MPF Iron Ratings for 2012
As an addendum to the Maltby Playability Factor for irons book, Ralph has updated ratings for all new irons including Callaway. Click on the link below to download and view the latest iron MPF ratings.
The Relationship Between MOI And Effective Sweet Spot In Putters
See charts that illustrate the relationship between MOI and putter sweetspots.
Recent Comments
Mr. Maltby, As indicated in the previous comment, I took your advice on the S58's, and they have worked well. Thank you for your comments. My question now concerns my son, who wishes to learn to play. I don't want to discourage him by sending him out with clubs that may hamper his initial efforts unduly, but he is approaching this as a trial period to start. I personally found my old clubs, Karsten I's, to be reasonably forgiving. Would they do for a beginning set to give him a fair chance to decide whether to pursue golf, or would it be worth the cost/benefit risk to buy him modern game improvement clubs from the beginning? I am hoping he will enjoy golf as I do. Thanks for your thoughts. Craig Smith
Mr. Maltby, Thanks. I bought them. So now I have a good set of irons . . . all I need now to play well is to replace the person standing next to them with a newer model. Craig
craigsmith, the S58's are very easy to hit irons and they give you the more traditional blade look if that is what you want. If you like these irons, they are high enough of an MPF rating that they will help you play better. I do not hesitate in recommending them to you.
Mr. Maltby, Layoff from golf following new hips means relearning the game, as I can't now reproduce my old swing. My pro says I strike the ball well, and that my full swing with irons is better than my 22 index would suggest. Having played Karsten I's all my life, I would like to join the modern world. After trying many models, the Ping S58 is far and away the club that looks and feels best to me. Conventional wisdom is adamant, however, that they would not be good for a high handicapper, even though the 2007 ratings give them a high MPF. Would it be foolish to spend money on clubs justified only by subjective criteria like look and feel? Thanks Craig
lobman, you still need the playability factor book for irons as it has much new information in it that I know will interest you. You need to wait about 6 months and get the new 2010 fitting book which has everything in it and completely up to date. It has over 700 pages and will be the PGA's new fitting book. This book will be available on Amazon or through the GolfWorks. It is planned to be published in mid 2010.
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