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Last updated Nov 03, 2023
Swing-Weight Adjustment Guidelines
Here is how different methods of swingweighting affects your clubs' swingweights.
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.
About the author: Zach Gollwitzer
Hey, I‘m Zach, the founder of The DIY Golfer! I created this site while playing D1 collegiate golf with a simple mission—I wanted to learn the golf swing and get better at golf myself.
Fast forward a few years, and my “journal“, The DIY Golfer, has been viewed by millions of golfers worldwide looking to do the same with their games. my mission is to make golfers more consistent in just a few hours a week through advanced practice strategies and timeless, first-principle golf instruction.
