Best Kids Golf Club Sets 2026: Our top picks for juniors and teens

Introducing kids to the game of golf is one of the sport's great joys – particularly if they take to it straight away.

Nurturing a kid's relationship with the game is important from the outset, and getting them proper clubs that'll help develop their game is absolutely vital in turn.

Thankfully, all of the biggest club manufacturers around make great junior golf sets for all ages, ranging from smaller kids taking their very first swings right through to teenagers learning the ins and outs of the game. In addition to this, there are plenty of great budget sets that offer a blend of looks, performance and affordability – if you know the names to look for.

But which ones are the best, and why? To answer that question, we thought we'd dive into the best junior sets being offered right now by our favourite manufacturers, and just what makes them stand out as a worthy purchase for the little golfer in your life.

The best kids golf club set for 2026

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Upswing Golf Junior Set

RRP: £449-£899

Set size: 5-12 pieces (including stand bag)

Upswing was founded by industry experts Justin Giles and Kevin Mayoux on the simple premise that as kids grow, their clubs should with them.

Much like adult golfers can swap shafts as their swing develops, Upswing's junior clubs feature interchangeable components that allow kids to play longer clubs without it affecting the swing weight or head characteristics they've likely become used to.

Upswing's offering comes in six distinct sets, made up of three different sizes and two colour schemes to appeal to both boys and girls. The brand's online fitting tool allows parents to immediately pinpoint the set that's the right size for their kid, with sizes starting at Junior (for newcomers up to 42" in height), progressing through Junior Varsity (45" to 51") and finally into Varsity (for players between 54" and 66").

Once a player progresses out of each size, parents can purchase a growth kit, made up of between three and four new assembled clubs and a set of new shafts, to compensate for their needs.

The irons and drivers come with high-quality heads designed to promote launch and accuracy, with junior-specific shafts developed by UST-Mamiya.

TaylorMade Team TM Package Set

RRP: £249-£449

Set size: 5-7 pieces (including stand bag)

Themed around TaylorMade's Team TaylorMade staff roster, the Team TM package set has a snazzy design and everything you need to make a kid feel like a pro from the outset. The clubs are well made, the included stand bag is snazzy and easy to carry thanks to its dual strap, and every club has been engineered to produce the launch and forgiveness kids need to really get to grips with the game. 

The sets also come in a range of sizes to suit all ages, from five-piece sets for little ones to seven-piece sets for the 10-12 age range.

The best golf club sets for juniors (5-10 years old)

Callaway XJ

RRP: £259-£469

Set size: 5-8 pieces (including stand bag)

Just a fraction more expensive than the TaylorMade set above but offering pretty much the exact same thing (save for an extra club in the older kids' sets), Callaway's XJ set also comes with its own playful stand bag, is available in a three different sizes and two different to cater for kids of different sizes and tastes, and comes with forgiving graphite-shafted clubs providing plenty of launch and distance for little swingers. 

The key POD for us is the included Oydssey Jailbird Junior putter, which is a great premium touch.

Cleveland Junior Series Package Set

RRP: £139-£279

Set size: 4-8 pieces (including stand bag)

Cleveland Golf are renowned for making affordable clubs with an emphasis on making the game easy, making them a great fit for your junior's first full set. The Junior Series ranges from sets designed for 4-6 year olds all the way up to the early teens, with a smart stand bag and a selection of easy-launching clubs included in each.

Macgregor Golf DCT Junior Golf Set

RRP: £149-£209

Set size: 4-7 pieces (including stand bag)

The perfect entry-level set for parents on a budget, MacGregor's junior DCT set arms your junior with all the tools they need to make the right first steps on their golfing journey. 

Available for both boys and girls, each set comes with a properly sized dual-strap stand bag, along with an oversized driver, easy to hit irons and a putter.

Mizuno JM01

RRP: £349-£449

Set size: 5-6 pieces (including stand bag)

Mizuno has an army of devotees in the adult's game, and the JM01 junior set is perfect for getting them indoctrinated into the cult early. It comes in two options, the JM01 120 for 6-9 year olds, and the JM01 140 for kids from 10-12. They'll be saying 'nothing feels like a Mizuno' before you know it.

MKids Lite Junior Half Set

RRP: £139-£179

Set size: 6-piece (including stand bag)

Approachable and affordable at under £150, the MKids lite set is a great low-risk option for getting kids into the game if you're not sure that they're ready to commit. The half set has everything you need for a great day at the pitch and putt, while the specially-designed MKLite® Launch Control Shafts in each club will have them getting the ball up in the air and flying high with ease.

