If you’re looking for the best budget golf irons sets then you’re probably just starting to play golf or have come back to golf after a long time off from playing and want to upgrade your clubs.
Golf over the past few years has become increasingly more expensive to play, Green fees have gone up and equipment costs are getting out of control. Take the new Callaway GBB Epic irons $1599 for a set of irons! Crazy.
However, golf doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun or get golf equipment that suits your game at a reasonable price. We have found some great golf irons at all price levels to suit every budget. We have included some quick links below.
What will the quality be like on a budget golf iron set under $200?
You’ve probably heard the saying ” You get what you pay for” Right? Well to a degree that’s true with golf clubs. I’m not going to tell you that a set of Wilson Staff C-200 irons are better than Callaway GBB Epic irons. The thing you need to think about is “ Will a set of Callaway GBB Epic irons make you play better?”
I know in my case the answer would be NO. I have played with some top of the range clubs and to be honest, at my level of golf there wasn’t much difference. Certainly not enough to warrant spending $1599.
Instead, if you invest a smaller amount under $200 you get decent enough clubs to last a couple of seasons. And you get to figure out if you like the game enough to invest more in a golf iron set.
Best Budget Golf Sets under $200
- PREMIUM QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE: Experience the ultimate control and precision with Lazrus' Pitching Wedge Set with Regular Flex and Steel Shaft! Our premium quality golf clubs for men and women are crafted from high-quality materials, ensuring superior performance on every swing.
- DESIGNED FOR LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS: Our pitching wedge set with regular flex and steel shaft is perfectly tailored for left-handed players. This golf club set for men and women includes a right hand 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, iron and a pitching wedge that offer optimal balance and exceptional feel for a more enjoyable golfing experience.
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- MAXIMUM FORGIVENESS: Your shots will launch higher and fly straighter and truer more than ever before! Hollow body and cavity construction lets us put the weight where we want it so you get an incredibly forgiving iron.
- MORE FLEXIBLE FACE: A more flexible iron face helps the ball jump off the club with some serious ball speed behind it. It adds to the forgiveness too - the ball speed is high wherever you hit it on the face.
Best Budget Golf Iron Sets under $200
- 360 Face Cup + VFT for more Ball Speed
- MIM'd Internal Standing Wave for Optimal Flight and Control
- Apex Pro 19 is a forged Tour Performance Iron with advanced distance technologies.
- Extremely soft feel comes from a forged 1025 mild carbon steel body, and for the first time Callaway has put Urethane Microspheres into a forged iron.
- Apex Pro 19 is a forged Tour Performance Iron with advanced distance technologies.
- Extremely soft feel comes from a forged 1025 mild carbon steel body, and for the first time Callaway has put Urethane Microspheres into a forged iron.
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What are the best iron sets for beginners?
We get asked this question all the time and our answer is always the same. If you can afford new golf iron sets then that’s your best bet. Without a doubt, a golf iron set custom fitted to your needs is the best option.
The majority of new golfers will just buy the cheapest golf iron sets from eBay or Amazon and to be honest I was the same when I first started. There’s nothing wrong with just buying a set and start playing.
Who cares if they’re not the latest set or the most expensive club on the market. Or, if you don’t have a set of fairway woods yet. You’re playing golf and that’s all that matters. Have fun and just play!
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Club guide for beginners
Long Irons
This golf iron is the longest in the set and normally known as LONG IRONS due to their length 4-3-2 Irons. Only God can hit a good 1 Iron. LOL Not all cheaper sets of irons will contain a 3 or 4 iron. The shaft length tends to decrease as the loft angle increases. Long irons are designed for distance and due to their low loft, you can expect a lower ball flight.
Normally long irons are used on your second shot to try to reach those long par 5’s or off the tee on shorter par 4’s
The alternative would be to use a Hybrid like the Taylormade M4 Hybrid, they allow for a higher ball flight whilst still gaining distance. They are also a little easier to hit than a 3-4 Iron.
Mid Irons
Normally classed as 5-6-7 irons have a higher loft, and are normally the bread and butter irons to use. They help the ball climb higher with a more curved trajectory. Most golfers feel at home using these irons due to their length and nice high ball flight. Hence the reason some club manufacturers have released a full set of golf clubs called SINGLE LENGTH clubs. Cobra is one such brand to make these types of clubs. All the clubs in the set from 9 iron to 5 iron are 7 iron length. This means you need to put your normal 7 golf iron swing on all golf clubs. Making it easier for you to have a consistent swing and shot. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.
Mid irons are shorter and have a bigger, more forgiving clubheads that make them beginner-friendly.
Short Irons
These golf irons are the shortest in your set apart from your wedges. They include 8-9 and pitching wedge iron. They are the highest lofted and with the shortest shafts, making ideal for shots under 120 Yards. You would use these clubs as you close in on the green.
All these clubs will be included in your new set of discount golf clubs.
Read our article on BEST GOLF BALLS FOR BEGINNERS
You will also need one or two wedges. One for sand bunkers like a 60Deg wedge and a gap wedge apx 54 Deg of loft and sometimes a 50Deg for those short chip shots. These will need to be purchased separately. We have included some links below to make it easier for you.
If you are on a budget I would say just buy one of the cheap golf iron sets and then buy a Driver, Hybrid, 2 wedges and a putter. That’s all the clubs you’ll need.
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Final Thoughts
The main point we’d like to get over to you is, just play golf! No matter what type of golf clubs you have or buy, how cheap or expensive, don’t let anything stop you from playing and having fun.
You should never let your equipment stop you from progressing in golf. A good swing on a set of golf clubs costing $129 will feel just as good as a good swing on a set of clubs costing $1599 and produce a great shot.
Buy a set that you can afford and go play golf.
Play well and shoot low.
