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why no major golf company makes a blade like maltby mmb

by Sebastian Conroy PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Are Maltby golf clubs any good?

All Maltby clubs fall somewhere in the game improvement, super game improvement, or ultra game improvement range, giving you a good idea of the type of player they’re most suitable for. Are Maltby Putters Good? As is the case with Maltby Drivers and irons, their putter options are impressive.

Why buy the Maltby MMB Irons?

The Maltby MMB irons bring a new level of playability rarely seen in the muscle back blade category. Playing 9-4, TTDG stiff soft-stepped in 9-6 and TTDGHL soft-stepped in 5 and 4.

Are the MMB form Forged irons playable?

and rate it. Own this? and rate it. The Maltby MMB Form Forged irons are the result of the challenge to create a muscle back type design that has a high degree of playability (Super Playability Category of the Maltby Playability Factor).

What is the Maltby playability factor?

All Maltby golf clubs have been designed by the GolfWorks team, following the ‘Maltby Playability Factor,’ which is essentially a way of guaranteeing the quality and precision of all clubs that leave their Ohio workshop.

Who makes Maltby golf shafts?

The GolfWorksAll metal woods and irons offered by The GolfWorks have are designed by Ralph and The GolfWorks Technical Team through the use of the proprietary Maltby Playability Factor. Derived through more than 34 years of golf club design and practical fitting experience.

Are Maltby wedges Good?

On firm conditions, these wedges are great. Even the 54/10 can be opened up and played on tight lies and you don't blade them. So, if you primarily play firmer conditions, or have a shallow attack angle, then these are an excellent choice. They feel great, spin like anything, and look outstanding.

Where are wishon clubs made?

Just before I founded Wishon Golf I served as a design and production consultant for Virage Tech Industrial. Based in western China, Virage Tech began business in 1994 and now counts a number of the well known US and Japanese golf companies as customers for their forged iron head production.

What is a forged blade golf club?

A forged golf iron is a club that is made out of one solid block of metal. The irons are carved and shaped, and they are one solid piece of material.

Do any pros use wishon clubs?

Tom Wishon is the only designer from the custom clubmaking side of the golf industry whose clubhead designs have been used to win on the PGA Tour, the Champions Senior Tour and in Ryder Cup competition.

Do any pros use wishon golf clubs?

He has designed and custom built the golf clubs used in competition by Scott Verplank, Bruce Lietzke, Ben Crenshaw, as well as the last set of clubs played by Payne Stewart before his tragic accident in 1999.

Are Tom Wishon clubs any good?

Both of them are great clubs too, but the Wishon 550C irons work better for me. I have been playing for about a year a set of Wishon 550C irons with Dynamic Gold SL R300 shafts and I couldn´t be happier. These clubs are very accurate and very easy to hit for a cavity-back golf head.

Do blade irons go further?

They aren't going to launch as high and they probably aren't going to go as far, for most golfers. Only play these if you've been golfing a while. Companies basically took a blade iron and gave it a bit more forgiveness and the ability to hit higher shots.

Can a mid handicapper use blades?

Can a mid-handicapper use blades? Mid-handicappers can use blades; however, they may benefit more from using cavity-backs as they still provide excellent feel and control, without being as punishing on off-centre strikes.

Why do pros use blade irons?

Not only that, blade irons are best utilized by high-speed golfers who create enough spin and height to hold the green and to execute curved shots with precision. “For the same reason a blade is more difficult to hit, it's beneficial for those who hit intentional bad shots, or shape shots,” Briand says.

Kyrazzy7

Looking to get some new irons that look classic but have that little extra forgiveness when you need it.

kess13

Gluing up my set tonight. And playing this weekend if the weather holds. I'll have pics this weekend. I'm not a lower hc though being a 12.

QuickFeet

This isn't going to be much value to you regarding the MMB-17's but the Maltby DBM's will be my next set. I've played every Nike iron (worked at The Oven) in the last 10 years; I don't think you'll miss a beat moving to the Maltby's.

Kyrazzy7

Gluing up my set tonight. And playing this weekend if the weather holds. I'll have pics this weekend. I'm not a lower hc though being a 12.

kess13

Unfortunately, they sent a te forged 4i by mistake so until the mmb17 4i comes in the 5 is the lowest I can show you.

Kyrazzy7

Unfortunately, they sent a te forged 4i by mistake so until the mmb17 4i comes in the 5 is the lowest I can show you.

kess13

I've never played Nikes but these look pretty nice imo. I don't love the offset but it's not bad as I find them aesthetically pleasing over all. A little long heel to toe and a medium topline. I think the Blade length, short hosel, and cut in the back push the cg to the center of the club.

What is Knight Golf?

Knight Golf is a low-priced alternative to high-end clubs, offering drivers, irons, putters and more at big-box retail outlets. KZG. KZG makes a full line of golf clubs and accessories, including drivers that utilize maraging technology and forged irons. Louisville Golf.

Who owns Odyssey putters?

Callaway Golf. From the introduction of the Big Bertha line, Callaway has been a leader in golf club production and sales. They also own the Odyssey line of putters and a hot new brand of ball. Carbite Golf. They call themselves the “short game solution,” and putters are their specialty.

Why is it called Diamond Touch Golf?

It’s called Diamond Touch Golf because they really do use diamonds in their clubfaces. The result is an ultrahard surface and less spin. Dogleg Right. Best known for its Hog line of putters, drivers and irons, Dogleg Right now makes putters under various brand names.

What is the best putter brand?

Cobra Golf. Cobra is best known for its King Cobra line of oversized titanium drivers, but the company also offers irons, wedges and accessories. Curv Golf. Curv Golf makes a convex-faced putter. Daito Golf. Daito Golf is a Canada-based manufacturer of milled putters, plus putting trainers. Diamond Touch Golf.

What is Tommy Armour's iron set?

Tommy Armour Golf. Tommy Armour has introduced some of the most popular ir on sets for mid-handicappers over the past 20 years. Top-Flite / Strata. Now a division of Callaway, Top-Flite makes popular value golf balls and the more upper-end Strata brand.

What is square two golf?

Square Two Golf. Square Two is best known for its women’s clubs, but it also offers a full line of men’s club. Srixon. Srixon was best known for balls when it first appeared on the scene, but now offers a full line of clubs and accessories.

Who owns Photon Golf?

Aserta Sports. Makers of a lineup of putters, Aserta also recently purchased Photon Golf. Ben Hogan Golf. The company founded by the great Ben Hogan continues turning out top-notch equipment, such as the Hogan Apex irons and Apex Tour balls.

What wood did Fred Couples use?

They were most well known for a couple of clubs first being the Forged Tour Grind Irons, and secondly, the ladies 3-wood used by Fred Couples, which coincidentally came from Tom Watson’s wife’s set.

Why was Walter Hagen sold off?

Eventually, the brand lost its luster, and the Walter Hagen name was sold off to be used to sell entry-level products through big-box retail chains. But the history still lingers, and if you can find a set of Haig Ultras in good shape, you’ll know you’re are holding what was at the time a very premium product.

Who is the founder of Taylormade?

Founders Club was started by Gary Adams, the same man known for both inventing the original metal wood and as one of the founders of TaylorMade. Founders Club had a pretty stacked tour staff in the early ’90s, which included Lanny Wadkins and Lee Janzen among others and was well known for “The Judge” driver and forged CB irons. Their list of former club builders and engineers is strong, and include the likes of Jeff Sheets and famous wedge designer Bob Vokey.

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