Table of Contents
![avatar](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/2htn0fq6/production/c1c63a3f846100cbc3b8109b559b9e1a908580a9-3120x2080.jpg?rect=1277%2C888%2C529%2C529&w=80&h=80&auto=format&fit=max)
Last updated Nov 03, 2023
Swing-Weight Adjustment Guidelines
Here is how different methods of swingweighting affects your clubs' swingweights.
![Featured Image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/2htn0fq6/production/601983e95b0912a7fb8dbaf655b7a3ece914459e-5184x3456.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=3840)
![avatar](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/2htn0fq6/production/c1c63a3f846100cbc3b8109b559b9e1a908580a9-3120x2080.jpg?rect=1277%2C888%2C529%2C529&w=80&h=80&auto=format&fit=max)
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: DIY Clubmaking
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.