Childs Clubs
Anyone out there that could help me? Possibly Mr Ley??
Basically, I took my 3yo Son to the driving range for the 1st time last weekend and borrowed clubs for him from the driving range shop. Today, he came to me asking if we could go to the driving range, but we don't have clubs for him.
What I want to know is, 1 - Can I just cut down one of my old clubs and re-grip it? If so, how do I make the correct measurement? He is 94cm tall.. 2 - Is there a preferred club to get them started with? I would've naturally assumed a 7 iron, but I don't really know and 3 - Will this stop his tantrums if I make him his own club??
Thanks in advance for any advice given!
PS - I can't tell you how happy I am that he wants to go and hit some balls!
Reply : Mon 31st Aug 2009 19:08
I borrowed a nine iron for my next door neighbours little girl to have a swing with at my local driving range, it had a nice large head and a very flexible shaft. In fact I could hit it further than my own clubs.
They are cheap enough to buy, Lee, but the shaft must have flex or he will not get any feel at all, especially at that tender age. Good luck anyway.
Reply : Mon 31st Aug 2009 19:13
Thanks John, I don't have graphite shafts in any of my clubs.. Apart from my driver but he can bugger off if he thinks I'm chopping that down!
I think he just likes the novelty of hitting balls, or pushing them onto the range!
However, I will keep on taking him if he continues to ask me!
Reply : Mon 31st Aug 2009 21:12
Lee, I will have a look in my workshop i'm sure i will be able to fit something up for him,I'll be in touch.
Reply : Tue 1st Sep 2009 13:03
If you could help me out Dave, that would be great.
Thank you.
Reply : Tue 1st Sep 2009 17:02
If it's a 3 iron with XKR400 on it, it's mine...
Reply : Mon 21st Sep 2009 20:11
Lee, I have made you a little wood and a putter for your boy PM your address I will send it to you.
Dave
Reply : Mon 21st Sep 2009 20:35
After watching Chris Waterworths 2 year old I've given up all hope of my little boy
Reply : Mon 21st Sep 2009 20:46
Don't worry Darren talent is not hereditary...........your lads safe
Reply : Mon 21st Sep 2009 21:36
Pleasure on my part I just expect 10% when he makes the Tour
Reply : Mon 21st Sep 2009 21:56
Dave,
think you should make a set for Marc!!!!!!!! or give him a box of calms.
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Reply : Tue 22nd Sep 2009 14:49
Chris ,I have a surgeon friend that may be able to help Marc,he can cut both arms off and swop them around.While he's at it good idea to find and turn down the volume control,that boy would give an Anadin a headache and my ears are still ringing,(thanks Darren) even Rossa couldn't get a word in and that's a first.
Good lad though.....
Reply : Tue 22nd Sep 2009 16:31
Thanks Dave, have PM'd you may address.
I appreciate the time and effort you have spent on this, cheers.
Reply : Tue 22nd Sep 2009 19:18
ya dave i love you too ,enjoyed the day but not for my golf ,i was way to tense and possibly nervous with crowds etc ,not used to em ),
Reply : Tue 22nd Sep 2009 19:19
great gesture dave that m8 too ,heres me thinking ya was a miserable old git ),
Reply : Wed 23rd Sep 2009 00:02
Call that a crowd Marc? You should try the N v S for a nerve wracker, especially being first off as captain. Liked the starter announceing the players on the tee though.
Reply : Wed 23rd Sep 2009 17:14
ill be ok next year wayne im gonna get that book off you ,that will help ey and ill c u sun morn ),
Reply : Wed 30th Sep 2009 16:59
I received the clubs today, cheers Dave.
They're the perfect size for him, but he finds the driver a tad heavy so struggles to control it! However, I have already enquired about the cost of membership down the local gym, gonna get him on the weights ASAP!
Cheers again Dave..
Reply : Wed 30th Sep 2009 22:13
Hi Lee, glad they arrived safe that's as light as i could get the wood as its really designed for an older child, some kids clubs arrived in my clubs pro shop today made by maskers Ideal for your lad and very light little, irons & bag etc they are very good.Had a quick search on the net but couldn't find any info.
Reply : Thu 1st Oct 2009 09:10
Half the problem is, he sees all the people at the range swing the clubs wildly and he tries to emulate that. If I can get him to start with a half swing then it should be ok.
PM me with how much I owe you.. If I consider it too much I'll send the clubs back!
Just kidding, seriously, let me know and I'll sort it out.
Cheers.
Last edit : Thu 1st Oct 2009 09:11