Contents
- What Makes a Set of Golf Clubs ‘Petite’?
- The Complete Guide to Buying Women’s Golf Clubs
- The Best Golf Clubs for Petite Ladies
- 1. Aspire Pro-X Petite Ladies Clubs
- 6. New Deluxe Petite Ladies Set
- 3. Wilson Golf SGI Petite Women’s Clubs
- 4. Callaway Solaire Complete Golf Set
- 5. Cobra Golf XL Speed Club Set for Petite Ladies
- 6. Believe Ladies Complete Golf Set Clubs
- 7. Precise NX460 Golf Club Set
- 8. Wilson Women’s Profile XD Complete Golf Club Set
- Final thoughts
As the ladies on the LPGA and European ladies’ tours and other tours, especially in the Asian countries have shown, many petite ladies can extract significant distances from their clubs and with fluid swings they inspire a whole new generation of golfers.
This review is dedicated to the hardworking, awe-inspiring ladies that attracted a heap of attention to women’s golf over the last decade or so.
| Rank | Product | Our Rating |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 4.8 /5 | |
| #2 | 4.8 /5 | |
| #3 | 4.7 /5 | |
| #4 | 4.6 /5 | |
| #5 | 4.5 /5 | |
| #6 | 4.5 /5 | |
| #7 | 4.4 /5 | |
| #8 | 4.1 /5 |
What Makes a Set of Golf Clubs ‘Petite’?
What qualifies as a petite lady’s club? How are they defined? To start it is generally accepted that petite ladies measure in at between 4’11” and 5’6”.
All clubs, whether it be male or female, conform to a standard length. The standard length for a lady’s driver is 43 inches. To be categorized as petite all clubs in the bag should be at least 1 inch shorter than the standard length of regular clubs. Some manufacturers have added a notation of -1 to their clubs for easy identification.
As petite ladies normally have a smaller arc and therefore generate less clubhead speed, petite lady’s clubs generally come standard with graphite shafts and extra flex to assist in providing more clubhead speed.
Although we will provide you with the most relevant and informative detail in this article, it will always be more beneficial to attend a club fitting with your local professional. This applies especially in areas where you are likely to deviate from the standard lengths supplied by manufacturers.
The Complete Guide to Buying Women’s Golf Clubs
If you are looking for a set of clubs for a special person that requires the best and most appropriate clubs there are some areas that you should consider even before making a decision.
Your Height
This article is aimed at petite lady golfers hence we will be looking at clubs that are suitable for ladies between 4’10” and 5’6″. If you fall into this category you should give serious consideration to the shorter shafts that come in petite sets.
The Shafts
Like the fact that your shaft should be slightly (1”) shorter than the standard shaft, flex, and weight should play an important role in your final decision. A lighter shaft with the correct flex for your swing speed will enhance the results achieved on the course.
Weight of Your Clubs
Lighter clubs will fit well with the lighter shaft and shaft flex. They will allow for faster clubhead speed and therefore improve distance. This is also an important consideration for the more senior lady golfers amongst us.
Your Budget
As with any range of golf equipment, your budget will determine the clubs that you take onto the golf course with you. Some sets cover the whole price range from budget to premium branded manufacturers asking premium prices. You would be well advised to look at the benefit that you will derive from paying a premium and then decide whether it is worth the extra money.
Style Preference
Generally, ladies are far more fashion and style-conscious than men and for that specific reason, the style could play an important role in making a final decision about which set to purchase.
The manufacturers have taken cognizance of this fact and provided options to cater for most styles. You may as well feel comfortable and happy with your style after spending good money on accessorizing.
Set Composition
Over and above the preceding points, it is extremely important that the composition of your set enables you to cover most scenarios and that you are not found between clubs too often.
The maximum head size for the driver is set at 460cc and there is no reason to use a smaller head that will sacrifice forgiveness and provide less confidence. The bigger the head, the higher the probability that you will have a bigger sweet spot.
Woods provide more distance than irons which is an important factor, especially in women’s golf. Hybrids have become a common replacement for long irons. Some manufacturers specialize in making oversized heads in the vein of hybrids that should entertain serious consideration.
Wedges are your scoring clubs and it could be well worth considering carrying one or two extra wedges to cut the strokes around the greens.
The Best Golf Clubs for Petite Ladies
1. Aspire Pro-X Petite Ladies Clubs
Pros:
- Well-suited to female golfers between 4’11” and 5’4″.
- All clubs are 1” shorter than the standard length
- Well priced
- Very Forgiving woods and hybrids
- Sturdy and durable
Cons:
- Putter could be of better quality
We all aspire to play the best golf possible without spending an absolute fortune in the process. Well, Aspire is not a premium name in the world of golf and has not featured in many reviews of premium golf clubs. Beginners and intermediate players will benefit greatly from the use of the Aspire range.
