Tiger Woods is just one reason many manufacturers are building junior-specific sets that are lighter, shorter, more flexible, and more lofted than clubs for adults. Here's how a number of companies are helping to start your children on the right path. New for serious teenagers are TEEN irons and woods, with a choice of two lengths, two lie angles, shaft flexes, and swingweights for the 13 to 18 set. The woods have a rocker sole with rails to get through nasty lies. Kids also can join Club Boom Boom and receive a membership card, newsletter, and gift opportunities.
Fitters can sell one or two clubs in the beginning, letting kids add as necessary.
The kit also has a bag, four-pack of balls, and a fun introductory video of light instruction. The stainless-steel iron heads have the same look and weight distribution as the DCI Oversize Plus Black, and all the clubs are fit with light, flexible True Temper Junior steel shafts. Titleist is also discussing ways to fit juniors and beginners through its custom program, as well as a possible Tiger Woods set. All come with steel shafts only. All have composite shafts only.