Inesis Golf Clubs Review – Are They Any Good?

Inesis Golf Clubs Review – Are They Any Good?

If you have ever scoured the internet for affordable golf gear, you have probably come across the Inesis brand.

And if you’re like any thoughtful golf player, you have probably wondered if they make good golf clubs.

It’s really hard to tell if a young, startup company like Inesis is actually worth your time and money. That’s because most of the clubs from companies like Inesis aren’t available for fitting. You have to buy directly from the manufacturer and hope for the best.

But we’re continuing our series of brand reviews with an in-depth look at Inesis and some of the company’s most popular clubs. Will Inesis clubs be the right fit for you? Read on to find out.

Brief History of Inesis Golf Clubs

The Inesis brand was launched in 2002.

It is a brand started by sports retailing giant, Decathlon. Westerners may not be familiar with Decathlon, but it’s actually the biggest sporting goods retailer in the world.

Decathlon is a French corporation which explains why it is much better known in Europe than it is in the West. According to Decathlon, Inesis was launched on the precept that golf should be an accessible sport for everyone.

Decathlon sells Inesis golf gear from their many stores around the world and they have recently opened up a store in San Francisco, California. The company states that they are able to sell their clubs for a competitive price because they avoid unnecessary expenses like marketing campaigns.

They also state that they have streamlined their production process to the point where they can sell their clubs for cheaper than their competitors. Today, you can buy Inesis golf clubs in physical stores and online.

Where Are Inesis Clubs Made

Inesis golf clubs are assembled by Decathlon in France. While the clubs may not actually be manufactured in France, we know that they are at least assembled there.

Are Inesis Golf Clubs Good for Beginners?

One of the interesting things about Inesis Golf is that they break their gear into three categories. There are clubs that are designated for 30+ handicappers, clubs for 15-30 handicappers and clubs for sub 15 handicappers.

So if you are a beginner, you would likely do best with the clubs that were made for 30+ handicappers.

Inesis 100 Golf Clubs Review

The first thing to note about these clubs is that they fall into the 30+ handicapper category so they were made for beginners.

The Inesis 100 golf club set consists of a driver, a combo 4/5 hybrid, irons 6-9 and a mallet-style putter.

My first reaction when I got these clubs in for testing was that they looked really cool. They look like the clubs that golfers will be using in the future. They have a sleek, futuristic aesthetic that is unlike anything you’re likely to see from the major golf club manufacturers.

The driver sports a deep face profile and has been designed with an expansive sweet spot. It sounds loud at impact and the feel is a bit muted; but it’s very forgiving and easy to hit. It also feels very light and fast through transition.

The combo hybrid has a squat profile but somehow, still manages to have a deep face profile. It looks beefy behind the ball. And while it doesn’t afford the best turf interaction, it plays long and high. I was getting really good apex height with the hybrid and was averaging a carry distance of 180.4 yards.

The irons in this set have a cavity back design and an oversized profile. You can tell that they were made for beginners because they look like shovels behind the ball. They have some sort of plastic or urethane insert in the cavities which seems to dampen vibration pretty well. These irons are straight-shooters. I couldn’t manage anything but straight flight out of them.

The spin rates were high though which is probably due to the graphite shafts they come with. I think I was losing some yardage because of the spin but high handicap players with deliberate tempos probably won’t have to worry about that.

The mallet putter felt a little crass. There is no softness to it but at least it feels well-balanced. It produced a bit of lag; but nothing outrageous. Overall, it’s a pretty average putter. The entire set save for the putter comes with lightweight graphite shafts.

Who is it for?

The Inesis 100 golf club set is for the purest of beginners. This is the set you buy when you’re not sure you want to stick with golf but want to at least give it a try. The set is missing some key clubs which is another reason only beginners should buy it.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Looks cool
• Very forgiving
• Affordable

Cons:

• Gapping issues due to missing clubs

Overall Score: 95/100

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Inesis 500 Irons Review

Again, the first thing that struck me about the Inesis 500 Irons is that they look really nice.

They have incredibly sleek lines and an almost futuristic look. They also sport a sort of hybrid muscle/cavity back. In any case, the back muscle/cavity seems to blend seamlessly into the club head.

Like the 100 Golf clubs, the Inesis 500 Irons produce a pretty loud sound at impact. It’s a loud click that actually draws a lot of attention. The feel of these irons is a bit harsh. There doesn’t seem to be anything that dampens vibration. On mis-hits, there was a slight jolt up my arms. On perfect strikes, the Inesis 500 Irons just feel a bit hard.

But I liked the shot shapes I was getting from these irons. They launch effortlessly high and produce a slight draw. The distance was average. I was getting between 150 and 155 yards with the 7-iron.

Perhaps most importantly though, the dispersion was good. Not super-tight but still better than I was expecting from such an affordable set. My shots never fell beyond 12 yards of the target.

Who Are They for?

The Inesis 500 Irons are good for anyone who wants a good-looking set that yields decent accuracy. There’s nothing particularly special about their performance but they will yield playable lies and set you up for some birdies.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• High launch
• Decent dispersion
• They look very nice

Cons:

• Somewhat harsh feel

Overall Score: 96/100

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Inesis 500 Driver Review

By the time I tested the Inesis 500 Driver, I was convinced that Inesis puts a lot of effort into the aesthetics of their clubs. Yet again, I was looking at a really sleek and sexy golf club when I tested the Inesis 500 Driver.

Behind the ball, it has a perfectly symmetrical shape and a clean matte black crown. It looks big and forgiving and the all-black finish gives it a fast aesthetic. The first thing I noticed about the performance of this driver was that it launches high.

In fact, it launched too high for my swing. But for players who struggle to loft the ball, the Inesis 500 Driver will be right on the money. The sweet spot seems to go on for days as well. Even when I opened up my swing and tried to hit the ball heavy, I was getting similar flight to perfect strikes.

I lost distance because of the high flight but I can imagine that the Inesis 500 Driver would add 5-10 yards for naturally low drivers.

Who is it for?

The Inesis 500 Driver is definitely for players who lose yardage because they launch the ball too low. My launch angles regularly exceeded 14° with this driver.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Looks welcoming at address
• High launch
• Wide sweet spot

Cons:

• A bit pricey

Overall Score: 97/100

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Inesis 900 Irons Review

Last but not least, we have a set of irons that were clearly designed for better players.

The Inesis 900 Irons have a muscle back design. The top lines are thin and the soles are of moderate width. But almost everything is progressive in this set.

For example, the soles get very thin in the short irons compared to the long irons. Conversely, the long irons have much more offset than the short irons. The mid irons even have a hollow body design.

The short irons are forged which gives them a very soft and responsive feel. They also glide through the turf like a hot knife through butter. I also liked that the mid and long irons were consistent. They aren’t amazingly long; but you get the same distance out of them all the time which is much more important for skilled players.

And despite the compact shaping throughout the set, I never sent a ball into the trees. They are reasonably forgiving for a set that was aimed at mid and low handicappers.

Who Are They for?

The Inesis 900 Irons are a good choice for mid handicappers who need consistency more than distance. If you want to know exactly which iron to pull on any given lie, these irons are worth a look.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Good consistency
• Good workability in the short iron
• Forged short irons

Cons:

• Not great for high handicappers

Overall Score: 97/100

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Is Inesis A Good Brand? Final Thoughts

Whether Inesis is a good brand or not will depend on the golfer.

If you value excellent-looking clubs, by all means check Inesis clubs out. But based on my tests, the company seems to do much better with player’s clubs than they do with game improvement clubs which, in the end, is probably a good thing and a testament to their manufacturing.