Junior Golf clubs for a 5"1' woman?

Question

I'm starting to play golf, (I'm in my mid-thirties) but all the clubs seem very long for me... I wonder if there's any difference between the "adults" clubs and the "junior" or kids ones as they seem to fit my height much better (the ones designed for 12+) any advise?

I want to get them online and cheap (less than £150) so I'm not really planning on going to a golf store and get them tailor-made or adjusted at the moment (I'll leave that for next year if I get better...) Help please :)

Answer 1

When I tried to play with juniors clubs, I had a problem. They were just that much too short and I'm about your height. I had to choose between mens and juniors and I thought the juniors would work but just something about them I couldn't use. Later I found a set of women's clubs that worked wonderfully! They are lighter and just feel better swinging than the junior clubs.

Answer 2

The length golf clubs you need has nothing to do with your height - it only has to do with if your arms are long or short for your body.  The key is the distance between your hands and the ground.  You could be 5' and need longer than standard clubs if your arms are short for your body.  You could be 6' and need short clubs if your arms are disproportionately long.  Go to a golf shop and for a minimal or no fee they will tell you if you need other than standard length clubs.  They will be happy to help you in hopes of making a sale.  Once you know you can order whatever you like from somewhere else.

Answer 3

Your best bet is to go to the golf store and get a set of women's golf clubs, but since you don't want to spend that kind of money yet (I understand).  Yes, there is a difference in junior/adults and of course it is with height.  Stand straight up and let your harms hang down to your side.  The "butt" of the club should come up to where your wrist starts for all your irons.  Yes, all clubs are shorter than one another, but rule of thumb is use the 5 iron and it should be about where your wrists start.  My advice though is I wouldn't buy them off the internet unless you know all your exact measurements like the lie of your club face, etc.  Most golf stores sell used golf sets and they will help you in picking out a set that will help you better.  If you play with clubs that don't fit you right you'll never get better. It's prob. better to stick with women's clubs.  You don't want to be too hunched over your ball and the junior clubs might be too small for you and cause that problem.

Answer 4

A golf store really is your best answer