Junior Golf Club Size Chart
Enter your child’s height (or age) to find the right junior golf set size, how many clubs they need and roughly how long the driver should be.
What size golf clubs for my child?
Buy junior clubs by height, not age. Roughly: under 42 in use a 3-club starter set, 42 to 47 in a 4 to 5 club set, 48 to 53 in 5 to 6 clubs, 54 to 61 in 6 to 8 clubs, and from about 65 in an adult or shortened set.
How to use the junior golf club size finder
Measure in shoes against a wall.
Use age only if you do not know height.
See set size, clubs to include and driver length.
Move up a size every 3 to 4 inches of growth.
Junior golf club size chart
| Child height | Typical age | Set | Driver length (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 to 41 in | 3 to 5 | 3 clubs | About 26 in |
| 42 to 47 in | 5 to 7 | 4 to 5 clubs | About 30 in |
| 48 to 53 in | 7 to 9 | 5 to 6 clubs | About 33 in |
| 54 to 57 in | 9 to 11 | 6 to 7 clubs | About 36 in |
| 58 to 61 in | 10 to 12 | 7 to 8 clubs | About 38 in |
| 62 to 64 in | 12 to 14 | Teen set, 8 to 10 clubs | About 40 in |
| 65 in and up | Teens | Adult or shortened set | See adult calculator |
Lengths vary by brand. Many junior brands label sets by height range or by color code; use the brand chart once you know the height.
Why junior clubs must fit
Cut-down adult clubs are too heavy and stiff for children. They force kids to swing with their arms and develop poor habits. Proper junior clubs are lighter, have more flexible shafts and larger grips sized for small hands, so kids can make a full, balanced swing and get the ball in the air.
How many clubs does a child need?
Young beginners need very few: a fairway wood or driver, a hybrid or mid iron, a wedge and a putter. More clubs only confuse small children. Add clubs as they grow and start playing full courses.
When to move up a size
Move up when your child has grown 3 to 4 inches, when they start choking down a lot on the grip, or when the club looks short at address. Many junior brands offer trade-in or upgrade programs.
Left-handed kids
Let your child try both sides with a club or a plastic set. Most children who are left-handed for throwing also prefer to swing left-handed, but not all. Left-handed junior sets are widely available.
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Frequently asked questions
What size golf clubs for a 7 year old?
Usually a 4 to 6 club set for 42 to 53 inches tall, depending on height.
What size golf clubs for a 10 year old?
Usually a set for about 54 to 57 inches tall with 6 to 7 clubs.
What size golf clubs for a 12 year old?
Usually a junior set for 58 to 64 inches, or a teen set for taller kids.
Can kids use cut-down adult clubs?
It is not ideal. Cut-down clubs are too heavy and stiff for most children.
Should I buy clubs to grow into?
Only a little. Clubs that are too long make the swing harder.
When can a child use adult clubs?
Usually from about 5 ft 5 in tall, often with shorter or women’s length clubs at first.
