Ram Golf Junior G-Force Left-Handed Set (Age 7-9) Review: a solid starter kit for young lefties

I picked up the Ram Golf Junior G-Force left-handed set for my 8-year-old, who’s roughly 4'3" and just getting into golf. Left-handed junior clubs are a pain to find, especially something that isn’t toy-level, so I went for this set mostly because it actually existed in his size and didn’t cost a fortune. We’ve used it for a few weeks now, at the driving range and on a short 9-hole par-3 course.

Right away, this feels like a proper golf set, not a plastic kids’ toy. You get a driver, hybrid, 7-iron, 9-iron, sand wedge, and putter, plus a stand bag with a rain cover. So it’s a full little kit – enough clubs to learn the basics without overwhelming a kid with 12 different options. My son could carry it himself without complaining too much, which is already a win.

In practice, what matters with junior clubs is: are they the right length, are they light enough, and does the kid actually want to use them? On those three points, this Ram set does pretty well. The lengths match what’s advertised, and the weight and flex seem tuned for kids in that 7–9 range, not miniaturized adult clubs. My kid was able to swing these faster and more confidently than the cut-down adult 7-iron he used before.

It’s not perfect – the finish looks a bit cheap in places, and the flex is listed as “stiff” in the specs, which is misleading for a junior set. But for the price and for a left-handed setup, it gets the job done. If you’re expecting premium-brand fit and finish, you’ll notice the shortcuts. If you just want your kid to have a decent, playable set that doesn’t fall apart in a month, this is pretty solid.

On value, I think this set sits in a good spot. You’re not paying premium-brand prices, but you’re getting a full, usable kit with six clubs and a bag. For a left-handed junior, the options are already limited, and some of the big-name sets cost noticeably more for not a huge jump in real-world performance at this age. So purely from a cost/benefit angle, this makes sense if you don’t want to overspend on something they’ll outgrow in a couple of years.

What I liked is that nothing in the set feels completely useless. Sometimes junior sets throw in a random club that never gets used. Here, every club has a role, and my kid has actually used all of them on the course, including the wedge. The bag being included with a working stand and rain cover also saves you from buying extra gear. If you had to piece this together separately (bag + 6 clubs), you’d almost certainly spend more.

On the downside, it’s still a budget set. The finishing isn’t premium, the branding is basic, and you’re not getting advanced tech or super-light graphite shafts. If your kid is already a very keen little golfer or playing competitions, you might want to go up a level in quality. Also, if you know your child will only try golf once or twice, this is probably overkill – you could just borrow or buy used.

But for a kid who’s at least somewhat interested and you want to give them a fair shot at enjoying the game, I’d call the value solid. You get enough quality that the clubs won’t hold them back, without paying for branding and extras they won’t notice. For left-handed kids in particular, I’d say this is one of the more sensible buys in the current market.

Design-wise, the set sits in a nice middle ground: it looks like real golf gear, but with a bit of color so it still feels fun for a kid. The driver and hybrid have blue shafts and white heads, which my son immediately liked because they “look fast” – his words. The irons are chrome, and the sand wedge has a matte finish. Nothing fancy, but they don’t look cheap from a distance. Up close, you notice some rougher finishing around the paint lines, but that’s cosmetic.

The heads are clearly designed to be forgiving. The driver has a decent-sized head with a high 14° loft, which helps kids get the ball in the air instead of dribbling it along the ground. The cavity-back irons have a wider sole and a bit of offset, which means mishits aren’t punished as badly. When my kid hits it off the toe or a bit thin, the ball still goes somewhere reasonable instead of being a total shank. For learning, that matters more than anything.

The putter is simple but functional. It has a basic alignment line on top, which actually helped my son start lining up his putts better. It’s not some fancy milled face or anything, but the head weight feels okay for a child – not too heavy where they jab at it, and not so light that they can’t control the stroke. Grip is a standard putter grip, a bit undersized, which fits small hands well enough.

If you’re used to big-name brands, you’ll notice the Ram logo and overall design are pretty basic. No flashy tech claims, no inserts or adjustable weights. Personally, I prefer that for a kid’s first set. They just need something that looks like real clubs and helps them hit the ball. On that front, I’d say the design is practical and kid-appropriate. Nothing that will impress golf snobs, but your child will feel like they’re using “real” clubs, which is the main thing.

The clubs use alloy steel shafts and rubber grips, with iron heads on the irons and wedge, and standard metal heads with paint on the driver and hybrid. So nothing premium, but also nothing worrying. The shafts are light enough for kids, and my son never complained about the weight, even after an hour at the range. Compared to the cut-down adult clubs we tried before, these feel much more tailored to a child’s strength.

The rubber grips are undersized, which is good for small hands. They’re not the grippiest I’ve ever felt, but they’re fine. After a few sweaty range sessions, they didn’t feel slippery, and my kid didn’t start twisting the club in his hands. They’ll probably wear faster than high-end grips, but for a junior set that they might outgrow in 2–3 seasons, that’s not a big issue. If you’re picky, you could regrip later, but I don’t think most people will bother.