Aspire Pro-X Petite Ladies Clubs were designed for forgiveness irrespective of where the ball and clubface meet.
They will benefit beginners and intermediate golfers the most are great this sector of the market as they have been designed with forgiveness in mind no matter where on the clubface you come in contact with the golf ball.
The Aspire X1 set made up of:
- 460cc titanium driver
- 3 Wood
- 4 Hybrid
- 5 Hybrid
- 7 through 9 Irons
- Pitching Wedge
- Sand Wedge
- Putter
- 3 matching head covers
- Stand bag
Shafts
The standard shafts are aimed for ladies who are between 4’11” and 5’3”. The shafts are constructed from premium V6 (variable control) ultra-light high modulus graphite and have flex most suitable for ladies. They are rounded off with smaller sized Tour Pride grips that provide enhanced feedback and feel.
Clubhead
The face of the woods and hybrids are thinner and more flexible thus providing more of a trampoline effect upon ball and face contact resulting in the optimum distance.
Weight reduction on all clubs was high on the designers’ list of priorities to ensure that the target market being able to extract maximum benefit from all technology.
Style
Combining pink and black works extremely well and even the most discerning golfers will be happy to roll out this set for their next round.
Performance
Straight drives, very credible distance and majestic forgiveness from the thinner face and improved aerodynamics of the driver. The extra-large sweet spot and center of gravity that was pushed further back and lower will benefit the petite ladies playing this set.
Similar changes have been applied to the fairway wood and hybrids for enhanced consistency throughout.
Our Verdict
Eye-catching looks and performance to go with it. Add the fact that it is priced to attract more ladies to the golf course, you could be onto a winner.
6. New Deluxe Petite Ladies Set
Pros:
- Built to last
- Very easy to use
- Price friendly
- Highly comfortable
- Durable
- Forgiving and lightweight
- Exceptional feel and feedback
Cons:
- Not much that can be said against the Deluxe Petite Ladies Complete Golf Package Set
Maxing out at the top end of the petite definition, the Deluxe Petite Ladies Complete Golf Package Set is aimed at golfers between 5ft and 5’5″. Although not considered one of the premium brands the Deluxe Petite is not a set that you will regret trying out.
The Petite Set consists of:
- 460cc Driver
- 3-wood
- 24-degree Hybrid
- 6 thru 9 irons
- PW and SW
- Putter
- Deluxe Stand Bag
- 3 matching head covers
Shafts
The burgundy color is combined for an eye-catching finish on the head covers. The burgundy is then a common thread throughout the set with great aplomb. Most ladies find them to be stylish and elegant looking clubs.
Clubhead
At 460 cc the clubhead of the drivers is pushing the upper limits of the standards set by the golfing authorities. It provides an extremely large sweet spot for maximum forgiveness on mishits.
Style
The burgundy color is combined for an eye-catching finish on the head covers. The burgundy is then a common thread throughout the set with great aplomb
Performance
The low center of gravity and forgiveness from the massive sweet spot provides the golfer with awesome distance and accuracy.
Feedback and feel through the grips will ensure that you know exactly what the contact between ball and clubhead was like.
Our Verdict
- Forgiving by nature, accurate and long by definition. The superlight construction combined with the quality built into the clubs creates an extremely durable club for long-term pleasure.
3. Wilson Golf SGI Petite Women’s Clubs
Pros:
- Top driver
- Game-improvement irons
- Lightweight cart with fleece-lined pocket
Cons:
- Putter could be better
This is a more budget favorable set compared to other premium brands without sacrificing on the quality being delivered. This price of the set could be very suitable for golfers that are only just starting or playing irregularly.
These clubs have been specifically designed for women golfers between 5’0” and 5’4”.
The comprehensive Wilson Golf SGI Petite set consists of:
- Driver
- 3 Fairway Wood
- 5 Fairway Wood
- 7 Fairway Wood
- 5 Hybrid
- 6- 9 Irons
- Pitching Wedge
- Sand Wedge
- Putter
Shafts
The shafts come standard in lightweight graphite and ladies’ flex. Rounding out the top of the shaft you will find soft grips that are smaller than the standard especially aimed at the petite lady’s market.
Clubhead
A higher loft on the driver is extremely suitable for lower swing speeds that are generally found on the beginner or lady golfers. A large sweet spot enhances distance and forgiveness.
Perimeter weighting on the 6 – 9 irons, as well as the deep back cavity design, promotes stability and greater accuracy. This does not follow through the wedges which leans more towards the standard blade-like shape.
