100%! I hit my stock 8 iron 138 yrs carry. Added 20 g. Lead tape. BOOM. 168 yd.carry.. Crazy. I am strong. And can't feel weight of clubhead . This fixes tempo and makes me aware of where the club head is in space with minimal grip pressure! Awesome.
@aspen91205 жыл бұрын
Check out Moe Norman’s thoughts on club weighting. He swung E3 vs today’s clubs at around D1 to D2. Longer shafts, larger grips and tons of weight added to the head. All in a quest for consistency and control. I play my best when I can feel the head of the club, so light grips and shafts with maybe one strip of lead tape and 1/2” longer. Gives me a higher swing weight but with a light overall weight.
@gerryjones76485 жыл бұрын
Gerry a 67year old golfer. I have a 90mph swing speed with my driver, but its swing weight is D9.5 and I average 260yds with this club. I love heavy clubs.
@jimmypeach8838 Жыл бұрын
Extended my irons 1". 7 iron measured at swing weight E3. Love it doesnt even feel heavy just nice. Irons in general are too light in my opinion
@Pearlwig5 жыл бұрын
Hi James this video brings back so many memories. When I was a young lad I would also put lead weights on my irons to feel the club through out the swing. Using this combined with lessons got my handicap down to 6. I might start using this method again.Great video James
@winniecarl5 жыл бұрын
Roger Federer uses a 366g racquet, the pro tour average is 320-335g?. I am not surprised by the results of adding weight and I would also suggest a likely improvement in the feel/feedback of wedges? it negates vibration and twisting improving stability @impact. As has been shown the best way to find your ideal custom set-up is to benchmark.
@julia-61955 жыл бұрын
Back in the 1960s, I learned on a set of Spalding forged blades. The pro I took lessons from decided they were too light for me and added lead tape to the back of them to bring the swing weights up from a C8 to a D5. His philosophy was to let the weight of the club head do the work. Helped me get the ball in the air more consistently. Also it turned me into an iron player. I took up the game again 7 years ago and play with men's clubs +1" length - Cobra F9 One Lengths also D5.
@darrelkopsa71435 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you did this video! I started golfing over 50 years ago with, obviously, an old set of clubs. The woods WERE woods. and the irons were blade style. My old persimmon driver hit about 230 yds. all over the place. I worked in a factory where I used a "deadblow" hammer( a rubber coated mallet with an internal weight to follow contact to reduce rebounding. I took off the grip and poured an ounce of lead shot down the shaft followed with a lot of Elmers glue. This narrowed my pattern down by 50%, and added 20 yds to my distance. Now that I've improved my clubs many times to larger "nonwoods" and also lighter irons, I can't find the right balls to fit my clubs' performance level.
@rodneyshelby43715 жыл бұрын
I play all my clubs heavy my driver is a d 5 swingweight my irons are between D7 and D9 love the heavyweight and the feel keeps you from pulling the club too fast just wait for it I find if I play a club that's too light I'm all over the face if it's a little heavier I seem to be more consistent with the strike
@nicholasdemetriades91542 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly. And you have more confidence because you can hit the sweet spot thus swinging more aggressively with the lower body.
@StuRod85 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work James!
@HamzaKhan-zc4ze5 жыл бұрын
Craaaazy video. You’re right it sounds like an amazing way to fix up the tempo and speed of the swing. Thanks James👍🏻 hopefully that’s gonna raise my game and lower my handicap and just get me enjoying my game loads more🤪
@JayCHales5 жыл бұрын
I am always tinkering around with adding weight to my clubs. Changing balance points and so forth.
@10MFAN Жыл бұрын
James, fantastic video! I tested going heavier with my irons, even though I’m a single digit handicap, and it’s taking my game to a whole new level. I went from a standard D2 swingweight to an E5. Yes, for real! It’s a ton of tape but the difference it has made is so unbelievable…I couldn’t be happier. Everything is just dead straight. The dispersion is so incredibly tight, and I’m getting great height on the shots with a steeper descent angle. All of the iron shots are just straight as can be, and I really could not be happier. It’s hard to imagine swinging clubs at this weight for a whole round, but it’s been probably months now, and my game has just improved dramatically--simply from putting all this lead tape on the back of my clubs.
