The BEST cheap golf set MONEY CAN BUY!?

[@taylorchristophersportsana4648]

Don’t know if you’ll see this James but thank you. Didn’t take the piss out of the clubs like most have done. I’m skint at the moment as are a lot of people and don’t have the money for a “proper” set. Slazengers have done me good so far and got back playing with my Pop which is something we’ve missed

[@helenabonhamcarter3224]

I’d go for the Cobra every time just for resale value. When you feel you’ve outgrown the beginner set and want to upgrade, the market for a used Slazenger set is probably minute compared to Cobras appeal.

[@19thholegolf38]

Same Cobra is goated

[@Simplycomfortfood]

A while back, Costco offered a Callaway Edge full set and I believe it came with a bag. One of my playing buddies bought it for his grandson who was in his late teens who was just getting into the game. He said his grandson loves them. My buddy hit them and said amazing quality for the price.

[@christianvachon2235]

I agree. The Callaway Edge was a much better offer than the Cobra. The Edge was a re-issue of the X2Hot clubs by Callaway that were a premium club when first released in 2014. It's older tech, but great the X2Hot were a great club.

[@MarvinofMars]

James you should try pulling the the V300 driver shaft and replacing it with a budget replacement shaft like an Apollo Stiff 60 Gram £30, I did this for the Brother in Law then tipped the driver and hot melted to kill the noise and tipped fairway woods by an inch , left the hybrid. My son got his first full length clubs graphite's, but absent the 7 iron, V300 got ! club was basic finish, I loved testing it for £13 it went 180 yards and found the greens. Look these are great sets to introduce the sport, get a handicap and start working down a handicap , by then it new club time, with no love lost. 👍

[@ieatcaribou7852]

THIS is the type of comparison videos the average golfer like me really appreciate. Honest, straightforward and using clubs someone like I play with.

[@interestedbystander196]

I'd be more interested in a comparison between these Cobras and the other set that Costco sells: the Callaway Edge. That's more of an apples and apples comparison. Then you take those two against the Inesis set from Decathlon (but looking at the model that is in the same price bracket - I think Inesis has at least three models). The obvious difference is that the Decathlon clubs are own brand, while the two from Costco are just resale of established brands.

[@hadesignite]

I just can't believe either of these sets would outperform an old used set of ping irons (G2/G5) and some old Taylormade woods (R series, SLDR, RBZ, Aeroburner etc) and any putter that takes your fancy to overall fit the same budget. The best part, these older clubs will be worth basically the same money when you want to move them on!

[@langer725]

a lot harder to find for the same price as these full sets but ok

[@hadesignite]

@@langer725 I'll give you an opportunity to reread my comment as you clearly didn't understand it.

[@tthaas]

Cobra, mainly because when you've outgrown the clubs, you can throw them onto your resale site of choice (or work with a club reseller) and make a couple of dollars back, while I imagine the Slazengers would go straight to a donation bin in a thrift shop, or, at best, given to a friend who wants to try golfing without buying clubs.

[@spodbw1]

Seen loads of these but usually just to mock cheap clubs, really honest opinions James well done 👏 👏👏

[@alexstringer1283]

I’ve got the Slazenger set bought it as a quick remedy to play golf without spending loads. Can’t fault them apart from the driver

[@andyh4066]

I restarted playing with this sports direct set, lasted 3 months to make sure I was going to play...they did the job for a few rounds, I then bought mizuno mx15s for £99 in amazing condition...all with brand new lamkin grips!

[@ryanfisher1273]

Have you thought about the callaway edge Costco set

[@PaulyFPL]

For the swing with the Cobra driver and the 3 wood, did you slow your swing down, or did the video go into slow motion for a fraction?

[@bathman6366]

Great video James. £500 is a sensible budget for many to start the game of golf. Yes, you can get second hand clubs for that, but something shiny and aesthetically nice is often motivational for a new player. I tried the Slazenger irons and they were pretty good, but the woods are just too cheap and very unforgiving.

