Clubs for a mates son

[goughy]

So the son of a mate of mine is getting into golf. He's had a crappy junior set and needs to move up a bit. He has some sort of driver and 3 wood, at normal length. But at least needs most of everything else.

He's turning 14 and is only about 150cm tall, but I think he'd just grip up a normal set for a while. He's mostly enjoying bashing around a bit but his dad has joined him up to my club as a junior where he can get lessons etc. His dad used to play off 7 till he chopped off a fair number of fingers a decade + ago.

So I'm wondering what might be out there? He's saved himself $200 for some clubs, and I think he was just gonna go to cash converters or something but I said I'd ask here first and see what people had lying around (I'm looking at you Daves ). I might even chip in and cover the shipping for him if needed. I'm sure I've seen some old carry bag in their shed of his, so I don't think he needs that, though if there was something available in a package let me know too.

Thanks all.

[Josh_Atterbury]

Cleveland classic putter. Plays to 36 and a super size grip so might need a regrip and cutdown. No head cover.






Freebie. Located in mcdowall, brisbane.

[Josh_Atterbury]

Also can drop to perci's if that's easier

[Daves]

OK, Putter looks to be covered.

Bag: Ogio Carry - Moe Norman
Driver: ?
Fairway: ?
Hybrid(s): ?
Irons: Cobra S3 Max 5 - GW with UST 60g Lite shafts - Daves
Wedge(s): Taylormade Y Cutters, 56 and 60* - Daves
Putter: PeteyD Anser, or Josh A Cleveland Classic. Both would be excellent choices.

I have lots of choices in the Driver, Fairway, Hybrid categories. I am just not sure which would be the best way to go for the young fella. I have some Wishons which would be good clubs for a beginner, but the driver shaft is stiff flex (Aldila NVS), and steel shafts (albeit lightweights) in the 3, 5 W and 3 Hybrid? I am thinking these will be a too heavy for him, but could easily cut down and can get knocked around as they tend to be at this age. Alternative is to go lightweight as I can, which I can do also. I am also thinking more loft is better, if possible.

[PeteyD]

The cleveland classic is much better than my anser copy.

[goughy]

I think you're right about the loft. I reckon kids often wouldn't have the strength to get a regular lofted driver up in the air to make it worth it.

Thanks heaps Josh! Me thinks I better pm Percy and see what I can sort out with him. At the least he should know some of this is heading his way

[Moe Norman]

when I was 15 I played a 12* driver, and I was a shitload bigger than 150cm!

I was more like 180cm and about 75kg.

Having said that, when I was 13 I played a persimmon 1 wood. Not sure what the loft was!

[Daves]

I am thinking something like a SLDR S Mini Driver in 14/16*. I think I have a spare head, and can put an R or A flex shaft in it.

[goughy]

when I was 15 I played a 12* driver, and I was a shitload bigger than 150cm!

I was more like 180cm and about 75kg.

Having said that, when I was 13 I played a persimmon 1 wood. Not sure what the loft was!

So did I! Had some kind of 12* 2 wood. Cept I was probably about 150cm and 40kg wringing wet.

[goughy]

I am thinking something like a SLDR S Mini Driver in 14/16*. I think I have a spare head, and can put an R or A flex shaft in it.

Now that sounds like a ripper!

[Daves]

OK, getting close now. I just need to dig out a suitable shaft for the Mini Driver. At 43/43.5" it should be better than a full length driver for him.

I found a matching S3 Max Cobra Hybrid, to go with the irons. The 5i is 25*, so a 20* Hybrid should be an ideal match. Just trying to settle on a Fairway now. A 4 wood would probably be ideal, but I don't think I have one? So maybe a weak (16*) 3 wood, or a 5 wood to finish off the set.

Bag: Ogio Carry - Moe Norman
Driver: TM SLDR S TP Mini Driver 14* - Daves
Fairway: ?
Hybrid(s): Cobra S3 Max #3 (20*)with 65g Reg - Daves
Irons: Cobra S3 Max 5 - GW with UST 60g Lite shafts - Daves
Wedge(s): Taylormade Y Cutters, 56 and 60* - Daves
Putter: Cleveland Classic - Josh A.

[goughy]

Just outstanding guys. Really!

[Ned]

Dave, what about that 22* TM Hybrid head I left at Hux's place?

[Daves]

Dave, what about that 22* TM Hybrid head I left at Hux's place?

It's still there.

[Moe Norman]

not sure a junior player really needs a fairway wood.

That set looks pretty complete to me, doesn't have to have 14 clubs

[goughy]

Yep.

Funny enough, they just dropped by on their way home from chipping and putting down the golf club, to get some eyelets put in a tarp, and I got a squizz at his clubs. A mix of rusty old slazenger and brosnan blades, and some mixed knocked around woods from the Cashies, all in a ragged Brosnan kids stand bag. Me thinks he's not gonna know what hit him!

And while they were down the club, a few times members who were walking past each gave him some golf balls!

[Ned]

It's still there.

Might fill a gap

[dazza99]

Jesus, guys. You gotta love OzGolf.

[Rascal]

This hits me right in the feels. Good work everyone!

[timah!]

🏻🏻🏻🏻🏻🏻 great work guys.

It's not much but I've got some balls as well if needed.

[callawayboy]

You's guys are legends !!! Well done to all of you..Another potential golf pro maybe..

[goughy]

Firstly again, thanks for all the help guys.

Just a heads up. I'm going away first thing in the morning for a week and won't have any net access etc. So I haven't disappeared. But I won't be able to reply or anything till I get back Saturday week. I've given Perci a heads up on what's happening. I have a dentist appointment in the city on Thursday morning the 21st, and I'll try and arrange something with him for that day. Daves, I'll have a chat to you when I get back.
Thanks heaps all!

[Rascal]

Pics or ban when the bestowing of the clubs occurs.

[Daves]

I just have to glue up the Mini Driver and all the clubs from this end will be ready to go. I will see if I can get them to perci during the week, as we are away for a few weeks after that.

[Daves]

not sure a junior player really needs a fairway wood.

That set looks pretty complete to me, doesn't have to have 14 clubs

Yep, the same thought had occurred to me. Especially as the S3 Max Hybrid is a FW size head.

[oldracer]

just sensational fellas, well done to all