by Bill Winters
Choosing the right club is probably the most important decision any golfer could make. While a golfer's skill is the biggest factor when it comes to how well a game is played, even pros rely on the dependability, consistency and the quality of their clubs to put their skills to good use.
For players who are just starting out, choosing the best golf clubs is not an easy task. The market is flooded with a wide array of options that evaluating all of the products based on their merits is too much to ask from someone who is still new to the game.
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That's why we have compiled a short list containing what I believe to be the best golf clubs for beginners. We've selected these products for the perfect balance in terms of performance, quality, and price.
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Wilson Golf Men's 2017 Ultra- Best Value Pick: The more affordable way to get started |
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Precise M5 Ladies Golf Clubs Set- Overall Top Pick - Women: The High performance set for the serious lady golfer |
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Callaway Men's Strata- Overall Top Pick - Men: For male players with an eye for performance |
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For female golf players who are still beginners, one of the best golf sets currently available in the market is the Precise NX460 Ladies Women's Complete Golf Clubs Set. The set includes all the clubs female players could possibly need to get started.
And what's even more important is that the clubs in the set are made from lightweight but quality materials. With the reduced weight, they are very convenient for ladies to carry around the course.
While indeed lighter than other clubs, they remain uncompromising when it comes to performance.
The Precise NX460 Ladies Womens Complete Golf Clubs Set includes a 460 cc driver with 13-degree loft, fairway wood, hybrid wood with 24-degree loft, 6/7, 8/9, PW and SW irons. The set also comes with a stand bag and 3 matching head covers to protect the heads with style. All clubs have shafts made from ultra-light high modulus 100% graphite for strength despite their reduced weight.
The set is available in two sizes. The Standard size fits women from 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 9 inches in height. For smaller players, there is a Petite size that fits players 5 feet 3 inches and below in height.
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One of the best golf club sets for those just starting out is the Wilson Golf Men's 2017 Ultra Complete Package Set, Black. The set includes a large 460cc titanium matrix driver with a low center of gravity to help players improve their range.
The set also contains 3 fairway woods, 4 hybrids, an iron that is 5-PW and a putter. The putter comes with Heal Toe Weighted Alignment, allowing greater precision and range.
The set also comes with a lightweight, ergonomic bag which allows it to be easily carried around the course. The set is ideal for players with a height of 6 feet 2 inches or lower.
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From design to performance, golf equipment manufacturers know that the preference and requirements for female players are a bit different from their male counterparts.
However, it seems that Wilson got all the pieces right in its WILSON ULTRA Women's Complete Golf Club Set w/Bag as it is considered one of the best starter sets for women.
The set is complete and ideal for beginners who want to purchase all their golfing needs at one time. The set contains a driver and a fairway wood made out of graphite and steel and comes with headcovers. In addition, there is a 4-hybrid with a steel shaft, which also comes with its own headcover.
The WILSON ULTRA Women's Complete Golf Club Set includes steel shaft irons (6, 7, 8, 9 and PW). There is also a steel shaft mallet putter. Completing the set is the lightweight cart bag that's not only stylish but is also durable and functional.
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For beginner-level lady golfers, the Callaway Women's Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set is a perfect buy. The bundle is complete and even comes with two balls and a bag.
What's even more important is that the set is designed with beginners in mind, which means that all the clubs in the set are very forgiving and allow players to hit with greater accuracy and distance.
Callaway utilized every technology in the book to come up with a golf set that is optimized for newbies. The full titanium driver has more forgiveness than its peers as well as a large sweet spot.
In addition, the set has very forgiving 3-wood and 5-wood drivers designed to allow for longer and higher shots with their aerodynamic head shape.
Similarly, the company's high flight technology irons and wedges have more forgiveness and enable even beginners to achieve surprising levels of distance and control. The set's putter was also designed for better accuracy and distance to help beginner level players wrap up their games more quickly.
Complete set includes a driver, 3 and 5 woods, hybrid, 6, 7, 8 and 9 irons, Pitching Wedge and Sand Wedge as well as a putter. Since this is a bundle, there is also a stylish and chic bag.
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For ladies who are still perfecting their game, the Precise M5 Ladies Women's Complete Right Handed Golf Clubs Set is one of the best options in the market.
In fact, the set ranks high on many best beginner sets lists due to the perfect balance of the set's quality, performance, and price.
The set includes a 460cc titanium driver, a fairway wood, a hybrid, 5-PW irons, a putter, 3 matching headcovers and a stand bag. All clubs feature ultra-light high modulus 100% graphite shafts. The stylish dual strap stand bag can also be carried as a backpack.
The set is available in 3 different sizes: the Petite Size suits players below 5 feet 3 inches in height, the Standard Size suits players between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 8 inches while the Tall Size is designed for players with 5 feet 8 inches or above in height.
The club heads are oversized which reduce incidents of off-center hits when taking off into the woods. At the same time, these clubs are specifically designed to be forgiving enough to meet the needs of beginners and intermediate level players.
