Junior Golf Club Size Chart: US Kids Golf Sizes by Height
U.S. Kids Golf sizes by height in 3-inch steps, and the driver grows 2 inches at each step. Measure your child, find the row, and buy the set that fits this season.
Measure your child's height in inches with shoes on, then pick the U.S. Kids Golf size whose range contains it. Sizes run in 3-inch steps from 39 to 66 inches in the Ultralight 7 line, so a 50-inch child is in the 48 to 51 size with a 32-inch driver. Size by height, not age, and avoid buying big to grow into, because a club that is too long hurts a young swing. The full U.S. Kids chart is just below, with Callaway XJ and Cobra for comparison.
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U.S. Kids Golf size chart by height
U.S. Kids Golf sells its clubs in 3-inch height bands and tells you to measure height in inches with shoes on. Find your child's height in the first column for the size, and read across for the driver length in the Ultralight 7 (UL7) line, their beginner and intermediate range.
| Child's height | Centimetres | UL7 driver length |
|---|---|---|
| 39–42 in | 99–107 cm | 26 in |
| 42–45 in | 107–114 cm | 28 in |
| 45–48 in | 114–122 cm | 30 in |
| 48–51 in | 122–130 cm | 32 in |
| 51–54 in | 130–137 cm | 34 in |
| 54–57 in | 137–145 cm | 36 in |
| 57–60 in | 145–152 cm | 38 in |
| 60–63 in | 152–160 cm | 40 in |
| 63–66 in | 160–168 cm | 42 in |
U.S. Kids Golf also lists a 36–39 in size, a 66–69 in size and an Infant size. Driver lengths are from each size's driver page on U.S. Kids Golf; centimetres are converted from inches.
U.S. Kids groups its lines by player level: Ultralight for beginner to intermediate players, Tour Series for advanced players, epTOUR for elite players, Yard Club for training and entry level, and Baby's First Club for infants. The Ultralight 7 stand set in the 60–63 in and 63–66 in sizes comes as 7 clubs ($429.99 and $439.99) or 5 clubs ($349.99 and $359.99), and smaller sizes carry fewer clubs, which suits a young beginner (see how many clubs a beginner needs). To see how those lengths are taken, read how golf club length is measured.
Which junior set fits your child
- Between sizes, or growing fast: U.S. Kids' 3-inch bands give the finest fit, and each step changes the driver by only 2 inches.
- A complete brand-name set in a simple choice: Callaway XJ has three tiers (XJ1 42–46 in, XJ2 47–53 in, XJ3 54–57 in).
- Two sizes to choose from: Cobra's junior sets split at 53 in, with a 34-inch driver below it and a 40-inch driver from 53 in up (labelled ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12).
- A set built to your child's own measurements: PING Prodi G, fitted online for children from 48 to 62 in.
Quick size chart: US Kids, Callaway and Cobra side by side
Measure your child's standing height in inches with shoes on, find the row, then read across. “Not published” means the maker lists no figure for that size. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see U.S. Kids Golf.
| Height | Callaway XJ | Cobra Junior | U.S. Kids Golf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42–46 in 107–117 cm | XJ1 (42–46 in). Club lengths not published. | Smaller set starts at 46 in. Driver 34.0 in. | 42–45 in size (driver 28 in) and 45–48 in size (driver 30 in). |
| 47–52 in 119–132 cm | XJ2 (47–53 in). Driver 34.5 in, 7-iron 30.5 in, putter 27 in. | Smaller set (46–52 in). Driver 34.0 in, 7-iron 30.0 in, putter 27 in. | 45–48 in (driver 30 in), 48–51 in (32 in) and 51–54 in (34 in). |
| 53 in 135 cm | Top of XJ2. Driver 34.5 in. | Bottom of the larger set (53–59 in). Driver 40.0 in, 7-iron 33.0 in, putter 30.0 in. | 51–54 in size. Driver 34 in. |
| 54–57 in 137–145 cm | XJ3 (54–57 in). Club lengths not published. | Larger set. Driver 40.0 in, 7-iron 33.0 in, putter 30.0 in. | 54–57 in size. Driver 36 in. |
| 58–59 in 147–150 cm | No XJ set (tops out at 57 in). | Larger set, as above. | 57–60 in size. Driver 38 in. |
Sources: U.S. Kids Golf fitting and driver pages, Callaway XJ, Cobra Junior Complete Set. U.S. Kids driver lengths are for the Ultralight 7 line. Centimetres are converted from inches. PING Prodi G fits 48–62 in and is built to order, so it has no fixed row. More on each maker is under what the makers publish. Callaway and Cobra split at 53 in: the boundary problem explains why, and the height finder checks any inch for you.
