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Strata Men’s Golf Package Set Review
A golf package set is an affordable and effective way those new to the game to quickly get out on course with all the gear. However, finding the right one can be a minefield and knowing which package sets have the right sort of clubs that will last for the right amount of time can be tricky.
Prices can vary greatly too, with some best golf club sets ranging from $300 to north of $1000. This set from Strata represents the value end of the market and we wanted to see what it offered to golfers coming in to the game. As a left hander, I tested the left handed model, but it is also available in a right hand option too. 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.
(Image credit: Dan Parker)
To start, you get an impressive amount of equipment for your money. Included with the excellent stand bag – more on that later – is a driver, 3-wood, 4-hybrid, 5-hybrid and a set of six iron from 6-SW. You also get a 35″ blade putter – much more on that later too – leaving you with 11 clubs in total. It’s a very complete set from this perspective offering beginners golfers the right range of clubs to have all bases covered out on course. With there being only 11 clubs, this leaves you options to add clubs to the maximum 14. Perhaps a lob wedge or a gap wedge could be added.
I was also incredibly impressed with the irons. The topline is nice and thick to inspire confidence at address while the generous amount of offset should suit those who tend to slice their irons. They come as standard with a regular flex shaft (there isn’t a stiff option available), but this is the perfect set up for beginners. Overall, the irons reminded us of the Callaway XR irons from a few years ago, and the quality of the grips and shafts are akin to a premium set of cavity back irons. For the price, it’s impressive but I became frustrated with how quickly the…
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