The bag material is basic nylon. The stitching looks okay, not perfect. I checked the stress points around the straps and stand legs after a few uses – nothing fraying yet. The stand mechanism is simple but works every time, no jamming so far. Zippers are on the lighter side but haven’t snagged or broken. I wouldn’t overload the bag with a ton of extra stuff, but for a dozen balls, tees, a drink, and a jacket, it holds up.

One thing to note: the specs list the flex as “stiff,” which is weird for a junior set. In reality, the shafts do have a fair bit of flex, and that’s actually good for kids with slower swing speeds. So don’t get scared off by that “stiff” label – it’s more of a catalog quirk than reality. Overall, the materials feel in line with the price. Not bulletproof, but good enough that I’m not worried they’ll snap or fall apart under normal junior use.

We’ve had the set out for a handful of range sessions and two short rounds so far. That’s not a full season, but enough to see if anything is fragile. So far, no bent shafts, no loose heads, and no major scuffs beyond normal wear. The white paint on the driver and hybrid does mark up when my son hits the mat a bit heavy, but that’s cosmetic. The face and edges still look fine, no chips or cracks.

The bag has been thrown in the trunk, dragged across a bit of gravel, and dropped a few times – typical kid behavior. The stand legs still spring out properly, and the fabric hasn’t torn. There are some light marks on the bottom where it’s been set down on rough surfaces, but nothing serious. The straps are still firmly attached, and my son can carry it comfortably across the course without any squeaks or loose hardware.

Grips haven’t shown much wear yet. No peeling or twisting. My kid doesn’t use a glove most of the time, so I was half-expecting the grips to get shiny quickly, but they’re holding up. I’d expect they’ll be fine for at least a season or two of casual use, which is probably as long as he’ll fit these clubs anyway. If your child is playing multiple times a week, you might see faster wear, but that’s normal for any junior set.

Given the price point and the fact it’s made in China like most budget golf gear, I went in with moderate expectations. So far, it’s actually held up a bit better than I thought. It doesn’t feel bulletproof, but nothing screams “this will fall apart soon.” I’d be comfortable expecting this to last through one kid’s 7–9 age window, maybe even get passed to a younger sibling if they’re not too rough on gear.

In practice, performance is where this set justifies itself. My son’s contact and ball flight noticeably improved compared to the random old cut-down clubs we had. With the 14° driver, he started getting the ball up in the air more consistently. Before, most of his drives were low skimmers. Now, even with his wobbly swing, he’s getting a small but proper arc and maybe 80–100 yards when he catches it decently. Not huge, but for an 8-year-old beginner, that’s perfectly fine.

The hybrid is probably the standout club. It’s easier for him to hit than the driver, and he tends to get more consistent distance with it. On the par-3 course, he ended up using the hybrid off the tee a lot because it felt safer. Contact sounded cleaner and the ball went straighter. I can see why some reviewers said it quickly becomes the kid’s favorite club – it’s basically a confidence booster.

The 7- and 9-iron are forgiving enough that mishits still move forward. When he hits them half-decently, they pop up nicely and land relatively soft. The 56° wedge is handy around the green; he’s still learning, but he managed to get a couple of chips up onto the green instead of scuffing them three feet. Again, these are small wins, but that’s how kids stay interested in the game.

The putter rolls the ball straight if the stroke is straight. The alignment line helped him visually. It’s nothing fancy, but it does the job. Overall, I wouldn’t say these clubs magically improve a kid’s swing, but they make it easier for them to see decent results. Less punishment on mishits, more balls in the air, fewer complete duffs. For a junior beginner, that’s basically what you want: gear that doesn’t get in the way while they figure out how to swing.

The set I bought is the 7–9 years version, left-handed, blue color. In the box, you get six clubs: a 14° driver, a 21° #5 hybrid, 7-iron, 9-iron, a 56° wedge, and a putter. You also get headcovers for the driver and hybrid, plus a stand bag with a rain cover. So in terms of coverage, your kid can hit off the tee, use a fairway/long-approach club, hit basic irons, chip, and putt. That’s basically everything they need at this stage.

The clubs are all clearly labeled with loft or number, and the lengths seem to match the specs: driver around 34", hybrid about 31.5", irons around 30.5" and 28.5", wedge around 28", putter about 28". I measured roughly with a tape measure and it lined up enough to trust the sizing. My son is just under 4'4" and the fit is pretty good – he’s not choking down too much on the grips, and the clubs don’t feel like broomsticks.

The bag is surprisingly usable. It has multiple pockets: one larger pocket for a jumper or snacks, a couple of smaller ones for balls and tees, and a mesh pocket for a bottle. There’s a dual-strap system so they can wear it like a backpack, and a standard kick-out stand. It’s not tour quality, but it’s not some floppy sack either. For a kid, it’s enough to feel like a “real golfer” setup.

Overall, in terms of what you get, it’s a complete starter package. You don’t feel like you immediately need to add more clubs. The only thing missing might be a pitching wedge-style club for slightly shorter approach shots, but honestly for a 7–9-year-old, the 9-iron and sand wedge combo is fine. If your kid is just starting or playing casually, this covers everything they’ll realistically use.