Best Beginner Golf Clubs For Ladies 2024

If you are just starting out in the game, understanding golf equipment and the technological jargon means that it is hard to fathom the best golf clubs to buy. This guide will help to give you a clearer idea of the equipment on offer and what you need to spend. As a beginner, it is really important to purchase clubs that provide every opportunity to improve and allow you to enjoy the experience

Golf is a difficult game, so you will find that clubs for beginners, or ladies with a slow to moderate swing speed, are usually designed with a lightweight graphite shaft, large heads, low and deep weighting for a high MOI and a face with a large sweet spot.

Clubs are made this way to help make it as easy as possible for players to launch the ball with plenty of forgiveness, so even a poor strike gives the ball a chance of making it into the air.

A beginner set provides all the clubs you need to get going including a driver, fairway woods, a hybrid, irons and a putter. These sets are excellent value, especially if you don’t want to invest too heavily at the beginning of your golfing journey, whilst deciding if it really is the game for you. If your budget allows and you're already hooked on the game, you might want to consider purchasing individual clubs, or a set of woods or irons for greater performance benefits, or even be custom-fit to set you off on the right road from the start. 

There are so many beginner sets and clubs to choose from, but this guide, as well our others offering advice on the best drivers, fairway woods, irons and putters will help ladies to kickstart their game before taking it to the next level. 

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Best Beginner Golf Clubs For Ladies

Package Sets

This 16-piece package set is an all-encompassing offering from a brand that have a rich history producing golf equipment. In this set, we got to try out a fantastic 12° driver, fairway wood, 4 and 5 hybrid, 6-9 iron, PW, SW and a putter, all held together in a tidy stand bag. We found the clubs deliver excellent distance and forgiveness off the ground, but also helps to make tee shots fly straight. Aesthetically, they look fantastic, with a glossy chrome finish across the irons that reminded us of the Callaway Big Bertha Irons.

As for the putter, it does come in a blade orientation, and while some beginners may prefer to use a mallet putter, it boasts a very sleek aesthetic and handy alignment line on its top line, that will help with your accuracy. As this set costs little more than  drivers do alone, there is excellent value to be had here, in what is easily one of the best golf sets for beginners out there.

• Read our full Strata Women's Package Set Review

Cleveland Bloom Ladies Package Set

The Cleveland Bloom ladies package set is designed for the beginner golfer or for women on their way to taking their game to the next level. This set has every club in the bag that a player needs to take them from tee to green including a driver, 5-wood, hybrid, SW-7 iron, putter and a sturdy cart bag.

Coming in at around $600, it is certainly great value for money, with each club providing plenty of loft to help get the ball airborne. They also have plenty of forgiveness and a confidence-inspiring look. The irons, for example, feature a cavity-back design with a thick sole and a large clubhead, thus allowing the user to get the ball in the air as quickly as possible.

• Read our full Cleveland Bloom Ladies Package Set Review

Callaway REVA 11-Piece Complete Set

The new REVA set is engineered for women of all skill levels who want to increase their distance and enjoyment. This set includes a driver, three wood, 5 and 6 hybrids, 7-9 irons, a pitching and sand wedge and a putter as well as a snazzy cart bag and five headcovers. Our tester loved the driver performance, with it providing a high launch and ball flight, powerful feel, and the big circular target-style sweet spot on the face looks impossible to miss.

The large, oversized cavity back irons are also designed to help on mis-hits - make no mistake, this is a ladies set built for the beginner and high handicapper looking to improve scoring quickly by using more user-friendly equipment. We felt the irons were effortlessly easy to hit and very forgiving indeed. We would've maybe preferred specialist wedges but the clubs included in this set do the job of a simple pitch or chip shot well enough.

What makes this one of the best women's golf sets is that the putter includes the Stroke Lab shaft, played by some of the best players in the world, to improve the tempo and consistency in your stroke - it could save you a shot or two by helping eliminate three putts.

It's available in blue and black (right hand only) and in left handed too so all golfer types are catered for. Certainly a set worth considering if you want to make the game seem easier. You can buy individual Reva clubs to, like the Callaway Big Bertha Reva Women's driver, as well as Callaway Reva golf balls.

• Read our full Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set Review

The Wilson Magnolia set is excellent value. Women have a choice of a cart or carry bag to hold a driver, 3-wood, 4, 5, 6 hybrids and a full iron set (7-SW), plus a putter.

A high-lofted driver with an oversized head profile is designed to instill confidence, forgiveness and maximum distance off the tee, whilst the fairway wood and hybrids feature a large sweet spot and low weighting to make shots easier to play from a variety of lies. The irons are easy to launch due to the oversized head and clever weighting, and consistency is enhanced on the greens thanks to the putter’s alignment aid.