[@SPANISH-TARQUIN]

I'm seeing more and more videos like this on KZbin, but no one has mentioned the Wilson and Benross equivalents that are priced right in the middle at around £400!!

[@donnawhitfield6820]

If I was just starting out as a golfer, I’d be excited to have either set of clubs. But I think the Cobra is the better set of clubs.

[@bhavinmadhavji3994]

Would love to buy the Cobra set from you James, common lets strike a deal and lets strike it now.

[@joemullins1752]

Exciting vid Ive been anxiously awaiting! Lets goooo JR Golf!!

[@socloseyetsofar673]

Thank you James for comparing some beginner sets! I notice that Cleveland sells beginner men's sets in Europe, Asia, and Australia (but not in the US). I bought 1 of these sets and have enjoyed them over the past 2 years. I'm curious though how you would rate the Cleveland starter set among the Inesis, Cobra, Benross, and Callaway beginner sets.

[@geoffjohnston1708]

I also bought a Cleveland set to get me going in golf - I've played them for about a 18 months and they have been great. I recently replaced the driver with a Cleveland Launcher XL and that has given me much more distance.

[@socloseyetsofar673]

@@geoffjohnston1708 Great to hear that! Thanks for mentioning the Cleveland Launcher XL....will compare it to the Turbo Launcher to see which one fits me better.

[@FaxtyYT]

I’ve got v300s and do recommend them even tho I’ve only got a half set

[@unpluggedfreedom1]

You're the only guy to have tested the Costco cobra xl driver in the simulator. I have these clubs, enjoy them but glad to see the data like that so I know what to expect

[@biggregg5]

Good comparison. However, don't forget the component companies. Ones I've used... Diamond Tour Golf- probably the most generic, but still very serviceable clubs Hireko- built many clubs. Some would be considered knock off by some, but other designs original. Quality is always good albeit maybe not quite the finish of major companies. Never an issue with me. Also, technical guy, Jeff Summit, has endless patience and has been an always friendly and accessible person with deep knowledge. Golfworks- especially if you are sold on forged, they are pretty darn high end. Also, direct to consumer companies like Tacomo, Hogan, Haywood, New Level, and Sub 70. All very fine equipment. What I like about all these vs. package sets is the ability to customize anywhere from a moderate degree to a high degree. Loft, lie, length, swing weight adjustments. The shaft is very important for various swing speeds, and with all these companies, getting an affordable shaft to fit your swing so you don’t have inconsistent flight patterns like James had should be fairly easy.

[@timcallaway4831]

I've still got the same slazenger set from 20 years ago I paid £129 full set and bag they were awfully made but cant tell of performance as I've improved alot since then I might have to dig them out the back of the shed and have ago Great video James

[@RedRaptor7]

I’ve just started and play of 36 and I picked up a set of big ezee iron/hybrids 3-SW and they are absolutely brilliant, some of the most forgiving irons I’ve ever hit and I have a set of F-max cobra irons. Got the big ezee for £50 and can hit them so much better than the F-Max.

[@rbmattas]

I use to buy cheap products to save money. I still fight that urge. But more often than not you get what you pay for. If you want a high quality budget set check out the Takomo direct to consumer irons. James did reviews on the 101 and 201. I own the 101 and could not be happier. Thanks James

[@How2HateYT]

I have the 101s I love them to death. Probably my only gripe is I wish there was a gap wedge option.

[@johnhahn556]

I’m usually a name brand snob and would normally buy the Cobras. but with that being said if I were buying a starter set I would anticipate ditching either one after a season for a nicer fitted set. In my case I think the Slasenger set is what I would go with. Especially with it including a decent bag.

[@Airsy009]

Great video content, as usual. What I do miss in this type video (budget club comparison) is intentional, or not, mishits. The type of golfers who will be buying these sets would sweet spot about 5% of their shots. I'd like to see a larger % of shots off the heel, toe, top, bottom, slice, hook. Thanks for all your work on the videos.

