TGW understands that value is important to the majority of golfers. There are plenty of players out there looking to enjoy the great game of golf without blowing through their budget. If that is you, then you’re in luck! Many of the top golf equipment companies provide high-performance options for the dollar-conscious golfer. Check out our guide to putting together a set that will give you the most bang for your buck.
Drivers
Callaway Mavrik 22 Driver
Why we love it:
- Cost – $299.99
- New Flash Face architecture optimizes high ball speed with increased consistency and forgiveness
- Proprietary high-strength FS2S titanium face material is stronger and more flexible for faster ball speed all across the face
- New Cyclone aero design features a flatter crown and taller ribbon to reduce drag and increase club head speed
- Jailbreak Technology uses two internal bars that connect the crown and the sole to stiffen and stabilize the club head
- Carbon fiber crown material saves weight and moves it to where you need it for more forgiveness
- Adjustable Opti-Fit hosel allows you to fine tune loft and lie angle +2°/-1°
PING G410 Plus Golf Driver
Why we love it:
- Cost – $349
- Movable 16-gram tungsten weight slides around the skirt of the clubhead to three different positions: neutral in the middle, fade closer to the toe, and draw closer to the heel
- Internal Dragonfly Technology redistributes weight saved from the incredibly thin crown to optimize the center of gravity low and back for more distance and forgiveness
- Forged face delivers more ball speed across the entire face through a unique process that makes the material stronger, thinner, and hotter for maximum flexibility
- 8-lobe trajectory tuning hosel lets you adjust the lie +/-1.5° as well as choose neutral or flatter lie angles for truly personalized performance
- More efficient turbulators and an aerodynamic crown allow for an improved swing with enhanced speed without having to swing harder
Fairway Woods
PING G410 Fairway Wood
Why we love it:
- Cost – $249
- Center of gravity aligned with the force line to maximize ball speed and increase stability for added distance and forgiveness.
- Forged steel face is made of high-strength maraging steel, allowing for a thinner face to increase ball speed and distance.
- High-density tungsten back weighting increases MOI for more forgiveness, made possible by a thinner crown so more weight can be placed deeper in the head.
- 8-lobe trajectory tuning hosel lets you adjust the lie +/-1.5° as well as choose neutral or flatter lie angles for truly personalized performance.
Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Fairway Wood
Why we love it:
- Cost – $229.99
- XL head design creates Cleveland’s highest-MOI fairway ever for extreme forgiveness, high launch with low and deep weighting, and maximum distance
- Gliderail structure on the sole help keep the face straight and the club head gliding the turf with ease from any lie
- Rebound Frame uses alternating zones of flexibility and rigidity to direct more energy into the ball at impact for greater ball speed and distance
- Action Mass CB utilizes an 8-gram weight in the end of the grip for counterbalancing that provides improved control
- HiBore stepped crown design lowers the center of gravity even more for higher launch on all shots
Hybrids
Cobra King RAD Hybrid
Why we love it:
- Cost – Add to cart to see price
- Two internal 6-gram radial weights and a 7-gram back weight combine to produce ultra low spin, high launch, and extreme forgiveness
- Hollow split rails on front of the sole increase flex from heel to to by 70% for higher launch and more ball speed
- Forged face insert is thinner and more flexible to increase ball speed and produce higher launch for more stopping power
- Baffler sole rails prevent the club from digging and glides effortlessly out of all types of lies
Callaway Apex 19 Hybrid
Why we love it:
- Cost – $199.93
- Jailbreak Technology uses two internal bars to connect the crown and sole, stiffening the body to promote faster ball speed and distance all across the face
- Forged 455 Carpenter steel face combined with signature Face Cup technology provides faster ball speeds all over the club face
- Apex 19 hybrids are designed with a neutral bias for controlled ball flight and workability as well as maintaining the spin characteristics of a long iron
- Compact Apex shape and classic dark PVD finish give this golf club a sleek look and features a premium Temper Catalyst shaft and Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 grip