| What it is | The set | |
|---|---|---|
| Sized by height in 3-inch bands, sold as complete sets | U.S. Kids Golf Ultralight (UL7) Complete Sets | Amazon → |
| Three levels by height, complete sets | Callaway XJ Junior Sets (XJ-1, XJ-2, XJ-3) | Amazon → |
| Two height ranges, complete sets | Cobra King Junior / Cobra Junior Complete Sets | Cobra → |
If you only take one thing from this guide, make it this: height, not age, is what sizes a kid's golf clubs. Club length is set by where the clubhead bottoms out when your child stands to the ball, and that point comes down to standing height, posture, and arm length. A box that says "ages 8–10" is guessing at all three. The chart and the at-home measuring method below let you stop guessing.
This matters more than it sounds. A club that's too long forces a child to stand up out of posture, swing flat and "arm" the ball, and make ugly compensations that harden into habits. A club that's slightly too short, by contrast, is genuinely easy to hit. Kids make solid contact, the ball goes up, and they want to keep playing. So if you're asking what size golf clubs does my child need, the answer starts with a tape measure, not a birthday.
Start HereWhy height beats age when sizing junior clubs
Walk the junior aisle and you'll see clubs labeled by age range. It's a convenient shorthand for stores, but it's the wrong primary input for you. Children of the same age vary enormously in height, and a couple of inches changes the correct club length. A tall seven-year-old often needs the size most nine-year-olds use; a small ten-year-old may still be in an eight-year-old's set. Every credible fitting source (US Kids Golf, Cobra, Callaway, MyGolfSpy, the PGA Tour Superstore fitters) sizes by height first and treats age only as a secondary "how strong are they / how many clubs can they handle" check.
Here's the mechanical reason. When your child sets up to the ball in good posture, the sole of the club has to sit flat on the ground at a comfortable distance from their feet. That distance is a function of how tall they are and how long their arms are. Get the length right and the body can make a real golf swing. Get it wrong and the body adapts around the equipment, which is exactly what you don't want a beginner learning.
"A slightly short club builds confidence. A too-long club builds bad habits."
How to measure your child at home
You don't need a fitting bay for the first set. You need a wall, a flat book, and a tape measure. Here is how to get a reliable height:
- Put on the golf shoes (or sneakers) they'll actually wear. Always measure in shoes, because that's how they'll stand on the course. Skipping this quietly under-sizes them.
- Heels and back to the wall, standing tall. Head level and looking straight ahead, not tilted up, which fakes extra height.
- Lay a flat book on top of the head, pressed against the wall so its underside is level, and mark the wall at the bottom edge of the book.
- Measure floor-to-mark in inches. That number is the input for the chart below. Re-measure if it looks off by more than half an inch.
The wrist-to-floor measurement: a tie-breaker, not the starter
You'll see wrist-to-floor mentioned a lot. It's useful, but it's the fine-tuning step, not the main event. With your child standing tall and arms relaxed at their sides, measure from the wrist crease straight down to the floor. Use it only to break a tie when they sit right between two height bands or have unusually long or short arms:
- Shorter-than-average wrist-to-floor for their height → lean to the shorter club.
- Longer-than-average wrist-to-floor → lean to the slightly longer one.
It mainly nudges length and lie angle at the margins. Plenty of parents size perfectly well on standing height alone, so don't let wrist-to-floor become a reason to overthink it.
The ToolWhich set does your child's height put them in?
Measure your child's height in inches, with their shoes on: both U.S. Kids Golf and PING say to measure that way, and at a band boundary half an inch of shoe changes the answer. Then read across.
Enter a height to see which set each maker puts your child in.
Height bands and club lengths come from each maker's own page, linked below. Where a maker lists no club lengths for a set, the finder says so.
