Reddit reviews Callaway Men's Strata Complete Golf Set, Prior Generation (12-Piece, Right Hand)
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DRIVER & FAIRWAY WOODIRONS/WEDGES
Perimeter weighting, progressive sole width technology for improved controlHYBRIDS
Designed for versatility and forgiveness on shots where you would usually hit a difficult long iron (Headcovers included)PUTTER
Mallet with T Style alignment to help give you incredible accuracySTAND BAG
The lightweight, durable stand bag comes with five convenient pockets, an additional cooler pocket, a rain hood and a backpack strap systemDriver & 3 Wood: Woods have a forgiving sweet spot and a graphite shaft for exceptional distance (2 clubs & 2 headcovers)12 Pieces: 9 Clubs, 2 Headcovers, 1 Bag
Callaway Men's Strata Complete Golf Club Set with Bag (12-Piece) is only $135. Seems to be a well received starter set.
Here you go.
Callaway Men's Strata Complete Golf Set (12-Piece, Right Hand) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_mvBPBb0ADCYC8
https://www.amazon.com/Callaway-Mens-Strata-Complete-12-Piece/dp/B00Q8I1BX8?crid=TKK2QD4P1SV6&keywords=callaway+strata&qid=1538155179&sprefix=callaway+strat&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3
This is what I got when I started. Driver is kinda meh but the rest are good to start with. If you get better get a used driver.
I got this because I wasn’t sure if I would like golf. Best 200 bucks I ever spent. Now I’m upgrading all the pieces
By the way, it looks like they can be had for $150 on amazon right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494088647&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=strata+golf+club+set&dpPl=1&dpID=41B1E-VhKbL&ref=plSrch
Agreed. For reference, $137 at time of posting
If you're really casual (Like you only play a couple times a year at most with friends and its a social thing), then quite honestly you might be ok with one of those "complete sets". Callaway Strata or Adams Tight Lies
If you want to start getting into the game, going to the driving range on your own, getting lessons, and playing regularly - then we can start hunting for some decent used sets to start off with, or some clones. Unless you are driving the ball 250 yards, or have a fast swing / fast tempo - then a regular shaft will be good to start with. From there we can scour websites, auctions, etc. to piece together a set fairly inexpensively. That way, when you start getting your swing together, you will start to get an idea of what you want/need and start replacing clubs these initial clubs with ones that fit your game.
So, if it were me: I would either get one of the complete sets (if you're really casual and just need a set to play with your buds a couple times a year), Or get a used 3w, a used 5w, a clone 5-pw set (This GigaGolf set is less than $100 right now), a used 50 gap wedge, a used 54 or 56* sand wedge, and find a putter you like. All regular shafted (wedges and putters you don't need to worry about flex, they are uniflex in most cases). If you are comfortable with a driver (ie you don't just slice it into the woods all day), then by all means grab one as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Callaway-Strata-Complete-12-Piece-Right/dp/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1535842772&sr=8-2&keywords=strata+golf+club+set
I doubt you'll be disappointed. After playing a lot as a teenager then resorting to 2-3 times every couple of years and this year deciding to pick it back up, I took a lot of time before I bought this set. (my junker clubs got stolen) They are not the best clubs you will buy but they are a nice set. For $200 to get everything you need. I upgraded my irons to Ping G30's on a labor day weekend sale and if I had it to over again I would just keep the Strata's. Not because the G30's are bad. They are great and I love them. It's just that the clubs aren't holding me back, it's me. I still use the Driver, 3, 4h, 5h, SW, bag and really like them. You asked for a starter set at a decent price. That set is designed to be an entry point into golf. If you can get a set used you should do that, but for $200 those will be at your house in 2 days. I've never seen a bad review from anyone. Those that complain aren't arguing it from the viewpoint of someone looking for an entry level set. This is the I want to play golf but there are too many options set.
I was checking out some sets on Amazon and some of them go for $200-400.
Example. It has great reviews but I'm aware getting a good set shouldn't be inexpensive, and this feels like these clubs might fall apart on me. I hate to pick your brain here, but what do you think of those? For a beginner, how much should I be looking to spend for a complete set? I want a set that'll last until I'm ready to upgrade.
I have never played with this Wilson set but I bought this Strata set from Callaway and they have been very solid for me and also cheaper in price. I started golfing about 4 years ago and still have these as my main clubs. I am currently looking to upgrade to some more expensive clubs as I am starting to get a little more serious.
on top of what /u/bl1ndvision said, FYI a complete rule-compliant set consists of 14 clubs max. Usually people do 3 iron-Pitching Wedge (Pw) (which is 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, PW) and Driver, Putter, 3-wood/5-wood, and a couple of wedges. Since 3 irons, and even 4 irons are difficult to hit, you could switch those out with a 3 hybrid/4 hybrid. The Strata set by Callaway generally seems to be recommended around here for a completely new set for beginners. Many will recommend you search ebay to piece together a used setup.
To get you started: this is the set I first used when I started. It's got everything he'll need to start, and the fact that everything is together, new, is a decent deal. There were even some links in this subreddit which had it listed even lower this week.:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1449722533&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=strata+golf+club+set+mens&dpPl=1&dpID=41B1E-VhKbL&ref=plSrch
You can get excellent used clubs from several places, for example Global Golf as mentioned in another comment.
Alternatively just buy the [Callaway Strata set](Callaway Men's Strata Set (12-Piece, Right Hand) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ddVoyb3FJSZBY).
I started the same way you did started with a set of clubs about 25 years old then once i realized how much i liked golf i upgraded to these and love them. it also comes in a 16 and 18 piece set the bag is also very nice which makes it worth it. The irons are all very consistent with a nice sweet spot once you get your form down and i personally fell in love with the 5 hybrid (my dad doesnt like it) The driver is very nice too i learned on this set and after playing about 6 months i can drive about 250yds.
The Wilson is used and $100 this is just the amazon link.
Callaway Men's Strata Set (12-Piece, Right Hand) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XLfnzbC4SJT6X
Wilson Men's Ultra Complete Package Golf Set, Right Hand, Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TB6EZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JMfnzb0NA4A2F
You can get a complete Callaway set w/ a bag brand new on Amazon but I guess it depends on what 'decent' means to you.
Not really a Prime Day deal and I know we don't really like these bundled sets, but the Callaway Strata 12-piece set is at it's low of $125. Might be good for that someone not sure about committing to golf.
Good to know. Are the clubs on Amazon that are under $200 any good? Like these Callaways?
OP, here's a Strata set @ $200: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q8I1BX8/ref=br_prlt_slcty_pdt-6?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=04AGEV2XPM48S855SPK4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=69bfebb0-f41f-4f31-9531-0eac0a964a5c&pf_rd_i=11258152011