Swing Weight 101: Fine-Tuning Club Balance for Maximum Speed, Control, and Custom Fit Feel

Key Points

• Purpose of Swing Weight:
  Ensures the club feels balanced between the grip (butt) and the club head (tip) for your swing and physical strength.

   

• Swing Weight Scale:

  • Ranges from A0 (lightest) to G9 (heaviest)

  • Most stock clubs sit around D4, a common standard

• Adjusting Swing Weight:

  • To increase swing weight by 1 point → add 2g to the head (via lead tape or iron shavings in the hosel glue)

  • To decrease swing weight by 1 point → add 4g under the grip

• Fitting Goal:
  Fit the player into the lightest club they can fully control, optimizing for maximum swing speed + consistent center-face contact

   

• Why It Matters:

  • A club that’s too heavy can cause early release, loss of club head speed, and poor contact

  • A properly weighted club helps generate higher ball speed, better control, and improved accuracy

• Individualized Process:
  Swing weight is fine-tuned based on your strength, tempo, and feel preferences during a custom fitting.