Best Women's Golf Clubs 2024

Did you know that, according to a report produced by golf's governing body, the R&A, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, 20% of adult golfers on full-length courses in GB&I were female in 2022 compared to 15% in 2019?

More women are playing golf than ever before and manufacturers have responded accordingly, offering more equipment section choices year-on-year. This creates a slight problem but a good one at that - there is a lot of choice, maybe too much choice! Trying to select the correct gear can be a daunting proposition which is why we've created this buying guide to make that process a little bit easier for you.

Our female contributors are here to help and there are a few things to take into account, such as golfing ability, look and feel, and price. At Golf Monthly our female staff members test a whole range of clubs from the best women's golf sets to some of the best beginner golf clubs for ladies.

Whether you're a seasoned golfing veteran or new to the game, this guide has players of all abilities and experience covered and will hopefully help you along the way to creating the ideal equipment setup to take your game to the next level.

Alison Root

Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media, predominantly dedicated to women's golf. She is a respected voice across all areas of the game and has tested many women's golf clubs in the past.

Best Women's Golf Clubs

Women's package sets

If you're new to the game, the most simple way to get a good set up is to buy a full set rather than individual clubs to make up your setup. Not many sets are better than the Strata Ultimate Women's Set which comes with a 12° driver, fairway wood, 4 and 5 hybrid, 6-9 iron, PW, SW and a putter, all held together in a tidy stand bag. The set ticks every box you need when creating your arsenal for the links.

When women are just starting out in golf, they need equipment that is going to make the game as easy as possible, clubs that help them to get the ball airborne from the outset. In testing we found that this is an ideal starter set to do just that, delivering excellent forgiveness and notable distance and accuracy. Aesthetically, they look fantastic, with a glossy chrome finish across the irons and we also like the bag with purple accents.

It's worth noting the putter is a blade, which are considered a little more difficult to use than the thicker, bigger mallet-style putters which beginners tend to prefer. It's a lovely putter nonetheless and shouldn't put you off the set - try it out and if you don't like it, it's only one club you need to change from the rest of the set.

In all our reviews of women's golf equipment, we can't think of many that are better value. The 'Ultimate Women's Set' very much earns it's name as one of the best golf sets for beginners out there. Additionally it is worth noting that Strata make 11 and 14-piece sets, as well as a regular Tour version of the 16-piece set above, all of which come at different price points.

• Read our full Strata Women's Package Set Review

Callaway are one of the leading brands in the golf industry and their REVA is another fantastic option for anyone seeking the comfort of a full set of clubs. A driver, 3 wood, 5 and 6 hybrids, 7-9 irons, pitching and sand wedges are all included in addition to a trusty putter and stylish cart bag.

During our testing process we were particularly impressed with the driver which provided consistent, penetrative flight as well as high launch - two massive aspects of good performance off the tee. This performance continues down into the woods and hybrids as well.

The irons are rather chunky on the head but remain lightweight and extremely forgiving. A specialist wedge like a 60° would've topped off the set nicely but there is plenty of performance to have in the pitching wedge and sand wedge nevertheless.

The putter might be the best part of the set, with Callaway producing some of the the best putters through their sister company Odyssey. They use their Stroke Lab technology to manufacturer a lovely, fang-designed flat stick which was a joy to use. This set will rival anything out there on the market and could prove an excellent present to a loved one or friend looking to upgrade their current setup.

• Read our full Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set Review

The Wilson Magnolia set is excellent value. Women have a choice of a cart or carry bag to hold a driver, 3-wood, 4, 5, 6 hybrids and a full iron set (7-SW), plus a putter.

The driver is dead easy to hit due to the oversized head - this should inspire confidence when standing over the ball and ensure nice levels of both forgiveness and distance. The fairway wood and three hybrids too have large sweet spots in addition to their low weighting to make shots for women easier to play from a variety of lies.

The forgiveness extends down to the irons which are oversized in the head and smartly weighted to ensure easy launch, whilst the addition of a specialist sand wedge is not something we often see in package sets but a really welcome one. The wedge also for more flexibility when it comes to shot selection which will only help the player hone in her short game skills by playing a range of different shot types.

A reliable mallet-style putter rounds of the set - it's fang-shaped head will catch the eye, especially when your ball rolls into the hole on a consistent basis! A beautiful blue trolley bag will keep all your equipment safe and is lightweight so you won't be breaking your back when lifting it into the boot of your car at the end of your round.

• Read our full Wilson Magnolia Ladies Set Review

Women’s drivers

Automatically when we think of driver performance we think of distance - but there is more to it than that. Consistency, forgiveness and accuracy are all as important as the distance it flies in the air so we need to find a driver that suits you game to compliment all of these aspects. With this in mind, below are some of the best golf drivers designed for women that will tick a lot of these boxes as well. If you're looking for something a little more specific, check out our list of the best drivers for women or most forgiving drivers.

The Ping G Le3 driver is part of the third generation of G Le clubs, and continues to be a popular range for women with a slow to moderate swing speeds.

