SKLZ Gold Flex Junior Training Club
The SKLZ Gold Flex Junior is positioned as the best-in-class value trainer for junior golfers thanks to its lightweight, highly flexible shaft that builds tempo and swing feel without a steep price. Compared with the pricier Orange Whip and branded Callaway options, SKLZ delivers similar tempo-training benefits at a lower cost and with durable construction tailored to smaller players. Its technical advantage is a purposely soft shaft that encourages smooth acceleration and a repeatable takeaway, making it an accessible starter tool for on-course carryover.
Tempo trainer
Ultra-light swing
Tempo trainer
Ultra-light swing
Review Summary
"Users say the SKLZ Gold Flex Junior helps young players develop tempo and lag with a fun, flexible feel; it noticeably improves swing speed and rhythm for many, though a few report the whippy shaft can feel unstable for smaller kids. Overall buyers praise its training effect but note it isn’t a full substitute for regular clubs."
Gold-flex giggle
Flexible shaft designed for kids to develop proper release and tempo
Gold-flex giggle
Flexible shaft designed for kids to develop proper release and tempo
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The SKLZ Gold Flex Junior is positioned as the best-in-class value trainer for junior golfers thanks to its lightweight, highly flexible shaft that builds tempo and swing feel without a steep price. Compared with the pricier Orange Whip and branded Callaway options, SKLZ delivers similar tempo-training benefits at a lower cost and with durable construction tailored to smaller players. Its technical advantage is a purposely soft shaft that encourages smooth acceleration and a repeatable takeaway, making it an accessible starter tool for on-course carryover.
Tempo trainer
Ultra-light swing
Gold-flex giggle
Flexible shaft designed for kids to develop proper release and tempo
Lightweight head and shorter length sized for junior golfers
Tempo trainer
Ultra-light swing
Gold-flex giggle
Flexible shaft designed for kids to develop proper release and tempo
Lightweight head and shorter length sized for junior golfers
Orange Whip Junior Golf Trainer
The Orange Whip Junior is the market leader for developing rhythm, balance and a true circular swing because of its counterweighted head and refined flex profile that closely mimics full-swing dynamics. While it is typically more expensive than basic trainers like SKLZ or the Lag Shot junior, its superior feel and proven transfer to ball striking justify the premium for serious instruction-focused juniors. Technically it offers unmatched rotational feedback and balance training, making it the go-to choice when the goal is ingraining professional-level tempo and body sequencing.
Rhythm builder
Weighted balance
Rhythm builder
Weighted balance
Review Summary
"Reviewers commonly praise the Orange Whip Junior for its excellent balance, smooth tempo training, and durable construction, reporting clear improvements in timing and consistency; some mention the price is higher but worth it for long-term practice. Many coaches recommend it as a go-to junior trainer."
Whip-worthy whoop
Counterbalanced, weighted shaft promotes smooth rotation and rhythm
Whip-worthy whoop
Counterbalanced, weighted shaft promotes smooth rotation and rhythm
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Orange Whip Junior is the market leader for developing rhythm, balance and a true circular swing because of its counterweighted head and refined flex profile that closely mimics full-swing dynamics. While it is typically more expensive than basic trainers like SKLZ or the Lag Shot junior, its superior feel and proven transfer to ball striking justify the premium for serious instruction-focused juniors. Technically it offers unmatched rotational feedback and balance training, making it the go-to choice when the goal is ingraining professional-level tempo and body sequencing.
Rhythm builder
Weighted balance
Whip-worthy whoop
Counterbalanced, weighted shaft promotes smooth rotation and rhythm
Helps juniors build consistent swing tempo and maintain plane
Rhythm builder
Weighted balance
Whip-worthy whoop
Counterbalanced, weighted shaft promotes smooth rotation and rhythm
Helps juniors build consistent swing tempo and maintain plane
$120-180 CAD
Lag Shot Junior 7 Iron Training Club
The Lag Shot Junior 7 Iron is specialized for juniors working specifically on creating and maintaining lag through the downswing, using a compact head and weighting that emphasizes wrist hinge and delayed release. It’s a more targeted, often lower-cost option than full-swing trainers like Orange Whip, offering technical benefits for iron play and hand-eye timing rather than broad tempo training. For families focused on improving impact mechanics and iron consistency, the Lag Shot junior provides a focused training ROI without the extra features or expense of premium balance trainers.
Lag creation
Release timing
Lag creation
Release timing
Review Summary
"Customers find the Lag Shot Junior 7 Iron effective at teaching lag and proper release, with many kids improving ball-striking, though some users say the unique feel takes time to adapt to and it’s limited being modeled on a single club type. Build quality and results are generally praised but feedback is a bit mixed on comfort."
