Maltby KE4 Max
The Maltby KE4 Max is a game-improvement iron set from 2022. It is cast. It has moderate offset, a medium topline and a wide sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 60 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 30. It listed at $450 when it launched in 2022.
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Maltby KE4 Max specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Maltby |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2022 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $450 |
| Type | Game improvement |
| Construction | Cast |
| Material | 17-4 stainless steel |
| Set make-up | 4-PW, GW |
| 7-iron loft | 30° |
| Offset | Moderate |
| Topline | Medium |
| Sole width | Wide |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 60 to 100 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 30 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 6 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Ultra-game-improvement 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.
Specs read from golfworks.com
Model confirmed on golfworks.com
Where the fit profile comes from
2 of 9 fit values come from Maltby or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | game-improvement | Maltby says “the KE4 MAX iron heads to the top of the modern "Game Improvement Distance Irons" category” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Rule R-IRN-FORG |
| Workability | 3 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 10-30 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 60-100 mph | Our rating |
Who the Maltby KE4 Max suits
- Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
- Its workability rating is 3 out of 10, so it is not the club for shaping shots on purpose.
- Above 100 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Maltby KE4 Max
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Takomo 101 MKIITakomo2026 · $579 · 65 to 100 mph
- Takomo 101Takomo2021 · $500 · 65 to 105 mph
- Tour Edge Hot Launch MaxTour Edge2026 · $600 · 60 to 95 mph
- Maltby STi2Maltby2020 · $350 · 60 to 100 mphdiscontinued
Maltby KE4 Max: common questions
Who is the Maltby KE4 Max for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 60 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 30. Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
How much does the Maltby KE4 Max cost?
It listed at about $450 at launch in 2022.
Is the Maltby KE4 Max forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Maltby KE4 Max?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Takomo 101 MKII (2026), the Takomo 101 (2021), the Tour Edge Hot Launch Max (2026) and the Maltby STi2 (2020).
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