Compared with its predecessor, G Le2, advancements in technology means that clever weighting has allowed for a lower and slightly heel side centre of gravity for even greater forgiveness. With a new model comes a new colorway and in our opinion, navy with gold accents is the best yet. It comes with a standard 11.5 degree loft, but this can be adjusted +/- 1.5.

Ping are known for their forgiveness when it comes to their clubs in both the men's and women's game and the G Le2 carries on this commitment thanks to the large club head and sweet spot of the club face. Angled ridges on the head, a feature on almost all of Ping's new drivers, help improve airflow to deliver faster ball speed.

We found it easy to find the fairway with this driver during testing. The lightweight design makes it feel effortless to swing through the ball and gain high launch off the tee.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Driver Review

First things first, the latest installment of Taylormade's Kalea driver series certainly passes the eye test. The carbon fibre finish on the head makes this look powerful as you set it behind the ball at address and plays compliment to the lightweight nature of the club. We'd go as far as to say the looks give a luxurious feel to the club and when you take this out of the bag you'll rarely feel that one of your partners has a driver that looks more of the part than this one.

During testing we found accuracy and forgiveness levels to be impressive, to massive green ticks that we always look for in the longer clubs in the golf bag. The head feels compact through impact, relaying positive feedback particularly on well-hit drives. Said feel is obviously not as good on miss-hit shots but impressive nonetheless.

The weighting of this driver does feel a little different to others on this list, and although it is still lightweight the head may feel a little heavier than other options out there. As a result, the 'honeymoon period' we sometimes get with new clubs may have to wait a little while as you get used to the new weight distribution - but we promise you, it's worth the wait!

• Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Women's Driver Review

There are four drivers in Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke range, and the women’s MAX Fast is best suited to those players that want a lightweight driver that can launch the ball with ease with maximum forgiveness.

The driver immediately catches the eye with the smokey design finish on the head which looks appealing both in the bag and at address. The tacky grip is a nice bonus and will inspire confidence when paired with the large head when you stand over the ball. It's also beautifully weighted and easy to swing as a result.

The Ai Smart Face technology on the head emphasizes the sweet spot, allowing for more forgiving performance and longer, straighter drives when struck out of the middle. During testing we found it very difficult to hit a bad drive no matter where our ball found itself on the club face, making this one of the most forgiving drivers on the market.

• Read our full Callaway Women's Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Fast Driver Review

Women's irons

So what are some of the best golf irons for women on the market? We have tested a lot of models and below are some of our favorites. We also recommend taking specific looks at our in-depth guides on the best irons for women, best game improvement irons, or most forgiving irons.

Like all clubs in Ping’s G Le 3 family, suitable for women with a slow to moderate swing speed, the iron/hybrid combination is designed to give women consistent gapping throughout their bag, with the technology that helps them to generate faster clubhead speed and ultimately greater distance.

Compared with its predecessor, G Le2, for starters, the color scheme has changed to navy with a tad of gold and silver, which we found very attractive. They are also slightly lighter overall with weight nicely distributed to encourage an effortless swing.

As often the case with Ping clubs, including a number on this very list, it was the forgiveness that stood out to us more than anything during testing. We escaped from jail despite a number of off-centre strikes which didn't differ too much from our normal, well-hit efforts. Distance levels are impressive as well. The sand wedge is particularly good out of the bunkers and will suit those who can tend to struggle when they find the green-side hazards.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Iron Review

Perhaps one of the best game improvement irons on the market right now the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL iron is a fantastic option for women looking for more distance and forgiveness.

Visually, it comes with the same blade length as the Hot Metal iron but with a wider sole for a lower, deeper CG to help get the ball up quickly. When addressing the ball the extra loft is noticeable, inspiring confidence before you begin your swing. The typical features of a game improvement iron aren't present, like a thick top line and chunky offset at the back, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing and players will get used to their absence very quickly.

Carry distances during our testing review impressed us, as did the penetrating ball flight on well-struck shots. Mizuno make some of the best golf irons on the market and the JPX923 Hot Metal is another example of such expertise.

• Read our full Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL Iron Review

The biggest boxes to tick when it comes to women's irons are lightweight, ease of use and forgiveness. We're happy to report after testing Cobra's Air-X irons that they tick all three boxes. Weight savings in both the head and grip mean these are ultra-easy to swing, whilst the 'ultralite' 48-gram shaft feels like a feather in your hands.

What's more, there is a lot of clubhead stability, with the main highlight being the distance on offer. This is down to a large, cavity-back head that is akin to many of the fantastic options you'll find on the best irons for high beginner players.

• Read our full Cobra Air-X Women’s Irons Review

Women's putters

Your success with putter in hand will ultimately determine your score so it is crucial that you think about some of the best putters on the market and then take the time to make sure you get the right model to suit your stroke. Below are some of the top women's putters we have tested, and for more inspiration then check out our guides on the best mallet putters and best blade putters.

Taylormade have put a lot of time and effort into their putter range in recent years and it has paid dividends given the popularity of their 'Spider' range. The mallet putter can often be seen on tour, whether PGA, LPGA or DP World Tours, as well as your local club. The Kalea range is specifically designed for the female player and feels extremely premium - it's eye-catching but not over the top and provides superb balance and stability through the stroke.

