Caley Golf Clubs Review – Are They Any Good? Are They Worth The Money?

Caley Golf Clubs Review – Are They Any Good? Are They Worth The Money?

Before I actually got any Caley clubs in for testing, I was smitten by them.

I hadn’t done too much research into the company but I was drooling over the images of their golf clubs. Long before I had one in my hands, I lusted after a Caley club because they look beautiful.

Caley is a new company on the scene. And who knows if they will stand the test of time but for now, they make gorgeous, premium-looking clubs. But looks are never the whole story.

You should never buy golf clubs based on looks alone. So I tested a variety of Caley clubs to see if they are more than just a pretty face.

A Brief History of Caley Golf Clubs

The Caley Golf Company was founded in 2019 by a man named Ryan Atha.

Ryan is a native of Scotland but had worked in Central London prior to founding Caley Golf. Ryan had been employed at a pro shop and was passionate about golf.

Upon returning to Scotland, he forged that passion into a golf club company: Caley Golf. The company claims that they strive to make quality golf gear at a price that anyone can afford – a claim that many small golf companies make.

Unlike a lot of small, startup golf club companies though, Caley actually makes clubs for all skill-levels. Their prices aren’t rock bottom across the board either.

Who Makes Caley Golf Clubs?

Caley has not made it publicly known whether they outsource the production of their golf clubs or if everything is done in-house.

Caley Golf is based in the United Kingdom so if they do handle all their own production, then Caley golf clubs are made in the United Kingdom.

However, many small golf club companies (and even some of the major companies) outsource production to Asian countries to keep costs low.

What Handicap Range Do Caley Clubs Suit?

The cool thing about Caley Golf is that they don’t cater to high handicap golf gear which tends to be more straightforward and cheaper to produce. They also make golf clubs for mid and low handicappers.

Caley Driver Review

The Caley Driver sports a beautiful brushed, matte black finish with a modern shape.

The club head has been elongated towards the back. At address, it looks confidence-inspiring. There is plenty of heft in the head so if you’re a high handicapper, you should feel very at ease with the Caley Driver. In fact, that’s who it was designed for.

Selling Points

• Oversized head
• 10.5° loft
• Regular and stiff flex shaft options
• Rear tungsten weight

Caley Driver Performance

Despite the fancy looks of this driver, the performance was very much in line with your typical GI driver which is a good thing if you’re a high handicappers.

My launch angles stayed in the 14-16 degree territory, spin rates were just north of 2600 and the dispersion was acceptable.

The only major problem was that despite the large sweet spot, the face isn’t very stable around the perimeter.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Looks cool
• Good distance
• Large sweet spot

Cons:

• Face isn’t very consistent

Who is it for?

The Caley Driver is a good choice for high handicappers (not beginners) who have trouble getting the ball airborne.

Overall Score: 95/100

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Caley 01 Cb Irons Review

At address, the Caley 01Cb Irons reminded me a lot of the Titleist T300 irons.

Both have a moderate top line, relatively short blade length and a generally compact head shape. In other words, the Caley 01Cb Irons straddle the line between game improvement and players performance the way the T300’s do.

But the Caley 01Cb Irons have a slightly thicker sole so I was expecting them to play better through the turf.

Selling Points

• Forged from S20C steel
• Cavity back design
• Milled back and face
• KBS stock shafts (regular and stiff)

Caley 01Cb Irons Performance

The Caley 01Cb Irons do a very nice job of blending player’s performance with game improvement. The wide soles do in fact smooth out the turf interaction off the deck and from the rough.

They launch a little higher than I would like; but if you have a deliberate tempo this will likely be a bonus. They are workable enough for mid and low handicappers.

Who Are They For?

I would say that if you are anywhere in the 8-18 handicap range, you could find something to love about these irons.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Quality stock shafts
• Soft feel
• Tight dispersion

Cons:

• Not great for fast swingers

Overall Score: 97/100

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Caley 01T Irons Review

The Caley 01T irons mimic the features of player’s distance irons from major golf companies but for about half the price.

