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Any kid golf clubs compete with US Golf?
Posted on 7/7/24 at 9:41 am
Posted on 7/7/24 at 9:41 am
My 5yr old is doing some kids camps and still uses the iron and 3 wood I got for him over a year ago. He’s grown a ton since then, these are the US Kids 27” and for his height he probably needs the 48-51” now. I want to get him an iron and a wedge that fit him, at the same time he’s growing so he will probably need longer ones again 6 months from now, then 6 months after that etc…
I know US kids is the standard but damn man I’m looking at $300+ for the set or $130ish if I just get him a driver and iron. There are a ton of alternative youth clubs but I dk if any of them compare to US kids?
Any insight or do I just spend the $$$ and be happy my kid seems to enjoy the game?
I know US kids is the standard but damn man I’m looking at $300+ for the set or $130ish if I just get him a driver and iron. There are a ton of alternative youth clubs but I dk if any of them compare to US kids?
Any insight or do I just spend the $$$ and be happy my kid seems to enjoy the game?
This post was edited on 7/7/24 at 9:42 am
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Posted on 7/7/24 at 10:54 am to Tiger1242
In my opinion, at that age, all he needs is a driver, 7 iron, and a putter. The good thing about US Kids golf clubs is that you can trade up with credit towards new ones. I'd buy the ones with the grips that put his hands in the right spot. It's a great sport and one that you can play with you kid for a lifetime. Mine is 17 and we play twice a week, I love it and cherish every moment.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 11:27 am to Tiger1242
If you search on the internet, I believe you can find some good used U S Golf clubs in the proper size; there are a lot of people out there in your situation.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 12:19 pm to Tiger1242
Calloway makes good kid sets. Made the mistake of buying the first one brand new off their website, got the next size up off eBay for 1/5 of the price and they’re basically brand new.
Just check there
Just check there
Posted on 7/7/24 at 1:07 pm to Tiger1242
Ping prodi-g is good but pricey
Posted on 7/7/24 at 1:22 pm to Tiger1242
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I know US kids is the standard but damn man I’m looking at $300+ for the set
Unfortunately, I think that’s about the going rate. My nephew, who’s 5 or 6, has the little 5 club set from TaylorMade that comes with the stand bag. Want to say my brother paid a little over $300.
Driver, hybrid, 7 iron, wedge, and putter.
He loves tagging along. Hits a drive, picks it up and chips and putts with us.
Sucks that they cost that much because they just beat the stuff to shite, drag it across concrete, etc. But I guess you’ve got to start them somehow.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 1:53 pm to Tiger1242
Us kids are very hard to beat, mainly due to the swing weight of the clubs. My kid went through 3 sets between ages 8-13. They can be used until the kid gets 4 inches taller than the length on the set. Mine started with 51, then 57 and finally 63.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 1:59 pm to Camp Randall
If he is a serious player the PING Prodi G is a great set, as said expensive, but PING will reshaft them once at no charge so it is like getting two sets for the price of one. Quality of components is better than anything out there in my opinion.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 1:59 pm to dek81572
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In my opinion, at that age, all he needs is a driver, 7 iron, and a putter.
That’s what he has right now although his driver is actually a 3wood. His putter is a US-Kid 51” so it’s big enough but the other ones need to be replaced.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 4:39 pm to ChrisBurky
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If he is a serious player the PING Prodi G is a great set
I mean he’s 5 so I don’t think I would classify him as a “serious player”
Posted on 7/7/24 at 5:00 pm to Tiger1242
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just spend the $$$ and be happy my kid seems to enjoy the game
^this, unless it creates a hardship for you.
I wish my kids played golf. They are grown and neither plays. I offered and paid for lessons for them during childhood, but they never had the bug.
Not everybody enjoys working in the heat to incrementally improve day by day.
They played basketball until dark everyday, and I did that with them. It was fun, but now I can’t physically play basketball so I wish I could have somehow created more interest in golf.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 7:13 pm to makersmark1
5, get a set off of Amazon. Ram Junior G-Force.
Posted on 7/7/24 at 8:49 pm to Tiger1242
Honestly at that age - if I had to do it all again - I’d spend 90% on instruction- find best coach in area and do weekly lessons - and get a used us kids set - once he can hit the ball consistently- let the coach recommend when he’s ready for a new set…
Posted on 7/7/24 at 9:16 pm to Tiger1242
at 5 does it really matter the quality of golf clubs? honest question. I feel like parents are over doing it these days. My oldest is 3 and I bought him a set of 4 clubs off amazon a year or so ago. I feel like its more about taking him out to the club and getting him to enjoy being out there, teaching him about the game, teeing the ball up etc at that age. Maybe my kid is just behind haha
Posted on 7/7/24 at 10:12 pm to thatguy777
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at 5 does it really matter the quality of golf clubs? honest question.
