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Mark 62 August 25, 2023 1 Comment

My grandson who is 13 is starting to get more interested in golf. I recently took him to a three hour golf clinic, just to see how much he enjoyed it. Picked him up and he raved about how much he learned and that he really liked golfing.

So with the above being said, I told him that if he really likes the game, I get him a set to start with. He is 13 years old, left handed, about 5’4″ at this time. ( I anticipate a growth spurt immediately after I get him clubs! )

My questions: Knowing he will be growing over the next few years, Do I buy him used set off ebay to start, or build him a set. The STi2 are the LH option at Golfworks (I have hit them and they are really nice) If I build, for a younger golfer just starting out, what would a good shaft weight and flex be ? Then, if I build, should I go half set ( like 5, 7, 9, G, S ) ?

Mark

Any/all advice is appreciated…

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Murv commented August 27, 2023

Youngsters are extremely name brand oriented. So, I would go with a set of used clubs of his choice. Kids look in other kids bags to see what they are playing. If you can take him to a location with used clubs for him to choose from even better.

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Youngsters are extremely name brand oriented. So, I would go with a set of used clubs of his choice. Kids look in other kids bags to see what they are playing. If you can take him to a location with used clubs for him to choose from even better.

Answer 1 · 2023-08-28T14:22:32+00:00

First, if you go with a used set with a “name brand” they should still fit him or he will struggle. I do not agree with the comment about name brand. To nurture his enthusiasm it is critically important that the clubs he starts with are ones that fit him and that he can develop with. The biggest mistake I see are juniors playing with clubs that are too long or too heavy. Even though he may be getting ready for a growth spurt, he needs to have clubs clubs that fit him for the way he is now. They can always be adjusted as he grows. Without knowing his strength level or how athletic he is, it is difficult make specific recommendations on the weight, but again, the clubs should not be too heavy. STi’s are a great choice. Lightweight steel shafts or even graphite can work. There are quite a few options. A partial set is also something that can work as well. I have no problem with that. He may want the complete set, and that is fine too. The main thing, and I can’t emphasize this enough, the clubs need to fit him for his size now. Too long and or too heavy clubs will not allow him to have any initial success, which is what he needs to want to keep at it.

Britt Lindsey