For any parent looking to get their child into golf, there is an equipment journey to go through. At first, you simply need something reliable to help them get the ball in the air and heading roughly in the right direction. Then, as they start to improve, finding the best golf club sets for kids to help them shoot lower scores is something well worth devoting some thought to.
For many years, PING has set the bar for junior specific golf equipment with its Prodi G range. The basic idea has been to use the R&D expertise behind the brand’s G line and then refine it specifically for kids. What’s more, for those buying more than five clubs in one purchase, you get a no-charge, one-time adjustment so the clubs can grow with your child.
Of course, the price reflects the offering and the latest version of the Prodi G range will cost over $1,000 for a 7-club set (around £1,000 for an 8-club set in the UK). The question is, if you are willing to make this kind of investment (versus something more affordable like the RAM Junior G-Force), what do you get for your money?
PING Prodi G 2024 Junior Set Review
The first thing you will notice is the premium aesthetic. Through the set, they have the same appearance as the main G range and as a result, there is an excellent balance between sleek shapes and confidence-inspiring lines. The gallery of images above shows the address views through the set and the fact that there’s a clear similarity with what the likes of Victor Hovland and Tony Finau are using is a big box ticked for many juniors.
This has certainly been the case for my own son who used the previous Prodi G line-up and has just moved into the latest version. As his golf has improved over the last couple of years, the benefit of clubs that are lightweight, easy to hit and deliver high flights throughout have been clear to see.
Previously, we had a 6-club set-up but we decided to up that to ten in the latest version. He is now 11-years-old and starting to hit the ball further (a good drive in summer conditions is reaching around 190 yards). The extra iron options (plus the hybrid) have become really helpful as the gaps between the clubs have grown. He now has a job to do in working out how far each club goes - it’s a good problem to have.
To get the right fit, we used PING’s simple online, junior WEBFIT tool which requires some basic static measurements (height and wrist-to-floor) as well as answers to some performance and preference questions. It is a simple process that works well but is no less than you would expect for the premium price-tag.
One of the big improvements we have seen in the 2024 version has been with the putter. We opted for the larger mallet style head (there is a blade-like heel-and-toe model as well) and the additional alignment aid (and stability) has made a huge difference. It would be fair to say that finding consistency on the greens hasn’t come easily for my son but this putter has really helped. The impact on his scoring has been huge.
For me, the PING Prodi G isn’t a starter set. Instead, these are a fantastic option once you’re sure your child’s interest in golf is likely to endure. At a young age, getting the maximum reward for the good swings you make can really help harness that interest. The latest Prodi G continues to build on PING’s reputation as the standard bearer in this important area of the market.
