There‘s a lot of cool gear in the golf world that doesn’t always fit into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.
What We Tried
Stix Golf Perform Series
Your Reviewer
Phillip Bishop – I get to test golf clubs and write about it. Who doesn’t love that?
We Tried It: Stix Golf Perform Series
For MyGolfSpy, one of the key reasons we exist is to provide a platform for golf equipment from companies small and large that we believe is worthy of your consideration. Bringing power to the player (golfer) is our main objective.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) golf equipment is booming. Stix Golf is a prime example of an underdog, a no-name if you will, that is making a name for itself.
What if I told you you can buy a complete golf set for $1,000 and it is actually worth a damn?
The Complete Golf Club Set Perception
Considering a complete golf club set raises plenty of questions. Are these golf clubs worth the money? Will these clubs work for me? Can I use these golf clubs long-term?
All are valid questions. Some of you may have other questions racing through your mind. It is safe to say that complete golf club sets are extremely hit or miss in the golf industry. I think back to 2013-2014 and my days working at Golf Galaxy. I remember seeing Top Flite and Strata complete sets and thinking, “I would never play these golf clubs.”
Fast forward to 2024 and there are numerous complete set options on the market. The quality is definitely better but the perception that all complete sets are “cheap” or “poorly made” still exists. This is where Stix Golf comes in and, for me, they’re changing the perception of complete sets.
Stix Golf is dedicated to making quality golf clubs at a fair price. They are offering the solution of acquiring all the golf clubs you need and not breaking the bank. However, the ultimate question is whether they perform.
Do Stix Golf Clubs Perform?
“How do I know this golf brand that I haven’t heard of is actually good?” Legitimate question. If you’re investing $1,000 into a set of golf clubs, you want them to perform.
Trust me when I say this: Stix Golf performs.
I wanted to take the Stix Golf Perform Series golf clubs to the golf course. What better way to do this then a casual nine-hole round with your buddies? I had one of them use Stix Golf’s other set (Play Series) to get some real-world feedback.
There is a level of uncertainty playing without your own golf clubs. How much trust can I put in these golf clubs? Can I execute the shots I normally hit? Can I trust my distances? For nine holes, I casually shot 1-over par with the Perform Series complete golf set. Obviously, I was extremely impressed and couldn’t wait to take the golf clubs out again.
The next opportunity was for a charity event. A full 18-hole round gave me the opportunity to hit different clubs throughout the set. Once again, I came away completely satisfied with their performance.
Stix Golf Perform Series Data
Being data-driven is our forte at MyGolfSpy. It is our DNA. After taking the Stix Perform Series on the golf course and seeing their performance, I wanted to collect data in-house to see how they compare to my current golf clubs. Let’s take a look to see how the Perform Series pitching wedge, 7-iron and driver compare to my current gamers.
Pitching Wedge Data
As you can see, the Perform Series pitching wedge keeps pace with my current pitching wedge. The 3.3 yard differential in carry distance doesn’t deter me. The biggest contributing factor is backspin. There is a 378 rpm differential between the Stix Perform Series pitching wedge and mine.
7-Iron Data
With the 7-iron data, you can see the Perform Series is longer than my current 7-iron. This was actually a shocking surprise because I didn’t anticipate it. The Stix Golf irons have a Titleist “DCI” appearance to them. Thus, I didn’t expect the 7-iron to be as hot or long as it was.
Now, I also know my 7-iron is catered to my needs, which are more backspin and steeper descent angles. This is exactly why I saw the difference in performance with both 7-irons.
Driver Data
I’ll let the driver data speak for itself. But, my goodness, was I overly impressed with the Perform Series driver. I hit it multiple times on the golf course and knew it wasn’t bad. This data only reiterates the potential I saw on the golf course. It is a 10.5 degree driver, which may scare some of you. However, the backspin numbers suggest it does a serviceable of handling spin.
Stix Golf Perform Series Takeaway
Hitting shots on the golf course and witnessing the performance of the Stix Golf Perform Series put aside any doubts I might have had. The performance of the golf clubs translated to the in-house data I captured.
Complete golf club sets aren’t for everyone. However, from my first-hand experience, I have the utmost confidence in suggesting beginner golfers or the casual weekend warrior to research Stix Golf. For $1,000, you’ll be getting substantially serviceable golf equipment, including a mid-tier quality golf bag. You can’t beat it.
Michael Skalski
8 months ago
I’ve been playing golf for over 30 years and have never broken a single club — until I bought from Stix Golf. I’ve had my set for only six months, played maybe six rounds total, and have already had three iron heads snap clean off.
The steel shaft walls are noticeably thin and weak, and it’s clear the build quality is far below acceptable standards. These clubs simply don’t hold up under normal play.
When you invest in a full set of clubs, you expect at least basic durability. Unfortunately, that’s not what Stix delivers. In my opinion, a company selling products with this level of fragility should not be allowed to continue marketing them as “premium” equipment.
It’s very disappointing to see their own website filled only with glowing 5-star reviews, while independent review platforms tell a very different story. I wish I had seen those first.
If you’re considering buying Stix clubs — save your money and look elsewhere.