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Weight Adjustment Guidelines (Useful reference)
Here are some useful conversions that will help you when swing-weighting your clubs:
Note: A 1 point increase in swing-weight points would be the equivalent of going from D1 to D2, while a 1 point decrease in swing-weight points would be the equivalent of going from D2-D1.
| Condition | Change in Swing-weight points (SW) |
|---|---|
| Cutting 1/2" off grip end of shaft | 3 SW decrease |
| Adding 2 grams to clubhead | 1 SW increase |
| Adding 5 grams to grip end of shaft | 1 SW decrease |
| 3 layers of masking buildup tape under grip | 1 SW (ex: 90 g shaft=1 SW more than 80 g shaft) |
| Flattening lie angle 4 degrees | 1 SW increase |
| Shaft weight difference of 9 grams | 1 SW decrease |
| 4.5 inches of normal 1/2 inch wide lead tape | 1 SW point or 2 grams |
| 3.15 inches of "high density" 1/2 inch wide lead tape | 1 SW point or 2 grams |
This table represents the general guidelines that I have followed for several years, but they aren't perfect. Always be sure to measure!
For more on swing weighting, check out this post.