Irons
Tour Edge Exotics E722 Irons
Why we love it:
- Cost – $99.99 to $689.99
- Dual VIBRCOR Technology features a high-grade TPU injected into the hollow body pocket for greater speed and improved feel
- Diamond Face VFT features diamond shapes of variable thickness that act as mini-trampolines for maximum ball speed and an expanded sweet spot
- 360° undercut cavity design produces higher launch and more face flex for longer, higher-flying shots
- Extreme toe weighting elongates the sweet spot for consistent distance, forgiveness, and stability
Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Irons
Why we love it:
- Cost – $114.28 to $899.99
- XL hollow head design packs the most MOI ever into a Cleveland iron for maximum distance and forgiveness
- Gliderail sole in the long irons helps these clubs glide smoothly through any lie
- V-shaped sole in the short irons elevate the leading edge to glide through the turf while maintaining speed and power
- 3-tiered sole in the gap wedge and sand wedge for versatility and fine-tuned short game performance
- MainFrame variable face technology uses artificial intelligence designs to increase ball speed and maintain maximum forgiveness with a unique weight pad
- Action Mass CB utilizes an 8-gram weight in the end of the grip for counterbalancing that provides improved control
- HiBore stepped crown design lowers the center of gravity even more for higher launch on all shots
- Loft-specific grooves fine-tune performance for every club
- 4-7 irons feature wider, flatter grooves for less spin and more distance where you need it
- 8 iron through wedges have closely-spaced, deeper grooves for more spin where you want it
Cobra LTDx Irons
Why we love it:
- Cost – $129 to $899
- PWR-COR multi-layer weighting system promotes maximum flex of the body, face, and sole at impact for a rebound effect that delivers powerful ball speed
- PWRSHELL Forged Face Cup is designed to increase ball speed across a wider area of the club face
- 8-gram toe weighting enhances stability for greater forgiveness, especially on off-center strikes
Wedges
Tour Edge Hot Launch Vibrcor Wedge
Why we love it:
- Cost – $89.99
- Cavity back wedge features VibRCor technology for soft feel at impact and better control of wedge shots
- VibRCor high-grade TPU is strategically placed in deep undercut pocket to create improved speed and feel
- Beveled leading edge and cambered sole glides smoothly across grass without digging for exceptional versatility
- Rear weight pad centered behind top portion of face expands sweet spot vertically to maintain control and feel
- Computer-milled grooves at maximum depths allowed provide ideal control and spin around the greens
Titleist SM8 Tour Chrome Wedge
Why we love it:
- Cost – $159.99
- Redesigned high and forward center of gravity location offers more consistent, better-feeling shots with more control
- Progressive CG is lower in the low lofts and higher in the high lofts to properly align center of gravity with impact location for greater control and feel
- Longer hosels and high-density tungsten weight low in the toe help fine-tune CG location and boost forgiveness
- Six Tour-proven sole grinds are designed to fit every type of swing, turf condition, and shot-making style
- 100% inspected spin milled wedges are cut to even tighter tolerances, resulting in even more spin
- Proprietary heat treatment results in longer-lasting spin throughout the life of the wedge
Putters
Odyssey DFX #7 Putter
Why we love it:
- Cost – $149.99
- DFX insert is Odyssey’s softest, 20% softer than White Hot, for smooth feel and roll
- All-black head design offers a stealthy, premium look and reduces glare at address
- Double bend hosel makes this putter face-balanced, best fit for straight-back, straight-through putting strokes
- Includes head cover
Cleveland HB Soft #4 Putter
Why we love it:
- Cost – $149.99
- Speed Optimized Face Technology maintains ball speed across the entire face, even on off-center strikes, to ensure consistent speed and distance control
- Precision-milled face with a diamond CNC milling pattern increases friction for pure roll and softer feel
- Made from soft 304 stainless steel for a softer yet crisp feel for the right balanced between softness and feedback
- Putting Fit System uses two different grip options to provide a precise fit depending on your stroke type
- Plumber’s neck hosel with moderate toe hang
- Includes headcover
