Stix Golf Clubs vs Robin vs Bombtech vs Callaway (Golf Coach)
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Patrick Corley
- 12/07/2023
As the head golf instructor at Tell Me More Golf, and in this article, I will compare Stix, Robin, Bombtech, and Callaway golf clubs.
The first three named brands are pretty affordable, while Callaway is a premium brand with premium pricing. After reading this article, you’ll know about the key differences, as well as what might suit you the best.
Stix Club Set Benefits
The golf club set from Stix features graphite shafts in the irons, which we think is fantastic as it’s a set catered to beginners. With graphite irons, you can have a slower swing speed and still play well.
The price for a beginner-set is also affordable at only $699.
Stix Club Set Cons
The Stix golf clubs aren’t bad in any particular way, it’s just that there are higher-performing options. With clubs from Callaway, for example, you will have more forgiveness, distance, and better feel. However, you will also pay at least three times as much.
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Robin Club Set Pros
The Essentials golf club set from Robin also features graphite irons that are great for beginners. We’ve also found the driver, in particular, to be surprisingly high-performing, considering it’s included in an affordable beginner’s set which costs only $899.
Robin Club Set Cons
Robin’s golf clubs are definitely the best-performing out of all affordable sets in this article, but just like earlier, premium brands like Callaway will perform better. Robin’s clubs are also more expensive than the other affordable sets featured.
They cost almost twice as much as a set from Bombtech, and there, you get a complete set of clubs.
Bombtech Club Set Benefits
The most significant benefit of the Bombtech clubs is definitely the price. Costing only $500 for a complete set, there are very few options more affordable than this. Considering the great price, the performance is pretty good.
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Bombtech Club Set Cons
Bombtech’s clubs are among the least pricey in all of golf, which comes with some drawbacks. The performance isn’t top-of-the-line, and the steel iron shafts can be challenging for a complete beginner. However, as the price is so low, golfers with a budget should still consider them.
Callaway Club Set Pros
Callaway’s golf equipment is among the best performing in golf, if not the best. A set of Callaway clubs, that suits your swing, will significantly outperform all other brands in this article in every way.
They will go longer, feel better, and be more forgiving.
With Callaway, there are also plenty of models, all suiting different swings, so there’s definitely something for everyone.
Callaway Club Set Cons
The main con of Callaway compared to the other brands in this article is, unsurprisingly, the price. A beginner-set from Callaway will set you back at least $1000, and a complete set from a new line-up will typically go for $2500 or more.
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Irons Compared
When comparing the irons from Stix, Robin, Bombtech, and Callaway, a few things stand out. Stix and Robin feature graphite shafts, making them great for beginners, while Bombtech doesn’t. Callaway irons are available in graphite, but they tend to be pricey.
Drivers Compared
With drivers, the performance differs significantly between manufacturers. The more affordable alternatives all use Titanium, while Callaway’s new Paradym features Carbon to improve performance.
However, for a beginner, the distance gained with Callaway’s drivers might not be that noticeable, and instead, forgiveness is what matters. We’d definitely say that Callaway drivers are more forgiving, but the more affordable ones can also be great. We especially liked Stix’s and Robin’s drivers which felt powerful and accurate.
Wedges Compared
For a beginner, what wedge you use isn’t that important, as the technical skills aren’t there yet. But with that said, Callaway’s wedges feature higher spin rates, making them better.
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Lofts Comparison
The lofts on Stix, Robin, Bombtech, and Callaway clubs are all very similar, and by similar, we mean similarly strong. The degree of loft will differ, at most, around 1-2 degrees, which isn’t that significant.
Which Has Better Distance?
The clubs with the most distance, in this article, are undoubtedly from Callaway. This is true for their entire line-up. The reasons for this are simply higher-quality designs with better technology.
Which Has Better Forgiveness?
Like with the distance, Callaway has more forgiveness than Stix, Robin, and Bombtech. After Callaway, we’d name Robin and Stix as shared runner-ups, as their graphite irons are great.
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Handicap Range Compared
Stix, Robin, and Bombtech are all clubs for beginners and high handicappers. Mid handicaps can get away with using them, but when you’re closing in on single digits, the performance will hold you back. Callaway, on the other hand, has golf clubs for both the best players in the world and complete beginners.
Price Compared
A half set of clubs from Stix costs only $699, which is very good considering how expensive golf equipment can be these days.
The Robin Essentials golf set costs $899, which we’d call a fair price considering it’s not a complete set.
Bombtech makes incredibly affordable golf clubs, with an entire set, including irons, woods, and wedges, costing only $500. This price is so low that very few competitors can beat it, and it makes it great for beginners who don’t want to spend a lot of money.
Callaway makes expensive golf clubs, as it’s a premium brand with premium performance. A golf set from Callaway, like the Mavrik 22 set, will set you back at least $1000, but probably more. If you want Callaway’s best clubs, a complete set with wedges will cost around $2500 or more.
Feel Compared
Feel is subjective, but Callaway’s is superior due to the higher-quality materials and construction. Beginners will likely also enjoy the feel of the Robin and Stix irons, as graphite shafts can feel much smoother.
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Shaft Compared
Callaway’s shafts are better than the others, but they’re also more expensive. Robin and Stix feature graphite iron shafts, while Bombtech’s irons are steel. Graphite shafts have more spin and a higher launch, making them better for beginners.
Spin Compared
Spin is one of the most confusing things in golf equipment, as how much you want depends on your skill and what club you’re using. Callaway’s drivers for low are usually low-spin, while the other brands feature mid-spin drivers which are good for beginners. However, Callaway also has forgiving high-spin drivers.
The wedges and irons will have similar spin rates among Stix, Robin, and Bombtech, but Stix’s and Robin’s are higher and therefore better. Callaway’s irons and wedge will have better spin rates than the competitors on this list.
Conclusion:
Stix, Robin, and Bombtech are all affordable and beginner-friendly golf clubs. A half set of clubs from Stix and Robin will cost $699 and $899 respectively. Bombtech has a complete set of clubs for only $500, which is an extremely low price.
Callaway’s clubs are better performing than the affordable alternative featured in this article. However, their beginner-sets are significantly more expensive, and their high-end clubs cost around $2500.
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Patrick Corley
