Best Golf Club Sets 2025: The Entire Set

No matter your ability, choosing the right golf clubs for your game can be a daunting task considering how many options we have out there but particularly for beginners. With so many different brands shouting at you it can become a little overwhelming rather quickly. At Golf Monthly, we'd always recommend for beginners to start with a package set because it takes the stress out of attaining a valuable golfing setup and remains modest in terms of price.

The best golf drivers and golf irons will set you back hundreds or even thousands of dollars and, in the current climate, that can be difficult to get your head around. Instead of individually ticking off your list of wants and needs, a package set can do that for you, typically coming with clubs, headcovers and a golf bag to ensure you have all the essentials to begin your soon-to-be dazzling golf career. While package clubs might not perform as well as the premium clubs on the market, they are more than adequate for those starting or are inexperienced in the game of golf.

Like the best golf club sets for kids, these package sets are usually aimed at beginners, but some premium brands such as Callaway and TaylorMade, produce higher end package sets that wouldn't look out of place in a more experienced players bag. There are quality options to be found in the package set market, so below we've chosen our favorites from what we've tested recently across a range of price points to suit all golfers.

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Best Golf Club Sets - Best Package Sets

Top pick

Although the Callaway XR Package Set comes in at the higher-end of the price scale, we do think that you get a lot of bang for your buck. It comes with a 10.5˚ driver, 3-wood and 4-hybrid, then its 5-iron to pitching wedge followed by a gap wedge, 55˚ sand wedge, putter and a bag. So everything you need.

This set felt premium the moment we took it out of the box ahead of testing - the woods feature a premium feeling matte black crown and have a beautiful, confidence inspiring shape the head when set behind the ball.

The game improvement theme continues with the irons, which boast a generous topline that is confidence-inspiring at address. The putter has a simple black and white colour combination and a generous sized head that we loved. While there is plenty of alignment help, the putter still retains an aspirational look.

In our testing we found that the clubs were easy to flight, which is exactly what you are looking for in a package set. This was a theme right throughout the bag and we feel that this set will be of particular benefit to those who have slower swing speeds. One final observation is that although the bag may not have the quality of the best golf stand bags, we were impressed with the quality and would say it's one of the best we’ve seen from a package set line-up.

• Read our full Callaway XR Package Set Review

Best mass appeal

This package set from TaylorMade is at the premium end of the package set market and we would say that the quality of the equipment certainly matches the price tag. It's a 12-piece set which includes six irons, two hybrids, two fairway woods, a driver, putter, and a trolley bag. It's a great choice for beginners, especially as we don't think it looks like a beginner's set. The clubs all have clean, premium aesthetics and in our view wouldn't look out of place in the bag of a mid-handicapper.

As with the Callaway XR Set, the irons feature toplines that are thick enough to inspire confidence at address without being too clunky. The grey finish on the crown of the woods combines with a small flash of green, which in our opinion looks superb. Moving down the bag, we would say that the sand wedge and putter are slightly more compact, with a refined, premium look.

This set was very enjoyable to test. We were impressed by the overall performance and found all clubs to be forgiving and easy to launch. While the ball flight was on the high side for us, this set isn't aimed at lower handicap golfers so that is to be expected. The target market for these clubs are golfers who may sometimes to struggle to get the ball up in the air. If we had one criticism it would be that the bag was a little bit flimsy, so maybe it would worth investing in a proper cart bag but, other than that, this is a package set that is built to last.

• Read our full TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite Package Set Review

Best set choice

We're big, big fans of the various package sets offered by Strata, both in the mens and women's categories. The Strata Men's set is available in an 11 or 9 piece option and both offer terrific value. The 11-piece consists of a driver, fairway wood, two hybrids, 6 iron to pitching wedge, putter and a stand bag. It's certainly impressive value for the money.

The bag is lightweight and comes with plenty of pockets, while also boasting excellent club storage in the top. We should point out that it is not waterproof, but in fairness you wouldn't expect that in a package set at this price. If you often play in bad weather, it would be advisable to upgrade and go for one of the best waterproof golf bags.

In testing, we felt that all of the clubs were forgiving and easy to hit. They might not have the same premium look as the top end products, but we have zero complaints about the performance on offer and we feel that the look of the clubs is very suited to the target market.

All of the the clubs are appealing to look down on over the ball. You can see a lot of the driver face at address, whilst the irons (our favorite clubs in the set) have a thick topline and a generous amount of offset. This should suit those who tend to slice their irons. The only negative would be the putter, which is fine for what it is, but doesn't have milling or insert on the face. We would probably recommend checking out the best cheap putters under £100 if you don't want to spend a huge amount here.

• Read our full Strata Men's Golf Package Set Review

Best forgiveness

One of the best brands when it comes to value is Wilson, who have a long standing reputation within the game for producing quality equipment to cater for every budget, from beginner to pro. The Wilson Prostaff SGI package set is aimed at the new golfer who is not looking to spend too much but wants a good quality set that contains everything they need. We think this set provides excellent value for money. You get 10 clubs in total, including driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 6-9-iron, two wedges, a putter and a bag.

