Features
The XL 5000 golf club set comes fully loaded with 18 pieces, including 12 clubs. It has a 10-degree loft driver, a 3 and 5 wood, a 4 and 5 hybrid, a 6 iron through a pitching wedge, a sand wedge and a putter. The set comes with a lightweight stand bag, five head covers and a rain hood.
The set is available in right- or left-handed models, while the irons are available in graphite or steel shaft and each club is fitted with Top Flite Velvet grips. Retail price starts at $299 as of late 2009.
Clubs
The driver is 45 inches long and features a Uniflex shaft, while the 3 wood and the 5 wood have a 15 and 19 loft, respectively. The irons have an open back cavity and include two small weights, as well. Those are integrated into the head to provide forgiveness on off-center hits. The sand wedge has a flat head instead of an open cavity to help give the club its 56 degree loft. The blade putter has a cross-milled face and is a standard weight to help beginner golfers putt with ease.
Identification
Every club is branded with the Top Flight logo and has XL 5000 on the head, as well a red and black color scheme. The lightweight stand bag is also red and black, comes with two straps for easy carrying when walking a course and has six pocket compartments for additional personal items. The head covers are also black and red.
Benefits
This starter set is for a golfer who needs a complete set of clubs and either wants it all to match or not take the time to purchase the products separately. However, the clubs are also specifically designed to help beginner golfers with their game, including getting the ball in the air more consistently. The oversized-cavity back irons give the golfer easy playability, while the same oversized woods give a larger impact area for more airborne shots. The driver is also designed to have a bit of a draw to help golfers reduce sliced shots.
Considerations
Any beginner or casual golfer should consider buying this set. It doesn't have to be seen as a starter set, however it's a good way to have a complete set of clubs, especially if you only golf socially and are not to concerned with improving your game on a constant basis. Keep in mind that this is not the only complete golf club set available on the market and you should research others before making a purchase.
About The Author
Mike Camunas is a free lance reporter, covering local golf in the Tampa Bay area, from events to golfers hitting hole in ones, to even covering the professional events that hit town. He has been playing golf for about 11 years and has never seen his handicap lower. Perhaps one day. He attended the University of South Florida.
