Maltby TS-2 vs Maltby TS-1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TS-2 loft | TS-1 loft | TS-2 lie | TS-1 lie | TS-2 length | TS-1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 22.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 40.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | 49.5 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TS-2
- TS-1
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TS-2 is 30° and the TS-1 is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TS-2 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TS-1. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TS-1 averages 1.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 32°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the TS-2 runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the TS-1 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The TS-2 is a players distance iron and the TS-1 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TS-2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The TS-1 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as three-piece billet forged hollow body, polymer filled, tungsten toe weight. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The TS-1 came out 1 year after the TS-2, 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 TS-1 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the TS-2. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Maltby TS-2 specs and Maltby TS-1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maltby TS-2 stronger lofted than the TS-1?
Yes. The Maltby TS-2 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the TS-1, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Maltby TS-2 and TS-1?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Maltby TS-2 or the TS-1?
The Maltby TS-2. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The TS-1 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Maltby TS-2 and TS-1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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