Ralph Maltby

Pro to the pros. Expert to the experts.

Ralph Maltby has been designing and evaluating golf equipment for more than 40 years. He is universally regarded as one of the premier golf equipment experts in the world.

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Ralph began his career designing and engineering for a number of major golf equipment manufacturers. He went on to found The GolfWorks in 1976, providing clubmakers and other golf equipment experts with club components, clubmaking tools and supplies, and technical information.

Books

The Complete Golf Club Fitting Plan 2nd ed.
The Golf Club Assembly Manual 3rd ed.
Golf Club Design, Fitting, Alteration and Repair 4th ed.
Golf Club Repair in Pictures 4th ed.
How Golf Clubs Affect Your Ability to Score 2nd ed.
The Maltby Playability Factor Irons: Understanding Golf Club Dynamics
The Professionals Dynamic Club Fitting Manual
How Golf Clubs Work

The Maltby Playability Factor (MPF) Book One - Irons

Why Read It?

This book is first and foremost about explaining the Maltby Playability Factor (MPF) regarding irons. Certain mass and dimensional qualities along with a mathematical computation determine this playability factor and rate each iron into one of six different categories. The golfer can then determine which category of playability will help the most, assuming of course the golfer uses an honest evaluation of ability.

Ralph Maltby

Pro to the pros. Expert to the experts.

Books

The Maltby Playability Factor (MPF) Book One - Irons

Why Read It?

Meet Ralph Quick Links

Find The Shaft For You

Iron MPF ratings for 2007

Putting: Is It Art Or Science?

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Fitting Scorecard

"How Golf Clubs Work"

Online Video Library

Q&A From ralphmaltby.com

Understanding and Fitting Driver Face Angle and Loft

2008 MPF Iron Ratings

Moment of Inertia

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