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MKids Lite Red 53" (135cm) junior driver
The MKids® MKLite® Driver is part of one of the highest-spec junior golf club ranges on the market, engineered specifically with the younger player in mind. Available in three colour-coded shaft-length options, the Red edition corresponds to a player height of 53" (135 cm), making it the ideal fit for junior golfers aged approximately 7–9 years. Featuring a 280cc head and 18° of loft, this driver is built to maximise distance and consistency from the very first swing. Every element — from the tour-quality grip to the proprietary Launch Control shaft — has been carefully sized and calibrated for the developing golfer.
Key Features
- Colour-Coded Sizing: Red colour identifies the 53" (135 cm) shaft length, making it easy to select the correct fit for your junior golfer.
- 280cc Head Volume: A 280cc clubhead delivers a generous sweet spot sized perfectly for young, developing swings.
- 18° Loft: High loft of 18° promotes easy, high-launching ball flight to maximise distance and consistency for beginners and younger players.
- MKLite® Tour Style Grip: A tour-quality grip uniquely sized and created by MKids® to fit junior hands and encourage a correct golfing technique.
- MKLite® Launch Control Shaft — LCX: Proprietary junior shaft engineered for a high launch angle and optimal ball trajectory for young golfers.
- Right-Hand Configuration: Available in right-hand orientation to suit the majority of junior players.
- Highest-Spec Junior Range: Part of the MKLite® series — the highest specification junior club range on the market for players 43"–55" (110–140 cm) in height.
Technology in Detail
MKLite® Launch Control Shaft — LCX
The MKLite® Launch Control Shaft (LCX) is engineered from the ground up for the younger golfer. Its primary purpose is to create a high launch angle at impact so that shots take off on an optimal, penetrating trajectory. This makes it especially well-suited to younger players who generate lower swing speeds, ensuring they still achieve great flight and meaningful distance. The LCX shaft also delivers greater consistency shot after shot, helping juniors build confidence as their technique develops. It is one of the key reasons the MKLite® range stands apart from generic junior golf equipment.
MKLite® Tour Style Grip
The MKLite® Tour Style Grip is a uniquely designed, tour-quality grip created exclusively by MKids® in a range of sizes that scale progressively with the length of the club. Rather than simply shrinking an adult grip, MKids® has crafted a grip specifically to fit junior hands at every stage of development. It encourages children to form a correct, natural golf grip from an early age, promoting light grip pressure — a fundamental of good technique — while simultaneously providing excellent stability throughout the swing. The result is a confident, controlled hold that helps young players strike the ball cleanly and consistently.
280cc Head & 18° Loft
The MKLite® Driver head has a volume of 280cc, a size carefully chosen to provide a generous sweet spot while remaining appropriately weighted for junior swing speeds. The 18° loft is significantly higher than a standard adult driver, and that is entirely intentional: young players benefit enormously from higher loft because it converts their moderate swing speed into a high, arcing ball flight that maximises carry distance and lands softly. Together, the 280cc head and 18° loft form the perfect combination for playability, forgiveness, and the confidence-boosting distances that keep junior golfers motivated.
Progressive Colour-Coded Sizing
One of the most distinctive features of the MKLite® range is its intuitive colour-coded sizing system. Each colour corresponds directly to a specific club length and player height, eliminating guesswork when choosing the right equipment. The Red variant represents the 53" (135 cm) shaft length, designed for players standing approximately 135 cm tall — typically aged 7–9 years. The MKLite® range covers player heights from 43" (110 cm) to 55" (140 cm), with progressive club lengths, shaft flexes, grip thicknesses, head sizes, weights, and lofts that grow naturally with the child. This system means a junior golfer will always be playing with equipment precisely matched to their body and developing swing.
Specifications
| Head Volume | 280 cc |
| Loft | 18° |
| Club Length | 53" (135 cm) |
| Player Height | approx. 135 cm |
| Recommended Age | 7–9 years |
| Colour | Red |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Shaft | MKLite® Launch Control — LCX |
| Grip | MKLite® Tour Style |
Specification values are indicative. Source: MKidsgolf.com.
Not sure which size is right for your child? Measure your junior golfer's height and use the MKids® colour-coded size guide to find the perfect match — Yellow (45"/115 cm), Orange (49"/125 cm), or Red (53"/135 cm).
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