Maltby STh2
The Maltby STh2 is a forgiveness-first hybrid from 2020. It is meant to replace a 4-iron. It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $50 when it launched in 2020.
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Maltby STh2 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Maltby |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $50 |
| Loft options | 19°, 22°, 25°, 28° |
| Head size | 120 cc |
| Adjustable | No |
| Replaces | 4-iron |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 65 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Key technology | Component head |
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on golfworks.com, ralphmaltby.com
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 8 fit values come from Maltby or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Maltby says “8 gram T-25 tungsten weight positioned back and towards the heel to lower the center of gravity to produce high launching penetrating shots from the fairway.” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 65-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the Maltby STh2 suits
- Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Maltby STh2
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- TaylorMade Qi4D MaxTaylorMade2026 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- Callaway Elyte Max FastCallaway2025 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- Callaway Elyte XCallaway2025 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- TaylorMade Qi10 MaxTaylorMade2024 · $280 · 65 to 105 mph
Maltby STh2: common questions
Who is the Maltby STh2 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
How much does the Maltby STh2 cost?
It listed at about $50 at launch in 2020.
Is the Maltby STh2 forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high.
What are alternatives to the Maltby STh2?
Similar hybrids in our catalog include the TaylorMade Qi4D Max (2026), the Callaway Elyte Max Fast (2025), the Callaway Elyte X (2025) and the TaylorMade Qi10 Max (2024).
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