What the makers actually publish
There is no industry-wide chart mapping a child's height to a club length. Each maker publishes its own height bands, and only some publish the club lengths inside them. Here they are side by side.
| Maker | Published height bands | Club lengths published? |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Kids Golf | Eleven 3-inch bands from 36″ to 69″, plus an Infant size, twelve in total | Driver length on each size's product page, not in the fitting chart |
| Callaway XJ | XJ1 42–46″ · XJ2 47–53″ · XJ3 54–57″ | Yes, per club |
| Cobra Junior Complete | 46–52″ (labelled ages 5–8) · 53–59″ (labelled ages 9–12) | Yes, per club |
| PING Prodi G | Fits 48″ to 62″, built to order | Not published, built per fitting |
| TaylorMade Rory | No height guidance at all, ages 4+ and 8+ only | Yes, per club |
Published pages: U.S. Kids Golf fitting · Callaway XJ · Cobra Junior Complete Set · PING WebFit Junior · TaylorMade Rory juniors.
One inch of height, six inches of club
The bands are the problem. They are discrete, they do not line up between makers, and the jump at a boundary is far larger than the measurement that triggers it.
Cobra publish two junior sets on one page. Their smaller set covers 46–52″ and its driver is 34.00″. Their larger set covers 53–59″ and its driver is 40.00″.
Nothing is wrong with either set: a band has to end somewhere. But it means the measurement genuinely matters, and it explains why both U.S. Kids and PING tell you to measure with shoes on: consistency is worth more than precision when the bands are this coarse.
The same jump appears between makers. At exactly 53″, Callaway put a child at the top of XJ2 with a 34.5″ driver, while Cobra put the same child at the bottom of their larger set with a 40.00″ driver. Both makers publish that height as in range. The clubs are five and a half inches apart.
Away from the boundaries they agree closely. At around 50″, Callaway's XJ2 driver is 34.5″ and Cobra's smaller set is 34.0″; their 7-irons are 30.5″ and 30.0″; their putters are both 27″. The disagreement is not about what a 50-inch child needs. It is about where one size stops and the next begins.
U.S. Kids avoids the big jump by using smaller steps. Their Ultralight 7 driver grows 2 inches for every 3 inches of height, from 26 inches in the 39–42 in size to 42 inches in the 63–66 in size, so a 53-inch child gets a 34-inch driver and one at 54 inches gets 36.
Height or age? The makers disagree on that too
PING are unusually explicit about which measurement does which job. Their junior fitting tool asks for both, and tells you why:
We use height to fit for club length, lie angle, bag size, set makeup, and to more accurately predict set gapping. PING WebFit Junior
And age, separately, for something else entirely:
We use age to power distance and swing-speed estimations for your junior. PING WebFit Junior
In other words, height determines how long the clubs are; age only informs how far the child is likely to hit them, which in turn affects how many clubs the set needs. TaylorMade take the opposite approach: their Rory sets are sold as “ages 4 and up” and “ages 8 and up”, and no height figure appears anywhere on the line page or either product page.
Cobra sit in between, labelling each height band with an age range, which is a convenience, not an independent measurement, since the band itself is defined in inches.
The makers also disagree with the instinct to buy big
Every parent's instinct is to buy a size up so the set lasts. PING address that instruction directly on the fitting page:
Enter your junior's current height. Don't be concerned they may out grow their set too quickly, because you can take advantage of our “Get Golf Growing” Program. PING WebFit Junior
Their answer to growth is to lengthen the set later, not to sell a long one now. Given that a single band boundary can move a driver six inches, deliberately buying a size up is not a small hedge: it can be most of a full size class of club.
PING ask for one more measurement that no other junior maker on this page requests: wrist-to-floor. They use it for lie angle rather than length, on the same reasoning that applies to adult club length, where the hands actually sit matters as much as how tall someone is. Their instruction is to have the child stand straight, arms hanging freely, feet shoulder-width apart, shoes on.
The fit principle: middle of the range, never "grow into"
This is the rule that separates a kid who loves golf from one who quietly gives it up. Keep your child in the middle of a set's range, at least about a half-inch above the set's minimum height, not scraping the bottom of it. A club that fits now is one they can actually swing. The instinct to "buy big so they grow into it" is the single most common buyer mistake, and it backfires: too-long clubs are harder to hit solidly, they breed compensations, and they discourage kids right when you're trying to hook them.