The putter provides a rubber face for increased feeling on putts.
Style
The teal color scheme throughout the bag and clubs provides stability and optimism.
Performance
The large sweet spot provides great ball trajectory and distance and is suited to most lady swing speeds. This combines well with the low center of gravity found on the irons which provide excellent accuracy.
Our Verdict
Great combination of high loft driver and game improvement irons and would provide consistency for beginners and irregular players.
4. Callaway Solaire Complete Golf Set
Pros:
- Good combinations
- Enhanced cavity back design
- Quality light and spacious bag with sections that are hand-stitched
- Ideal for petite golfers between 5’0″ and 5’4″
- Energy-efficient design
Cons:
- Not a budget set
- The heads are not as durable as could be expected
Callaway is one of the manufacturers of top premium golf equipment. The fact that they have dedicated a range to petite ladies highlights the potential that manufacturers have seen in this growth sector.
Solaire is aimed at petite ladies between 5’0” and 5’4” but should probably not be considered by beginners.
The technology and quality of workmanship are of the normal high quality one would expect from Callaway. A lot of research and development has gone into the design and manufacture of this range.
The 10 clubs set includes:
- Driver
- 3-Wood
- 5– 6 Hybrids
- 7, 8, 9 irons
- Pitching Wedge (PW)
- Sand Wedge (SW)
- Putter
- Cart bag
Shafts
All shafts come in at ladies’ flex and are made of graphite except the putter shaft that is made of steel.
Clubhead
The woods and hybrid clubs have thin faces and weighting is placed towards the rear for a lower center of gravity promoting forgiveness.
Redesigned heads on the hybrid clubs allow for better play out of the rough without sacrificing effectiveness from the short grass.
Perimeter weighting on the cavity-backed irons lowers the center of gravity and is designed to be extremely energy efficient thereby assisting petit ladies to place the weight in the right place behind the ball at contact, resulting in incredible forgiveness and distance even at slow swing speeds.
The cart bag design provides ample storage for even the most accessorized golfers. Rounding off the bag is a strong strap for times that it is required to carry your bag.
Style
Four color combinations, Black, Blue, Champagne and Cherry Blossom combined with the star-like design that we have become accustomed to with the Callaway bags, provides for the style that would put a smile on any lady’s face.
Performance
You can expect long, high and straight shots and the Solitaire clubs were designed to cover all distances in the set. Lofts are suited to maximize height and distances for lady golfers.
5. Cobra Golf XL Speed Club Set for Petite Ladies
Pros:
- Advanced technology can be expected.
- Quality irons
Cons:
- Not so good on the budget
Being one of the premium manufacturers you would expect the XL Speed set to be top-notch, and it does not disappoint. This is a set for serious lady golfers measuring in at between 5’0” and 5’4”.
The Cobra Golf Speed XL Ladies Clubs set consists of:
- 460cc Titanium Driver
- 3, 5, 7 Fairway Woods
- 5 Hybrid
- 6- 9 Irons
- Pitching Wedge
- Sand Wedge (SW)
- Putter
Here are the details:
Shafts
Shafts are manufactured from Graphite and flexed for Ladies.
Clubhead
The titanium driver head comes in at the maximum 460cc capacity with a low center of gravity and the weight towards the back and the heel for ultimate forgiveness and distance.
Fairway woods in the form of a 3, 5 and 7 have a shallower profile and the weighting similarly placed to the driver towards the back and the heel.
Cavity backed irons round out the open play equipment and a machined face putter for exceptional control on the greens.
Style
The clubs and golf bags come in a combination of black and mint as well as black and pink.
Performance
As to be expected the technology incorporated into this club makes this an absolute pleasure to play out on the course. Distance, forgiveness, accuracy, and anything else you can ask for.
Our Verdict
Stylish, efficient and reliable. Made by Cobra, enough said.
6. Believe Ladies Complete Golf Set Clubs
Pros:
- 460cc driver head
- The wide sole on the irons
- Heel and toe weights improve the stability of the putter
- Fairly priced
- Exceptional impact and feel
Cons:
- There are a few complaints about the bag not having a built-in stand
Believe, that is what you will garner when playing with the Ladies’ complete set. Your belief in your competence will grow with every round. The Believe clubs are designed and built with game improvement technology aimed at allowing everyone to achieve their level best.
The Complete set provides you with the tools to overcome every situation that you may encounter. The size and functionality will suit petite ladies to a tee and ultimate performance will be experienced from every club from driver to putter.