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The NX460 Womens Complete Golf Clubs Set from Precise is the perfect choice for female players in the beginner or intermediate skill levels. The set's clubs all feature oversized club heads making them very forgiving and easier for players to play the game.
The set includes a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 6/7, 8/9, PW, SW irons and a putter. Includes a matching deluxe dual-strap golf bag and 3 head covers. Bag includes straps so you can carry your bag like a backpack.
This is a great lightweight starter set that includes everything you need to get on the course. All clubs have an ultra light high modulus 100% graphite shaft for easy handling. This set comes in two sizes - standard for women 5'3" - 5'9" and petite for women 5'3" and below. This set is a great all around pick for beginner or novice ladies.
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For players who value performance, the Callaway Men's Strata Tour Complete Golf Set (18-Piece) is one of the best golf club sets on the market.
The set contains everything you need to play the game as it includes a driver, 2 fairway woods, 2 hybrids, 4 irons, 2 wedges, a putter, lightweight stand bag, and 5 headcovers.
The driver's 460cc titanium 12-degree head is lightweight and designed to maximize distance. In addition, the driver has a large sweet spot and a lot of forgiveness making it ideal for beginners and intermediate players.
The set also contains two fairway woods (3-wood and 5-wood) that are very easy to use due to their low center of gravity. With their aerodynamic head shape, the woods are designed for long, high flying shots and are very forgiving as well.
The set also comes with two hybrids and are the perfect alternative irons for difficult shots. There are also 6, 7, 8, 9 irons as well as a pitch wedge and a sand wedge, all designed with high flight technology better control and distance. The putter is also designed to give players accuracy and distance control.
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Beginner golfers might feel that choosing the right clubs is a challenging task. With so many brands in the market that all claiming to be the best in their respective type of club, going through all these clubs' specifications could be a bit confusing.
However, there are really only a few basic factors you need to consider when purchasing your first beginner set. Most experienced players would agree that it would be a better choice to get an entire set if you are just starting to play golf. Not only will you get a good deal by buying sets as they are usually priced lower when compared to buying each piece separately, you'll be getting all the golfing equipment you need with a single purchase.
Just remember to buy golf sets that are specifically designed for beginners. Clubs in these sets offer all the perks needed by beginners such as drivers and woods with larger sweet spots, clubs with a high moment of inertia and oversized club faces on irons make achieving that perfect golf swing a lot easier.
While choosing the best clubs might seem daunting at first, you can't go wrong when you go for clubs or sets specifically designed for novice golf players. These clubs are designed to make it easier for you and speed up your learning process. From the first time you grip your club, you'll feel like a more confident golfer, wielding clubs specifically designed for you skill level.
If you want to quickly grow your skill, you may want to consider getting an inexpensive rangefinder. These tools help measure distance so your shots will be more accurate.
Checkout some of the other reviews we've written:
Callaway Golf Men's Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set (16-Piece, Right Hand, Steel) - Walmart Link
Wilson Golf Profile Platinum Package Set, Men's Right Handed, Regular Carry , Grey/Black - Walmart Link
Senior Mens Majek Golf All Hybrid Complete Full Set which Includes #3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PW - Walmart Link
Tour Edge Moda Silk Womens Golf Set-Black-LT Blue-RH-Tall (SJSRGL11.B+1) - Walmart Link
Callaway Golf XJ Junior Golf Set - Walmart Link
Cobra Golf 2019 XL Speed Complete Set (Men's, Black, Right Hand, Graphite, Regular Flex) - Walmart Link
Pinemeadow Golf PGX Set (Driver, 3 Wood, Hybrid, 5-PW Irons, Left Hand, Regular) - Walmart Link
Callaway Golf Men's Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set (16-Piece, Right Hand, Steel) - eBay Link
Wilson Golf Profile Platinum Package Set, Men's Right Handed, Regular Carry , Grey/Black - eBay Link
Senior Mens Majek Golf All Hybrid Complete Full Set which Includes #3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PW - eBay Link
Tour Edge Moda Silk Womens Golf Set-Black-LT Blue-RH-Tall (SJSRGL11.B+1) - eBay Link
Callaway Golf XJ Junior Golf Set - eBay Link
Cobra Golf 2019 XL Speed Complete Set (Men's, Black, Right Hand, Graphite, Regular Flex) - eBay Link
Pinemeadow Golf PGX Set (Driver, 3 Wood, Hybrid, 5-PW Irons, Left Hand, Regular) - eBay Link
About Bill Winters
Those who have not yet tried the sport just can’t imagine what is driving these golfers to brave the sun’s heat and go around a course bigger than several football fields combined. It seems like an awful lot of work considering that the ball is quite small that is must be hard to hit, the ground of the course is not flat and, most annoying of all, there are sand traps lying around seemingly bent on preventing a player from finishing the course.
The game of golf may seem like an awful lot to take on when one considers that the ball is quite small, must be hard to hit and carry through windy conditions with little chance for error. The ground course has hillsides which make it challenging enough without adding sand traps who seem bent on preventing players from completing their round!