Impact chuckle
Heavy-head design encourages proper lag and wrist hinge for juniors
Impact chuckle
Heavy-head design encourages proper lag and wrist hinge for juniors
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Lag Shot Junior 7 Iron is specialized for juniors working specifically on creating and maintaining lag through the downswing, using a compact head and weighting that emphasizes wrist hinge and delayed release. It’s a more targeted, often lower-cost option than full-swing trainers like Orange Whip, offering technical benefits for iron play and hand-eye timing rather than broad tempo training. For families focused on improving impact mechanics and iron consistency, the Lag Shot junior provides a focused training ROI without the extra features or expense of premium balance trainers.
Lag creation
Release timing
Impact chuckle
Heavy-head design encourages proper lag and wrist hinge for juniors
7-iron length and feel teaches realistic club path and impact positions
Lag creation
Release timing
Impact chuckle
Heavy-head design encourages proper lag and wrist hinge for juniors
7-iron length and feel teaches realistic club path and impact positions
$100-160 CAD
Tour Striker PlaneMate Junior
The Tour Striker PlaneMate Junior stands out for juniors who need precise swing-plane correction: its guide-style design trains path and shoulder rotation in a way flexible trainers do not. Compared with tempo-focused aids (SKLZ, Orange Whip) and lag-specific options (Lag Shot), PlaneMate is more technical and instruction-oriented, delivering faster diagnostic feedback at the potential cost of a slightly steeper learning curve. Financially it occupies a middle ground—priced for coaches and academies that value measurable plane improvement and repeatable muscle memory building.
Swing plane
Low-point feedback
Swing plane
Low-point feedback
Review Summary
"Buyers report the Tour Striker PlaneMate Junior helps juniors groove a consistent swing plane and reduces slice tendencies, earning good marks for durability and clear training feedback; a minority find it awkward at first and better suited for coaching sessions. Overall it’s seen as a solid plane-training tool for young players."
Strike high-five
Guides swing on the correct plane with visual and tactile feedback
Strike high-five
Guides swing on the correct plane with visual and tactile feedback
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Tour Striker PlaneMate Junior stands out for juniors who need precise swing-plane correction: its guide-style design trains path and shoulder rotation in a way flexible trainers do not. Compared with tempo-focused aids (SKLZ, Orange Whip) and lag-specific options (Lag Shot), PlaneMate is more technical and instruction-oriented, delivering faster diagnostic feedback at the potential cost of a slightly steeper learning curve. Financially it occupies a middle ground—priced for coaches and academies that value measurable plane improvement and repeatable muscle memory building.
Swing plane
Low-point feedback
Strike high-five
Guides swing on the correct plane with visual and tactile feedback
Junior-specific length and head weighting to suit smaller golfers
Swing plane
Low-point feedback
Strike high-five
Guides swing on the correct plane with visual and tactile feedback
Junior-specific length and head weighting to suit smaller golfers
$80-140 CAD
Callaway Swing Easy Junior Training Aid
The Callaway Swing Easy Junior blends brand reliability with a forgiving design that helps juniors square the clubface and develop smooth tempo, making it a strong all-round choice for families wanting proven OEM support. It typically sits in the mid-price range between budget SKLZ pieces and premium Orange Whip trainers, offering good resale value and wide retail availability as a financial plus. Technically it mixes a soft-shaft feel with stable weighting to provide a comfortable learning curve that transfers well across irons and short woods.
Easy tempo
Comfort grip
Easy tempo
Comfort grip
Review Summary
"Users say the Callaway Swing Easy Junior is a simple, effective aid for improving tempo and basic swing mechanics, praised for ease of use and portability though some note it offers less advanced feedback than pricier trainers. Most buyers see noticeable short-term gains in rhythm and contact."
Power wink
Simple design that introduces juniors to correct grip and swing motion
Power wink
Simple design that introduces juniors to correct grip and swing motion
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Callaway Swing Easy Junior blends brand reliability with a forgiving design that helps juniors square the clubface and develop smooth tempo, making it a strong all-round choice for families wanting proven OEM support. It typically sits in the mid-price range between budget SKLZ pieces and premium Orange Whip trainers, offering good resale value and wide retail availability as a financial plus. Technically it mixes a soft-shaft feel with stable weighting to provide a comfortable learning curve that transfers well across irons and short woods.
Easy tempo
Comfort grip
Power wink
Simple design that introduces juniors to correct grip and swing motion
Lightweight and easy to handle for early skill development
Easy tempo
Comfort grip
Power wink
Simple design that introduces juniors to correct grip and swing motion
Lightweight and easy to handle for early skill development
$50-90 CAD