Tee Off Young : A Guide To Kids Golf Clubs.

Getting a child into golf is a wonderful way to teach patience, coordination, and respect for the great outdoors. But one of the early challenges is finding the right junior golf clubs: ones that are light enough, forgiving, sized properly, and not ridiculously pricey - especially since kids tend to outgrow gear fast.

Here’s what you need to consider, and then a rundown of top models you might buy today.

What to Keep in Mind When Choosing Kids’ Golf

Clubs

1. Fit & Size

Kids outgrow gear quickly. The key is to match the club length and weight to the child’s height and swing‑speed, not just age. Many junior sets are sized by height ranges (e.g. 42" clubs for children of certain heights). Too heavy or too long, and the kid will develop bad habits or get discouraged.

2. Forgiveness & Ease of Use

Because kids are still learning, the clubs should have design features to help them — forgiving club heads, cavity backs, oversized drivers, low centre of gravity, etc. That way, even imperfect strikes still give decent results.

3. Weight & Shaft Material

Graphite shafts are usual in junior clubs because they are lighter and more responsive at slower swing speeds. The whole club should be light, not just the “head.” Heavy clubs are a big barrier for many children.

4. Durability & Quality

Kids can be rough on gear. Seek durable materials and solid manufacturing. You don’t need pro-grade clubs, but something that lasts at least a couple of seasons. Also check warranty, replaceability (can you buy replacement irons, heads, etc.), and how well the club holds up after knocks.

5. Cost & Value

Since they’ll likely outgrow them, it doesn't always make sense to splurge overly. But going too cheap can frustrate the child (bad feel, poor performance). A balanced middle ground is wise. In the UK, for example, the average startup cost for a child’s first year of golf (equipment + training) is ~£374, with equipment itself often about £224. Golfmagic

6. Availability & Resale / Secondhand Market

Look for brands and sets that are more widely sold, so you can find replacements or trade‑in used sets. Many families buy used or trade up as their child grows. One parent on Reddit put it well:

“The Ping Prodi G’s are phenomenal … but he’ll be growing out of them very soon … as he grows out of these clubs in 2 years anyway.” Reddit

Availability of left‑hand or odd sizes can be limited, so check that before committing.

Here Are Our Top 5 Picks From The 2025 Market

• US Kids UL7 5 - Club Golf Package Set

Highlights : US Kids is a long‑standing trusted brand. The UL7 is one of their balanced sets (driver, hybrid, irons, putter) with good junior shaft design.

Drawbacks : Slightly higher cost, but excellent fit and brand support. Many junior coaches recommend US Kids.

Cost : £219 (depending on retailer)

Our Rating : 4.7/5

• Callaway Junior XJ‑2 6 Piece Package Set

Highlights : Very strong brand, Good for beginners and all round juniors progressing. high quality build and a fairly forgiving club.

Drawbacks : Price is premium; might be overkill for very small beginners.

Cost : £319 (depending on retailer)

Our Rating : 4.5/5

• Mkids Pro Junior Half Set

Highlights : High spec half sets are good if you want fewer clubs to begin with. The MKids Pro line is intended to use performance components (good grips, shafts).

Drawbacks : Being a half set, you’ll need to add more clubs as the child improves.

Cost : £208.95

Our Rating : 4.3/5

• MacGregor V‑Max Junior Package Set

Highlights : Well known, a good entry package. MacGregor is carries by a number of golf suppliers.

Drawbacks : Not as “premium” or adjustable as top brands – extra clubs or upgrades might be harder.

Cost : £129.99

Our Rating : 4.0/5`

• Wilson Profile JGI Junior Package Set

Highlights : Known brand, solid mid‑tier set, good availability in UK.

Drawbacks : Might lack some of the forgiveness or ultra‑light designs of top junior models.

Costs : £199

Our Rating : 4.0/5

To summarise, all of the products above are a great introduction cub set for kids, with all angles covered from cost effective sets, to higher premium sets such as the Callaways. As an overall Rating, and taking everything into account, we would say the best set of clubs for kids would have to be the US Kids UL7 5 - Club Golf Package Set. The set of clubs consists of all the core clubs found in a golf set, perfect for learning the key skills of golf. Similarly, the golf clubs themselves are made to a high quality, including grip, shaft and club face, allowing for a forgiving golf club which is perfect for new golfers.

Some Final Thoughts Before You Hit The Course

• Start modestly, and upgrade later. Kids grow, tastes change, and skill level improves, so in the early stages of golf don't over spend on a set of clubs that will be outgrown within a year.

• Fit matters more than brand. Each brand has slightly different fits and lengths, so rather than investing in a popular brand, find the brand that suits you.

• Dont overlook second hand and resale. In the early stages of the sport, it might be wiser to purchase second hand clubs to stretch the value, and save the big investments until later on, when the player knows what clubs work for them. Ebay and Facebook market place can be your best friend.