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Conference 7.286::golf

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Notice:FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2129
Total number of notes:21499

1176.0. "STARTER SET FOR 5 YEAR OLD??" by RATTLE::MAKI () Wed Mar 06 1991 17:23

    I have a five year old boy who would love to have a starter set of
    clubs, so he can to to the "BIG" course with his Dad.  He is right
    handed, and stands a whopping 40" tall.
    
    Does anyone have or know where I might lay my hands on a set of clubs
    that will serve this purpose.  Obviously it does not have to be a full
    set, basically anything that has been cut-down will do.  I dont' want
    to spend a lot of money, so any help would be appreciated.
    
    You can send me mail or call me at DTN:264-6840 if you come across any.
    
    Thanks so much.
    
    Neil
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1176.1Try Spags in ShrewsburyMILRAT::LIPTAKThu Mar 07 1991 12:2919
    Neil-
    Junior sets come in 2 sizes - Age 5-9  and 10-14.  I purchased the
    5-9 version for my son a number of yrs ago at Spags in Shrewsbury.
    This past Christmas, I picked up a similar set for a friend at Spags
    and shipped it off to Philadelphia.  Cost was $69 and include a 2 wood
    (metal), 5, 7 and 9 iron plus a putter.  It also comes with a small bag 
    which is perfectly functional.  Northwestern brand.  My son is turning
    10 this year so I've purchased the the larger size from a catalog-
    Golfsmith out of Texas.  The reason I used the catalog this time around
    is that I wnated a little better quality although Spags offered some
    clubs in the larger junior size.  I can't remember if Golfsmith had a
    set in the 5-9 age group.  I can check if you'd like.
    By the way....my son wore out that first set of clubs.  He used them so
    much, esp in the back yard.  Well worth the $69!
    He doesn't know yet that he's graduating to the next size.  I got the
    set from Golfsmith hidden and plan to give them to him for his birthday 
    in early May!
    Regards,
    Denis
1176.2Clubs for KidsMRKTNG::LUCIANORICH LUCIANO @TTBThu Mar 07 1991 12:556
    What I did with my son is that I ordered a set of starter set 
    components and he and I built his set of clubs.  It's relatively 
    inexpensive and is a great way to get him really involved in the 
    game.
    
    Try calling Dynacraft at 800 321 4833.
1176.3Watch the "plane"..FDCV07::VOUTSELASThu Mar 07 1991 19:3916
    Neil,
    
    just be aware of what actually happens to a boy's golf swing during
    the "growth" years.
    I introduced mine at 12, and during the "13 to 15" stage
    his swing went "sour". We could not figure it out, other than
    his plane changed so much while growing that he sliced everything.
    
    Sour for him at that time was 94 on South at Stow Acres.
    He's now a strong 6 at 18.
    fyi,
    Ang
    
    
    
    
1176.4My 2 cents worthCHET::FILIAUFri Mar 15 1991 16:219
    I don't think that cutting down a set of clubs intended for adults
    is your best alternative.  Youth clubs have heads that are smaller
    and weigh less.  It might be asking to much of your 5 year old to
    swing cut down adult clubs.  I too purchased a set of youth clubs
    from Spag's for my son.  I've also seen them at Nevada Bob's and
    K-Mart.  Got the best buy ($75) for a youth ( Ages 10-15??) set that
    contained: 1 & 3 woods plus 3, 5, 7, 9 irons and a putter.  Lessons 
    this May for his birthday, gave him the clubs last year.  Maybe some
    one has a used set that is ready to sell them??  Good luck.