Boys' Playground Equipment

Wood three, five or seven: which loft for a boy

For adults, a three wood typically has around fifteen degrees of loft while a five wood has about ten-eight. For a boy, it's better to aim for a more open loft: a junior fairway wood often sits around twenty degrees, which helps the ball get airborne despite a limited swing speed. A loft that is too closed produces a low shot that rolls instead of flying. The seven wood, which is very open, is suitable for younger players who are learning the game from the fairway. As the player gains speed, they can move to a more closed loft to gain distance on longer holes.

The rest of the bag

Boys' clubs also come in:

• Beginners.
• Drivers.
• Hybrids.
• Iron Sets.
• Single Irons.
• Sand Wedges.
• Putters.
• Club Sets.

All clubs are gathered on the page boys' clubs.

Height, weight, shaft: a club suited to the child

A junior club is chosen first according to the child's height, with shoes on, rather than their age: manufacturers publish charts by height in centimetres. The head should remain light and the shaft should be flexible graphite, so the child can swing and accelerate without compensating with their upper body. Shortening an adult fairway wood is a false economy: shortening the shaft makes it stiffer, and both the head and the shaft remain too heavy for a child. A small diameter grip, suitable for a boy's hands, completes the whole.

Fairway or tee: how to play it

The fairway wood is played by sweeping the ball at the low point of the swing, without trying to hit down. With the ball placed slightly ahead of centre, the child keeps their shoulders parallel to the line of play and lets the loft lift the ball. From the tee on narrow holes, placed on a low tee, this club offers more control than a driver, with enough distance to reach the fairway. In thick rough, its wide head grips in the grass: it's reserved for well-placed balls, where it gives its best performance.

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Frequently asked questions

At what age can a boy play a fairway wood?

As soon as he regularly strikes the ball with his short irons, the child can add a fairway wood that suits his height. Age matters less than stature and coordination: a well-proportioned club can be played early.

How many fairway woods in a junior bag?

Usually, just one is enough: an open wood, around twenty degrees, covers long shots from the fairway. More advanced young players sometimes add a second wood to cover their distances.

How can you tell if a fairway wood is too long for a child?

At address, the child should hold the grip at its end, arms relaxed, with the sole flat on the ground. If he shortens his grip or if the clubhead lifts, the length is excessive.

Is a second-hand fairway wood suitable for a junior?

Yes, if the length, loft, and shaft flexibility match his height. Check the condition of the grip and ensure there are no cracks on the head, and avoid adult models that are cut down, as they are too heavy for a child.

Why doesn't the ball lift with the fairway wood?

Most often, the child tries to lift the ball and strikes upwards, or the loft is too closed for his speed. A more open wood and a swing that sweeps the ground usually correct the problem.