@jenky9995 жыл бұрын
Hi James , totally agree that weight helps, I've been playing with Calloway irons with x profile shafts, I got a call from a friend who works in a charity shop thought I'd like some clubs just handed in. Couldn't resist, Ben Sayers m2i full set for £25, larger cavity irons and "heavy "They hit the ball without any effort and fly straight and long . love them.
@grahamrolton13205 жыл бұрын
Thanks, James. There is probably an optimum weight where you achieve the best balance of direction/distance. By the way, the more you play with heavier clubs, the stronger you become and that may lead to more lead tape.
@TenPester3 жыл бұрын
There’s a lot more to it and also has a lot to do with shaft droop and bend at impact. Droop could actually be helping you hit the sweet spot more resulting in a better strike which equals distance and feel. Heavier head just helps people time up better but swinging for a full round can have negative effects on energy if you start to hit rather than swing the club.
@darrell31185 жыл бұрын
Tom Wishon when he fits clubs, he goes heavy till the shots go bad then backs off till person finds the swing weight that gives the player his best numbers. Some like heavier some like light, I like a bit of weight behind my clubs as it helps me stay in a swing rhythm when I go lighter I find I over swing and shots get erratic.
@banditbaker16755 жыл бұрын
It would have been interesting to know what the initial Swing weight was and then what the SW was with the weight added. It would be interesting to see you do a series of vids with a Master Club Fitter like Jason MacNiven at Golf Principles to explore what the effects are of changes in SW and Counter Balanced shafts.
@luigihoratio51013 жыл бұрын
That's another 12 swing weights to that club. 2 grams on head equals one swingweight
@tuplakid2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know that also. What swingweight was before and after out of curiousity.curiosity..
@davewestfall61752 жыл бұрын
@@tuplakid Ping blueprint irons have a standard swing weight of D2. Add that weight increased the iron to an E4 swing weight.
@gegh085 жыл бұрын
That was great. Very entertaining as always!! Well done JR.
@adriancox-thesantjordigolf36465 жыл бұрын
I used one on my Wilson staff fg17, and 3 strips on the wedges. Get about 10 yards extra per club. Good review.
@165sos242Ай бұрын
Thank you for this test…. Absolutely hate when people complain about a D1 vs D3 swing weights. The mental some people get with equipment is out there.
@darthmad99645 жыл бұрын
Hi James, why don’t you try put weights on a putter ? Or a sand wedge to see if comes out easier?⛳️🏌🏻♂️
@petermolyneux95445 жыл бұрын
I have just added some weights to an old putter. Feels good but haven't had the chance to try it yet.
@dalew17515 жыл бұрын
I use 2 or even 3 irons held together before I practice to warm up with and get the swing tempo down as well as stretch out. Works wonders to help strengthen grip and increase flexibility. Just make sure to start off slow and work into the proper tempo. I have a set of mp 59s and absolutely love them. Bought second hand and they were almost brand new. They seem to be a little heavier than newer clubs.
@Tm-eg2lx3 жыл бұрын
I used the same clubs for over 30 years So I was overdue an updated set The new clubs I tried were all far to light So bought the set I liked best And added some lead tape WOW!! they now feel like my old set with added turbo chargers Old club feel,with New club distance Perfect 👍
@nickpritchard71304 ай бұрын
Hi James. I am taking my Callaway MB 21 irons up Two swing weights, IE D2 to D4 as I cannot feel the head weight very well.I guess this will also get the shaft flexing a little more. Can not wait to try them. Cheers for this vid..
@boydgrandy57695 жыл бұрын
Now experiment with placing 20-40 grams of weight in the end of the grip. Supposed to make the golfer feel the handle more and result in dramatic increase in club head speed. The increase in mass appears to increase the inertia of the handle end, making the swing more dynamic on the club head end.
