Men's Golf Club Sets UK: 4 Best Package Sets Compared

The best men's golf club set for most UK golfers is a 12-club package with a matching bag, and the Ben Sayers M8 is where we would start. Take the stand bag version if you carry your clubs, the cart bag version if you use a trolley, and the half set if you want a lighter bag and a lower price. Spend more on the Callaway XR only if you want a premium name, an extra wedge and a stiff-flex option.

Most sets look the same in a photo. The differences that matter are the bag type, the shaft material, the club length for your height and how many clubs you actually get. A set that gets one of those wrong costs you more than the price gap between two sets, because you end up replacing it.

Below are four men's golf club sets, each judged on the same three points: what is in the box, who it suits and what it costs. Every price is a MoreSports price, and new sets here run from about £184 for a half set to £1,199 for a premium 13-piece.

1. Ben Sayers M8 13-piece stand bag set

The Ben Sayers M8 stand bag set is the best all-round choice if you walk the course and carry your bag. It gives you 12 clubs and a lightweight bag for under £300.

What is in the set

You get 12 clubs, matching headcovers and a stand bag, which covers every shot from tee to green. The clubs are:

• Driver, 10.5 degrees, graphite shaft
• 3 wood, 14 degrees, graphite shaft
• 4 hybrid (21 degrees) and 5 hybrid (24 degrees), graphite shafts
• Irons 5 to 9, pitching wedge and sand wedge, with steel or graphite shafts
• Mallet putter with a CNC face

The matching bag weighs 2.4kg and has an automatic flip stand, padded dual straps and four large pockets, including a full-length side pocket and a cooler pocket. Headcovers come with the driver, wood and hybrids.

Who it suits

This set suits beginners, returning players and mid to high handicappers who want one box that covers the whole bag. The two hybrids replace the long irons, which are the hardest clubs for newer players to hit. Choose steel irons for control or graphite irons if your swing speed is on the slower side.

Check the length before you buy. It comes in regular or +1 inch, and the +1 inch model is recommended for players over 6'1". Right and left hand are both offered, in Black/Blue or Black/Grey.

A stand bag set is the simplest first purchase for a golfer who carries.

Price and availability

The set costs £287.99 to £303.99 depending on your options, against a regular price of £359.99 to £379.99. That is a saving of £72 to £76. It works out at about £24 per club before you count the bag. A 12-club set also leaves two spaces under the 14-club limit, so you can add a lob wedge later.

It is available to order with free UK delivery over £25. Orders are dispatched by 1pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, and unused items can be returned within 90 days.

2. Ben Sayers M8 13-piece cart bag set

The cart bag version suits you if you play with a manual or electric trolley. The clubs are identical to the stand bag set, so only the bag and the price change.

What is in the set

You get the same 12 clubs: driver, 3 wood, two hybrids, irons 5 to 9, two wedges and the mallet putter. The difference is a 2kg cart bag built to fit any manual or electric trolley. It has a 6-way graphite-friendly top, a cooler-lined pocket and a velour-lined valuables pocket. It also has a single shoulder strap, umbrella cord, towel carabiner and a Velcro glove holder.

Who it suits

Pick this set if a trolley does the carrying. The roomy pockets and the lighter bag weight help when you pack waterproofs, balls and a drink. Be honest about how you play, though. A single strap is a poor way to carry a bag for 18 holes, so if you might ever walk without a trolley, the stand bag set is the safer buy.

The same length options apply, with regular or +1 inch for taller players, and both right and left hand. Colours are Black/Blue and Black/Grey.

If a trolley carries your bag, buy the cart bag set. If you ever carry, buy the stand bag set.

Price and availability

The cart bag set costs £303.99 to £319.99, against a regular price of £379.99 to £399.99, a saving of £76 to £80. That is about £16 more than the stand bag set at each end of the range. The same delivery and 90-day return terms apply.

3. Ben Sayers M8 7-piece half set

The M8 half set is the best pick if you want to start cheaply or you don't want to carry a full bag. At £183.99 it is the lowest-priced men's set here.

What is in the set

This set has six clubs and a stand bag:

• Driver, 10.5 degrees, graphite shaft
• 5 hybrid, 24 degrees, graphite shaft
• 7 iron, 9 iron and sand wedge, steel shafts
• Mallet putter with a CNC face

The woods have regular-flex graphite shafts and the irons have regular steel shafts, which helps swing speed and a higher ball flight. A lower centre of gravity and perimeter weighting make the clubs forgiving on off-centre strikes. The stand bag weighs 2.4kg.

Who it suits

It suits beginners, short-course players and anyone who walks a lot and wants a light bag. Be aware of the gaps. There is no fairway wood, no pitching wedge and big jumps between irons, so you will play more half shots. The listing shows right-hand, regular length only, so taller or left-handed players should look at the full sets.

A half set is a fair way to try golf, but it is the more expensive option per club.

Price and availability

The price is £183.99, against a regular £229.99, a saving of £46. That is about £31 per club, which is more than the full stand bag set at about £24. Stepping up to the full set costs £104 more and doubles your club count.

4. Callaway XR 26 13-piece complete set

The Callaway XR 26 is the premium option for a men's set, built around distance, high launch and forgiveness. It is sold out at MoreSports at the moment, so check the product page for restocks before you plan around it.

What is in the set

The set has 12 clubs, five headcovers and a golf bag. The clubs are:

• Titanium driver, 10.5 degrees
• 3 wood
• 4 and 5 hybrids
• 6 to 9 irons
• Pitching, approach and sand wedges
• Odyssey DFX putter

It comes in Black/Silver or Blue/Red, in regular or stiff flex.

Who it suits

This set suits golfers who want a recognised brand, the extra approach wedge and a stiff-flex option for a faster swing. It is still an easy-to-play, forgiving set, so a beginner can use it. But the extra money mostly buys the name, the titanium driver and the wedge. For a first set, the Ben Sayers M8 gives more value per pound.

Pay the Callaway premium for the brand and the wedge, not because you need it to learn.

Price and availability

The price is £1,199, against a regular price of £1,499, a saving of £300. That is roughly four times the cost of the M8 stand bag set. If you want it, ask about restock before you commit, since a sold-out set can't be bought today.

Picking your set

Match the bag to how you get round, the length to your height and the budget to how often you play. The M8 stand bag set suits golfers who carry, the cart bag set suits trolley users, and the half set is the cheapest way in. The Callaway XR is the premium alternative when it is in stock.

Before you order, check three things: whether you need regular or +1 inch length (+1 inch is recommended over 6'1"), whether you want steel or graphite irons, and whether you play left or right handed. Get those right and a set under £320 will last you years.

When you are ready, browse the full range of men's golf package sets at MoreSports and choose the option that fits your swing and your budget.