In our view this set is ideal for anyone new to golf because it is designed to provide plenty of help in getting the ball in the air and offers plenty of forgiveness for when you don’t find the centre of the clubface. Our testing showed that the sweet spots on the clubs (especially the irons), are large and forgiving, while the heads themselves inspire confidence due to their shape. We also noted that the wide sole of the sand wedge made escaping bunkers far easier. This is worth mentioning as sand shots is an area of the game where most beginners really struggle.

This is an 11 piece set, so the option of adding extra clubs to the bag is very viable. For example, we would look at adding another fairway or hybrid, as well as a couple of specialist wedges for those shots around the green.

• Read our full Wilson Prostaff SGI Package Set Review

Best dispersion

While in recent years PXG has begun to offer some much more budget friendly options, the brand has generally been known for producing premium products at a high price point. With a price tag north of $1,600 this package set falls firmly into that category but we would certainly class the 0211 Z as one of the best club sets for beginners on the market.

This is a luxurious, impressive set of golf golf clubs. The driver in particular felt and looked amazing when we tested it. The matte top has a simple X in white showing you the center of the face from the top and, as with the other clubs in the set was very forgiving. We loved the irons, which really came into their own when we tested the set on the course. In the 10 piece set you get six hybrid-style clubs (6-9 plus a pitching wedge and sand wedge) which are great for beginners and seniors. You also get three woods (a 16° driver, 4 and 5 wood) and a 0211 Hellcat Putter along with the PXG Bag and a hat.

One thing we did notice though is these clubs can be quite loud acoustically at impact; very loud in fact! For experienced golfers that can be a turn off, but for beginners it can actually be quite satisfying in a “look at me I just hit the ball really hard” kind of way!

• Read our full PXG 0211 Z Golf Club Set Review

Best bag

The Cobra Fly XL set looks the part and we were thoroughly impressed with how good these clubs looked when we unboxed them. Cobra is a brand with an established reputation for offering value and this set certainly strengthens that reputation.

You certainly get a lot for your money, including 10 golf clubs plus a really sturdy, lightweight stand bag with a 5-way divider, fleece-lined valuables' pocket and a matching rain hood. Alternatively, Cobra also offers a cart bag version if that's more preferable.

In terms of performance in our testing, it was immediately clear that Cobra have thought about the target market for this set. Firstly, you get a 5-wood instead of a 3. Why is that significant? Because for the golfer this set is aimed at, a 5-wood is easier to hit as the extra loft on the face will benefit most golfers that lack swing speed or ball-striking prowess. All of the clubs have been designed with forgiveness in mind, and the only exception to that in our opinion would be the putter. We feel that the set could benefit from the forgiveness offered by a mallet style, rather than a blade.

• Read our full Cobra Fly XL Package Set Review

best value for money

To begin with, the TE-400 from Tour Edge features 12 golf clubs that are tailored towards the upper end of the bag. For example, there is a driver, 3 and 5-wood, 4 and 5-hybrid, as well as 6-iron to sand wedge and a putter. Because there are two free spaces left to complete the full 14-club line-up, players may opt to add one or two more of the best wedges to the bag but, overall, there's a lot there for your money.

Performance-wise, the TE-400 felt solid on impact, was easy to launch and, most importantly of all, were extremely forgiving on mis-hits, something which is crucial when starting out the game of golf. All the clubs performed well, but the main stand-out was the driver which, for the modest price tag, certainly over-performed!

Admittedly, the looks of the fairway woods and putter in this package set won't set the world on fire. Personally, we felt the small ‘T’ logo on the crown looks a long way out of alignment, whilst the putter features some unnecessary colors and some less-than-optimal paintwork. We appreciated the effort that had gone into it, but it could have been executed better.

• Read our full Tour Edge TE-400 Package Set Review

Best women's set

Strata may not be the most well known brand to many women golfers but it has a rich history in golf and it’s great to see it making a comeback. As mentioned above, we love the package sets they offer and when it comes to the best sets for women this is our pick. It's an all encompassing, 16-piece package set which consists of a fantastic 12° driver, fairway wood, 4 and 5 hybrid, 6-9 iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge and a putter. All of this is kept together in a tidy stand bag.

In testing we found that the clubs deliver excellent distance with good forgiveness too. Off the tee it flew straight while the turf interaction on the irons also impressed. Aesthetically we think they look superb, certainly more premium than the price tag suggests. The glossy chrome finish across the irons actually reminded us of the Callaway Big Bertha Irons.

One thing we would question a little is the putter, which is a blade style. Some beginners may prefer to use a mallet putter due to the extra stability and forgiveness, but we would also concede that this putter boasts a very sleek aesthetic and handy alignment aid on its top line, that will help with your accuracy. If you prefer a more forgiving putter then, as this set costs only a little more than some drivers, you could use the savings to pick up a putter more to your liking.

• Read our full Strata Women's Package Set Review

Best premium women's

We would describe the Callaway Reva as the Aston Martin of women's package sets. It has been engineered for premium performance, it's positively luxurious in looks and everything is made from high-quality components. Basically the Reva has been put together to give the woman golfer everything needed from tee-to-green, and while not exclusively aimed at the new golfer, it is perfect for anybody who is relatively new to the game.