The head is a little smaller than the last version, 15% or so, so if you want more forgiveness from a bigger headed putter it might be wise to look elsewhere - our best mallet putters guide can help you with that!

From a feel perspective the Spider Mini really performed well. The putter was very responsive thanks to TaylorMade's Pure Roll putter face which features on most of the brand's best putters. The deep grooves really grip the ball, imparting topspin so that you get a very consistent and true forward roll out across even the most uneven putting surface.

• Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Spider Mini Women's Putter Review

The term 'OG' is used a lot by youngster these days as a term of endearment, a modern way of describing something as a classic of it's genre. The Odyssey 2-ball is the 'OG' of the putter world and acts as one of the most recognizable and iconic putters ever made.

The ladies version has a shorter shaft and grip whilst feels softer off the face. It's a putter bests suited to more experienced players or those who have a fairly 'straight back, straight through' putting stroke. It does provide great stability for those nervy shorter putts too.

The multi-material Stroke Lab shaft saves 40 grams of weight, which is redistributed to the head and grip end of the putter. This rebalances the putter for improved tempo and consistency in your stroke. A White Hot Microhinge Insert, which is commonly used on all of the best Odyssey putters, provides feel and promotes a pleasing forward roll, alignment is also made easy due to the high contrast silver PVD finish. It is one of the most forgiving and best mallet putters on the market right now.

• Read our full Odyssey Women's White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter Review

There are now four putter models in Ping’s G Le3 range as opposed to three and a new design pays tribute to Louise Solheim, known simply as ‘Louise’. It's a visually appealing mid-mallet shape, a perfect halfway house between a blade and a chunkier mallet head.

The Louise uses the same weighting technique as Ping use in their tour-proven DS72 putter but differs via the mid-slant hosel and parallel tip shaft, which is best suited to a strong putting stroke.

A putter is a very personal piece of equipment, but in testing we found that the sight line on the cavity floor helped alignment and putts rolled consistently well off the face from various distances. It does have a firm feel, so opt for an alternative putter if you prefer something softer.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Louise Putter Review

How we test

Our testing for golf clubs is built upon a comprehensive process combined with the knowledge and expertise of the Golf Monthly test team. Our Women’s testing staff consists of Carly Frost, Katie Dawkins and Golf Monthly’s Women’s Editor Alison Root. Our team usually attends product launches and then when it comes to our actual testing, we first try clubs in a controlled environment. This usually takes place on an indoor simulator at Foresight Sports, with premium balls and the GCQuad launch monitor.

Next up is outdoor testing, which normally takes place at West Hill Golf Club or any location in which our female staff have travelled to in order to test the product. We think it is vitally important to do both and continue to test the clubs so they have been comprehensively put to the test in different conditions. Our amazing female staff at Golf Monthly all differ in golfing ability, which allows them to deliver accurate insight on product designed for beginners all the way through to the elite amateur and professional game. It should also be mentioned that manufacturers cannot pay for a good review and we make our conclusions from the testing and our experiences. This is because we strive to give the best reviews possible so you can get a greater understanding of the clubs themselves.

How to choose golf clubs

There was a time when golf club manufacturers would simply take a men’s club design ‘pink it’ and ‘shrink it’. By that we mean very little thought was given to a woman’s golf club except to change the color, perhaps the length of the shaft and the weight of the head. Nowadays, the main equipment manufacturers are designing bespoke sets of golf clubs for women in much more detail, covering all areas of the market from the entry level player to the Tour professional. For that reason, we’ve listed a few points below that you consider before purchasing your new equipment.

Price

When buying anything of significance, price will always come into the decision making. If you're a more advanced player it could be worth spending a little extra for a great piece of equipment that compliments your game. Getting a custom fitting session can greatly benefit those who have single figure handicaps and help them advance their game to the next level, but they'll cost extra on top of the club. If you're new to the game, it's likely not worth the money for such a customized experience (yet). That's why often the best value can be found in buying a golf set rather than individually filling out your setup.

Experience Level

Every golf club on the market right now is designed to cater to the needs of a particular player. From drivers to golf sets, each will cater to the needs of that player in their size, shape and technology on offer. For that reason, when buying any golf club you'll need to assess your experience level and aspirations as a player and attribute that to the club you're buying. Experienced women players may benefit from some of the major manufactures' more advanced designs, whereby a beginner lady golfer will benefit from technology and a more forgiving club to help get the ball airborne.

Visuals

If you buy a driver that you hate the look of, you'll likely not perform as well with it as you'd like. The opposite goes for when a club suits your eye. Style is all subjective, so make sure to head down to your local pro shop of golf retailer to have a look in-person at a few of the clubs on your shortlist so you can see which are more appealing to your eye.

Clubs you already may have

If you’re an experienced female golfer it may be worth considering how old your clubs are in each area of your bag and what could really use the help of more modern technology. ‘If it isn’t broken, don’t try and fix it’ certainly runs true with golf clubs. Focus more so on clubs that you could add to your bag, such as hybrids of wedges.

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