What are the best golf clubs for a 13 year old?

Question

I have a thirteen year old son who loves to golf and he has gone through many junior golf sets so i think it is time for him to move up and i am not sure if i should get him a mens set with a high flex or get him a ladies set.I have heard from many people that gettinh a ladies set for a thirteen year old is what you are supposed to get, is this ture?

Thanks,

John

Answer 1

Callaway for juniors

Answer 2

Try some ladies clubs...graphite shafts...they're a little more forgiving!  I wouldn't tell him that they are ladies clubs though! :)

Answer 3

Im 14 and use regular mens clubs. It depends what kind of swing speed he has, his height, weight, skill level, and many other important things. Everyone has there own perfect set. Get him set up on a launch monitor and have the clubs custom fitted for him, it is the best thing for him to do so you guarentee he gets the right kind.

I'm 6'0 and weight 142, i played on the JV Golf team in high school and usually shoot in the mid to low 80s, however, when i was 13 i shot closer to 90. My driver swing speed in 103 and from 150 yards i hit a strong 7 or a weak 6.

my bag:

Nike Sasquatch 5900 9.5 Stiff (great forgiveness)

Nike Sumo Square 3 wood and hybrid (15 and 18 degree) S Flex

Nike Forged Blades  (s400) 3-LW

Answer 4

If you have access to pro, I would let him look at your son's game and then advise. I personally think a used set of pro- line mens perimeter weighted clubs, possibly with the shafts cut down a little would be great. I know used does not usually appeal to kids, but you are just a couple of years from regulation mens clubs. If he truly enjoys the game and will practice 5 days a week for a few hours, you will probably be spending $1,000.00 or more in the next couple of years.

Answer 5

I wouldn't say your supposed to do that.  Ladies clubs are a good idea though, mainly because of size.  As you now, ladies clubs are slightly shorter than mens.  Depending on size I would say for a thirteen year old mens clubs are probably too big.  Be aware though you will need to buy a mens set within a few years once he has grown a bit, which can happen before you know it.

Definitely high flex and grafite though, what ever you choose.