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Golf Clubhead Fitting Using
The Maltby MPF Ratings are quite literally changing the way golf club
manufacturers are designing clubs. Since Ralph Malby's book
came out in 2005 detailing the Maltby MPF Ratings, the major golf club
manufacturers MPF rated clubs of 501+ (Game Improvement) or better have
increased from about 33% to over 70%. |
| MPF Points | MPF Category | Description |
| 851 + | Ultra Game Improvement | For all golfers - Ideal for higher handicap golfers. Ultra designs are lower center of gravity and enhanced forgiveness and an extremely solid feel. |
| 701-850 | Super Game Improvement | For better golfers - Better suited for mid to high handicappers. While still highly forgiving, these designs are more sensitive to smaller changes in swing and ball contact. |
| 551-700 | Game Improvement | For more expert golfers - "Game" designs are notable for their classic features, yet still maintain some higher playability characteristics than are associated with more traditional styles. |
| 401-550 | Conventional | Only for the best golfers - Popular iron design category for tournament pros who play muscleback blades. |
| 251-400 | Classic | Difficult to play - Still used by some tournament pros. |
| 0-250 | Player Classic | Not recommended - Very few if any tournament pros still play clubs in this category. |
I would not recommend anyone buy or play anything below the "Game Improvement" category.
If you are a scratch golfer I would choose something in the "Game Improvement" Category. These clubs will give you more of the feel you may be looking for while still giving you good playability
If you are a mid to high handicapper, choose something in the "Super Game Improvement" category. These clubs are very forgiving, but will still be sensitive to swing changes while you work on your game.
If you are a high handicapper who doesn't get to play nearly as often as you would like, then definitely choose something in the "Ultra Game Improvement" Category. These offer the most forgiveness so that you will enjoy the game much more.
In his book "The Maltby Playability Factor", Mr. Maltby lists over 300 different clubs and places each one of them into an MPF Category. He lists all of the major manufacturers such as Nike, Cobra, Ping, etc., along with the best component manufacturers such as Golfsmith, Golfworks, KZG, and Wishon.
The Maltby MPF Ratings are the only proven scientific system to accurately compare the playability of different sets of clubs.
The next step in my Basic Fitting Process is Grip Fitting
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