U.S. Kids Golf TS5-51 (130cm) DD1 junior putter (w15 steel shaft), 26"
Dial in your distance and direction with the DD1 — a purpose-built junior putter designed to help young golfers improve their putting skills and enjoy every round on the green. The classic blade shape, Anser-style plumber's neck, and precisely milled face combine a traditional look with modern performance engineering, giving junior players the feel, feedback, and consistency they need to develop real putting technique. Sized for players between 130 and 137 cm tall (approximately 51–54 in.), the DD1 is part of the U.S. Kids Golf Tour Series TS5-51 — equipment built specifically for intermediate to advanced junior golfers who are ready to take their game to the next level.
U.S. Kids Golf is trusted by parents, young golfers, and coaches in over 50 countries, offering junior-specific equipment engineered for the right size, weight, and feel at every stage of a child's development. The DD1 putter is a refined, confidence-inspiring tool that delivers immediate feedback, better distance control, and optimal ball roll on the green.
Key Features
- Classic Blade Head Design: Traditional Anser-style blade shape — one of the most popular putter head profiles among golfers — offering clean lines and a timeless look that inspires confidence at address.
- Plumber's Neck with Offset: The Anser-style plumber's neck delivers built-in offset, keeping the hands ahead of the clubhead and giving junior players greater control over the stroke.
- 3/4 Toe Hang: The 365 g head features a 3/4 toe hang, optimised for open-to-closed rotational strokes with a slight arc — ideal for the natural putting motion of most junior golfers.
- 431 Stainless Steel Head with Satin Finish: The head is crafted from premium 431 stainless steel with a tour-proven brushed satin finish that eliminates glare and delivers a refined, professional look.
- CNC Milled Face with Deep Grooves: The precisely CNC milled impact surface features grooves that are deeper than the previous model, delivering consistent ball roll, better distance control, and immediate feel feedback.
- Optimised Heel-Toe Weighting: Precisely balanced weight distribution across the heel and toe increases MOI, stability, and stroke-to-stroke consistency while improving forgiveness on off-centre hits.
- Straight Steel Shaft (w15 Spec): The straight steel shaft with offset is part of U.S. Kids Golf's w15 specification — matched to the correct weight and flex for junior players in this height range.
- Appropriately Sized Slim Oversize Grip: The slim oversize putter grip is correctly proportioned for smaller junior hands, promoting a natural, tension-free hold and a consistent putting stroke.
- Headcover Included: A matching headcover is included in the box to protect the clubhead between rounds and during transport.
- Optimal Player Height Range 51–54 in. (130–137 cm): Sized and engineered specifically for junior golfers in this height bracket, ensuring the correct lie angle, shaft length, and grip size for proper technique development.
Technology in Detail
Blade Head & Plumber's Neck
The DD1 features a classic blade-style head with an Anser-style plumber's neck — a combination that has been trusted by tour players for decades and remains one of the most popular putter designs in the game. The plumber's neck creates a precise offset that positions the hands slightly ahead of the clubhead at address, promoting a forward-leaning shaft, a cleaner contact angle, and greater control over both start line and distance. For junior golfers learning the fundamentals of putting, this traditional geometry makes it easier to develop consistent habits from the very first putts. The clean, uncluttered look of the blade profile also reduces visual distraction and helps young players focus on alignment and tempo.
3/4 Toe Hang & Stroke Optimisation
With a 3/4 toe hang, the DD1 is specifically designed for players who use a slightly arcing stroke — the natural motion for most junior golfers who are still developing their technique. The toe hang means the toe of the putter drops more than the heel when the shaft is balanced on a finger, indicating the ideal swing path for which the head is engineered. A 3/4 toe hang suits golfers with a more open-to-closed face rotation through impact, producing a consistently square face at the moment of contact and a truer roll off the face. Combined with the 365 g head weight, the stroke feels controlled and purposeful through the entire putting motion.
CNC Milled Face with Deep Grooves
The impact surface of the DD1 is CNC machined to precise tolerances, creating a uniformly flat face that delivers consistent ball speed and direction on every putt. The milled grooves across the face are deeper than on the previous model, which helps grip the ball at impact for a fraction of a second longer — imparting genuine topspin immediately after contact so the ball rolls end-over-end sooner and tracks the intended line more faithfully. The result is noticeably improved distance control and predictable ball behaviour on varying green speeds. The milled surface also transmits authentic feel directly through the shaft and into the hands, giving junior players real-time feedback on the quality of each stroke.
Heel-Toe Weight Distribution & High MOI
The DD1's 365 g head places mass precisely at the heel and toe extremities of the blade, pushing the moment of inertia (MOI) as high as possible within the compact blade profile. This heel-toe weighting makes the putter more resistant to twisting on off-centre strikes, so mis-hit putts stay on or very close to the intended line rather than deflecting sideways. For junior players who are still building their consistency, this engineering delivers a forgiving response that encourages progress without penalising every small imperfection in the stroke. The elevated head weight also generates a smooth, pendulum-like feel that naturally regulates pace and helps young golfers develop reliable distance control from all distances on the green.
Junior-Sized Fit: Shaft, Grip & Length
Every dimension of the DD1 has been engineered specifically for junior players in the 130–137 cm height range. The 26 in. (66 cm) finished club length places the hands and eyes in the correct position relative to the ball for golfers in this bracket, promoting a natural, upright posture and a consistent setup at address. The straight steel shaft provides the right amount of stability and feedback for younger players, while the slim oversize grip is sized to fit smaller hands — reducing grip pressure, minimising wrist action during the stroke, and making it easier to maintain a consistent putting arc. Together these proportions mean the DD1 fits correctly right out of the box, without any adjustments required.
431 Stainless Steel & Tour Satin Finish
The clubhead is cast from 431 stainless steel — a premium alloy chosen for its ideal combination of hardness, machinability, and corrosion resistance. This grade of steel allows the CNC milling process to produce sharper, more precise grooves and face textures than softer alloys, translating directly into better feel and performance at impact. The brushed satin finish applied to the head is the same type of surface treatment found on professional-level putters, eliminating distracting glare in bright sunlight and giving the DD1 a clean, focused look at address. The durable finish also resists everyday wear, keeping the putter looking sharp round after round.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Club Length | 26 in. (66 cm) |
| Head Style | Blade (Anser-style) |
| Neck Style | Plumber's neck with offset |
| Head Material | 431 Stainless Steel |
| Head Weight | 365 g |
| Toe Hang | 3/4 Toe Hang |
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie | 70° |
| Face | CNC milled with grooves |
| Finish | Brushed satin |
| Shaft | Straight Steel (w15 spec) |
| Grip | Slim oversize putter grip (junior-sized) |
| Hand | Right hand |
| Optimal Player Height | 51–54 in. (130–137 cm) |
| Headcover | Included |
Not sure which putter size is right? U.S. Kids Golf recommends measuring the player's height in shoes and selecting the club that matches the correct height bracket. The DD1 in 26 in. is designed for junior golfers between 51 and 54 inches tall (130–137 cm).
