In 1997, Jon Everitt set out to launch a brand that would “produce top quality golfing equipment without the prohibitive price tag.” As the brand approaches its 30th anniversary, that philosophy remains the same.
This is still a set that currently costs in the region of $600 (around £450), so we’re not talking about a cheap product. However, given the best drivers on the market can cost as much as this whole set alone, this is your more affordable, entry level set of clubs.
Let’s start with the looks. The black and red accent colors are very smart, as is the Benross logo on the back of the club towards the toe. They look good in the bag (the set comes with a 14-way cart bag) and, most importantly, down behind the ball.
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With the irons, the topline is fairly chunky, although I have seen thicker. Better ball strikers and those who have a bit more confidence hitting their irons may prefer a sleeker topline, but I think the majority of mid to high handicappers will prefer this shape – it’s in line with what you get on the best game improvement irons.
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I’m narrowly holding onto my single-figure handicap, and I actually enjoyed going back to something more forgiving (I currently play Titleist T200 irons, a compact mid handicap iron).
The set features seven irons: 5-9 iron, plus a PW and SW, all steel with regular flex shafts. They deliver a powerful strike and there’s plenty of forgiveness in the heads, so players should find their mishits aren’t so severely punished in terms of distance or accuracy.
The forged titanium driver (10.5°) comes with a lightweight graphite shaft (regular flex), which is pretty standard with package sets. It sits nicely behind the ball and does a good job of making you feel like you’re capable of making a solid strike.
My old Titleist 915D2 driver has a stiff shaft, so this spec wouldn’t suit me – at least it would take a little getting used to. Overall, it’s a solid offering with a seemingly large sweetspot – shots felt solid and powerful most of the time.
It was a similar story with the fairway wood and 4-hybrid. For me, the shafts were a little too soft or whippy. However, they were both easy to launch when I slowed my swing down a little, the hybrid especially so. Meanwhile, the stainless steel heads make a nice sound on impact.
With the putter, Benross has…
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