With a sleek muscle back design and tungsten weighting, they promise distance and forgiveness.

Selling Points

• Hollow-body design
• Thin face
• Foam inserts

What Handicap Are They for?

The Caley 01T irons are pretty compact and have thin soles with a moderate top line. You have to be pretty accurate with your swing path so I would say they’re best for mid handicappers.

Performance

The Caley 01T irons are surprisingly forgiving. They have a channel similar to the Speed Pocket of Taylormade fame so they produce high ball speeds across the face. The launch is mid and they have a soft feel. Great distance overall.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Fast ball speeds
• Forgiving
• KBS shafts

Cons:

• Not great for high handicappers

Overall Score: 96/100

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Caley Golf Wedge Set Review

The Caley Golf Wedge Set comes with a gap wedge (50°), sand wedge (54°) and a lob wedge (60°).

These are cavity back wedges and the full set is only $250.

Performance

The Caley Golf Wedge Set is very forgiving. The large heads make for an expansive sweet spot while the thick soles allow for easier striking from any lie.

The grooves are moderately aggressive so they produce adequate spin.

Who Are They for?

The Caley Golf Wedge Set is ideal for high handicappers looking for a great deal on decent wedges.

There isn’t enough spin for low handicappers; but these wedges will help high handicappers at least start to hone their short game.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Very affordable
• High launch
• Smooth turf interaction

Cons:

• Not very good-looking

Overall Score: 95/100

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Caley Golf Woods Review

The Caley Golf Woods have the same brushed, matte black finish as the Caley Driver.

In fact, the Caley Driver is included in this set. With deep tungsten weighting, these are high-launching, forgiving woods. The set costs $260. The driver is 10.5 degrees and the fairway wood is 16 degrees.

What You Get

The Caley Golf Woods set consists of a driver and a #3 fairway wood. Both have an oversized profile designed for mid and high handicappers.

Performance

I’ve already reviewed the Caley Driver so I will focus on the #3 fairway wood here.

The fairway wood produces steep launch and descent angles so it’s a great club to use on your first shot on par 4’s. The sweet spot is big and only extreme mis-hits result in significant reductions in ball speed.

It’s not easy to miss the sweet spot; but if you do, you should expect wide dispersion and maybe even an unplayable lie.

Who is it for?

The Caley Golf Woods would be good for handicappers in the 20-27 handicap range. A big mis-hit will still result in wide divergence so you need some semblance of swing path accuracy.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Sleek looks
• High launch
• Regular and stiff flex options

Cons:

• Won’t cure a big miss

Overall Score: 95/100

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Caley Golf Hybrids Review

The Caley Golf Hybrids feature tungsten perimeter weighting in the heel and toe.

These are hollow-body hybrids that have been injected with lightweight foam for a softer feel. A channel has been bored into the rear of the face to increase flexion (much like the Speed Pocket).

What You Get

The Caley Golf Hybrid set consist of a #3 hybrid (19°) and a #4 hybrid (22°). Both clubs have a 66g shaft and they are 40” and 39.5” respectively.

Performance

The hybrids actually look a bit more like fairway woods than hybrids. But they are still forgiving.

Turf interaction (especially from the rough) wasn’t super-smooth. Still, the distance was amazing. These hybrids play longer than your average hybrids.

Who Are They for?

The Caley Golf Hybrids would be best for mid to high handicappers who prioritize distance above all else.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Lightweight design
• Good for slow swing speeds
• They look cool

Cons:

• They scuff easily

Overall Score: 95/100

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Is Caley A Good Brand? – Final Thoughts

I’m not 100% sold on their woods and hybrids; but I really liked both iron sets that I tested out.

In my opinion, their irons rival those being made by the likes of Callaway, Taylormade and even Titleist.

Good woods are easier to produce than good irons so despite the pedestrian woods Caley makes, I’d still say they’re a good brand based on the quality of their irons.