Maltby M980
Maltby M980 (2026) is a super game-improvement iron set. It has strong offset, a thick topline and a wide sole. It is cast. It is rated for swing speeds of 50 to 90 mph and handicaps of 18 to 36. It listed at $230 when it launched in 2026.
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Maltby M980 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Maltby |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $230 |
| Type | Super game improvement |
| Construction | Cast |
| Material | 431 stainless steel |
| Set make-up | 5-PW, GW, SW |
| 7-iron loft | 33° |
| Offset | Strong |
| Topline | Thick |
| Sole width | Wide |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 50 to 90 mph |
| Handicap range | 18 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 2 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 6 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Elongated high-MOI head, low/deep CG, variable face thickness |
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from golfworks.com
Model confirmed on golfworks.com, ralphmaltby.com
Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Type | super-game-improvement | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 10 | Our rating |
| Workability | 2 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 18-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 50-90 mph | Our rating |
Where it ranks in our fitting
We run the same ranking as the fitting on example golfers: men, moderate tempo, mid trajectory, no budget and no usual miss, at 70 to 110 mph and 5, 15 and 25 handicaps.
- In the top three of our fitting for a 25-handicap swinging about 70 mph
Who the Maltby M980 suits
- Golfers who want the most help the category offers, including more launch and a wide sole.
- Its workability rating is 2 out of 10, so it is not the club for shaping shots on purpose.
- Above 90 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Maltby M980
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Tour Edge Hot Launch Max DTour Edge2026 · $600 · 50 to 90 mph
- Cobra BAFFLERCobra2025 · $899 · 50 to 85 mph
- Maltby STi2 GEN 2Maltby2025 · $250 · 60 to 95 mph
- Wilson Staff DYNAPWR MaxWilson Staff2025 · $800 · 55 to 95 mph
Maltby M980: common questions
Who is the Maltby M980 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 50 to 90 mph and handicaps of 18 to 36. Golfers who want the most help the category offers, including more launch and a wide sole.
How much does the Maltby M980 cost?
It listed at about $230 at launch in 2026.
Is the Maltby M980 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 10 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Maltby M980?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D (2026), the Cobra BAFFLER (2025), the Maltby STi2 GEN 2 (2025) and the Wilson Staff DYNAPWR Max (2025).
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