Wilson Prostaff HDX Men’s Golf Club Set Review

Wilson Prostaff HDX Men’s Golf Club Set Review

It can be very hard to choose a complete set of golf clubs that delivers quality from driver to putter.

There is certainly a case for buying complete sets. Namely, that it promotes consistency. All the clubs were made in relation to one another which should eliminate gapping issues and give the player a better sense of consistency throughout the set.

But there are also golfers who feel that complete sets don’t give you the custom performance you need as you get better. In my experience, I’ve found complete sets to be ideal for beginners and high handicappers. That’s because consistency is one of the most important things when you are just starting out. When you cobble a set together from different sources, you often get a very different feel, different weight, different speed and different performance which can be very confusing as a new player – not to mention detrimental to your development.

So in the following review we will be taking a look at a complete set that may be very beneficial to you as a high handicapper or beginner.

What’s in the Bag?

The Wilson Prostaff HDX complete golf club set includes a driver, #3 fairway wood, #4 hybrid, irons 5-9, PW, SW, putter and stand bag.

The Stand Bag

I really like that the stand bag has an oversize apparel pocket on the side along with plenty of smaller zippered storage pouches. I usually strip layers off because I play early in the morning when it’s a bit chilly; but usually play until it starts to get hot.

The stand legs seem very sturdy and lock into place firmly. The bag comes with a rain hood and an “X” style strap that makes it more comfortable to carry. Even as a stand bag, you can strap it into a trolley if you like. Overall it’s a very versatile bag that seems durable as well.

The Wilson Prostaff HDX has a 7-way divider top which is the only thing I didn’t like about it as it allows the irons to clank against each other a bit.

The Driver

The Wilson Prostaff HDX driver is set to 10.5 degrees of loft and has a 460cc head volume. Some mass has been removed from the sole to make it lighter. The lighter sole works in conjunction with the stock graphite shaft to create an overall fast driver.

The launch is mid/high and there is plenty of sweet spot to work with. While the sound is a bit thin and feedback is minimal, I liked the easy launch that this driver produces – and high handicappers will like it too.

I didn’t gain any yardage over my gamer because I get better carry with mid/low launching drivers; but the distance was still adequate for me. After three good swings, I averaged a carry distance of 257.9 yards.

When you miss the sweet spot, you’ll know it. Spin rates picked up on toe and heel mis-hits which led to wider divergence and shorter carry. But these mis-hots are really hard to produce because the sweet spot is so big.

The 3-Wood

The 3-wood was probably the most interesting club in the bag. It features a lightweight graphite shaft and is set to 15 degrees. But instead of shifting the CG to the rear of the head, Wilson opted for forward-oriented weighting. This reduced spin significantly.

In fact, if I were to gamethis set, I would use the fairway wood off the tee nine times out of ten. The low long-game spin matches my semi-aggressive tempo much better than the driver. The Wilson Prostaff HDX fairway wood plays long whether you  have a fast swing speed or not though.

The only thing you have to be careful about is hitting the ball heavy. While there is good lateral forgiveness, heavy shots were very erratic and easy to hit – at least, easier than usual.

The Hybrid

The #4 hybrid also comes with a graphite shaft and sports a low face profile. It’s a traditional-looking hybrid that is particularly forgiving near the high-toe area. This is an area that many beginners mis-hit so I feel that the Wilson Prostaff HDX hybrid is great for neophyte golfers.

The Irons

The Wilson Prostaff HDX irons have an oversized profile, cavity backs and a couple of weight ports in the heel and toe. They are very stable on mis-hits of all kinds; but not very workable.

The steel shafts allow for good accuracy though. These are pretty much point-and-shoot irons. They can hardly do anything but play straight and launch high. The wedges also launch very high. I liked the soft landings I was getting out of them, although I wish the grooves were a little more aggressive.

The Putter

The Wilson Prostaff HDX set includes a traditional Anser-style putter. There are weights placed in the heel and toe to promote better balance during your stroke. The face insert feels soft; but the feedback is very light. More importantly though, it sends the ball rolling quickly and holds its line.

The Headcovers

The Wilson Prostaff HDX set comes with three head covers for the driver, fairway wood and hybrid. They seem to be very durable and fit snugly over the heads.

Honorable Mention

Cobra XL Speed Set

The Cobra XL Speed complete golf set is another good choice for high handicappers. The set includes a driver, #3 and #5 woods, #4 and #5 hybrids, Irons 6-SW and a blade-style putter. All the clubs feel particularly light so this would be a good set particularly for high handicappers trying to increase their swing speed.

Overall Conclusion

The Wilson Prostaff HDX set is durable, the clubs play long, and are accurate. While not the longest set of clubs in the world, they should yield plenty of distance for the average high handicapper. Overall I would say this set is a great value that would serve you even after you break 100.

Overall Score: 94/100

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