Wilson Platinum Profile Golf Club Set
Category – Beginners / Game Improvement Golf Club Set
Callaway Strata Complete Golf Club Set
Category – Beginners Golf Club Set
Wilson Platinum Profile – Whats In The Bag
The Wilson Platinum Profile Includes The Following Clubs
16 Piece: Driver, 3 Wood, 5 Wood, 4 Hybrid, 5 Hybrid, 6 – 9 Irons, PW, SW, Putter, 4 Head Covers, Premium Cart Bag
Callaway Strata – Whats In The Bag
The Callaway Strata Set come with 3 different packages:
12 Piece: Driver, 3 Wood, 5 Hybrid, 6 -9 Irons, PW, Putter
14 Piece: Driver, 3 Wood, 5 Hybrid, 6 -9 Irons, PW, SW, Putter, 3 Head Covers
16 Piece: Driver, 3 Wood, 4 & 5 Hybrid, 6 -9 Irons, PW, SW, Putter, 4 Head Covers
Wilson Platinum Profile – First Impressions & Club Breakdowns
The first thing you notice about this set when it arrives is that the overall quality of the package is very high. There is a large assortment of clubs and you cant wait to try out each one.
The clubs are sharp and prestine and you can quickly tell that this set is aimed at game improvement for beginners, high handicappers and average players.
Driver
The face of the 460cc driver is large and forgiving, the loft is also for the average player at 10.5 degrees. The weighting is is at the back center of the club allowing a low COG and a higher ball flight. Overall, distance, launch and forgiveness are impressive.
Woods
The 3 wood and 5 wood both have deep and low weighting. The face is large and this contributes to effortlessly straight shots and impressive launch angles from the fairway or the tee.
Hybrids
Hybrids have grown rapidly in popularity over the past 10 years and these clubs are perfect to hit from the rough or the fairway. A low centre of gravity and shorter shafts make these clubs easier to wield for the average player.
Irons
The irons are cavity backs for game improvement. Thick soles, a deep undercut and a large sweet spot make the clubs perfect for players of almost any level.
Wedges
The wedges have milled faces with deep grooves which make controlling the ball and adding spin a good option for improving players.
Putter
The blade putter isn’t exactly premium but it has a visual alignment, making putting a much easier task.
Shafts
Graphite shafts in the longer clubs and steel shafts in the irons. These clubs are aimed at the average swing speeds.
Overall this is a really impressive set and almost unbeatable for the price.
Callaway Strata – First Impressions & Club Breakdowns
After seeing the 1000’s of positive reviews online, I was looking forward to getting my heads on the clubs and getting them out on the driving range for a test run was high on the list of priorities.
You can immediately tell that the clubs are good quality when you take them out of the bag. The clubs feel light to hold and the shafts are solid but do have a bit of flex.
Driver
The driver stands out initially with the large titanium head and massive sweet spot. The club is long accurate and forgiving.
3 Wood
The 3 Wood also has a large sweet spot and is a dream to hit off the fairway. These clubs are built for distance and if you have a slower swing speed, the 3 Wood can also be excellent off the tee.
Hybrids
With the 14 piece set, you get the 5 hybrid which is the perfect club for when you veer to the left or right of the fairway. If you want an extra hybrid that can close any distance gaps and replace some irons shots, go with the 16 piece set.
Irons
The irons are game improvement with thick soles, built for distance and they interact well with the turf making them easy to get in the air and towards the green.
Wedges
The pitching wedge is nice to hit and the lack of a Sand Wedge in the 12 piece set makes the 14 piece a must have for most beginners in my book.
Putter
No complaints with the putter, they haven’t tried to reinvent the wheel, it’s a simple blade putter with a solid shaft that gets the job done with visual alignment included.
Shafts
The shafts in all of the clubs with the Strata set are Steel but you have a choice between regular and stiff flex. There is also a ladies set with ladies flex available.
The clubs are built for forgiveness AND distance, so if you have an average to faster swing speed, Strata can be an excellent option.
Wilson Platinum Profile – Selling Points
- Excellent Quality And Value
- Game Improvement Clubs, Very Easy To Hit
- Cavity Back Irons For Distance And Forgiveness
- Quality Bag With Head Covers Included
- An Excellent Selection Of Clubs, No Gaps
Cobra Xl Cons
- Putter Could Be Better
- May Not Be As Durable As A Premium Set
Callaway Strata Set – Selling Points
- Forgiving Clubs Built For Distance
- Everything You Need At An Excellent Price
- Game Improvement Irons For Distance And Forgiveness
- Durable Set Of Clubs
- Great Value For Money
Callaway Strata Cons
- No Sand Wedge in 12 piece set
- Doesnt suit seniors or slow swing speeds.
Who Is The Wilson Platinum Profile Set For
Anyone who want to play the game or beginners who want to get to the next level should consider these clubs.
For the price and performance, the clubs are among the best in the market without any doubt.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 96/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Feel And Control: 93/100
Value: 98/100
Overall Score: 96/100
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Who Is The Strata Set For
The Strata set is for beginners. The clubs get rave reviews but it is important to keep in mind that they are not going to compete with a premium $400 driver or $6oo set of irons when it comes to performance.
What you are getting here is a perfectly good quality and durable set that offers plenty of performance to high handicappers for a competitive price.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 94/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Feel And Control: 90/100
Value: 98/100
Overall Score: 96/100
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Aidan Lehane here, I’m a Mid-low handicap golfer who has made tremendous progress in breaking 90 in just over 1 year of playing golf seriously.
I get out to the course or range as often as possible and review all the equipment I’ve come across on this blog.