I don’t think so. I think it only matters from like a weight and size standpoint. US-Kids seems to have it down to a science with the correct weight and size for kids at different heights. Quality of club? I don’t think that matters, at least not for my kid yet
Posted on 7/8/24 at 10:38 am to thatguy777
You are exactly correct sir - you can get the starter top flight set at that age - let the kid get great instruction and when they earn a set via their coach’s evaluation it will mean more to the kid and actually be a good investment…
I am seeing now as my older daughter is being recruited etc - and the younger daughter is on a similar path - it’s all about great coaching and a terrific relationship with their coach - clubs etc don’t matter till at least 10 or 11…
I am seeing now as my older daughter is being recruited etc - and the younger daughter is on a similar path - it’s all about great coaching and a terrific relationship with their coach - clubs etc don’t matter till at least 10 or 11…
Posted on 7/8/24 at 11:18 am to 45RCRoy45
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do weekly lessons
How much practice in between?
Seems like a lot for a 5 year old to grind on weekly lessons.
I guess if the kid loves it, it’s fun.
Posted on 7/8/24 at 11:50 am to makersmark1
I mean I don’t think you need to run him through Bear Bryant’s Junction Boys methodology- I think have a goal in mind - it’s really the quality of the coach - if the coach is the right coach - he or she will know exactly how to develop a consistent and repeatable swing that will promote high quality ball striking as he develops.
Rather than spend money on clubs - I’d spend money on a launch monitor - I mean you don’t need a trackman - there are many very good ones nowadays for $500 or less - the flightscope one is excellent at less than $400. If you are looking for an indoor one - Skytrak used to be a joke but now the technology has improved tenfold probably more than that. Basically you need to be checking club data to see if the swing he is being taught is showing the club data the coach expects.
Of course - Trackman is the absolute best system on earth for this now especially with their recent upgrades - but it’s a big ask especially at age 5… but you will do perfectly fine with either or both the flight scope (for outside) and skytrack for inside. Also - find a coach who will also incorporate the Stack system - to build swing speed - need a coach who knows what they are doing
This is why I am so adamant - if you want to have your kid develop into the best golfer they can be - invest initially in coaching and also some sort of launch monitor to track data… there is no need to invest in expensive clubs at the start - let them earn this and allow the coach to suggest the right time for this
Good luck sir - it’s such a great sport for kids - but I can attest - you need to have a good plan to start with or it’s a waste of money and the kid never fully loves it either
Rather than spend money on clubs - I’d spend money on a launch monitor - I mean you don’t need a trackman - there are many very good ones nowadays for $500 or less - the flightscope one is excellent at less than $400. If you are looking for an indoor one - Skytrak used to be a joke but now the technology has improved tenfold probably more than that. Basically you need to be checking club data to see if the swing he is being taught is showing the club data the coach expects.
Of course - Trackman is the absolute best system on earth for this now especially with their recent upgrades - but it’s a big ask especially at age 5… but you will do perfectly fine with either or both the flight scope (for outside) and skytrack for inside. Also - find a coach who will also incorporate the Stack system - to build swing speed - need a coach who knows what they are doing
This is why I am so adamant - if you want to have your kid develop into the best golfer they can be - invest initially in coaching and also some sort of launch monitor to track data… there is no need to invest in expensive clubs at the start - let them earn this and allow the coach to suggest the right time for this
Good luck sir - it’s such a great sport for kids - but I can attest - you need to have a good plan to start with or it’s a waste of money and the kid never fully loves it either
This post was edited on 7/8/24 at 11:52 am
Posted on 7/9/24 at 7:27 am to Tiger1242
Posted on 7/9/24 at 9:02 am to Tiger1242
I havent seen it posted, and have yet to see another yute using their sets, but I have a great experience with mine using Lynx junior sets over the past 3 years. My oldest is now in the silver set that is for players 60-63" (they offer several sets based on heights). Their Ai line is the newest line for juniors.
They are quite affordable, easy to find individual irons, woods, hybrids and wedges to expand the sets as you see fit. Seem to be very well made as I havent had any issues and have only changed the grips from normal wear.
Also, their customer service has been outstanding. I have reached out with questions and trying to locate certain irons to expand his set (I have a lefty), and every time I have spoken to a rep that couldnt have been more helpful.
Might be worth a look for you. As a bonus, I do think they look pretty good for a junior set as well.
Lynx Golf USA
They are quite affordable, easy to find individual irons, woods, hybrids and wedges to expand the sets as you see fit. Seem to be very well made as I havent had any issues and have only changed the grips from normal wear.
Also, their customer service has been outstanding. I have reached out with questions and trying to locate certain irons to expand his set (I have a lefty), and every time I have spoken to a rep that couldnt have been more helpful.
Might be worth a look for you. As a bonus, I do think they look pretty good for a junior set as well.
Lynx Golf USA
This post was edited on 7/9/24 at 9:04 am
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