New golfers: 5 reasons to consider a package set

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Getting started in golf can be as intimidating as it is exciting.

Besides getting your head around the swing, there is the decision to buy 14 clubs which includes a driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and a putter.

All come with different shafts, lengths and grips and then you have to fit them all in a bag.

One great option when you are starting out in the game is a package set which means you can buy everything in one go. This way you are all set to get going and can concentrate on just playing golf.

Here are five reasons why this can work for you.

1 Price

It is priced to help you get going in the game. There are cheaper ways of buying all your clubs on an individual basis but there are a huge range of options and pricing options to make a solid start in the game. Fourteen clubs is a lot to have in your bag and that comes at a price. This way you can have fewer clubs which means a big saving.

2 Suitability

The manufacturers can put together a set that will cover all your gapping options so there will be a spread of lofts which often won’t happen when you are left to your own devices. So there won’t be four wedges and long irons that go the same distance as the hybrid. The clubs are also engineered to have consistent materials and technology, which improves performance and predictability across the various shots. For junior sets there will be fewer clubs but they will be tailored to a player height and then adapted as your child grows.

3 Customisation options

Buying a package set doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be one size fits all. There are a huge variety of offerings on the market these days as manufacturers have become wise to the customers’ needs and there are options to suit your swing and size. The clubs are also tailored for beginners or high handicappers so they are designed for forgiveness, with larger sweet spots to help with off-centre hits and they feature lightweight designs and wide soles which make it easier swing the club. Have a good shop around and take some advice from a pro as there will be a package set to suit your needs.

4 Aesthetics

There is something very satisfying about having a bag of clubs that look like a set. Most package sets come with the option of a stand or cart bag which will complement the clubs as well as headcovers to finish off the look. There is also the option sometimes to be able to upgrade individual clubs (like the driver or wedges) without replacing the whole set as your game improves.

5 Half a set

The minimum package set will have seven clubs which is a great introduction to the game. The prospect of calculating yardages and clubs can be very confusing at the start of your golfing journey and the ability to get used to fewer clubs will only help your game. Many of us go wrong by confusing ourselves by trying too many different shots. This way you can perfect, say, a chip and run before looking to add other elements to your golf.

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