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.