If you want any growth room at all, cap it at roughly one inch over current need, no more. The few dollars you "save" by buying ahead are paid back with interest in bad contact and lost confidence. When in doubt between two sizes, the slightly shorter one wins.
The silent killer: weight and grip size
Length gets all the attention, but weight is what quietly wrecks a child's swing. Real junior clubs use lightweight graphite shafts (far lighter than adult shafts) and lighter heads, so a kid can swing with rhythm and finish a full turn. A too-heavy club makes children "arm" the ball, stop turning, and lose both distance and form. You can't see this on the rack, which is why it's the silent killer.
Grips matter just as much. Junior-specific grips are sized for small hands; a grip that's too thick kills wrist hinge and makes the whole club feel heavier than it is. This is also why cutting down an old adult club is a poor substitute. Shortening the shaft still leaves you with an adult head weight, an adult shaft profile, and an adult grip, none of which suit a child's swing speed. Purpose-built junior sets are engineered head-to-grip for a kid; a hacksaw can't replicate that.
How often will they outgrow it, and when to size up
Kids outgrow clubs by length and grip fit, not by wearing them out. Most juniors need to move up a size as they grow. Fast growers move up sooner, while slower growers can sometimes stretch a couple of seasons. A practical rhythm:
- Re-measure standing height regularly (sooner during a visible growth spurt).
- Re-check grip fit at least twice a year. Small hands grow fast.
- Sometimes a regrip alone buys a season before a full size-up is needed, and it's cheaper than a new set.
This short cycle is also the case for buying used. Because juniors size out of clubs long before they wear them out, the secondhand market is full of barely-used sets, and the better brands hold their value well enough to resell when your child moves up. US Kids even runs a trade-in style program through its fitters. Buy a quality set used, play it a season or two, pass it on, and the real cost per season drops well below the sticker price. The sweet spot is to fit by height first, then shop for that exact size new or used, rather than buying whatever happens to be in the bin.
Full bag or a few clubs? Start small
For a beginner, skip the 14-club bag. A good starting point is a half set of about 4–7 well-fitted clubs: a wood or driver, one or two irons, a wedge, and a putter. Fewer clubs keep choices simple, reinforce one repeatable setup, and keep the bag light enough for a child to carry. There's little point buying a full set a young kid will outgrow before they fill it; add a hybrid and more irons as they grow and get serious. We dig into the reasoning in our guide to how many clubs a beginner actually needs, and the same logic that makes a starter set smart for adults applies double for kids.
If you're weighing a junior set against an entry-level adult set for an older, taller pre-teen, our look at the best beginner golf sets under $500 is a useful companion. Just remember the height ceiling on junior gear is roughly 5'6", so a tall teen may genuinely belong in short adult clubs.
The SetsJunior sets and how each one is sized
These four sets cover a range of prices and sizing methods. Which one suits you depends on budget and how closely you want to fit. Prices move constantly, so check the live listing before buying.
U.S. Kids Golf Ultralight (UL7) Complete Sets
US Kids sizes entirely by height, in 3-inch bands, with lightweight shafts and junior-weight heads and grips, so these are made as junior clubs rather than scaled-down adult gear. Sets scale in club count with size (roughly 3–4 clubs at the smallest, up to 7 at the larger), and US Kids offers custom fitting, add-on clubs, and a 6th-club program. On US Kids' site, the Ultralight 7-club stand set is listed at $429.99 for the 60 to 63 inch size and $439.99 for 63 to 66 inches, and used sets resell well.
Callaway XJ Junior Sets (XJ-1, XJ-2, XJ-3)
A brand-name junior set in three levels. Callaway publish the height band for each on the product pages: XJ-1 for juniors 42–46″ tall, XJ-2 for 47–53″, and XJ-3 for 54–57″. Light graphite shafts and forgiving, high-launch heads. Callaway lists the XJ1 set at $349.99 and the XJ2 set at $549.99. The trade-off is that three tiers fit more coarsely than US Kids' 3-inch steps.
