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.
Hi Zach, an interesting site. I was just wondering what insights you could provide regarding counter weighting clubs, i.e., pros and cons.
Thanks, Ed….
Ed–Glad you’re enjoying the site! I actually have a post on this topic, and you can find it hereyou can find it here.
Hi Zach,
I am trying to play with the swing weight of my Driver.
I am a senior 74 years young.
Desperate for some more distance Club head speed hovering around 80 MPH.
would a lighter swing weight help ex. D2 -D0 what are your thoughts?
Thanks
Ray
Ray–A lighter swing-weight is generally not going to help you swing the club faster. You could have a club with a swing-weight of D8 that weighs 20 grams (although I’d be suspicious if someone sells you a club that light). I would look into more flex in the shaft (senior or ladies flex) and make sure that you’re adhering to the principles of the power accumulators as best as you can.
Very good information and easy to follow.
Is there a graph where you fill-in the info and it will calculate the swing weight. How is it applied to the club when its being built.
Here is a manual calculator you can use. It’s a bit tedious, but good if you have no alternative.