Kids Golf Clubs: How to Choose a Junior Set by Age and Size

Which junior golf sets did we compare?

We compared three junior golf sets from their makers’ pages. The table shows each set’s height range, age label, clubs, bag, hand and RRP side by side.

Set (maker page)	Maker’s listed child height	Maker’s age label	Clubs listed by the maker	Clubs	Bag included	Left-handed	RRP (checked 14 Nov 2026)
Inesis Kids golf set, 2 to 4 years	95 to 110 cm	2 to 4 years	9-iron, putter	2	Yes	No, not listed by the maker	£39.99
U.S. Kids Golf UL7 42 4 Club Stand Set, All Graphite	107 to 114 cm	not stated by the maker	26 degree 3 wood, 7 iron, pitching wedge, Sandhills putter	4	Yes, stand bag	Yes	£180
Callaway XJ Junior Level 3 Complete Set	137 to 145 cm	not stated by the maker	Driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 7 iron, 9 iron, sand wedge, putter	7	Yes, stand bag	Yes	£469

Prices are the makers’ recommended retail prices, and shop prices can differ. We compared the specs each maker publishes.

Junior sets for smaller children: up to 114 cm

• Inesis Kids golf set: suits the youngest starters within 95 to 110 cm. Trade-off: two clubs only, and the maker lists no left-handed version.
• U.S. Kids Golf UL7 42: suits a child of 107 to 114 cm who wants a wood, an iron, a wedge and a putter. Trade-off: the listed range spans only 7 cm, so check your child’s height closely.

Junior sets for taller children: 137 to 145 cm

• Callaway XJ Junior Level 3: suits a taller child ready for seven clubs from driver to putter. Trade-off: the highest RRP of the three.

Kids golf clubs by age: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and teenagers

Size kids golf clubs by height, and treat the age on the box as a rough guide. The maker’s listed height range is the check that matters. Our guide to measuring your child for clubs shows how.

Ages 3 to 5

Of the sets we compared, only the Inesis Kids golf set carries an age label in this band. Decathlon labels it for 2 to 4 years and lists it for 95 to 110 cm. A child taller than 110 cm needs a set with a higher range.

For more starter options at this age, see golf clubs for ages 3 to 5.

Ages 6 to 8

Choose a 6 to 8 year old’s set by height: pick the set whose maker-listed range includes your child. U.S. Kids Golf lists the UL7 42 for 107 to 114 cm, so it suits only a child within that range. If your child is taller, look for a set whose listed range covers their height.

Our page on golf clubs for ages 6 to 8 compares more sets for this band.

Ages 9 to 12

The same rule applies to a 9 to 12 year old: measure, then match the maker’s range. Callaway lists its XJ Junior Level 3 set for 137 to 145 cm. A child outside that range needs a different size.

See golf clubs for ages 9 to 12 for the full comparison.

Teenagers

A teenager taller than the largest junior range a maker lists has outgrown that maker’s junior sets, and adult golf club sets become the comparison. Our guide to golf clubs for teenagers covers that switch.

Want a shortlist? Build your bag suggests one junior set sized by the maker’s height range.

Why does the right club length matter?

Length is the first check on whether a set suits your child’s body today. Each maker we compared publishes a height range for its junior sets. That range tells you the size of child the clubs were designed for. Matching your child’s height to it is the simplest check a parent can make at home.

A set outside that range was designed for a different-sized child. That is why we suggest measuring first, then shortlisting sets, then comparing the clubs and the price.

When to get clubs checked in person

Our flex and length suggestions are a starting guide. For anyone spending more than about £500, we recommend an in-person check with a qualified golf professional or club fitter. Every junior set we compared has an RRP below that line.

What does a junior golf set include?

A junior golf set can be as small as two clubs and a bag, or as full as seven clubs from driver to putter. The sets in the comparison table above hold 2, 4 and 7 clubs, and each comes with a bag. In these three, more clubs also means a higher RRP.

How many clubs does a child need?

A first set can be small: the smallest set we compared holds a 9-iron and a putter. As general beginner advice, England Golf’s beginners guide says: “You don’t need to buy a full set of clubs to begin with.” It names four key clubs that get a new golfer round.

Our guides on which clubs you need and half sets against full sets go further.

