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how long should golf clubs be for a child

by Marianna Gusikowski Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Clubmaker.net says youth clubs should be 66 percent to 75 percent of your child's height. To determine the right shaft length for a junior driver, Golfsmith recommends having your child stand with his knees slightly bent, his feet shoulder width apart and his arms hanging down.

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What are the best golf clubs for kids?

Top rated beginners golf clubs

  1. Cobra Golf 2019 XL Speed Golf Set: Best Overall beginners golf clubs. ...
  2. X7 Junior Complete Golf Club Set: Best golf clubs for kids. ...
  3. Precise XD-J Junior Complete Golf Club Set: Best junior golf clubs. ...
  4. WILSON Men’s Complete Golf Club Package Set: Best for starters. ...
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How to size kids golf clubs?

Golf club sizes for kids and juniors are shorter than the standard size of standard clubs. For a shorter junior, clubs will range from 20″ to 26″ in length and for a taller junior they will range from 42″ to 30″ in length from driver to putter.

How to shorten the length of a golf club?

  • Remove The Grip
  • Remove The Grip Tape
  • Measure Twice and Cut Once
  • Make The Cut
  • File Off Any Lose Edges On The Cut Line
  • Place A New Grip On The Club
  • Add Weights to balance any change in swing weight
  • Go Try Out Your New Shorter Length Club

What is the length of a standard Golf Club?

What Is the Standard Length of a Golf Club?

  • Rules of Golf. The rules regarding golf club construction are found in Appendix II of the Rules of Golf, published by the United States Golf Association.
  • Graphite Vs. Steel. ...
  • Drivers. In a 2010 “Golf Digest” article, PGA Tour player Bubba Watson said the typical off-the-rack driver is 45.5 inches long.
  • Irons and Hybrids. ...

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What size golf clubs does my child need?

0:041:20U.S. Kids Golf Fitting System - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd stand it up next to them the end of the club should come between the belly button and the chest.MoreAnd stand it up next to them the end of the club should come between the belly button and the chest. If the club comes to there it fits.

What size golf clubs does a 12 year old need?

This set is age-appropriate for 9-12 years old. Based on the driver length of 39", this junior golf set is best for children of heights 54"-57"....Specs: Dexton Big Driver Junior Golf Set.Club5/6Loft25°Head Weight220 gLength35"4 more columns•May 21, 2022

What size golf clubs should a 10 year old use?

Therefore, a driver, a hybrid -- which makes it easier to get the ball in the air -- a 7-iron, a wedge and a putter are a perfect set. It makes sense to have 12-14 clubs only when a kid becomes 10 years old, can swing harder and sees a distance gap that's larger than five yards between clubs."

How long are kids clubs?

Junior Golf Clubs Sizing ChartChild HeightDriver7 Iron36"26"21.5"37"26"22.5"38"26"22.5"39"27"23.5"23 more rows

What size golf clubs should a 11 year old use?

Driver Lengths for Youth Golfers The maximum listed club length is 38 to 39 inches for a youngster who is 5 feet tall. PING makes youth sets with drivers as long as 39 inches that are appropriate for 10-to-11 year olds who are 54 to 60 inches tall.

How far should a 11 year old hit a golf ball?

Larkin suggests, "6 to 8-year olds should play from 50-150 yards out on any given hole. Nine-11 year olds maybe 180-250 yards, and 12-13 year olds play from forward tees." There's no need for kids to go out and play full length courses.

What golf clubs does a 7 year old need?

Usually kids from ages 3-8 come with a driver, maybe a hybrid/fairway woods, a few irons, and a putter. Then from 8-12 you get an extra few irons, an extra fairway wood, and/or a sand wedge.

What golf clubs should an 8 year old use?

The Ping Prodi G Package is ideal for the average height of most 8 to 10-year-old golfers who are between 4 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 2 inches. Ping uses the same high-end technology that's found in their regular clubs, including a long-distance driver that can add up to 15 yards off the tee.

How tall should junior golf clubs be?

The general rule is that until they are 60 inches tall, they'll be fine with a set of junior clubs from a good manufacturer. After they reach 5 feet, experienced junior players really benefit from having each club fit for their game. The weight of the golf club is also very important to junior golfers.

Can I cut down golf clubs for kids?

0:453:20Is it OK to Cut Down Golf Clubs for Kids? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd cut it down it's not going to be so great for them all. So what's going to happen is as stiff asMoreAnd cut it down it's not going to be so great for them all. So what's going to happen is as stiff as this club is obviously too stiff for them you cut it down it actually plays even stiffer.

How long should my golf clubs be chart?

The Complete Golf Club Length ChartGOLF CLUBLENGTH FOR MEN (steel/graphite shaft)LENGTH FOR WOMEN (steel/graphite shaft)2-iron39.5/40 inches38.5/39 inches3-iron39/39.5 inches38/38.5 inches4-iron38.5/39 inches37.5/38 inches5-iron38/38.5 inches37/37.5 inches23 more rows

How do I know what size golf clubs I need?

To choose golf clubs that are the right fit, all you need is your height. If you're between 5 ft 9” and 6 ft (1.5 m 23 cm and 1.8 m) tall, you should go with the standard length for golf clubs. If you're taller than 6 ft (1.8 m), you'll need longer clubs.

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