• Read our full Wilson Magnolia Ladies Set Review

Drivers

TaylorMade's goal with the Kalea range was to produce the absolute best clubs for ladies across a broad spectrum of playing styles. The company in fact ran focus groups across four countries, asking over 15,000 lady golfers of varying abilities what they wanted in a driver and even built an advisory panel made up of female PGA professionals. The result, in our opinion, is one of the best golfer drivers for women TaylorMade has ever built.

Coming in at 12.5 degrees of loft as standard, it features a super lightweight carbon crown and sole, as well as a 22-gram steel back weight to help you launch the ball higher. What's more, it also has TaylorMade's corrective 'Twist Face' to help straighten out your heel and toe mis-hits. 

There's yet more technology in the flexible 'Speed Pocket' channel behind the face that expands the sweet spot, giving you an added boost of ball speed and forgiveness on low face strikes. The overall club weight is 10g lighter than its predecessor, the Kalea 3 driver, which should make it even easier for the slower swinging player to gain yards off the tee. 

• Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Women's Driver Review

The third-generation Ping G Le driver is designed for women with a swing speed of 80mph or less to help generate more ball speed, higher launch and greater distance. In our opinion, the colourway of the G Le3 clubs, which is largely navy with gold and silver accents, is the best yet in the G Le range. Along with the looks, it has a large, but unfussy, 460cc titanium head and the crown is topped with a series of angled ridges that frame the ball nicely.

Aesthetically then, the G Le3 ticks a big box and, when it comes to striking it, the driver looks and feels exceptionally stylish. Although we didn't gain much distance with it in our testing, the main improvement is around forgiveness, with a fixed weight at the back allowing for a low and slightly heel side centre-of-gravity position.

Finally, there is the option to adjust the hosel to a loft of +/- 1.5°, with the ALT250 lite shaft helping those who are wanting to generate more swing speed. Along with the lite shaft, an ultra-lite shaft is also available for those wanting even more swing speed.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Driver Review

The Cobra Air-X Women’s Driver offers a genuine solution among the very best drivers for slicers. It has a pronounced off-set hosel that’s designed specifically to counteract the typical slicer’s shot pattern by giving the golfer more time to return the clubface to square.

Not only is it a light, but well-balanced, driver to swing through the air, the weight-saving made by using a carbon crown material paired with Cobra’s own Women's Ultralite 40 (46.5 gram) shaft and lightweight Lamkin grip is clear. We really felt that we could generate a lot of speed without sacrificing control. The clubhead was also very stable as it traveled through the all-important hitting area, just like we experienced with the Air-X irons. 

• Read our full Cobra Air-X Women’s Driver Review

The main aim of the Reva is to help women hit their tee shots further and find the fairway more often. To deliver longer drives and greater accuracy, Callaway has engineered a large clubhead with internal draw bias weighting.

By also incorporating Callaway’s Jailbreak technology, which helps to make the clubface more efficient, two internal bars stiffen the body of the Reva to allow the face to flex more, while the lightweight crown permits weight to be redistributed for higher MOI.

Thanks to the advanced design of the clubface, there’s a more expansive area to promote faster ball speeds, so women will still drive the ball a long way, even if they miss the centre of the face at impact. Given all of that, this was a no-brainer inclusion on this beginner guide list.

• Read our full Callaway Women's Big Bertha Reva Driver review

Fairways

Featuring in three loft choices (3, 5 & 7 woods), the emphasis in the design of the Kalea Premier has been placed on distance without compromising forgiveness. It does this by a weight-saving carbon crown, which combines with a flexible Speed Pocket behind the face to make them lighter, faster and longer. 

At address, it is confidence-inspiring, with TaylorMade boosting the clubhead size by a significant 37% on the original Kalea. What's more, the woods have a shimmering blue finish with a subtle 't-shape' pattern like a honeycomb. It's eye-catching rather than distracting in bright sunlight and we liked the bold, white edging as it frames the ball nicely.

• Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Women's Fairway Wood Review

Irons

Continuing the success of previous generations, the G Le3 is designed as an iron/hybrid combo solution, so golfers can create the ideal set makeup with optimal gapping. The gapping runs from 6-iron to 9-iron, with the wedge options being pitching - sand wedge. 

Importantly, the G Le3 is designed with the same intention as the family of woods in the G Le3 range, and that is to allow women with a slow to moderate swing speed to swing the club faster for greater ball speed and more distance. In our testing, we found that G Le3 is more lightweight than its predecessor, with the forgiveness yet again the primary standout.

