Complete Golf Sets: What Is Included and Who It Fits

What is in the box and who it is built for

A complete set normally includes a driver, a fairway wood or hybrid, a run of irons such as 5 to PW, a putter and often a bag, although contents vary, so read the title. Sets are built for a player type: men's, women's, senior and teen versions differ in club length, weight and shaft flex. Junior sets are sized by height, not age. Left-hand and right-hand versions both exist, so check the hand orientation.

Some listings here are not sets of clubs at all: a disc golf set is a bag of throwing discs, a different game with different equipment. Look at the title for words such as discs, backpack or putter and driver discs. For club sets, check whether a sand wedge is included, as some beginner sets stop at a pitching wedge and treat the rest as add-ons.

Uniflex, graphite or steel: shaft choices in a boxed set

Beginner sets often use uniflex shafts, one flex meant to suit a wide range of swings, instead of fitting each club. Graphite shafts are lighter and help moderate swings generate speed, which is why they are popular in women's and senior sets. Steel shafts are heavier and steadier, a common choice in men's irons. Some sets mix graphite woods with steel irons.

Senior, ladies and amateur flex labels describe softer shafts for slower swings. Head size varies too: a 460 cc driver head is the largest the rules allow, and bigger heads forgive off-center hits. If you plan to improve quickly, a set with graphite woods and steel irons is a common balance. Check hand orientation, shaft material and player type together before choosing.

Questions about Complete Golf Sets: What Is Included and Who It Fits

Which clubs should a starter set include?

A good starter set covers a driver, a fairway wood or hybrid, a run of irons such as 5 to PW, a putter and a bag. Check whether a sand wedge is included, as some sets stop at the pitching wedge and treat it as an add-on.

What does uniflex mean?

Uniflex means every club in the set has the same shaft flex, usually a middle flex designed to suit a wide range of swings. It keeps a beginner set simple, but a player with a fast or slow swing may prefer a set with a specified flex.

How do I size a junior golf set?

Compare the child's height with the maker's chart, since junior clubs are sold in height bands. Children grow fast, so a slightly longer set may last longer but can be hard to swing. Check left or right hand and whether a bag is included.