 5-pw for $800USD

[@saverioweidl2950]

How did you make out with the 2nd hurricane? Looks like ok. Tough stretch! I have the Maltby TS4s and MacGregor MT Milled. Love them both, but been playing the MT Milled just a bit better. Wish me luck. Playing tomorrow in my Club's Super Senior Championship.

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Good luck! I hope you win it all.

[@saverioweidl2950]

Thanks!

[@nbleafer]

Gabe great video as usual and love see more of these little talked about brands compared. The club that I have chosen to put in my bag for next season as golf shuts down or winter here in the next week or so is #2 on your list. I order a dynapower forged 7 iron eary in the season and have loved the looks and feel of it. This past weekend trade in my 2019 T200's and ordered a set of them with the recoil 75 shafts. Can't wait to get them and spend some toime with them in the simulator during winter.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great pick. I think you will love them. 🙌

[@Devlins10]

What do you think of the stix irons? Would you still give them a solid rating now?

[@aaronmcfee506]

So where would you rank the ts3 with the takomo and which model would they compete with

[@02joshy]

Hey Gabe, the Maltby TS3’s are incorrectly displayed as the “Mizuno TS3”.

[@kennardkhoo9257]

Does the TS3 and TS1 IM gives much better distance than the TS4? I'm a beginner, hitting 7i about 140m. Totally in love with the TS4's sleek looks. Although blades might be way out of my skill range, I've read how forgiving it is. Would it be suitable if I'm also in need of more distance and height in ball flight? Thanks 🙏

[@RaidersGolf19]

I am mainly a Ping person. But I will certainly be trying out those direct to consumers in the future. But how about those two Taylormade models that came out? Not even in the top 10? P770? The P-7MC?

[@joepeterson8493]

What about the Cleveland XL Zipcore irons

[@rhawksfam]

Hey Gabe, have you considered a "best of the best" review? How about Takomo vs Maltby?

[@PbD187]

The Maltby lineup looks so good. I am a 6 handicap but I don't swing fast. I am currently in a set of Edel's SMS/SMS Pro combo. In your opinion which Maltby iron should I be testing? I want to build a vacation set to leave at my parents place in FL.

[@LetsPlayThru]

The TS3s would most closely match the Edels IMO.

[@PbD187]

@@LetsPlayThru Thank you! How would you compare the offset and topline of the two irons? I know you game the Edel's so this is a valuable comment. I really appreciate your thoughtful commentary on golf equipment. Keep up the good work!

[@AZstu324]

​​@@PbD187 both Edel and Maltby do a better job than most in posting their specs on the website. In looking at them, they both have a progressive offset through the set. Speaking for the TS3's, which have marginally more offset than the other 2 shown, they have just slightly less offset per club than the SMS. I'd say visually they're probably about the same.

[@PbD187]

@@AZstu324 Thanks, yeah I have gone through and looked at all the specs but that does not tell the whole story sometimes. Also, golfworks measures everything in inches and Edel is millimeters. I have a combo SMS set and the Edel pro's have significantly less offest than TS3. TS3 has less offset than Edel SMS standard 4/5 irons, similar in the 6 and 7.

[@atamagashock]

I can’t remember if you tried the P7CB yet, but if so… I’m shocked they didn’t make it. One of the best feeling irons out there. Not to mention, I think more people can play them, that may believe otherwise. Maybe not a full set, but atleast some sort of combo

[@AlabamaGolfer]

None of the major brands besides Mizuno stood a chance of getting on this list with the chosen criteria. A 33 degree 7-iron and a $1400 price tag makes it a tough hill to climb when distance and “value” are 40% of the criteria. However, I would agree with you. I bought a combo set this year of the 770s/P7CBs, and I’m historically a Ping guy. The 7CBs were special this year.

[@randalljohnson203]

I’m a 0.0 handicap. I play Mizuno pro 225. At 63, just wondering if newer irons would help? Maybe 925HMP? Playing well with 225’s.

[@macgeng]

Can you do a head to head vid on 2024 P770 vs Maltby TS3.

[@petegalindez9961]

Nice! I own a set of 223/243 and still can’t hit them for some reason; only Mizunos I’ve never gotten along with…but they look so good, I’ll keep trying. On the JCB, you stated it got 4.5 stars for distance, but the chart shows 3.5?

[@ryajsmit]

Ts3 looking to replace my t100 how does feel compare? Been very interested in trying the less known brands.

[@stevenszyper3916]

I enjoyed your rankings. I have to ask, what are you doing with the two sets of Wilson's? Curious minds want to know..... All kidding aside, I'm a 9 handicap and have been thinking of doing a mixed set of Wilson Forged and CB's or Blades from Wilson.

[@RaidersGolf19]

No love for the Ping i530s? Or the Ping Blueprint - S model?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I thought the BluePrint S were amazing. Just didn't quite slip into the top 10 this year for me.

[@mentallyillpartisan1362]

Dang! Really wishing you would have reviewed the TS3's before the TS1im's because i would've got the TS3's back in February/March lol. Still love the TS1im's. Curious what everyone thinks about the ease of use of the im's vs the 3's. I play about a 12.5 index.

