I have a 9 year old who I got a half set of clubs but he lost his wedge, my 58 volky has a bit of wear so was thinking of replacing it. So should I get my volky cut down for him or just buy him a real kids wedge ?
Kids clubs or cut down adult clubs
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
The shaft may well be heavy and stiff compared to the lost one..
I'd go with as close as possible replacement
I'd go with as close as possible replacement
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
It is mainly about swing weight when cutting down clubs particularly if you cut a lot off.
Personally I would buy him the correct club and sell the Vokey on ebay to cover the cost
Personally I would buy him the correct club and sell the Vokey on ebay to cover the cost
JayB
Newbie
Purchase the correct club, if they struggle with the wrong club it could impact their enjoyment which is what it's all about at that age.
As previously said, the Vokey should more than cover the cost.
As previously said, the Vokey should more than cover the cost.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Cut it down and see how he gets on with it. It will feel heavy, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be useful with it. It’s a quality club at the end of the day, and will offer a lot more feel and feedback than a cheaper kids club.
Kids club every time. The adult club will be too heavy and make it harder for them to swing easily.
Stegsie
Head Pro
100% agree with this.
I had a similar dilemma a few years ago when my Nephew started to play. He used cut down clubs first but we noticed a big difference when he switched to proper junior clubs.
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Depends on height. My 13 year old uses a set of ladies JPX 825s which I think are slightly shorter then the men’s version and slightly lighter too.
He hits them miles.
He hits them miles.
bobmac
Major Champion
Kids clubs are not only lighter, whippier, they also have thinner grips. Do the rest of his set have graphite shafts?
A cut down gents club would be inappropriate for an average 9 year old in my opinion.
A cut down gents club would be inappropriate for an average 9 year old in my opinion.
OnTour
Head Pro
my 11 year has kids clubs and he still struggles with the 3 wood, so adults are never going to cut it. Ladies for teenagers may be an option.
spend then money far better to enjoy it than struggle along with bad kit.
spend then money far better to enjoy it than struggle along with bad kit.
D
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Guest
Get a junior/ladies replacement
Men's clubs will be too stiff, heavy etc
Men's clubs will be too stiff, heavy etc
JayB
Newbie
Depends on the child entirely, always worth a basic "fitting" as such just so they can try out lots of different options. My lad for example, I bought him a set of Callaway XT junior clubs when he was 10. I think these were rated for teenagers around 13-16 years old. Age 11 he moved on to men's lightweight regular flex graphite clubs, age 13 he is now using stiff flex steel shafts.
