We’re Finding the Best Starter Golf Clubs for Women

Going through the most popular choices for those who are just starting out in the sport

When a lot of people think about the sport of golf and its players, many will picture men, which is not, not a fair assessment as current statistics via the National Golf Foundation put it at only 28% of current players are female. But women have never let something like that stop them before, and they never should because we have seen some iconic players like Lydia Ko, Annika Sörenstam, and Nancy Lopez show everybody how it’s done for years now.

It’s inspiring and it can make someone want to get into the sport proper. But getting into golf for anyone, both men and women alike, can be intimidating, especially in a sport that has so much equipment. We’ve decided to gather our best resources, breakdown what golf club does best in what situation, and give you the best starter golf clubs for women. This way you can go out onto the greens for the first time prepared and ready then ever to show who’s boss. 

• Let’s Learn: What’s in your golf bag
• The best starter golf clubs for women
• Where you can get reliable golf clubs

A reliable golf bag is something all golfers absolutely need.

Let’s Learn: What’s in your Golf Bag

Unlike sports like basketball and football, golf is a sport that comes with your own version of tools and each club is meant for specific types of swings. Whether it’s your first hit in the round or you’re trying to get it out of the sand, it’s important to know what each club in your bag is designed for so let’s quickly learn what you’ll need to shop for.

Starting with the one you’ll hit your first ball of the day with…

?️The Driver (and friends):

The club you’ll recognize that has the fattest head is our driver. Drivers are the club if you need to hit it far and gain some much-needed ground, particularly when you first start off on the tee you’ll want to swing hard and fast so you can try to get your ball to go the distance. 

A name you might hear come up when searching for golf clubs is “woods” and the best way we can describe woods is they are like the driver’s cousin, they both hit to gather distance but aren’t necessarily built the same way. “Woods” were originally made of all wood back in the day, not so much anymore with the technology of the game advancing. You could use a wood on your second or third stroke if you need to cover more ground, they also have more curvature to help play from turf or light rough.

Then we have the hybrid which takes parts of both woods and irons- (the next club type we will talk about) and combines them, making the “hybrid” name really apt. Generally people use hybrids after they’d use woods, it’s a great “middle-ground” pick as you can get your ball out of some rougher territories but still hit a fair distance. Many use them to replace long irons.

Between picking whether to get a woods or hybrid for your first starter set we’d definitely go with a hybrid, they are easier to hit and easier to use.

?️Irons:

Irons are some tough cookies, usually you’ll have a few to choose from for different needs, and they are made of “17-4 or 431 grade stainless steel,” according to golfclub-technology- that means when you buy irons you’re gonna have 'em’ for a while. Made best for getting your ball onto the green and/or getting your ball from slightly rougher terrain so you can then switch to your putter. 

But before we move onto putters, we gotta make sure that when we do get into rough terrain we have all the ways to get out, and a big part of that is thanks to:

?️Wedges:

Oh wedges, these are the clubs you pull out of your bag when your initial hit looked good but quickly went the wrong way. Used to get your ball out of places like the sands, deep rough, or another tough terrain, you’re going to be hitting hard and fast so you can go back to another club ASAP.

?️Putters:

You know when you play mini-golf? Putters are that, except a little more high-tech. Putters are something we all want to use sooner because that means the hole is within spitting distance and you can make your new personal best score. You use a putter when you need to swing slow and softly but with enough force to get that hole towards the flag.

The Best Starter Golf Clubs for Women

Alright, we know what’s going to be in our bag, now we can move onto the next step, the fun step, finding the best starter golf clubs for women. Almost all seasoned golfers will recommend getting used golf clubs before buying new when you’re first starting out, especially for certain clubs like irons, hybrids, and woods. They're cheaper and generally are just as reliable as new ones which is a win-win in our books.

There are “starter sets” out there and we will recommend one since they are relatively budget-friendly, but we are people who like to use used until you feel comfortable around golfing enough to eventually invest in getting professionally fitted. Here’s a look at what we like best:

The “Tour Edge” Complete Set

A set that hits well and doesn’t break the bank. Image courtesy of: PGA TOUR Superstore.

There are so many starter sets out there, so trying to pick one that aligns with your budget and stands up to quality can be hard, but the Tour Edge Lady Edge Women's Full Complete Set - Black/White for $499.98 at the PGA TOUR Superstore is one that keeps coming back up. Many positive reviews, those who have hit with it are surprised by the feel from the price point alone, and it will give you a good feel of the game and all its various clubs as it comes with a high-lofted 460cc, stainless steel fairway woods, hybrids, irons, putters, and headcovers included.

For a Driver: TaylorMade M2

A “go-to” for many golfers as the most recommended starter driver.

