Maltby STi2 vs Maltby KE4 Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | STi2 loft | KE4 Max loft | STi2 lie | KE4 Max lie | STi2 length | KE4 Max length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 20 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.25 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28.5 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 48 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- STi2
- KE4 Max
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the STi2 is 32° and the KE4 Max is 30°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KE4 Max should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the STi2. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the KE4 Max averages 1.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (28.5° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The STi2 is listed as investment cast, undercut cavity with variable face thickness and the KE4 Max as investment cast cavity back with perimeter weighting. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The KE4 Max came out 2 years after the STi2, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The KE4 Max is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the STi2 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Maltby STi2 specs and Maltby KE4 Max specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maltby STi2 stronger lofted than the KE4 Max?
No. The KE4 Max is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the Maltby STi2, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Maltby STi2 and KE4 Max?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 6-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Maltby STi2 and KE4 Max aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Maltby STi2 and KE4 Max have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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