U.S. Kids Golf Ultralight 7 Set

RRP: £180-£245

Set size: 3-5 pieces (including stand bag)

U.S. Kids Golf remain the true specialists in making clubs designed at nurturing the next generation of great golfers, and the Ultralight package set, now in its 7th generation, is at the core of their offering. 

Offering between three and five clubs in the set to cater for heights between 39 and 60 inches, the Ultralight 7 also comes in a jazzy hot pink option as well, a fantastic choice for getting little girls excited about playing. It's also one of the few kids package sets around available both left and right handed – an option the big brands often neglect.

The best golf club sets for teenagers

Callaway XT

RRP: £569

Set size: 11-piece (including stand bag)

Building on the offering of the XJ series, the XT series offers a wider club selection for teenagers wanting to learn the finer points of the game, with a full set of six irons, wedges, woods and a titanium driver. Designed for teenagers between 11-13 years old, the clubs are still graphite shafted to aid developing bodies as they get stronger and faster, while the included bag and accessories will blend in well with the adults.

MKids Pro Half Set

RRP: £209-£219

Set size: 6-piece (including stand bag)

Approachable and affordable at under £150, the MKids lite set is a great low-risk option for getting kids into the game if you're not sure that they're ready to commit. The half set has everything you need for a great day at the pitch and putt, while the specially-designed MKLite® Launch Control Shafts in each club will have them getting the ball up in the air and flying high with ease.

Another affordable option for older kids looking to take their first steps into the game, the Pro half set fits new golfers all the way up to 65 inches in height and has irons that scale up in size for older players. Each club is also finished with tour quality irons and shafts, making this an incredible bang for your buck option for entry-level teens.

Wilson Golf Deep Red

RRP: £229

Set size: 7-piece (including stand bag)

Exclusive to American Golf, Wilson's Deep Red junior set offers the most affordable way to get your teenager started in the game with clubs of true major OEM quality.

The oversized irons and woods offer tons of forgiveness, with junior flex shafts to aid launch and distance. While we've featured the 11-14 size set here, the Deep Red set also comes in a smaller version for 7-10 year olds.

The best golf club sets for junior girl golfers

Upswing Golf Galaxy

RRP: £449-£899

Set size: 5-12 pieces (including stand bag)

Most junior golf club sets marketed at young girls are simply the same clubs as the boys use, with more pink. Upswing, however, have approached their Galaxy set with more consideration for the needs of junior girl golfers. 

In addition to the fun colour scheme and eye-catching club finish, the clubs in the galaxy set are engineered half an inch shorter across the bag to provide a more suitable fit for junior girl golfers. The shafts' kick points have also been tuned to complement their shorter length, maintaining the ideal launch, feel, and performance conditions regardless of who's swinging.

What factors should I consider when selecting the right golf clubs for my child?

The key factor in selecting the right golf clubs for your child is making sure the clubs you're buying are the appropriate size. Clubs that are too big or too small for a child can make it far harder for them to play the game, leading to frustration on their part and stunted development.

It's also worth considering their playing level as they grow up and progress. Most junior golf clubs are engineered to help newcomers to the sport get the ball up in the air as easy as possible. This is great for most kids who are just starting out, but as a child progresses into their teenage years and gets more skilled, more specialised clubs may be needed to get the most out of their game.

What age-specific features do junior golf sets typically include?

The key difference between junior golf sets and adult clubs is the components they use. Kids naturally don't swing a golf club as fast as adults, and as such junior golf clubs have lighter, more flexible shafts that help the club generate more speed to hit the ball further.

Because most kids are also just developing their hand-eye co-ordination as they start to play, the key aim of most junior golf clubs is to aid launch and distance as much as possible. This means they'll typically be very forgiving and light, enabling more kids to make good contact, hit the ball further and straighter, and make the game more fun.

Are there specific training techniques or drills that can help young golfers improve faster?

The best way to get a young golfer interested and developing in the sport is to fuel their love of playing. This means that above all, golf should be fun. The more time they spend out on the course, the more they'll hopefully progress.

If your child is getting particularly serious about the game, we'd always recommend enlisting the services of a qualified golf coach, who are best-prepared to teach junior players the skills and patterns needed to play their best golf as they grow up.