[@stephenmulvaney4843]

I tried to order the ts3's and they were always out of at least one of the irons despite ordering the pack so I switched to the ts1 it's and couldn't be happier. Mishist variances are minimal and center strikes feel like butter. The heel miss is the most punishing but still acceptable. I can't imagine the ts3's being any better honestly. I was concerned about jumpers due to hollow body construction but have not seen that and well struck shots are consistently about 8 yards further than my Titleist t150's

[@ughhstuff]

@@stephenmulvaney4843 I played the TS1 and TS3. The TS3 is unquestionably a superior feling and playing iron.

[@mentallyillpartisan1362]

@@ughhstuff which one would be better for a 13 index? and did you play the ts1 or the ts1im?

[@AZstu324]

​@@mentallyillpartisan1362unquestionably my suggestion for the TS3's. I'm around a 7 hdcp. I've played all of the Maltby forged clubs and the TS3's are my favorite with the TS4's just right behind them. The TS3's cover such a broad range in player skill level and undoubtedly the best in the feel department. At 13 index you could easily play them into single digits and get everything you need from them along the way.

[@apav0519]

Is there anywhere you could go that would include Maltby as an option to compare against the big brands in an iron fitting?

[@AZstu324]

Maltby posts all of their specs for each club. What you can do is find the club you think you're interested in and then look for an OEM with similar specs and design characteristics. Then get fit for that specific club. The lofts may vary by a degree or 2 but at least you'll get the lie and lengths figured out

[@apav0519]

I'm more interested in seeing dispersion though, and obviously looks and feel are subjective, so there's that too. I'm especually particular about looks at address.

[@AZstu324]

@@apav0519 another option with Maltby is to order a single club. You can then take it for a lie adjustment to dial it in. If you like it, you can apply the cost towards a Pak set.

[@Ibizassini]

What’s your top 3 or 5 in the last 5y of reviews?

[@MrCYChung]

All these Malby irons r not ‘24 model.. they’ve been around no??

[@docj09]

Would a 20 HCP still be able to game the TS3s and not have many issues? I did the online fitting on golfworks and they recommended the ts3’s.

[@AZstu324]

They may be a stretch but they are engineered to play way more forgiving than they look. For reference, I'm around a 6 hdcp, and my father is north of 20. We both play the same clubs. They do everything that I need them to do and he's able to play and enjoy them at his level. The great thing is that if you get them now, they can easily carry you through your golf journey and into single digits if that's your goal.

[@jlunsk16]

I know you said Maltby TS3 was one of your highest rated irons of the past 5 years, but how does it compare to some of the takomo clubs?

[@ughhstuff]

Better

[@dsinglaterry]

13:15 So which one is the best iron you've ever played?

[@vicgeier3482]

Based on your review and previous Maltby MO-5 experience, I will be ordering a TS3 pak, am I taking a chance with the Score shafts?

[@AZstu324]

I would say that the Score shafts are great for 85% of golfers. It's a very friendly profile. Higher flight but very stable and smooth profile. Good spin but could be a bit much for some swings. For me personally, when I had them in the TS1-IM's, they launched a bit too high for my liking and accentuated the low CG design of the Maltby heads.. but that's with my swing. Hopefully that was somewhat helpful.

[@vicgeier3482]

Yes it is helpful, I have Modus 3 105 S in my current irons, boardy and no feel

[@davemedlock2665]

@@vicgeier3482 That's what I have on my P790s and boardy and NO feel is exactly what my feedback is.

[@johnlupinsky9954]

Congrats on making the top 15 KZbin golfer list.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Which list is that? I’ve been in a hole for 7 days. 🤣

[@johnlupinsky9954]

@@LetsPlayThru sorry on a conferance call check you email

[@cr144mc6]

Can you compare a 10+ year old iron to a new iron? I play 15 year old Nike set and would love to know how they compare

[@estebanandrade8284]

Great video as always! And great to see you back at it with the weather you’ve had. I’m waiting for the prices to drop so I can get the Wilson Dynapowers! 😬😬.

[@bradsallyferguson3257]

I'm fairly certain I'll be at least trying out the Dynapower Forged. I'm a high handicapper & so it'll be interesting

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

Gabe, I hope you came out OK from the 2 recent hurricanes. I've enjoyed your reviews, including this ranking.

[@FAC1806]

pxg gen 6 worthy of top 5

[@kimm8675]

Oh boy, TS-3’s for mid to scratch golfers you say? I might have made a mistake ordering these for myself. But I just received these last week; 6 iron thru gap wedge, and I was able to hit them just fine, nice and straight! Well he did rank them high in forgiveness. So maybe this third year golfer will be able to grow with them as well.

[@AZstu324]

Naw man you picked the perfect set! Based on how Maltby grades and designs their clubs on CG and MOI placement, these could be played by most golfers if they comfortably suit their eye. As your game grows, these will perform well at every level. You could play them down to scratch and still have everything you need.

[@kimm8675]

This is great to hear! Thanks for your reply. They will be able to grow with me. I paired them with KBS Max shafts, senior flex. I did get the 5 iron too, but I benched it. I couldn’t hit it consistently as I do the 6 thru gap. Using a 9 wood to replace that club.