Callaway XJ-1 Junior Set

Product reviewed

Callaway XJ-1 Junior Set

A sensible, brand-backed starting point for the youngest juniors - just expect to move up to the XJ-2 within a year or two as your child grows.

This review is based on the manufacturer's or retailer's published specifications and pricing - not a hands-on test by our team. We haven't physically tested this product yet.

Who it suits

Very young, first-time golfers who need the lightest, smallest clubs in a mainstream brand's junior range.

Who should avoid it

Consider a different set if your child is already close to 120cm or shows early interest in playing full holes - they'll outgrow the height fit quickly.

Height and age suitability

This set is specified for roughly ages 3-5, 97-117cm tall.

Experience level

Complete beginner - this is designed as a first introduction to real clubs, not a set for structured lessons.

What's included

• Fairway wood
• 7-iron
• Sand wedge
• Putter

Strengths

• Lightweight for very young swings
• Simple, small club count keeps things unintimidating
• Titanium-style driver head is easy to launch

Limitations

• Kids will outgrow it quickly at this age
• Limited club selection compared to older-junior sets

The 4-club count (fairway wood, 7-iron, sand wedge, putter) is genuinely basic once a child starts hitting a wider variety of shots, and there's no driver, which some kids want early on for the novelty.

Value for money

Currently priced at $179 AUD. At $179 for a name-brand junior set with a titanium-style driver-style fairway wood head, this sits in the middle of the entry-level market - reasonable rather than cheap.

Australian availability

Sold directly through Callaway's own Australian site, so stock and warranty support are straightforward.

Comparable alternatives

Also worth comparing in our catalogue: Wilson Deep Red Junior Package Set - Green, Verao My First Golf Set, Confidence Golf Junior Clubs Set (Right Hand).

Final verdict

A sensible, brand-backed starting point for the youngest juniors - just expect to move up to the XJ-2 within a year or two as your child grows.