TaylorMade is unquestionably an inclusive manufacturer, making impressive products for all abilities, male and female, while also catering for the junior market. It’s offering for kids has been expanded with the Team TaylorMade Junior Set, which comes in three age options (4-6 years, 7-9 and 10-12) custom built to suit the typical size of the child within these age ranges. The number of clubs included in the set also increases to reflect the increasing strength and ball-striking ability as age goes up.
We tested the size 1 package set (ages 4-6), which costs £249 and comes with four clubs housed in a nifty stand bag. The clubs are a fairway food, a 7-iron, wedge and putter - more than enough for children trying the sport for the first time to hit different shots on the range and short game practice area. The clubs are clearly well-made - the design of the sole and matching head cover have plenty of shelf appeal and while the blue colorway on the head and shaft may appeal more to the boy in the family, we couldn’t really fault the aesthetics. The head cover also has a rich, premium feel to it.
Despite our male tester coming in slightly under the suggested age range, he was more than able to make use of the set and hit some impressive shots - helped by the super lightweight but well-balanced clubs. The fairway wood inspires confidence, but has the loft to get the ball airborne and encourage shots from the mat or grass as well as the tee, while the 7-iron also has an inviting, oversized profile and a springy face to provide that ‘wow factor’ sure to get your kids hooked.
We particularly enjoyed the design of the putter, which has a putter-specific grip with a wide flat section along the front edge to encourage a less wristy stroke. The flat face means it has a firm, solid feel and the wide flange with long sightline helps the child to see where the face is pointing.
Arguably the highlight of the set is the stylish and water-resistant stand bag, which has pop out legs and four pockets as well as a netted drinks holder and even comes with a rain hood for showery outings. It will help the child carry all the items they would ever need and more, made easier by the adjustable double strap system which spreads the weight evenly and comfortably across the shoulders.
The size 2 set (£399) comes with an additional 400cc 17° titanium driver with a low CG design while the size 3 set (£499) comes with an extra hybrid and 9-iron to be able to cover more distances. Just like the best golf club sets for kids, this really caters for the needs of the individual.
Often when kids are trying golf for the first time, ill-fitting clubs can cause bad swing habits that quickly become engrained. With these custom-designed sets from a reputable brand, your child has the best opportunity to catch the bug early on and perhaps become the next Scottie Scheffler or Nelly Korda.