The set contains a
- 460cc driver
- 3-wood with a low profile creating a high trajectory
- 2 hybrids
- 6 wide soles stainless steel irons
- Mallet style putter
Shafts
The shafts are made from lightweight graphite and come standard in ladies flex.
An extra-large face on the 460cc driver’s head, possibly the largest in golf, generates extra distance with less effort on the input.
Style
The Believe Ladies Complete Golf Set comes in a purple bag with purple on the soles. A pink ribbon on the soles acts as a reminder of the fight against breast cancer.
Performance
Game improvement technology assists in making it easier to strike the ball well. There are no discernible distance and accuracy loss on mishits.
Improved turf interaction resulting from the wider soles on the irons.
More distance, awesome forgiveness and great comes standard with the Believe.
Our Verdict
A set of clubs that will make you believe in your capabilities and enhance the enjoyment of lady golfers. Ignore the Believe Ladies Complete set at your peril.
The clubs in this set are very beginner-friendly. Overall, it is a good club set for those starting out.
7. Precise NX460 Golf Club Set
Pros:
- Great performance for beginners
- Well priced
- Pushes the limits of height for petite ladies
Cons:
- Only 8 clubs in the set
There are two sizes available making this very flexible in the petite range. The first set is aimed at the top end of the petite definition ranging from 5’3″ to 5’9″. This may not meet the qualification criteria for petite in some people’s minds. The second set is aimed at ladies coming in below 5’3″.
Unlike most other sets that we have reviewed, this set only consists of 8 clubs with a combination of a 6/7 iron and 8/9 iron creating possibly a bigger gap between the hybrid and the pitching wedge.
The benefit to this is that there are fewer clubs to drag along and fewer clubs to create confusion, especially for beginners. This is a great set to begin your golfing journey with.
The NX460 can be considered an extremely budget-friendly option and a great buy for beginners.
The Precise NX460 set consists of
- 10.5-degree 460cc Driver
- 3-Wood
- 24-degree Hybrid
- Multi-purpose 6/7, 8/9, PW and SW
- Putter
- Stand Bag
- 3 matching head covers
Shafts
Standard on these clubs you will find ultralight High Modulus graphite shafts on all clubs.
Clubhead
The woods generate increased speed from a convex crown and a deeper face.
Cavity backed irons with a high launch design are attached to American made True Temper steel shafts.
Style
The range has a shiny blue tint throughout to embellish confidence in beginners.
Performance
The woods have a neatly defined clubhead shape improving the speed and accuracy that is delivered from a pure contact with the ball.
The irons will provide a sufficiently high launch trajectory and with the 6/7 and 8/9 combination will make your shorter shots so much easier.
Our Verdict
You will find value for money in these clubs. Although not perfect and different from other sets in combining the 6/7 and 8/9 clubs it will benefit beginners to evaluate the Precise NX 460 set.
8. Wilson Women’s Profile XD Complete Golf Club Set
Pros:
- Extremely competitive in the budget department
- Perfectly sized for the petite golfer
- Great performing clubs
- Suited to slower swing speeds
Cons:
- The bag could be more durable
This is another great set from Wilson and ideal for beginners aimed at female golfers between 4’11” and 5’3”. No set-up is required, just take it out of the box and play.
The Wilson Women’s Profile XD complete set consists of:
- Driver
- 3, 5, 7 Fairway Woods
- 5 Hybrid
- 6- 9 Irons
- Pitching Wedge
- Sand Wedge
- Putter
Shafts
This cool method of matching the correct size shaft lengths to a player’s height was developed by Wilson Golf to help beginning golfers easily choose the right length of clubs for them.
This complete set features lady flex shafts manufactured from graphite with smaller grips ideally suited to the petite golfer.
Clubhead
The lightweight design aimed at super game improvement technology designed for petite women.
Heel-toe weight distribution on the putter promotes stability and alignment on the swing through.
Style
Although you may find more colorful combinations the Wilson range of colors will not create any ridicule from your playing partners.
Performance
Extra loft on the driver provides the assistance required for slower swing speeds and provides good distance and an improved trajectory off the tee.
Our Verdict
There is no need for beginners to go through the frustration and stress of a fitment session. The Wilson Women’s Profile XD complete set is aimed at beginner petite golfers wanting to get onto the course without concerning themselves too much with the technical details.
Final thoughts
With an ever-increasing number of lady golfers joining the fairways and the professional tours sporting a multitude of petite players, this category is sure to create more interest in the future.
While we have reviewed the best golf clubs for petite ladies, the Aspire Pro-X Petite Ladies Clubs stands out as our winner. They are true game improvers and the quality is great. Every aspect of the set is designed to make your game easier and better.
Consider your needs and your budget in order to determine the best set for you.
