Package sets are generally aimed at new golfers or those who perhaps play from time to time but who don’t have a full set of their own. Maybe you have been borrowing clubs or using an old set given to you by a friend or family member, but now want to step up your game by getting yourself your first full set? If so, read on because the Callaway XR 26 package set is arguably the best option on the market currently.
The previous generation of the Callaway XR package set earned five stars from our reviewer and was named as our top pick in the best package sets category for 2025. The 2026 upgrade will take some beating as I have to say it certainly exceeded my expectations. While it is at the higher end of the price scale, the bang justifies the buck in my opinion.
I knew nothing about the set prior to it arriving but my first impression was that visually this set looks fantastic and was much more high end than I anticipated. I’ve written about several package sets while updating our buying guides to the best package sets as well as the best golf club sets for beginners and best cheap golf club sets, but when I unboxed the new Callaway XR 26 set I was genuinely taken aback.
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I’ll start with the bag, which is very eye catching. It’s also incredibly lightweight yet spacious, with plenty of storage for all of your needs. While it lacks some of the stability of some of the best golf stand bags I found that it was easy to carry and it also performed well on a cart. It’s a premium looking product and resembles a bag you’d buy off the shelf rather than something you’d expect in a package set. The matching head covers add a luxurious feel too, matched by the quality of the clubs themselves.
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The driver looks very inviting at address, not least because the head appears huge behind the ball. In addition, it’s 10.5° loft but standing over the ball I felt that it looks higher lofted than that, which should provide extra reassurance for the higher handicap player the set is designed for. Obviously a package set driver is not going to have the same kind of technology and adjustability you’ll find on the best golf drivers, but visually the XR driver ticks a lot of boxes. For example, I love a matte crown on a driver. I find it looks so much more stylish than a gloss finish, although that’s subjective of course. Nevertheless, as with all clubs…
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