Cobra King Junior / Cobra Junior Complete Sets
Forgiving, perimeter-weighted junior sets with high-launch drivers, sold in age bands rather than by height: typically a set for younger kids (about ages 5–8, ~46–52 in) and a 7-club set for older juniors (about ages 9–12, ~53 in and up), plus King Junior options. Includes a lightweight stand bag and a sensible lineup: driver, fairway or hybrid, irons, sand wedge, putter. Fit is by broad range rather than fine increments.
Ping Prodi G Junior Clubs
Instead of fixed off-the-shelf tiers, Ping uses its WebFit online fitting tool to recommend lengths and specs for the individual child, so the result is closer to a built-to-fit set. It is priced at the premium end and is less readily available off the shelf than the tiered sets.
The sets, side by side
The same sets, plus TaylorMade Rory, compared on how finely each one fits and who it suits. "Fit precision" is how granular the sizing is, taken from each maker's stated approach above.
| Set | Suits | Fit precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Kids Ultralight (UL7) | Height-based fit in small steps, lightweight clubs | High · 3-inch bands | $429.99 to $439.99 (7-club stand sets, 60 to 66 in) |
| Callaway XJ (XJ-1/2/3) | Brand-name complete set in three levels | Medium · 3 tiers | $349.99 (XJ1) to $549.99 (XJ2) |
| Cobra King / Junior | Complete set with a stand bag | Medium · broad tiers | Mid |
| TaylorMade Rory Junior | Simple selection by age | Medium · age bands only | Mid |
| Ping Prodi G | A set fitted to the child's measurements | High · WebFit per child | Premium |
The pattern: the two sets with the finest fit (US Kids and Ping) size in smaller steps, while the three-tier brands trade some fitting precision for fewer sizes to choose from. If your child lands in the middle of a tier, a three-tier set can work well. If they sit at the edge of a tier, the finer fit is worth a look.
Avoid TheseCommon junior-club buying mistakes
Most regret with junior clubs comes from a short list of avoidable errors. If you sidestep these, you're ahead of most parents in the aisle.
- Sizing by age off the box. The "ages 8–10" label guesses at height, posture, and arm length all at once. Measure standing height and size from that.
- Buying big to "grow into." The single most damaging mistake. Too-long clubs are hard to hit, breed compensations, and discourage kids. Cap any growth room at about one inch.
- Ignoring weight. A club can be the right length and still be too heavy. Heavy heads and shafts make kids "arm" the ball and stop turning. Insist on real lightweight junior shafts.
- Overlooking grip size. A grip that's too thick for small hands kills wrist hinge and makes the whole club feel heavier. Check grip fit twice a year.
- Cutting down adult clubs. Shortening the shaft leaves adult head weight, shaft profile, and grip. It's a poor substitute for a purpose-built junior set.
- Forgetting the hand option. Left-handed junior sets are offered, but not in every color or size. For example, Callaway's XJ Level 1 set comes left-handed in black only. If your child is a lefty, check the hand on the exact set.
The Last WordThe bottom line for buying junior clubs
Measure the height, read the chart, then put your child in the middle of a set's range with lightweight clubs and junior grips. Resist the urge to buy big to "grow into." A club that fits now is the one that keeps a kid swinging and smiling. Start with a half set, plan to size up as they grow, and choose the brand whose stated range centers on your child rather than the one that's on sale. Two quick caveats before you buy: not every junior set comes in every color left-handed, so lefty parents should check the hand on the exact set; and yes, a properly sized junior set is absolutely meant for the range and the course, not just the backyard. For more on building out the rest of a beginner's bag, the Mulligan Memo homepage rounds up our other buying guides.
FAQQuick answers
What size US Kids golf clubs does my child need?
Measure your child's height in inches with shoes on, then pick the U.S. Kids Golf size whose 3-inch band contains it: 39–42, 42–45, 45–48, 48–51, 51–54, 54–57, 57–60, 60–63 or 63–66 inches. In the Ultralight 7 line the driver is 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches across those sizes.
How do US Kids Golf sizes work?
Every US Kids size is a 3-inch height range, from 36–39 inches up to 66–69 inches, plus an Infant size. They fit by height, not age, and ask you to measure in inches with shoes on before choosing a range.
Does US Kids Golf size by age or height?
Height. Their fitting page asks for your player's height in inches with shoes on and then shows the matching size range. It gives no age guidance, so two children of the same age can need different sizes.
What US Kids driver length goes with my child's height?