[@martinshaw2790]

I bought the slazenger set to start with last year was £180 (steel shaft irons)from sport direct delivered (we don't have a costco for 90 mile) and enjoyed them moved onto better now and sold them for £150 so overall very cheap to get into something and gives you a base to upgrade from

[@How2HateYT]

You need to check the Strata golf set as well

[@brentmeister1072]

Well done! Thanks for your energy and attention to detail. These videos take time and effort- thanks for bringing great content. Enjoy Vegas baby!

[@FatManWalking18]

i actually bought the Callaway set from Amazon just about 2 years ago. Santa brought me the Kirkland wedges this past Christmas, so I am a happy boy

[@baldwinbonney]

Downfall of the Slazinger driver really seems to be on the shafts - too whippy. I remember my mother getting a Costco set years ago (before Cobra for sure - Wilson as I recall). Thought she couldn't use it, but with her slow swing speed, the clubhead would catch up just fine. Wonder if that is the case with the Slazinger?

[@martyngiles5163]

James, pretty much most of the sporting goods in Sports Direct are on Sale 👍

[@stevenwilson6531]

maybe you could try the Fazer clubs from American Golf.

[@davidhughes854]

I think it would depend how much money I had to spend, and how serious I was about playing. I only started a year ago myself and bought second hand with a budget of £500 (although I have already started changing clubs 🤦‍♂️). So on my personal budget I would be going for the Cobra set.

[@mikereed3287]

I would trust the quality of the Costco clubs. Also, I could always return the Costco clubs with "no questions asked" if I did not like them.

[@joannaespley6035]

Great piece of live action when bag broke!

[@allahalibaba9063]

Possible the Cobra set...If the Cobra Driver had the same shaft in it as the 3 wd then it probably would have gotten better results...Thanks for the review....

[@jimmccoys5778]

Great content James!! BTW, the tiger watch is looking really smart!!! Kudos

[@Carsonsimon]

Out of both those sets... I'd opt for the Cobra set. I'd trust cobra to do a better job with quality control with whoever they have used to manufacture them, they just look miles better aswell. But overall I'd still opt for "better" second hand clubs. And also the interest free credit you can now get, makes the higher end clubs much more affordable if you don't have £800 plus to hit straight out on a new set...

[@seantracy5624]

This was well presented and honestly delivered. Meaningful content. Good 👍

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Just looked on the Costco site. Callaway Edge full set, no bag, driver, 3W 5 Hybrid, 6 thru SW and putter. 499.00 US Dollars. They look better than what I am currently playing with.

[@christianvachon2235]

I have see all of the them. The Callaway are a much higher quality club than the Cobras.

[@hotcarlsf]

I bought the Callaway set from Costco last year. They're an amazing value. I went to the driving range with my friend who plays a lot and he liked the clubs. The shafts weren't right for him since his swing speed is so fast but he thought they were fantastic for the price for an average golfer

[@serenityinsilence]

The callaway set is just a re-release of their x2 hot series of clubs from 2014. That’s why they can sell them for “cheap”. They do the same thing with their other box sets that are branded as Strata. They can use their old models and just rebadge them for new golfers. It’s pretty smart on callaways part, and isn’t a bad deal for newer golfers getting decent irons.

[@michaelreilly5888]

I loved it when the bag strap broke. Nonetheless, either set would work for a beginner on a budget but I'd be very worried about either driver in these two sets. Alternatively, it would likely be a better investment to buy used major brand clubs the golfer could try before plunking down cash. The later approach, while slightly more costly, would provide more performance and more long-term enjoyment.

[@rtrichar]

The Cobra woods look like they are 2 degrees closed. Hook machines.

[@joannaespley6035]

Cobra just look a bit classier but would need to test both.

