Cost by club type
Here’s roughly what each part of the bag costs new in 2026:
- Driver: $400 to $700 (see the best drivers)
- Fairway woods & hybrids: $230 to $500 each (best fairway woods)
- Iron set (4 to PW): $900 to $1,600 (best irons)
- Wedges: $100 to $300 each; a 3-wedge setup runs $300 to $650 (best wedges)
- Putter: $150 to $500 (best putters)
- Bag: $200 to $400 (best golf bags)
Beginner vs. premium sets
A beginner or value-focused full set can come in around $900 to $1,300 using game-improvement clubs and smart brand choices. A mid-range set of current-model clubs from the major brands lands around $1,800 to $2,400. A premium, tour-level bagthink players’ irons, a tour putter, and a premium driver, can exceed $3,500.
How to spend less without playing worse
The single biggest saver is buying quality pre-owned clubs, which typically run 40 to 70% less than new for gear that’s only a generation old. Prioritize spending on the clubs you hit most (driver, irons, putter) and save on the rest. Our new vs. used guide covers when each makes sense.
Build a set to your exact budget
Rather than guess, tell us your budget and we’ll build a complete, current-model bag around it, new or pre-owned, in under a minute, with where to buy each club.