Junior Gear For The Growing Golfer

With an entire range of choices in woods, irons, wedges, and putters, young golfers can get everything they need.

More young people are playing golf than ever before. But they face a dilemma. Like anyone, they want to maximize their game. But standard golf equipment is designed for adults. Fortunately, in every area, there is junior golf equipment to help them get the most out of their efforts.

Shoes are the most obvious item. But that problem was really solved centuries ago, since shoes have always come in multiple sizes from baby to behemoth. Adapting the unique features of golf shoes for the younger set was a natural and shoemakers moved into that market a long time ago.

The result today is a full line of models and styles for girls and boys. With appropriately set spikes and materials adapted to their needs, any young golfer can find just the right shoe.

Less obvious, until they get on the course when the problem becomes clear, are golf clubs. But it doesn't take long to realize that a standard wood will be far too long for duffers under 50 inches tall. Yet, simply reducing the shaft length is only one consideration. The whole physics of the swing changes for shorter, less powerful golfers. And since their weight, strength and height can vary so much as young golfers mature, manufacturers knew they had to deliver options to suit a much broader market.

Golf club makers have stepped up to the challenge. With an entire range of choices in woods, irons, wedges and putters young golfers can get everything they need.

Starter sets with 25% lighter heads suit those ages 6-8 perfectly. Designed for those 3'0" to 3'8", these clubs get them going in the right direction from the very beginning. For those 3'8" to 4'4" tall and others there are sets that contain only the three clubs (3 wood, 7 iron and putter) they need for the majority of shots. A flatter lie angle helps junior golfers prevent closing the clubface at impact, minimizing frustration as they learn.

Other options include wedges specifically geared toward those not yet 50 inches tall. With lighter headweights and greater offset for optimal clubface angle, they've been designed from the ground up to match the style of the developing duffer.

But those clubs have to sit in something when they're not being swung. Junior golf bags accommodate these shorter clubs perfectly. With durable material and super strong straps, they'll stand up for years to the punishment they'll get. With modified stands and easy to use telescope controls, they're ideal for the younger crowd.

Gloves, hats and the whole range of apparel have also seen special treatment to fit the younger golfer. Junior golf clothing and accessories provide them with all the accoutrements they need to optimize their experience on the course.

Don't leave the kids at home when you want to play a few rounds. Take them along and you'll quickly find how eager they are to learn and how well they do with equipment designed just for them.