Callaway Women’s Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set (16-Piece, Right Hand)

I received my clubs today and took it out to the driving range to get a feel for it. I bought this set to replace the cheap starter set that my mentor gave me (he told me to get a better set once I more consistent with my swings).

First impression:
The clubs look really nice. They are not too flashy but the colors or both clubs and bag easily catch the eye.
Upon holding the 7 for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised at how light it is. The grip is very comfortable and doesn’t slip when I swing. I like how the logo on the grip serves as a guide for me to square my club head and position the club.

Testing:
I went to the driving range and tested my P, 9, 7, 5h, 3, and driver.
I wouldn’t say that the clubs greatly improved my game but allow me to relay what I observed.
P and 9 felt good when I tried to chip and pitch. I felt as if I am able to control it.
The loft when I used my 7 was good and consistent (I struggled with these in my old set).
The 5h easily became my favorite. I can use it like an iron but got great distance. I went past 100 twice but it takes some getting used to — I hit bad shots too.
I’m used to hitting with a 3 wood with my old set, but I went farther and got better loft with the Strata (~150 yards). I didn’t expect the clinking sound when I hit the ball but it felt so satisfying to hit it.
The driver is amazing. I’ve always struggled with the driver in my old set so I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Strata. Today was the first time I hit 150+ (couldn’t see exactly how far, but the ball dropped past the 150 mark). And I am happy to say that the ball went straight and got a good loft.

Health concern:
I developed carpal tunnel with my old set. At first I thought it was just my grip, but found out it’s fairly common. I noticed that with my old set, pain would reverberate through my arms every time I hit fat shots and I know that made it worse. This did not happen with the Strata.
I hit fat shots, would feel a little bit in my hands, but would stop there. I didn’t feel any pain at all. I was told that the graphite shaft absorbed the impact, which I think is really good for someone who’s just getting the hang of the game. Just because of this, I unwrapped the rest of my clubs and know for sure that I will keep them.

Con:
The reason I knocked off a star is the observation that the club heads bruise easily. I noticed the scratches after swinging the clubs a few times. It makes me wonder how long the set will last.

Overall, I am very sayisfied with my purchase and would definitely recommend this set.

I got these during Prime day at a really big discount. I was very excited to get them. I read bad reviews about the heads flying off and denting easily. So far that hasn’t happened to me. I love this set! I’m 5’2″ I don’t have a problem with these clubs, however, if I look at sizing guides for women it says my clubs should be shorter than this set. I guess if I get good enough I’ll worry about precise sizing then. Today I’m happy with these clubs. I’ve used them for practice weekly at the range and at the chipping/pitching and putting greens and have had no problems.

The bag isn’t as big as it looks in the picture. It looks a lot less deep in person. The pockets are a decent size and one of the pockets seems to be plastic/water proof. The other side pockets have a material that is soft inside which is thin so I’m not confident about its longevity. I’ve had problems with the cover snaps staying connected. It is a big deal when trying to shield your clubs from rain and the snaps just won’t stay.
I like the backpack style straps and the best feature of all, the pop-out legs.

Overall I am very pleased with this set for the price I paid. Without the discount, I would have likely gotten a cheaper set.

I love my clubs; I’ve had them about 9 months so far and they’re fantastic. Nice grip, flexible shaft, lightweight and comfortable to carry. The bag has great pockets and keeps me organized. The stand is easy to use and sturdy once you get used to it.

Update: Have had these for almost two years and they’re still as good as new! They’ve been great!