[@stevenwalmsley3468]

The Costco ones would be my favourite…. Just through looks and feel. ⛳️

[@solarbear8888]

Probably the Cobra set. The finish on the clubs was so much nicer. Would suit people wanting to play regularly or semi regularly. The Slazenger is more aimed at people who play only a couple times a year. Or teens who might outgrow or wreck them quickly. Would really love to see how the basic Golfworks STi2 clubs, especially irons, compare; think the irons are $169 US.

[@brianwilliams4970]

Great stuff James 👏 Have you ever tested Caley Golf clubs?

[@mariawise636]

Lovely looking fairway's. Would have the cobra

[@stevenwilson6531]

I've tried the Slazenger driver, it made my slice worse! They also sound terrible.

[@cstromquist]

Great video. Love the flight tracker.

[@davidreid2301]

I played golf as a boy in the '80s, and I decided at the tail-end of 2022 to go to the driving range and see if I can still hit a ball. I started with a driver, just using the ones that they let you use there, but they are just awful, so I looked at their ex demo ones for sale, and the cheapest was about £175.00! Long story short: since I was taking it relatively seriously, for part of my Christmas my wife offered to buy this set of Slazenger full graphite shafted clubs at £200.00. It was a no brainer, and we don't have a Costco, either. I haven't been getting on too well with the driver, (so I'm glad to see you didn't either!) but for what ends up being £10-ish per club, I just can't complain too much! And to be honest, even the cheapest Chinese junk is 100 x better that what I used to play with in the '80s! I'm not even sure I'm going to stick at it, so why spend £400.00, + the cost of a bag, just to end up finding out that you've wasted your money!? If I do get into it, and I want to upgrade by next year, then I'm sure I can get at least £150 for them, and then I haven't lost anything, it's just a really cheap rental!

[@simonschmid5448]

Skills and talent make golf look so easy

[@scottinglis6456]

Sports Direct have those half-price or whatever sales tickets on everything. Doubt very much it has ever been the more expensive price. Just started the video and presuming the Cobra set will be better...

[@CKW10001]

If someone paid 400 pounds they have been robbed, cos they were never ment to be that price

[@jb0915]

You should have gotten the fmax airspeed complete set. I think you would have been impressed

[@anthonycotton238]

Would be great if either came in left handed, want to play golf, but the lack of cheap left handed options has stopped me

[@samstreet4904]

I'm a lefty but play right handed, definitely worth giving it a go right handed

[@garethjamesjones123]

James I bought the callaway edge set from Costco last week, should I have gone for the Cobras?

[@donkee9]

My first set of club was from Costco callaway xtreme.

[@boosk2127]

Doing something a bit similar next week, but going to be playing a double round. First round using the Rogue ST LS, and the second round with the Stealth+ to see which one is longer, more accurate, and more importantly more constant. So far between the two during range testing they are very similar and both feel excellent.

[@pedrofinlander]

THE PROBLEM!? What are these clubs like in a year or two (or five). Twenty years ago I upgraded my "used" iron set and a couple "pieced together" woods with a "50% off" Dunlop graphite shaft, cavity back iron, 1-3-5 wood set. Played OK (for my talent level) until heads started separating from shafts and grips disintegrated into "friction tape". In about 15 to 20 rounds. Oh, the Chinese will ignore your plea for compensation. Like my Adams irons and Callaway woods.

[@roberthampton6438]

Costco is a better all round shopping experience,don’t like the idea of giving cash to the owner of sports direct

[@tommiethatcher7265]

I would go with cobra, cracking comparison video

[@torfrost1971]

How can you take a point off for the bag when the other set does not even have a bag. I have a Slazenger bag and the strap comes undone unless folded back on itself

[@aaronconsaul6645]

Golf course looks amazing!

