If you’re in a rush I would be very happy for any beginner student of mine to turn up with the sets above. The included putter is reasonably no-frills, but is mallet style (which we prefer) and has a visual alignment aid to help you line up your putts. Lightweight, durable bag combines a cool authentic look, 5 convenient pockets, and an easy to carry back strap.

With the irons, the shape is unmistakably Calaway, with a rounded toe and a thick topline, without unnecessary bulkiness. The Strata Set is designed to give you maximum performance right out of the box for more confidence from tee-to-green. This oversized fairway wood is very forgiving and has a more aerodynamic head shape for long, high flying shots. The Strata Plus Set is a full set with a great combination of distance and forgiveness right out of the box. The putter also comes with no headcover, meaning the poor finish quality will easily get damaged as it clatters around the bag.If you would like more of a complete set and want to max out your driving distance, then consider checking out the Strata Plus golf set below. However, wedges, putters, fairway woods, hybrids and drivers can all be mixed and matched as you wish. The 'ultimate set' with 11 golf clubs is the focus of this review, but there is a nine piece set available too if you want even more value. The oversized fairway wood is very forgiving and has a more aerodynamic head shape for long, high flying shots.

If I had to pick for a student of mine I would suggest they go for: the Strata 14 or 16-piece golf sets (which have a graphite shaft in the driver) or the Cobra XL set – all three are great options. Along with the driver and 3-wood featured in the last two sets, the Tour set comes with an additional 5-wood and 4-hybrid. The lighter shafts allow you to generate a higher clubhead speed, meaning you’ll hit your shots further. Either because you want more workability with your irons, or are looking for that little bit of extra distance you get in the more expensive clubs.

Precise face milling is designed for better accuracy and distance control to help you sink more putts. One of the nice things about the Strata sets is the ability to choose from a few different set makeups. I’ve been golfing with the Strata set for about 6 months ( twice a week ) never have had an issue with the set. The rest of the set still follows with the 6 – 9 iron, PW and SW that are in the 14-piece set – and a putter. Remember that this is a budget golf set, and using those headcovers will help prevent paint from chipping as you continue to use the set.