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Hello all,


As the title implies I am seeking advice about buying clubs for a growing 10 year old boy.  He’s been playing with a box set of MacGregor Jr clubs that I bought for him about 4 years ago. I think they were advertised as fitting kids from 7-9 years old. I didn’t put much effort into selecting those clubs because I wasn’t sure if he would actually use them. Fast forward through time and he’s been active in the local Jr clinics and group lessons at his muni. Now he’s joined the Jr PGA league and he’s playing in a rec-like competitive environment. IMO he’s more than ready for an upgrade. That said, he’s pushing about 57” and he drives the ball about 170 yds. I don’t want to buy him a set that he’ll outgrow before summer so I was thinking about getting him the USKG TS3-66 set. He’ll probably have to choke down on the clubs for a while but I feel like that set would last him until he’s ready for an adult set with properly flexed shafts. Has anyone “sized up” on clubs for their juniors and if so, what were the results. Thanks in advance. 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love golf

Driver:  2018 Cally Rogue 10.5* (Set to 12.5*)

Fairway Metals:  Ping G30 14.5* and 18*

Irons:   PXG Gen3 0311P (4-G) MMT80 Stiff

Wedges:  PXG 0311 Forged 54*/58* MMT80 Stiff

Putter:  Odyssey Stroke Lab “Double Wide” 34”

Bag:  G-Fore Daytona Plus (AKA: Vessel Lite)

 

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the major concern about choking down on the grip is how much he will have to go down and if he can handle well the weight of the new clubs.

I've been there 18 years ago with a longer set than I should have and I still remember that the tip of the grip was touching my belly at the impact sometimes, quite annoying 

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20 minutes ago, wildcatden said:

If he is about 57", I wouldn't go for TS3-66.  Either TS3-57 or TS3-60".

 

eBay usually has some deals you can find.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Kids-Tour-Series-TS3-57-12-Club-Set-with-Bag/124357091568

I concur with buying used sets at this age, although I would definitely get the 60" because USKG always sizes short.  Flynn is another possibility, but hard to find used.  There's a nice Ping Prodi G set (6-SW) on 3Balls right now for $310 shipped after stacking coupon codes "SHIP" and "SAVE 40".   The problem with that is you'll still need a putter, driver, fairway wood and maybe a hybrid if you feel he needs one.

 

Just turning 9 last month, my daughter is already in ladies/senior shafts.  It is hard to know exactly what to recommend without know how hard this 10 y.o. swings, but if he's driving 170 with a boxed-set driver meant for 7-9 year-olds, then there's a chance this kid is swinging in the 70s and could be approaching 190+ on his drives with a properly shafted 460cc driver.

 

 

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I would never buy a kid clubs that were that much too long.  If your kid has the aspiration to play golf competitively, you will be purchasing clubs every year to two years.  More than likely every year to a year and a half.  I purchased new irons for my kid about every 1.5-2 years and new woods every year. With a driver we liked to tinker so I would purchase them used when I wanted.  That is how fast they outgrow that equipment.  

 

Last summer I bought my kid brand new irons.  4 months later I bought a new set because what I purchased wasn't helping him.  6 months later we are now searching for another set because of growth.

 

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Thanks for the input folks!

I love golf

Driver:  2018 Cally Rogue 10.5* (Set to 12.5*)

Fairway Metals:  Ping G30 14.5* and 18*

Irons:   PXG Gen3 0311P (4-G) MMT80 Stiff

Wedges:  PXG 0311 Forged 54*/58* MMT80 Stiff

Putter:  Odyssey Stroke Lab “Double Wide” 34”

Bag:  G-Fore Daytona Plus (AKA: Vessel Lite)

 

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Used to recommend USKG, but from the thread I just posted, wouldn't recommend them anymore. 

Stealth OG 10.5 Ventus Red 6s

Epic flash 18deg Fujikura pro 6.0s

Maverick 21deg 7wd Fujikura pro 7.0S

5i-Aw Srixon ZX5  KBS TGI 100

52 Glide 4.0 SS KBS TGI 100

56 Glide 4.0 WS KBS TGI 100

60 Glide 4.0 TS KBS TGI 100

Lab DF3 70 deg 35.5" Accra Black

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8 minutes ago, ephmen said:

Used to recommend USKG, but from the thread I just posted, wouldn't recommend them anymore. 

Yikes!!  I just clicked the “Buy it Now” button on a used 9pc set (TS3-63) before seeing your post. I’ll be sure to check out the thread. The price was really hard to beat for the condition.  I’ll install new grips and go through them myself so hopefully they work out. 
 

Again, thanks for the replies!  

I love golf

Driver:  2018 Cally Rogue 10.5* (Set to 12.5*)

Fairway Metals:  Ping G30 14.5* and 18*

Irons:   PXG Gen3 0311P (4-G) MMT80 Stiff

Wedges:  PXG 0311 Forged 54*/58* MMT80 Stiff

Putter:  Odyssey Stroke Lab “Double Wide” 34”

Bag:  G-Fore Daytona Plus (AKA: Vessel Lite)

 

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I think the US Kids sizes are perfect for a lot kids. I found you can skip a color when sizing and let them grow into it.  In your case I would either buy a dedicated kids set from US Kids or Flynn golf.   This is the easy way out for most people.

 

If I was you I would look for a used set of irons in ladies shafts and cut them down to us kids length. I think he's too young to really benefit from a fitting. If you don't have a clue where to begin then just spend the $100 -$150 at a local fitter.  (Do not go to PGA store) or just buy the US Kids or Flynn Irons. I wouldn't buy the woods and driver though though US Kids.

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