[@mugz_1437]

I would say the cobra would win and also the cobra set is what I would happily buy and play if I was a beginner. Have to give them green keepers a raise though them fairways look absolutely amazing💯 hopefully the price isn’t ridiculous for me to visit shortly😅

[@mugz_1437]

Good video James them 6 irons in 180 yards was brilliant doesn’t matter what club you use hitting greens like that is a win win. Can’t wait for the Costco cobra give away👀🤣

[@alfaracer9876]

Been looking at the "Rife" package sets. Anyone got any experience with them?

[@mattlammin6649]

Think the cheaper price, is probably the price. How about a test of what second hand clubs you could get for a similar price and whether they are better. My clubs are all second hand as I am on a budget, but often look at this type of set and if they would be an improvement.

[@Nick-H-77]

Full RRP it'd be Cobra all the way. Can't argue with a full set and bag though for £240.

[@ponnappaganapathy9941]

At the same price the Cobra set makes more sense. But at half the price, the Slazenger set is a better deal. Comes with a bag too, even if a bad quality one

[@royclose946]

Well done James 👏

[@geewilliams2178]

Have those Slazenger ever actually been full price though? I've seen them in various Sports Direct stores over years and years and every time they have been reduced

[@superduperawesome6858]

I think Spotts Direct prices are based on reduction from manufacturers recommended retail price and not 'sale' prices because, like you say, to be on sale they gave to be at a higher price for a set period of time - I think?

[@realtor_bsb]

When big box stores have companies make sets like that they ask for a set to be at a particular price point say $250. They use a “msrp” of say $550 to make it look like you are getting a deal.

[@apogeedata]

Those Slezenger’s are going to look like war relics in a few weeks that’s really bad how quickly they scratch

[@markbolton4142]

I would choose the Callaway XR I think

[@christinerebstock3656]

I would definitely go with the Cobra set

[@september7917pm]

I’m sure the guys at cobra are thrilled they are being put up against Slazenger 🤣🤣

[@JorgeOmarGonzalez]

I would go for the Costco Cobra set hands down.

[@nigelstokesmoorhouse2899]

For the same price I would probably go for cobra,but the slazenger would sway the tight Yorkshireman in me

[@biagiocozza8875]

Cobra is the clear winner James. Great video mate, Cobra is just a better brand.

[@kevinmaxted1768]

I have that slazenger set james I wud love that cobra set tho the slazenger set dose get me down

[@ServingMyJesus]

It is illegal for a retailer to advertise items at a sale price reduced from a higher price. I believe that the item must have been on sale at the higher price for some weeks before the lower price. On another matter, why do we never get a look at Prosimmon clubs which are budget clubs aimed at people new to golf?

[@Growhio330]

Love the Shoes James

[@deltimmins4869]

It would be the Cobra set even without the bag, the R&D in Cobra would mean the set would be better than the Slazenger.

[@bigjohny8446]

Huge difference is 2ns hand market You'll be lucky to get 60 quid for those slazengers whereas you'd probably get atleast 200 if not more I think for those cobras

[@CKW10001]

The V300 is false advertising I believe. It was never 400 pounds. In Ireland it 220 euros. And was about a year ago around 170 euros. RRP was based on somebody saying others are this price, when in fact it was never going to be marked at that 400 price. I bought the V300 putter for 17 euros and the driver for 19 EUR back in 2018

[@stevenbonnar3136]

A mixed bag if you pardon the pun 😂the cobra's look better but not a lot of difference 🤔🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidrichards4261]

The Mike Ashley model is to mark things up to a certain price and then reduce it down to the actual price in a sale. The Slazenger clubs are probably good value at £240 but are never worth £400. As some one else asked is this legal? With a lot of Ashleys business model this is a good question. Is the stuff in Sports Direct a rip off?, Not at the price payed. Possibly an unfair comparison, the Slazenger set is effectively half the price of the Cobra set.

[@jerrypetercheff3075]

I really wouldn't get either one. I would be more likely to pay the same money for a decent set of used clubs off of ebay. But if I had to have one or the other it would be the Cobras.

