Looking for golf clubs: a full set or one club?

If you are new to golf, a complete set is the simplest start, and each one comes with a bag. Single clubs are listed as clubs, and complete sets are listed with the golf bags.

• Complete sets: the Wilson Prostaff SGI men's package set has 14 pieces and is listed left-handed. The Wilson Profile complete sets for men and women are engineered for beginning skill levels.
• Half set: the Masters GX1 half set is described as ideal for higher handicappers and new starters. It has a driver, a hybrid, 7 and 9 irons, a sand wedge, a mallet putter and a stand bag.
• Putters: the Wilson Pro Staff SGI, the PING Heppler and the Ben Sayers XF.
• Irons: the Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo women's iron set, 5 iron to pitching wedge, described as giving a high launch and distance.

What does each club in a set do?

Wilson's Prostaff SGI listing explains the job of each club in the set. The 460cc driver is designed to promote a higher ball flight for more distance. The #3 fairway wood has a low, deep centre of gravity, which makes it more forgiving and easier to launch. The #5 hybrid is an easy-to-use long-iron replacement, and its generous loft helps promote a higher, longer flight. The irons, 6 to sand wedge, are weighted in the sole for a higher launch. The putter is heel-toe weighted for stability, with alignment aids on the back.

The Wilson Profile men's set lists a similar run: a driver, a 5 wood, a 5 hybrid, 6 to 9 irons, a pitching wedge, a sand wedge and a putter.

Cart bag, stand bag or pencil bag?

The Cleveland Friday cart bag has a 9 inch top with a 14-way divider and 8 pockets, one of them an insulated cooler bottle pocket. The Cleveland Saturday stand bag also has a 14-way divided top, with 6 zippered pockets. The Srixon pencil bag is the light option: 1.65 kg, a 5-way divider top and mini stand legs, described as perfect for a quick round.

If you are new to golf, start with a complete set, not single clubs: the Prostaff SGI if you play left-handed, or a Wilson Profile set. Then browse golf bags, golf balls and golf clothing.