The overall range is excellent, but the biggest plus was the sand wedge. We felt the slimmer hosel, wider sole and more traditional head shape created a confidence-inducing look and, if you are someone who struggles with short game shots, this would make a welcome addition to the bag.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Irons Review 

The Rogue ST Max OS Lite irons are lighter and have more loft than the equally-impressive Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Irons. Endeavoring to make the game easier for slower swinging players, these were a joy to swing and offered a lot of forgiveness off center. Visually, the styling on offer here is pretty safe. They boast a classic black and silver design that isn't as jazzy as the new Paradym irons but is certainly still a winner as a minimal and fantastic looking club. 

Performance was also a winner here too. These irons felt hot off the face and travelled long distances. The traditional lofts and sizeable tungsten weighting inside the head helps to add more loft and forgiveness to the club. In our testing sessions, we enjoyed the consistency and distance on offer here compared to some of the other best game improvement irons out there. And these are definitely aimed at those progressing in their game, with Callaway specifically designing these clubs to help deliver decent shots from all around the club face.

• Read our full Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite Iron Review

When it comes to irons, most women want something that’s lightweight and really easy to use while visually instilling feelings of confidence. The Cobra Air-X women’s irons put great big ticks in these important boxes. Not only are they very lightweight, with weight savings being made in both the head and the grip, but they also feature a bespoke ‘ultralite’ women’s 48-gram shaft to give you an iron that is totally effortless to swing. 

What's more, there is a lot of club head stability, with the main highlight being the distance on offer. This is down to a large, cavity-back head that is akin to many of the fantastic options you'll find on the best golf irons for beginners guide.

• Read our full Cobra Air-X Women’s Irons Review

Cleveland's Launcher XL Halo irons are said to help develop a better, consistent strike. Gliderails on the long irons deliver excellent turf interaction, while the mid-to-short irons feature V-Shaped Soles to cut through the turf more effectively for cleaner contact. Meanwhile, a new 8g weight placed inside the end of every grip delivers better balance, control, and a smoother swing without extra effort to help square up to the ball at impact.  

If precision is what is desired above all else, Cleveland is offering a new Accuracy Build, a custom configuration that is half an inch shorter without counterbalancing to focus on maximum control. Much like the Wilson Launch Pad, this iron is noticeably easy to swing fast and produce good distance and accuracy - something beginners crave. 

• Read our full Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Iron review

Designed for game improvement golfers in an attractive blue and black color scheme, women cannot help but feel confident over the ball with a Big Bertha Reva iron in their hands. The noticeably wider sole is designed with a significant amount of tungsten weighting for a deep center of gravity. Combined with Callaway’s Flash Face Cup technology, which encourages and maintains ball speed, women can launch the ball easily with lower spin and hit longer and straighter shots with ultimate forgiveness. 

This iron also sounds as solid as it feels thanks to the use of urethane microspheres that absorb unwanted vibration. If you're after more clubs that deliver great distance, why not check out some of the other clubs in our guide to the best distance irons in golf.

• Read our full Callaway Big Bertha Reva Irons Review

Putters

The Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S putter is our first women's beginner pick in the putter section. This is because it features the brand's patented Versa alignment which has been created following feedback from short game coach, Phil Kenyon, as well as a number of the world's top professionals. Along with the alignment, it also has a bold black and white contrast head, which we felt aimed the face at address and helped keep an eye on where it was pointing throughout the stroke.

It has a mid-sized footprint which fills the void between blade and mallet perfectly, although we would personally say it's closer to a mallet style. It's worth noting that the unusual shape won’t suit everyone’s taste, but the bigger head gave us a greater awareness of where putts were being struck. It is also confidence inspiring for the beginners who need it. 

Aesthetically then, the Versa 12 S delivers and, feel-wise, it also provides a premium feel, with the urethane material and White Hot insert delivering a pleasing sound and weighty feel that makes the face feel very stable.

• Read our full Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S Putter Review

From the Wilson Staff Infinite putter line-up, the Buckingham, named, like the other models, after a neighborhood or landmark in the company’s home city of Chicago, is packed with technology to help golfers find consistency on the greens.

It has a large mallet-style head in a dark, anti-glare matte finish, although the women’s version is softer-looking as it incorporates a glacier blue and white colorway. For beginners, when standing over a putt, the head shape instils confidence, and whilst the parallel and perpendicular sight lines are not the most attractive, they are an asset to help simplify alignment.

