A round of golf is like an emotional rollercoaster: You’ll have a fair amount of repulsive shots that make you want to chuck your driver into the woods and leave you questioning your very existence, a large number of average shots that are never quite good enough but allow you to maintain some sanity, and just enough bragworthy shots that make you want to pop your collar, save your scorecard, and come back next week for another ride (or round).
Even if you can’t break 100 on 18 holes, playing a round with your buddies and a couple of frosty beverages is a foolproof recipe for enjoyment. To really get the most out of your time on the course, you’ll need your own set of golf clubs, with a range of irons, wedges, and woods to match your level of experience and style of play. We've compiled a guide to some of the best golf clubs.
#1 Callaway Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set
Strata's line offers this set (16 pieces when counting four head covers and the bag) as the perfect entry-level option for someone needing all the essentials in an affordable, ready-to-swing package from a respected brand.
#2 Callaway Golf 2021 Apex Iron Set
The Apex Irons by Callaway are famous for their tungsten core, and this 2021 set has five times as much as previous ones made from the brand. Designed for high ball speeds and plenty of spin, its precision center of gravity also allows exceptional control of the ball.
#3 TaylorMade M4 Iron Sets
TaylorMade is the go-to club brand of 2019's Masters Winner Tiger Woods, and the M4 was made to make the average amateur player feel like Tiger himself! They're said to be TaylorMade's longest, highest, and straightesthitting iron, thanks to Speed Bridge technology that localizes face flexibility and deliver more energy from the clubhead to the ball with every swing. For avid golfers who want a combination of forgiveness and speed, these M4 irons are worth the investment.
#4 WILSON Golf Ultra Plus Package Set
For those just starting out, this set from a trusted name like Wilson will have you hitting them straight in no time. Designed for distance, they're also carefully calibrated for a lower center of gravity. This set comes with a driver, three wood, five hybrids, six pitching wedges, head covers, and a golf bag with plenty of extra storage.
#5 Robin Golf The Essentials Men's Set
If you're looking for a starter pack without any special design features or extra clubs, this is the one for you. Bonus points for the stylish matte black aesthetic.
#6 Wilson Golf Profile Platinum Package Set
This 10-club set has everything you need from a brand that has been in the game for quite a while. Wilson's profile Platinum technology helps you achieve longer, straighter shots.
#7 Mizuno Pro 225 Irons
If you want irons with a legendary feel and feedback, these Mizunos are a modern take on a classic style. Mizuno's new Pro 225 irons are made from forged steel, layered with soft copper plating, and finished with a brushed satin for reduced glare, which means these are some of the most classic-feeling, best-looking irons you'll ever swing.
#8 Aspire XD1 Complete Golf Clubs Package Set
If your game is getting better, you’re tired of renting or borrowing clubs, and you’re on a fixed income, this golf club set will do the trick. It has everything you need for a successful round, including a full titanium driver with a huge sweet spot, a fairway wood, a hybrid, six to nine irons, a pitching wedge, and a putter.
#9 TaylorMade SIM2 Max Iron Set
The SIM Max irons (seven clubs) are said to be TaylorMade's longest, highest, and straightest-hitting iron, thanks to Speed Bridge technology that localizes face flexibility and delivers more energy from the clubhead to the ball with every swing. The ECHO damping system minimizes vibrations on less-than-perfect shots, too.
#10 Decathlon Inesis 100 7-Club Set
The seven-club Inesis 100 set from Decathlon covers all the yardages a golf course calls for—from the 220-yard drive to the 70-yard carry. The playability is also stacked high in this easy-to-carry collection of clubs: We’re talking oversized club heads, lightweight graphite shafts, comfortable grips, and prominent sweet spots on the clubfaces.
#12 Titleist T300II Golf Iron Set
Priced at just under $1,100 for 5-PW, AW (seven clubs), these are geared toward more serious golfers who find the T100 irons too compact, and thus, too demanding. The T300II clubs are much more hittable for players with a higher handicap, thanks to a larger club face and sweet spot, but still don't feel too bulky or oversized because of their sleek design.
#12 Stix Golf Regular Flex Classic 11pc Golf Club Set
A no-frills set that's comfortable to handle, the Stix set comes with 11 clubs. Each graphite shaft has a flex to it, making it a bit less forgiving than others, which appeals to golfers with more experience. The driver head is made of a lightweight titanium, and the clubs are powder-coated for a sleek look. The golf bag is weatherresistant, can stand on its own, and offers all the storage pockets you need for your golf essentials. There's even a cooler pocket for drinks.
#13 TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Complete 13-Piece Set
This TaylorMade complete 13-piece set features top-quality equipment that matches its price tag. The set includes six irons, two hybrids, two fairway woods, a driver, and a putter, all in a trolley bag. The clubs all have clean, premium aesthetics and can usually be found in the bags of mid-handicappers.
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Daniel is the Head of Golf Instruction at IMAGEN Golf the area's leading golf instruction and advisory firm, host of the IMAGEN Golf Podcast and Best-Selling Author of "Unleash The Golfer Within".
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