If your child is a golfer, then you know that junior equipment can be an entirely different world than golf equipment for adults. Clubs for kids are often limited in what they offer. The clubs will typically work for very young golfers just starting out; however, as kids age and get taller, sometimes the question of whether they need junior clubs can come up. Let’s take a look at who needs junior golf clubs and some alternatives to consider if you are in the market.
Benefits of Junior Golf Clubs
There are many benefits to investing in junior golf clubs. For a young player interested in the game, junior golf clubs are the perfect solution. Here are a few of the reasons that you will want to consider investing in junior golf clubs.
Lightweight
Junior golf clubs are lightweight enough to help the young golfer that is not all that strong. In order for young players to get enough clubhead speed and distance, they need to choose something that is lightweight and easy to swing.
Proper Length
Junior golfers will not have much success with a club that is too long or too short for them. One of the significant issues we see is a golfer that is not quite ready for full-length clubs trying to make the switch. This ends up creating swing flaws that will then be hard to deal with long term.
Lower Costs
Although still expensive at times, junior golf clubs are typically lower in cost than a traditional golf club for an adult. While juniors are younger, they should take advantage of the more affordable equipment.
Alternatives To Junior Golf Clubs
For those finding the junior golf clubs not to be a good fit or struggling to find a club that will match the needs of the player, there are a few other options to consider.
Custom Fit Adult Clubs
Taking an adult-style golf club, like a new release from TaylorMade or Callaway, and fitting it to the needs of a junior is a great solution. This is what many of the top kids in the game are doing, and it allows for some impressive performance benefits on the golf course. Although this option may be a bit more expensive, it does provide some of the best equipment on the market.
Retro Fit Used Golf Clubs
Taking used golf clubs that still have plenty of life in them and cutting them down for a junior is another great option. The thing to be careful with here is the shaft weight and the shaft material.