A name you’ll see come up often for anyone looking to break into the golf game is the TaylorMade M2. It’s reliable, supportive, and great for those looking to gain distance and accuracy as they hone their swing down. Here is one available on our own store page:

This is the TaylorMade M2 2019 7HL Fairway Wood 24* M2 Reax 45g Ladies RH

which was $183.98 and is now $159.99. This club is pre-owned, has been hit with, and has marks on it from normal use, but is overall in good condition. Here are the specs:

• Women's Right-Handed
• Loft: 24 Degrees (7 Wood)
• Club Length at address: 41.00"
• Shaft Flex: Ladies
• Shaft Material: Graphite
• Shaft Brand: TaylorMade
• Shaft Model: M2 Reax
• Shaft Weight: 45g
• Lamkin UTX Midsize Grip in Good condition 
• Headcover not included

Overall Condition: Used - Grade: 8 (Good Quality)

For a Hybrid: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast

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When you hear the name “smoke” you know you’re in for a treat because the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast clubs are the IT girl of hybrids (and drivers). We love them, it’s hard to hit badly with this baby, and it’s lightweight which makes getting the  ball to soar easier than ever. Here is one on our store page:

This is the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast 6 Hybrid 27* Eldio 40g Ladies Graphite RH which was $195.58 and is now $154.59. This club is pre-owned, has been hit with, and has marks on it from normal use, but is overall in good condition. Here are the specs:

• Women's Right-Handed
• Loft: 27 Degrees (6 Hybrid)
• Club Length at address: 37.50"
• Shaft Flex: Ladies
• Shaft Material: Graphite
• Shaft Brand: Mitsubishi Chemical
• Shaft Model: Eldio
• Shaft Weight: 40g
• Callaway Demo Undersize Grip in Good condition  
• Headcover not included

Overall Condition: Used - Grade: 8 (Good Quality)

You definitely don’t need a full iron set when you’re first starting out, we say go with one and then slowly expand your set the longer you play. The one to go for if you do want to get an iron is…

For Irons: Callaway Big Bertha

A smile will be brought to any golfer's face seeing this club.

Callaway “Big Bertha” clubs are a classic, they have been in the minds of golfers for as long as they’ve been around (over twenty years now), and their charm just hasn’t faded. They are a great starter iron and will feel good in your hands when you take the swing.

Here is one on our storepage:

This is the Callaway Big Bertha 2004 Gems Single 4 Iron Big Bertha Gems 65i Ladies RH which was $70.48 and is now $53.99. This club is pre-owned, has very small marks from play, and is in excellent condition. Here are the specs:

• Women's Right-Handed
• Iron: #4
• Club Length at address: 37.50"
• Shaft Flex: Ladies
• Shaft Material: Graphite
• Shaft Brand: Callaway
• Shaft Model: Big Bertha Gems 65i
• Avon Nexus Standard Grip in Good condition  

Overall Condition: Used - Grade: 9 (Excellent Quality)

For Wedges: Kirkland Signature Set

Cheap, good quality, and really great for beginners. Image courtesy of: Costco.

No you aren’t headed to Costco to see the latest deals on your grocery items, you’re instead going to get your very first wedge set. Yup, you’ve read that right Costco has a wedge set, an actually good wedge set. Their Kirkland Signature 3-Piece Golf Wedge Set for $169.99 online has been recommended by many. With over a thousand 4 to 5 star reviews, this is a great starter set and will definitely help your ball get out of the rough.

For Putters: Cleveland Huntington Beach 

You’ll be most impressed with this once you get to the hole.

We love a universal favorite and the line-up of Cleveland Huntington Beach putters are exactly that. You’ll find the stability at address solid and your ball will happily make its way to the hole in no time. Here is one from our store page:

This is the Cleveland Huntington Beach 11 Putter 35" Mens RH which was $105.18 and is now $89.99. This club is pre-owned, has been hit with, and has marks on it from normal use, but is overall in good condition. Here are the specs:

• Men's Right-Handed
• Club Length at address: 35.00"
• Shaft Flex: Putter
• Shaft Material: Steel
• Shaft Brand: Cleveland
• Shaft Model: Stock
• Head Shape: Mallet
• Cleveland 1.25'' Standard Grip in Good condition
• Headcover not included

Overall Condition: Used - Grade: 8 (Good Quality)

About Stick Hawk

Our story is a simple one, what started out as a side-venture in the highs and lows of selling shoes on eBay, has now turned around to be a business with 20 full-time employees, a 15,000 square foot warehouse, and relationships with private golf courses all over the U.S. At StickHawk you can make your putting dreams come true as we sell quality drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, iron sets, single irons, wedges, putters, complete club sets for those who need the basics to play today, and accessories.

We want to match you with the golf club(s) of your dreams. You can take our “Club Decider Quiz,” which is clickable on the bottom right hand side of our website, and it will help you decide the exact right make and models you need to feel good while you’re on the course. 

One aspect, amongst many, that makes us stand out from the crowd is our fast and reliable shipping. There’s no need to worry about finding the right club and then not getting it in time to go on the greens. We want you to get out and play just as much as you do, that’s why we offer free shipping on all domestic orders, (unless you choose expedited shipping at checkout).

Find your used golf clubs here at Stick Hawk!

We’ve loved getting to take a look at the best starter golf clubs for women, and we hope now you can go out to get exactly what you need so you can show up to the greens ready to score par.