The head weight is about 4 grams. Not many golfers will notice a 2/4 gram change, but notwithstanding if you a switching lighter from D4 to D2 to heavier from D2 to D4. This change in swing weight posed such an insignificant difference for many to even perceive.
The lucky few who could perceive the difference in each swing are left to hijack the knowledge. They know it can have an incredible effect on the outcome of their shot, if positioned correctly they would notice an improvement in tempo, better release and the impact feels great.
Consequently, if the position is wrong, their swing may be out of such, chasing club and impact will feel so bad. If they swing too heavy, the club may demand much energy to swing and produce a bad feel on impact.
Swing Weight System
The weight of a swing scale was designed in 1920 by club expert Robert Adams, though some credit Kenneth Smith because he designed the fulcrum scale which is used to measure the swing weight. The swing scale though basically arbitrary but yet it has survived as the standard.
The swing height scale places clubs in classification with are designated by letter A through F. Each letter classification is then subdivided into tenth, starting at zero tenth through nine-tenths. The numbers or letters that are greater than indicate heavier club’s swing weight and so the lesser numbers or letters.
Hence, the D1 swing weight is heavier than the C1 swing height. Club D4 has a slightly greater swing weight than club D2. Standard typical men swing weight of about D0, while women have the standard swing weight of about C6.
Swing Weight Elements
The swing weight of any club is affected by its three main components which are; the shaft, the head, and grip, also length of the shaft, and the balance point. A slight change in any of these five items will change the weight of the club’s swing.
Changing From D2 to D4
The easiest and quickest way to change a club’s swing weight is to add a lead tape to the club’s head. Putting tape to the grip will reduce the weight of the swing. Just the right amount of increase or decrease will determine the club’s overall characteristics. If you hope to increase your D2 club weight to D4, it is with a general rule to add four 2-inch-long strips of half-inch wide lead tape to the head of the club.
More so, to increase a swing weight of D2 to D4, add about 4 grams of weight to the head of the club, remove 10 grams from the grip or shaft length by 1/3 inch. Though this method is a bit trickier but can also be done by increasing the swing weight by one unit for each 9 gram we add to the weight.
Matching Swing Weights
Expert club-fitter is of the opinion that swing weight should remain fairly constant throughout a golfer’s club sets, so their feel be uniform across board. Other are of the opinion believe that the lowest swing should belong to the driver, and the wedges and short irons having slightly more heavier swing weight.
Swing Weight In Golf Clubs
The swing weight of a club determines how heavy the club feels to the player swinging it. The weight of a swing relates to not only the weight of the club but importantly shows how the weight is being distributed.
A golf club that has more of its mass concentrated on the club’s head has a swing weight that is higher and demands more energy for players while swinging. For golfers to maximize their potential they must use the club that has the right swing weight.
Identification
In the 1920s, the manufacturer of clubs introduced swing weight as a way to ensure the unique and dynamic feel associated with the golf club.
Expressing Swing Weights
The weight of the swing uses a letter-and-number combination that represents the specific reading and range. There are six ranges, A through F, each has 10 values which are numbered 0 through 9.
F9 is the heaviest, and the lightest is the A0. The standard for most men’s clubs falls within the range of C9 through D8, D2 being the standard. The standard for most, women’s cubs fall within C4 through D0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Standard Male Swing Weight?
According to the American Golf Association, the standard for most men’s club fall within the range of C9 through D8, D2 being the standard.
What Is The Standard Female Swing Weight?
According to the American Golf Association, the standard for most women’s cubs falls within C4 through D0.
Can I Play Golf With Any Golf Swing?
Not! For optimal performance, you must select a club with a swing weight that supports/complements your strength and play styles.
Does Golf Swing affect golfing performance?
It does. The swing weight has an impact on the force produced and the flight trajectory of the ball. Since most golfers aim for the ball to go farther, the right club is pivotal to archiving that
Which golf swing weight is perfect for me?
Finding the right club perfect for you is critical to optimal performance and deciding if it would be a D2, D4 or D0 is not a choice you’ll make vaguely but one factor such as your strength. Stronger players are advised to use the D4 whilst those not strong enough should use a lighter club.
Conclusion
Those clubs with higher swing weight should be used by stronger while clubs with lowers values should be used by weaker players.
The right swing height is that which is light enough for the player to exact enough strength to translate into the right head speed, making the ball cover a great distance in flight but heavy enough to transfer enough energy to the ball and keep the club on track in the downswing.
