Which is better for a beginner?

The Ram set. Nine matched hybrid irons cover the whole bag, while the iDrive is a single long club you would still need to build around.

Can I use the iDrive instead of a driver?

Some players do. At 13° it is a strong loft for a driving iron, so it can work as a safer tee club, but it will not match a driver's distance.

Is the Ram set worth the extra money?

Yes if you need irons and wedges. At $249.99 at Amazon as of November 3 it works out to about $28 per club across nine clubs.

Do both come in senior flex?

Yes. The iDrive is senior flex graphite, and the Ram set is offered in regular or senior flex graphite.

Both are cast clubs that hold up for years with normal use. The Ram set has steel heads, which resist wear on the faces and soles well.

Are both available left handed?

Yes. The iDrive comes in left and right handed, and the Ram set is left handed only.

Senior Men's #1 iDrive 13° Driving One Iron Wood Hybrid Driver Left Handed Premium Ultra Forgiving Senior Flex Graphite Shaft Tacki-Mac Jumbo Soft Wrap Grip vs Ram Golf Laser Graphite Hybrid Irons Set 4-SW, Mens Left Hand, Senior

These are not substitutes. The iDrive is a single left-handed 13° driving iron/hybrid that fills the gap between driver and long irons; the Ram set replaces irons 4 through sand wedge with hybrid-shaped clubs. At $119.95 at Amazon as of November 3, the iDrive is the cheaper buy, but the Ram set at $249.99 at Amazon as of November 3 covers nine clubs. Buy the iDrive if you want one long club; buy the Ram set if you are rebuilding the whole bag.

Today the Senior Men's #1 iDrive 13° Driving One Iron Wood Hybrid Driver Left Handed Premium Ultra Forgiving Senior Flex Graphite Shaft Tacki-Mac Jumbo Soft Wrap Grip costs $130.04 less at its best price.

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