Beginner club set (graphite) for women: Wilson Profile XLS

[hihihiah]

Hello all,

I'm a beginner and decide to buy a club set for future practices. Instead of using steel irons (like callaway strata, wilson ultra, etc.), I'd like to choose carbon-fiber irons, so called graphite if i am correct. 

After research, I found that Wilson profile XLS is much cheaper than Callaway Solaire, Adams, Taylor made, etc.  

Wilson Profile XLS $265 (amazon)

Callaway Solaire Gem $650 (amazon)

Adams 12pc $560 (amazon)

Taylormade complete set $750 (amazon)

 

Is it because the definition for "graphite irons" is different for Wilson from other brands?

Thank you!

Edited October 12, 2015 by hihihiah

[davechen]

I'm pretty sure they're all using graphite shafts.  Wilson markets their stuff more at the low end though.  So they're probably using lower quality materials and designs.  My general view is that you get what you pay for.  So there might be concerns about quality of workmanship or likelihood of breakage.

But for a starter set, the Wilsons would probably work all right.  If you get serious about the game, you'd probably be upgrading in the not too distant future anyways.  The more expensive brands (Callaway, Taylor Made, Ping, etc) would probably not need upgrading as soon. 

[Gator Hazard]

Once upon a time I got talked into buying a used set of golf clubs, and they were steel shafted irons.  I could not hit them well at all because I never had any instruction and my old sports injuries were not happy, especially my left shoulder.  When I purchased clubs this time around (and I am still a total beginner) I made a decision that I wanted graphite shafts so they would be a little more forgiving those times when I hit mother earth a little too hard.  My SW. LW and a gap wedge are all steel shafts however.  I am very happy with the graphite shafts even though I should have gone about it a different way and got fitted.  Mine are senior flex shafts so they are a bit bendy for my swing speed but I bought my clubs with the full intention of them being a beginner starter set and if I really decided in a few years that I was sticking with the game I would upgrade.

Keep looking around at different sites and also some of the bigger stores may be getting ready to put clubs in sale mode as the season is closing out.  I got my set of Adams Speedline at Dick's Sporting Goods and they even had a 20% off coupon.

Check some reputable golf websites as well, some people here may have suggestions.  I purchased a hybrid off of Hurricane Golf (hurricanegolf.com) and was/am pleased with it.  Maybe don't spend too much money on clubs initially until you know you are committed.  I would also check around for used golf clubs on places like Craigslist, could probably get a nice gently used set from someone who decided golf was not for them.

 

 

Edited October 13, 2015 by Gator Hazard

[hihihiah]

I'm pretty sure they're all using graphite shafts.  Wilson markets their stuff more at the low end though.  So they're probably using lower quality materials and designs.  My general view is that you get what you pay for.  So there might be concerns about quality of workmanship or likelihood of breakage.

But for a starter set, the Wilsons would probably work all right.  If you get serious about the game, you'd probably be upgrading in the not too distant future anyways.  The more expensive brands (Callaway, Taylor Made, Ping, etc) would probably not need upgrading as soon. 

Got it. Talked to some players at the driving range. They have the same points as you made. As I understand, beginners won't upgrade clubs till we are familiar with the game and it might take few years. I think it's worth to spend some more to have things ready. Thank you!

Once upon a time I got talked into buying a used set of golf clubs, and they were steel shafted irons.  I could not hit them well at all because I never had any instruction and my old sports injuries were not happy, especially my left shoulder.  When I purchased clubs this time around (and I am still a total beginner) I made a decision that I wanted graphite shafts so they would be a little more forgiving those times when I hit mother earth a little too hard.  My SW. LW and a gap wedge are all steel shafts however.  I am very happy with the graphite shafts even though I should have gone about it a different way and got fitted.  Mine are senior flex shafts so they are a bit bendy for my swing speed but I bought my clubs with the full intention of them being a beginner starter set and if I really decided in a few years that I was sticking with the game I would upgrade.

Keep looking around at different sites and also some of the bigger stores may be getting ready to put clubs in sale mode as the season is closing out.  I got my set of Adams Speedline at Dick's Sporting Goods and they even had a 20% off coupon.

Check some reputable golf websites as well, some people here may have suggestions.  I purchased a hybrid off of Hurricane Golf (hurricanegolf.com) and was/am pleased with it.  Maybe don't spend too much money on clubs initially until you know you are committed.  I would also check around for used golf clubs on places like Craigslist, could probably get a nice gently used set from someone who decided golf was not for them.

 

 

Your share is great! I'm now using my friend's strata to practice. All the irons are steel shafted. I feel a little bit heavy over the game. Tried using graphite recently. They are lighter and feel different when playing. That's the reason I go for the graphite. Thank you for the suggestions! Will shop more for my clubs.