You get a driver, three wood, 5 and 6 hybrids, 7-9 iron, a pitching and sand wedge and a putter, as well as a lovely cart bag and five headcovers. When we tested this set we particularly loved the driver performance. It launched high with a nice ball flight and also had a nice, powerful feel. The big circular target-style sweet spot on the face is so inviting as you feel like its impossible to miss. The three-wood and hybrids continued this theme as well, which will certainly appeal to golfers who struggle in this area.

As for the irons, they are large, cavity backs that have been designed to offer forgiveness on mis-hits. Our testing seemed to confirm this, as they felt effortlessly light to swing thanks to the stability and forgiveness on offer. In our view the main thing that makes this one of the best women’s golf sets is that the putter is fantastic and unlike anything you would normally find in a package set. The fang design, coupled with the Stroke Lab shaft technology, helps with tempo and consistency and we absolutely loved it, especially in the blue finish.

• Read our full Callaway REVA Ladies Package Set Review

Best women's beginner

This 9-club set is ideal for beginner golfers because it has been designed to help get the ball airborne and provides exceptional forgiveness. Based on our testing we would say that the quality of performance and the look of these clubs belies the price. While it's not a set that an improving golfer will want to keep long-term, for a woman at the beginning of her golfing journey we think it's ideal.

Firstly, it has every club in the bag that a new player could possibly need to get them from tee to green. There's a driver, 5-wood, hybrid, SW-7 iron, putter plus a sturdy cart bag. At a price point of around $600 this is great value for money. Each club in the bag provides plenty of loft to help get the ball airborne and we also noted there was plenty of forgiveness plus a confidence-inspiring look, all of which are important to beginners.

The irons feature a cavity-back design, thick sole and a large clubhead, all of which are designed with easy launch in mind. The aesthetics are appealing too. The black/pink color scheme is ultra feminine, with the bag and matching headcovers really standing out. The shafts and clubheads are more understated and are predominantly grey and black respectively, but there is just a smidgen of pink which really adds the final touch.

• Read our full Cleveland Bloom Ladies Package Set Review

How we test golf clubs

At Golf Monthly we pride ourselves in our testing and reviews as our process has been fine tuned over more than a decade of testing thousands of the best (and the worst...) golf equipment - from clubs and bags to rangefinders and launch monitors, if you see it on the shelf in your local pro shop or golf store, chances are we've reviewed it. Golf clubs sets are no exception for our testing ethos and methodology. Testing takes place over multiple days across different golf courses and playing conditions to ensure the fairest test possible as we review the sets across multiple rounds of golf - in our eyes, this is the only way to fairly test a package set of golf clubs.

Our reviews are also conducted by golfers, for golfers. We feel we have a commitment to our readership to provide informative, factually based, bias-free reviews so you can make the best purchases to suit your golf game. It has never been more important to do so considering the increase in the price of playing golf in recent years. We stress that no brand gets preferential treatment, nor can a manufacturer 'buy' a good review - we simply call it how we see it based on our testing ethos, extensive knowledge of golf equipment and passion for the game.

How to choose a golf set

So you're looking to buy a package set of golf clubs - intimidating, right? Well, to make it a little bit easier here is a mini checklist of things to consider before choosing the set that is right for you and your game:

What comes in the set

Not all sets are the same. Some come with all 14 clubs, from driver and the way to putter. Most also include a golf bag, but not all. If browsing online, be sure to check how many clubs the set you are looking at includes as some might only provide as many as eight clubs. If you're beginning to play the sport, eight may be all you need - when I was a kid my package set only had seven clubs and as I grew older I slowly filled out the gaps in my golf bag. Make sure to double check before your order arrives at your front door to avoid disapointment.

Forgiveness

We don't want to jump to conclusions but we imagine the reason you're considering a package set is because you're relatively new to the game of golf. That's absolutely fine, but it's also important to know what you want from a golf club. Some premium models focus on distance, others workability. What we want to focus on here is forgiveness because you'll almost certainly not be hitting the center of the clubface every time you swing. Often package sets are designed to give the maximum amount of forgiveness possible for the newbie or higher handicap in an attempt to make a very difficult sport that little bit easier. Keep this in mind during your search.

Quality

If you look on Amazon for example, you'll find hundreds of package sets across a range of price points. Some feel too good to be true - that's likely because they aren't very good. We'd recommend keeping it within the constrains of the brands we have listed in this guides - this is because we have tested these products and know that these brands can be relied upon for created good quality golf clubs. The last thing you want to do is pay hundreds for a set of rubbish clubs that give you very little forgiveness and distance, only for you to want to replace them after six months.

Budget

Everyone has a budget. If you're lucky enough, your budget is unlimited, but we know that only applies to a minority of people reading this guide. Having a smaller budget will rule out a few options listed in this buying guide but that is OK, there is still plenty of value to be had on the lower side of the price scale. Also, if you're only starting to play the game, blowing over $1000 on a set is frankly unnecessary. Try your best to find a sweet spot between good value and performance.

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