Pinemeadow PRE Men's 16-Piece Complete Golf Set

Update: 5/5/14: I've since upgraded the driver to a Nike VRS Tour, purchased the 52, 56, and 60 degree wedges from Pinemeadow in addition to the Pinemeadow Pre blade putter. I'm completely content with the setup now, and have about 70 rounds total (not counting the new stuff) with no problems. I haven't carried the bag since I have had the clip issues, but it does well on my Clicgear 3.5. cart. (yep, I've caught the bug and now I'm buying all kinds of golf stuff!). I still dig the irons and they're holding up very well!My first swing with a golf club was August 2012. I was immediately hooked to the game after landing on the green with my first shot on a par 3 course (easy game, right?!) and started looking for clubs. I learned that golf is expensive at that point. So I sought out amazon and found these clubs from Pinemeadow. I bought them based upon the user reviews on here -- I have a lot of faith in my fellow internet people.After 30+ par 3 rounds, and several 9-hole and 18-hole rounds, it's time to write a review.Pros:- Price was awesome for what amounts to basically a whole set of clubs (minus high lofted wedges). This was perfect for me as a starter. Note: I also purchased the set of 3 wedges from Amazon and I will review these at a later time.- Quality of the clubs is great. Being that I have had 0 lessons and have smacked the driver and 3 wood heads into the mats at the driving range (MULTIPLE TIMES!) and they still look great and function well.- Irons look slick and hit very well. They seem to be very forgiving compared to my buddies' old Ping irons from the 70s (the first club I hit).- Pinemeadow customer service was great to deal with. I had one of the plastic clips break on the shoulder harness while I was walking a course with the shoulder straps. Customer service was very responsive and sent me replacements. See my slight con below.Cons:- Driver seems really heavy compared with some of the higher end models I've felt in the pro shop.- Cheap plastic clips on the shoulder harness. Pinemeadow sent me two replacements upon request.- Top pocket on the bag is clearly marked with a tag that reads "Valuables". I prefer to NOT advertise where I keep my wallet, etc! This can be easily removed.Final Verdict:I really like these clubs and plan on using them until I get some lessons and see my scores drop so I can go for a professional fitting. And then who knows, I may still use them! I may also upgrade to a cart bag now that I have also purchased a Clicgear 3.5. I would highly recommend these if you're new and don't want to spend a lot of money on a pretty slick set of clubs.

As a beginner golfer, I needed a set of clubs that was affordable (In case I decided I didn't like playing golf) and of a descent enough quality that I would be able to learn effectively. After doing my research, I decided on this set. I couldn't be happier with my choice. The clubs are fantastic. My co-workers/friends with over 20 years of golfing experience tried them out with me and agreed that for the money, these clubs greatly exceeded their expectations even. I can keep up with the better players, and it doesn't hurt that the clubs look great either.The Putter is great. The long arrow along the top of it helps in aiming your shots, and the 2 cutout sections make a great ball retriever when your balls rolls into a stream or pond within easy reach. The Driver is light and powerful, as is the 3W and 3H.The bag is of pretty good quality, surprisingly. It is a nice stand bag with enough pockets to hold your balls, extra clothes, valuables, and the included hood cover. There is an umbrella hook and towel hook. The best part about the bag is the very comfortable straps that let you wear it like a backpack. That makes carrying it around very easy. Rather than one single shoulder strap, you get a harness that easily slides on just like a backpack, and keeps the clubs from falling out. Then when you are ready to hit, slide the bag off, the stand automatically deploys, and choose your club. Couldn't ask for more. The mechanism that deploys the stand works quite well, but because of it's size, it makes it harder to put this bag on an electric or push/pull cart. harder, but not impossible, you just have to slightly angle the bag to it's side. Very slighlty. If you are going to always use a cart, I would recommend getting a cart bag, but this one still works either way. Remember, it's a stand bag, not a cart bag.The 7 openings for clubs is pretty easy to figure out. 14 individual lined slots would have been preferred, but you won't get that at this price point. There is a recognizable putter well in the front, a slot for your PW, 3 slots for your 3 woods/hybrids, and 2 large slots to split your 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9 irons. Pretty self explanatory.Altogether, this is a fantastic value for the price. My "more pro than me" golf buddies tell me this is a really great beginner set that should last me a few years while I get into the sport. I am very pleased with the improvement in my game using this set versus the rental sets from the courses. You won't be dissapointed, either.