In the Ultralight 7 line: 26 inches at 39–42, 28 at 42–45, 30 at 45–48, 32 at 48–51, 34 at 51–54, 36 at 54–57, 38 at 57–60, 40 at 60–63 and 42 at 63–66 inches.
Which US Kids Golf line should I buy?
For a beginner or intermediate player, Ultralight. Tour Series is for advanced players, epTOUR for elite players, Yard Club is the training and entry-level range, and Baby's First Club is for infants.
What size golf clubs does my child need for their height?
Measure their standing height in golf shoes, then match it to the quick chart above. As an anchor from the makers' own pages, a child between 47 and 52 inches sits in Callaway's XJ2 or Cobra's smaller set, and both list a driver of about 34 inches. Always confirm against the specific set's stated height band, and aim for the middle of that band.
Should I size clubs by my child's age or their height?
Height, every time. Age is only a rough cross-check because kids the same age vary widely in height, and club length is driven by standing height and arm length, not birthdays. Use age to sanity-check, then confirm by measuring.
What size golf clubs for an 8 year old?
Most eight-year-olds land around 48–52 inches tall, which points to a mid-size junior set (roughly a Callaway XJ-2 or the matching US Kids band). But measure first, because a tall eight-year-old may need the next size up. The height is what decides, not the age.
Should I buy clubs a little big so my child can grow into them?
No. This is the most common and most damaging buyer mistake. Too-long clubs are hard to hit solidly, breed compensations and bad habits, and discourage kids. Keep them in the middle of a set's range, and if you want any growth room, cap it at about one inch over current need.
Is it okay to just cut down old adult clubs for my kid?
It's a poor substitute. Shortening the shaft still leaves an adult head weight, adult shaft profile, and adult grip size, so it won't perform like a true junior club. Lightweight, purpose-built junior sets are engineered head-to-grip for a child's swing speed and strength.
How often will my child outgrow their golf clubs?
Most juniors need a size step as they grow, and fast growers need one sooner. Re-measure standing height regularly (sooner during growth spurts) and grip fit at least twice a year. Sometimes a regrip alone buys a season before a full size-up.
Do I really need the wrist-to-floor measurement?
Only as a tie-breaker. If your child sits between two height bands or has unusually long or short arms, wrist-to-floor helps you pick the shorter or longer option and fine-tune lie angle. Many parents size perfectly well on standing height alone.
Should I buy a junior set new or used?
Used is smart, as long as you size by height first and then shop for that exact band. Kids outgrow clubs long before they wear them out, so the secondhand market is full of barely-used sets, and quality brands hold value well enough to resell when your child moves up. Just don't let a good deal on the wrong size tempt you into clubs that don't fit.
Are expensive junior sets like US Kids worth it over department-store sets?
If fit and playability matter to you, yes. US Kids fits in 3-inch height bands with genuinely lightweight, junior-correct clubs and holds resale value well, which softens the cost over time. Callaway XJ and Cobra are brand-name alternatives if you want a complete set and don't need fractional sizing.
How many clubs should a junior set have to start?
Start with a half set of about 4–7 well-fitted clubs: a wood or driver, one or two irons, a wedge, and a putter. The smallest junior sets often carry just 3–4 clubs and scale up to around 7 at the larger sizes. Fewer clubs keep choices simple, reinforce one repeatable setup, and keep the bag light enough for a child to carry. Add a hybrid and more irons as they grow and get serious.
What's the height ceiling on junior golf clubs?
Junior-specific equipment tops out around 66 inches, roughly a 5'6" ceiling for the category. A tall pre-teen who has passed that range usually belongs in short adult or teen clubs rather than the biggest junior set, even if the age still says "junior." Size by height and let the ceiling guide you across.
Are left-handed junior sets harder to find?
Not always, but it pays to check the hand option on the exact set. Callaway's XJ Level 1 set, for example, comes left-handed in black only (the red and blue versions are right-handed only), and US Kids offers left-handed versions of its Ultralight line. Confirm the hand and the size on the listing before you order.
Is a junior set really meant for the course, or just the backyard?
The course. A properly sized junior set is genuinely meant for the range and for real play, not just messing around in the yard. That's exactly why fit matters: clubs that fit now let a child make a real swing and want to keep playing.