What each club is for

• Putter: rolls the ball along the green towards the hole.
• Short irons and wedges (9 iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge): short shots towards the green, and the sand wedge for bunkers.
• Mid iron (7 iron): longer shots from the fairway.
• Woods and hybrids: the longest shots, with the driver used from the tee.

Room to grow: why not buy a size too big?

Buy for the height your child is today, not the height you expect next year. A set beyond the maker’s listed range was designed for a bigger child. Buying ahead to save money leaves your child with clubs built for someone else. Plan the next set instead of stretching this one.

Use overlapping ranges

Ranges from different makers can overlap. Decathlon lists its Inesis set up to 110 cm and U.S. Kids Golf lists the UL7 42 from 107 cm, so a child of 108 cm sits inside both.

In that overlap, the set where your child sits near the bottom of the range has more room left. This is a worked example from the makers’ published ranges.

Plan for the next set

Used clubs can stretch a budget between sizes, as long as they match your child’s height range.

When a set is outgrown, selling it on helps pay for the next size, or it can pass to a younger sibling.

Buying a gift

If the set is a surprise, mark your child’s height on a doorframe and measure it. Then compare that with the maker’s range. Check the retailer’s returns policy before you buy.

Checks before you buy

Before you order any junior set, run through these checks:

• Measure your child’s height, standing straight against a wall or doorframe.
• Match the maker’s height range, buying for today’s height, not next year’s.
• Count the clubs needed: the sets we compared hold 2, 4 or 7.
• Confirm the hand: check left-handed is listed on the product page.
• Check a bag is included.
• Note the RRP and the date it was checked.

Can you get left-handed junior golf clubs?

Yes, some junior sets come in left-handed versions, though not every set does. In the comparison table above, the maker pages list a left-handed option for the U.S. Kids Golf UL7 42 and the Callaway set, but not for the Inesis set.

A maker listing a left-handed version does not mean every shop stocks it. Confirm the hand on the product page before you order.

Which hand does your child play?

A right-handed golfer stands with their left side towards the target, and a left-handed golfer does the reverse. If you are unsure which way your child swings, let them try a club both ways with a coach or at a driving range first.

What do kids golf clubs cost?

The junior sets we compared range from RRP £39.99 to RRP £469, the makers’ recommended prices checked on 14 Nov 2026. Shop prices can differ from RRP. Your total also depends on how many clubs your child needs and whether a bag is included, which it is in all three.

Cost per club: a worked example

Set	RRP (checked 14 Nov 2026)	Clubs	RRP per club, bag included
Inesis Kids golf set, 2 to 4 years	£39.99	2	about £20
U.S. Kids Golf UL7 42	£180	4	£45
Callaway XJ Junior Level 3	£469	7	£67

This is an illustrative worked example: our own sum from maker RRPs. In this sample, fuller sets for taller children cost more per club. Check how many clubs your child needs before you compare headline prices.

Our guide to how much golf clubs cost covers adult sets too. If you buy through a link, the retailer pays us a commission at no extra cost to you.

How does Build your bag pick a junior set?

Build your bag picks one junior set sized by the maker’s height range. It is free, needs no sign-up and asks a few short questions.

What it asks juniors

For a junior, you choose an age band: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, or 13 and over. The result is one junior set sized by the maker’s height range.

For adults, it first suggests a complete package set, a half set or a bag built club by club, with the reason. It then gives a top pick for each club, with a plain reason.

Prices, budget bands and used clubs

Prices show as the maker’s RRP. Build your bag uses five budget bands: Under £200, £200 to £400, £400 to £700, £700 to £1,000 and Over £1,000. Two of the junior sets we compared sit in the Under £200 band. The Callaway set sits in £400 to £700.

Used options are not listed yet.

How picks are chosen

Picks come from published rules and maker specs, not from who pays us. The rules cover skill band, forgiveness (how well a club copes with off-centre hits), launch, the golfer’s miss and how the budget is split. A qualified golf professional or club fitter reviewed them before launch. You can read them on how we choose.

Every pick comes with a plain reason, live in Build your bag since 14 Nov 2026, so you can see why a set made the list.

In short: how do you choose kids golf clubs?

Measure your child, match the maker’s height range, start with a small set and buy for today’s size. Then build your bag to see a junior set sized by the maker’s height range, within your budget.