Is the MacGregor MacBLK Set the Best Beginner Golf Set? (Honest Review)

Damn, we remember just starting out with our first beginner golf sets, and they looked completely cooked compared to this one.

In this post, we're diving deep into the MacGregor MacBLK golf set to see if it truly deserves a spot in your golf bag.

Spoiler: it might be the best all-in-one starter kit for new golfers, especially at the $600 price point.

We tested everything: the wedges, irons, woods, hybrid, putter, and of course, the driver. And yes, we did challenges too. Let’s get into it!

Key Takeaways

If you don't have the time to take a deep dive into our full blog post about the MacGregor MacBLK golf set, here are the main things you need to know:

• Full 10-club set with bag for just $600
• Matte black minimal design with premium leather touches
• Surprisingly great feel, distance, and forgiveness
• Ideal for beginners and casual mid-handicappers
• Standout clubs: the 56 wedge, the driver, and the hybrid

But if you prefer enjoying your reviews in video format, below is the full review of the set on our YouTube channel.

Is the MacGregor MacBLK Set the Best Beginner Golf Set?

Wedges: Surprisingly Premium

We started off the review with wedges, and honestly, we were shocked. This set includes a 56-degree wedge and a pitching wedge, and they look seriously premium with a clean matte black finish.

Carl was crushing them. The 56 gave him about 20 yards more distance than his regular wedges, which was unseen from the man.

Arvo was consistently hitting 140 yards with the pitching wedge - crazy. Beginners will love how easy these are to control and how much feedback they provide on mishits.

And honestly, you don’t need more wedges than these two. The 56 can handle bunkers, rough, approaches—you name it, and the pitching wedge can also cover gap wedge duties.

Irons: Clean and Consistent

Moving on to the irons (5 through 9), we tested each with two shots and came away impressed by the feel and consistency.

Carl said the 9 iron flew high but felt incredibly pure. Arvo, switching from blades to these game-improvement irons, was reminded just how easy it can be to hit crisp shots.

What stood out? These irons feel heavier, which can actually help beginners slow down and build better tempo. The matte black design continues here, and we think they look really sleek.

We also tracked the carry distances for each iron during testing—and the numbers were surprisingly solid for a $600 set. 

The gapping between clubs was consistent, and none of the irons felt like they were overlapping too much. Don't mind Carl's 5 iron, it was just not locked in. 

Closest to the Pin Challenge

We took the irons into a virtual CTP challenge and... they did pretty well. Even though only one of us hit the green, give the irons some slack, we were just having an off day and hitting all over the place.

Overall the clubs gave us relatively tight dispersion and good feedback with our mishits and skill issues, which is all you can ask for from beginner irons.

This segment reminded us how easy these types of irons are to learn with. And for the price? They hold up against much more expensive options.

Hybrid & Fairway Wood: Easy Launch, High Flight

Here’s where things got even interesting. I (Arvo) tested the 5-wood and Carl tried the hybrid. Both of us noticed higher-than-usual ball flights—perfect for newer players who struggle to get the ball in the air.

The feel on contact is solid, but if you’re a low-ball hitter or play in heavy wind, the height might not be your favorite. That said, the hybrid felt buttery, and it quickly became one of Carl’s favorites.

Driver: The Real Deal for $600?

Let’s talk driver, and this one is pretty nice. With a 10.5° loft, the MacGregor driver is super beginner-friendly and helps get the ball airborne with ease, just like the rest of these clubs.

In the long-drive challenge Carl was blasting this thing just as far as his main driver. Arvo maxed it out at 297 yards, which isn’t far off from his Krank driver, and that’s saying something.

The sound is very satisfying and the feel is very clean and confidence-building, which is perfect for those struggling with hitting those pesky driver tee shots.

If you’re wondering how it compares to the top-tier drivers out there, you might want to check our full Takomo Ignis D1 Driver Review.

Bag & Accessories: Underrated Features

Let’s not sleep on the bag as well, that thing is proper nice too. It’s got:

• Dual straps for even weight
• A cold pocket (yes, for your apple juice)
• Tons of storage
• Minimal design that looks way more expensive than it is

This isn’t your average starter bag, it’s actually practical and stylish. Honestly, we’d use this bag even outside of testing, perfect size for just leaving it sit in the car and not being an inconvenience.

Putter: Surprisingly Solid

We saved the putter for last, but it deserves more love. It’s a blade-style head, slightly thicker than usual, with a matte black finish and solid feel.

The grip isn’t oversized like we typically would like it, but that makes sense for beginners who haven’t dialed in putting form yet.

If you’re used to chunky SuperStroke grips, this will feel light, and a bit harder to control, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Final Thoughts

The MacGregor Mac BLK set impressed us way more than we expected. For beginners, this is probably the best value golf set on the market right now.

From the headcovers to the irons to the bag, every detail is designed to help new golfers look good, feel confident, and get better fast.

If you’re serious about improving, you could also check out our honest review of the HackMotion wrist sensor and see how you could pair it with the MacGregor MacBLK golf set to create the ultimate game improvement combo.