The counterbalance weighting means that the balance point is moved closer to your hands. This technology, combined with the heavy head with a high MOI and an oversize grip design, allows you to feel completely in control through the strike. This putter also helps to create a smooth tempo and the sound is pleasant off the double-milled face.

TaylorMade has refreshed its incredibly successful Spider X putter with a new colorway and a new finishing process. The Hydro Blast has a smoother and very premium-looking finish thanks to the high-pressure application of water to the aluminum body. And TaylorMade says a by-product of this process is added durability with the risk of blemishes and scratches being minimized due to the absence of paint. 

Meanwhile, TaylorMade have placed two tungsten weights on the rear edges of the putter to increase the MOI this club provides and to help reduce the amount the club twists through each putting stroke. The club's face also improves on its stability, with its Pure Roll insert providing a smooth feel and nice sound on impact with the golf ball. It is certainly a very clean and more durable finish than what we saw in 2020 and Hydro Blast itself is one of TaylorMade's most popular clubs of all time. 

• Read our full TaylorMade Spider X Hydro Blast Putter Review

Featuring Odyssey’s revolutionary Stroke Lab technology that continues to dominate on tours around the world, this 2-ball putter, which is one of three models in this collection, is designed specifically for women, as it provides a shorter length and a smaller grip. It feels softer and although it's a mallet didn't feel cumbersome at all. It is best suited to a golfer with a fairly straight swing. But it also stabilizes slightly nervy strokes on shorter putts making it a real confidence booster on the greens. 

The multi-material shaft saves 40 grams of weight, which is redistributed to the head and grip end of the putter. This rebalances the putter for improved tempo and consistency in your stroke. A White Hot Microhinge Insert, which is commonly used on all of the best Odyssey putters, provides feel and promotes a pleasing forward roll; alignment is also made easy due to the high contrast silver and blue finish. 

• Read our full Odyssey Women's White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter Review

How we test golf clubs

When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. 

Getting into specifics for women's clubs our testing is conducted by several writers, chief among which are Katie Dawkins and Alison Root, two golfers with many years of testing and reviewing golf equipment. Specifically, we often attend product launches and speak to manufacturer's to understand the technology. We then hit the golf clubs indoors, usually at Foresight Sports and test the products with best golf balls on a launch monitor.

Outdoor testing is the next port of call and this usually takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a course in Surrey with top-notch practice facilities. Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. We want to try and find the best golf clubs on the market and give you some insight on them, which requires being thorough and transparent. 

How to choose golf clubs

What are the things you need to consider when trying to buy women's golf clubs? We have taken a look at some of the factors below...

Shafts

Women generally have slower swing speeds, so are better suited to clubs fitted with a soft flex graphite shaft. This lightweight material enables an effortless swing with increased clubhead speed, and subsequently more distance. Those players with faster swing speeds may want steel-shafted clubs in the irons. 

Clubheads

Clubheads come in a variety of designs and colors, not only to suit a golfer’s ability, but also to offer pleasing and confidence-boosting aesthetics when players address the ball. As such it is worth taking note of what you like the look and feel of when hitting shots. 

Grip

Do not underestimate the importance of having the right size grip. If a grip is too small then you are likely to grip the club too tightly, causing tension to build in your arms and shoulders, which in turn prevents you from generating maximum clubhead speed. A grip that is too large has the opposite effect. With less hand action, this will encourage the clubhead to open at impact and exaggerate a slice. The easiest way to determine the size of your grip is to measure your hands.

Loft

Each golf club has a different loft angle. To put simply, a club with a lower loft like a driver, will send the ball on a gentle climb with greater distance, whereas the ball will travel far steeper off the clubface of a pitching wedge.

Driver lofts vary between 8-14 degrees and a loft should be selected based on your clubhead speed. Most women’s drivers are designed with a higher loft between 11-12 degrees or more, to suit slower swing  speeds (90mph and lower) for easy launch. Stronger players that can generate a faster clubhead speed (100mph and above) will suit a driver with a loft of 10 degrees or less. 

Custom Fitting

Above all else and whatever your ability, a custom fitting session is strongly recommended. It is a misconception that the service, which is offered by a number of manufacturers, is just for elite players and professionals. For beginners, custom fitting should be considered as part of the learning process to boost confidence and help maximize potential.

Budget

Obviously budget is a key factor to consider when buying golf clubs, let alone those for beginners. At every level, and in every type of golf club, there are different price points so it is a case of working out how much you are willing to spend. Indeed, one other way to ensure value, and to cross off all your clubs in one swoop, is the package set which have become very popular of late. This is why we created guides on the best golf club sets for beginners, and best golf club sets.

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