Package sets seem to get better and better every year. There are some really excellent options for the new golfer looking to get their first full set, and they come in a variety of price ranges. If you are on a budget and don’t want to spend too much, check out our guide to the best cheap package sets.
If money is no object you might want to look at the excellent Callaway XR set I reviewed recently. If you are somewhere in between, the Callaway Mavrik could be just the ticket. This is only available to buy directly from the Callaway website, so how does it compare to the best package sets out there? Let’s dive in and find out.
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The Mavrik set consists of 11 clubs (all with graphite shafts), a bag and five head covers. The first thing that jumps out is the high quality on offer. The bag has an understated, classy look and having carried it for 18 holes I can say the performance matches the looks. The stand is sturdy enough, perhaps not quite as solid as some of the best stand bags, but it does the job. It’s lightweight and easy to carry due to the double straps, while the additional back padding further enhances the experience. It can also be used on a cart if that’s your preference.
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The set itself consists of a driver, 3-wood, 4 and 5 hybrids, 6-SW as well as a putter.
The driver turned out to be my favourite club in the bag, but it wasn’t that way immediately. It’s actually a good example of how on course testing is more valuable than sessions on the range. I understand that it isn’t always possible to try new gear out on the course before you buy, but from our own perspective here at Golf Monthly this is exactly why we put all clubs through rigorous testing both on and off the course.
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I hit shots on the range with this driver and thought it was fine. It was ok, it did what it was supposed to do. It launched easily and had a high flight, as you’d expect from a 10.5° driver aimed at new golfers. Forgiveness was impressive enough but my distance was considerably less than with my gamer driver. That’s to be expected and it’s more of an observation than a criticism. As far as package set drivers go the sound and feel are fine. There is a difference between the acoustics of package set drivers and the best drivers on…
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