[@debtel007]

Cobra will be better build and I would assume last longer. I’d go cobra

[@joemullins1752]

Having just started golfing less than a year ago, if I hadnt already invested in pre-owned bigger named clubs, I'd be seriously looking at these Cobras

[@Tomwatt360]

Outa interest what second hand clubs did you get

[@joemullins1752]

@@Tomwatt360 Long story short, I lucked into a set of Taylormade Sim Max 4-AW ($350), found a TM R15 w/Reg shaft ($100), TM Ghost mallet putter ($40 then slapped a +3 grip on it), TM R7 3 wood ($35). Less than a year later Ive turned into an amateur golf trader and the only thing I still have are the irons. WITB for you?

[@Tomwatt360]

@@joemullins1752 I was given a full set of Ping g425 irons, woods and the driver from my brother in-law but I just can’t get on with how the pings feel so I’m looking for a good second hand set of forged irons … hope ur all well all the way from the uk 🇬🇧

[@joemullins1752]

@@Tomwatt360well let me know if you ever go to sell those Pings on the cheap....its what I actually wanted but certainly cant afford

[@PeterPlaunt]

I bought the Cobra set here in Canada. I'm a newbie so I don't have a clew about them.

[@PeterPlaunt]

Glad you liked the Cobra set a little better. I'm spending my $$ on lessons for now.

[@stevenjenkins3882]

A great player should be able to play with anyone or any club

[@nickelderkin4716]

Before watching, I would go for the Cobra, as the resale value will be higher

[@quazz79]

The slazenger is always half price. Seems to be a sports direct thing

[@WillC-pt3so]

Don’t be fooled by the 50% off at Sports Direct, they do that all the time and the price you paid is the correct price, i.e. priced up artificially so they can price down to make you think you have a bargain.

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

I thought the same thing. 🙌🏾

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Anyone else find the second hole fairway mow disturbing?

[@earlydaysseaangling007]

The costco set looks so better

[@dennisperry4175]

I would prefer the Costco cobra golf set

[@Penzance_Phil]

A lot of KZbin golfers have been reviewing these sets and come to similar conclusions. Simon's SAS golf pointed out the resale value holds better for the Cobras so costs are actually similar. All pundits found the shafts too soft for their high swing speeds, tending to hit driver to the right but faring better with the irons. I personally would prefer a 10 year old second hand known make rather than either of these sets.

[@interestedbystander196]

Cobra is not a known make?

[@hadesignite]

Completely agree. Used but higher quality will always outperform modern and budget, even just from a build perspective. To the other comment, Cobra is a well known brand but the model is equally as important as the brand.

[@interestedbystander196]

@@hadesignite Agree completely, but even a no-frills model from a reputable make like Cobra will have higher quality (better quality control) than a relatively _lower_ make like Slazenger. These are brand new Cobra clubs, don't forget, so they will benefit from at least some of the tech that is found in the higher end Cobra clubs. Those irons especially are quite nice, to be fair.

[@hadesignite]

@@interestedbystander196 Its a fair point but I wouldn't put it past a club manufacturer to outsource and brand low quality clubs. Its not unheard of for big business to look for a much more cost effective approach to a budget line of products (not talking golf clubs here fyi). To me, the cobra clubs insulation look really budget and don't agree with James about the alignment decals on top. I think they look like a classic Regal set and sure they would fall miles behind a proper technological set of Cobras. Do you remember the smart car esque Aston Martin? undesirable, complete stray from the brands capabilities and target market and ended up wholly unprofitable. Thats what these clubs scream to me, I think you would still struggle to move these on as anyone aware of Cobra as a brand would also be aware that these clubs are not really Cobra clubs. 100% agree they're better than Slazzys though just don't think either would be worth buying.

[@dangerous_85]

Cobra has to be better, right

[@graemesmith3117]

Sports direct always has them on 50% sale lol got a few irons and driver for kids to mess about with.