To start kids off on the right foot in golf, you’ll need to invest in a set of junior-sized golf clubs. And we don’t mean just cutting down those 30-year-old Hogan blades currently gathering dust in your garage… your kids deserve far better than that!
Junior clubs need to be light and flexible enough to allow junior golfers to swing with freedom. And they should also be an appropriate length, which is absolutely critical to help youngsters master the fundamentals and acquire the hand-eye coordination needed to play the game well.
Fortunately, there are plenty of awesome junior sets at GolfBox that cover the entire junior golfer spectrum. We’ve got clubs for tiny tots to teens, and everything in between.
Here are some of our favourites:
THE BEST ALL-ROUNDER SET
US Kids Golf Ultra Light
US Kids Golf has the most comprehensive range of junior clubs in the game, and their Ultra Light series is aimed at beginners and intermediate juniors.
Featuring graphite shafts and oversized heads that are 20 per cent lighter than comparable models, the range offers eight unique sets catering to different player heights — from the smallest through to the tallest of juniors.
US Kids Golf Ultra Light sets come in three, four, five and seven club sets, however, clubs can also be purchased individually to expand options. And the size guide makes it simple to get the correct length clubs into your junior’s hands — all you need to know is their height (in inches) and select the corresponding set.
The accompanying stand bags are light yet sturdy, and the dual shoulder straps will help your kids traverse the course in comfort.
US Kids Golf clubs will help juniors develop their games through their most formative years and should see them through until they graduate to the US Kids Golf Tour series, or move on to full-sized clubs.
THE BEST FOR KIDS WHO WANT TO GO PRO
Callaway XT Junior Set
Aimed at pre-teens and teenagers, the Callaway XT junior set shapes as one of the most premium options in the category.
Featuring 10 clubs, all fitted with graphite shafts, the Callaway XT set offers the sophistication commonly found in adult clubs and is an excellent choice for junior golfers who already possess some skill on the golf course.
The set offers an oversized titanium driver, a fairway wood, hybrid, four irons, two wedges and putter and is available in both right and left-handed models.
While the price tag suggests the Callaway XT set is a significant investment, it will be money well spent for a junior who is passionate about developing their game, while being an ideal option for juniors who will matriculate to adult clubs in the not-too-distant future.
THE BEST SET FOR TINY GOLFERS
Team TaylorMade Junior Set (4-6)
Designed by the team that conceived the Qi10 driver, P790 irons and MG4 wedges, the Team TaylorMade Junior Set is made for the youngest of budding superstars.
The starter set features four light and flexible clubs that each introduce a different aspect of the game: a high-lofted fairway wood for driving off the tee; a seven-iron for approach shots from the fairway; a wedge for mastering the short game; and a putter to hole those putts on the greens!
It’s the perfect set for introducing little ones to the game and the small grips are a natural fit for the petite hands of golfers aged between four and six. The stand bag is also extremely compact, making it easy for kids to carry on their backs, and is eminently accessible.
If your goal is to establish solid fundamentals and encourage a love for the game, the Team TaylorMade Junior Set (4-6) should be on your radar.
THE BEST VALUE JUNIOR SET
Stonehaven Junior Sets
If you’re looking to save some money, a Stonehaven Junior Set is the most economical way to get your kids into golf.
Divided into three age groups (Yellow 4-6, Green: 7-9 and Blue 10-12) Stonehaven junior sets cater to younger golfers and will provide a smooth and straightforward introduction to the game.
The Yellow Junior Set offers three pint-sized clubs, the Green set offers four slightly longer clubs while the Blue set boasts five clubs suited for juniors on the taller end of the height chart.
Each set features a driver, putter and short iron, with a mid-iron and/or hybrid included in the older age group Stonehaven sets. And there’s a Stonehaven stand bag that is appropriately sized to the corresponding age group of each set.
Stonehaven junior sets are fuss-free, entry-level packages that won’t overcomplicate the game, and should encourage juniors to focus on developing their skills on the course.
THE BEST JUNIOR SET FOR LONGEVITY
Wilson Deep Red Tour Teen Package
The Wilson Deep Red Tour Teen package may be aimed at teenagers, but it is packed with technology that also appears in Wilson’s full-sized golf equipment.
The nine-club set includes a titanium driver, fairway wood and hybrid, which all feature a graphite shaft.
However, the 6 iron through to sand wedge in the set are installed with steel shafts, which should cope better with faster swing speeds as your junior gets taller and more powerful, thus extending the set’s lifespan until well into the late teen years.
While Wilson’s Deep Red line-up offers sets for younger juniors too, the Tour Teen package should fulfil the brief for a large part of a junior golfer’s journey in the game, given they won’t outgrow the clubs too quickly.
THE BEST SET FOR LEFT-HANDERS
Callaway XJ Junior Sets
Lefties are by no means forgotten in the Callaway XJ Junior Sets.
One of the few junior sets to offer both right and left-handed versions, Callaway XJ sets are designed for every level of junior golf.
Level 1 sets are intended for a player height range of 38-46 inches and feature a fairway wood, 7 iron, sand wedge and putter.
Level 2 sets will suit players 47-53 inches tall and include a 17° titanium driver, fairway wood, 7 iron, 9 iron and putter.
And the Level 3 set is focused on taller juniors (around 54-61 inches in height) and comes with a 17° titanium driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 7 iron, 8 iron, sand wedge and putter.
It’s a range that lefties will love, and each set comes with a hard-wearing stand bag that is sized accordingly to its intended height bracket.
THE BEST SET FOR FUTURE STARS
PGF Future Star JWS Junior Package
The name says it all really: PGF’s Future Stars kids’ sets are entry level packages designed for the keenest of youngsters.
Split into two age groups (6-8 and 9-12), the sets feature ultra-forgiving, oversized clubs that are effortless to hit and will help launch the ball high and long. And fitted with soft wrap grips, they will fit small hands particularly well.
The Blue set features six graphite-shafted clubs — driver, hybrid, 7 iron, 9 iron, sand wedge and putter — while the Pink Future Stars set is the same, except it doesn’t include a sand wedge.
The accompanying stand bags feature padded dual shoulder straps that will help your kids carry the course in comfort.