@SurprizedDaily3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what Moe Norman figured out long ago and why all his clubs had massive amounts of lead tape all over the heads and huge grips also and is imho why he was also able to hit his shots as straight as he did, and as long as he was too.....he mentions it all on one of the videos I've seen on here....definitely going to be adding some weight to all my clubs this season!
@ultimatejay8 ай бұрын
When you add heavy grips it lowers the swing weight but adds overall weight.
@thomasveal33515 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Moe Norman always said hit the heaviest clubs you can find.
@golfmarvell4 жыл бұрын
Yes, Moe Norman favorite irons have full of lead tapes like that.
@billweston98813 жыл бұрын
You don't need to put lead tape on the back of your irons, you can use lead weights specifically designed to fit at the bottom of the shaft. Of course, this necessitates removing the heads, but once you know what swing weight you like, the appropriate weight lead shaft tip weight can be inserted. They are sold in different weights, from 2 grams (One swing weight point) up to 10 grams (Five swing weight points). Easy and cosmetically better.
@vincentella25925 жыл бұрын
awesome review James...you nailed it
@toddbassett25985 жыл бұрын
Great video James! Your findings were the opposite of what I thought would happen. Very interesting......
@randyunderwood28945 жыл бұрын
all the guys had practice clubs with sand or lead powder poured down the shaft. lighter clubs are relatively new to golf. the old steel shafts were so heavy and stiff the club head had to be heavy as well. when i was a kid we all had tape on our clubs. it was fun to play around with how it changed ball flight
@chadnoswal9243 Жыл бұрын
James, go find a set of Goldwin Nick Price irons. I think they came from the factory around E-5 swingweight. The total weight of the iron is lower, but with a high swing weight. You can absolutely blister them!! Cheers!
@markthegolfaddict90515 жыл бұрын
That's it....I'm taping a rock to the back of all my clubs for the added distance. Bahahaha
@oregonone1325 жыл бұрын
I welded a "big" glob on the backs of my iron. Tried the wedges, very difficult to control. Clubs looked great, but now, I have to get a 68 degree wedge for 10 yard chip. Any one want my clubs? I'll let um go cheap. Tommy Armorers with welded globs? They get a lot of attention in tournaments. (from the marshals)
@genewhite32562 жыл бұрын
I have been backweighting my irons for years!! I actually get my irons up and around the E-0 range. Yes, they feel heavy, but I believe they create a tempo that I can control easily, and I believe that is what it's about. Does it take away from your velocity? Probably, but my accuracy increases by quite a bit. If you try this, give it some time to get use to it. My driver use to be 48" long. I was able to create a tempo that seemed like all I have to do is get the clubhead moving. Don't believe that with a longer club you lose accuracy. Again, not everyone is alike, and I am not saying this will work for all.
@jaimemantel90025 жыл бұрын
I like the feel of a heavy club head. That doesn't mean the club is heavy, just that I can tell there is some weight at the end of the club. There are various ways to do that these days without adding lead tape. You can order clubs with heavy swing weight, get fitted first though. You can lighter shafts and lighter grips. Both will make the feel of the club more head heavy. Again get fitted for all of this.
@petermolyneux95445 жыл бұрын
Quite fancy this. I do have one of the heavy training clubs, but obviously this isn't a playing club. I do have trouble with tempo, but as a senior, haven't got a fast swing. Might give it a go though.
@bobpegram80423 жыл бұрын
The shaft will flex more with the weight added. They should peel of without problems (may take a while though). Depending on your strength and hand speed, the distance could be more or less. By the way, what is the swingweight with the added lead tape?
@Adrian-yv8sy5 жыл бұрын
be interesting for you to go back to your regular iron (with no extra weight) to see if your club head speed had increased after using it also be tempted to try this myself on 8 and 9 iron blade to get couple extra yards
@nicholasdemetriades91542 жыл бұрын
Problem is when you are physically stronger lighter Club heads suck because you can't get feedback of where the club head is in space! I did a test on my 8 iron versus my friends Callaway 8 iron (heavy head). My carry distance best was 148. Lighter shaft.Lighter Club head. With Callaway hit 2 172 yd carry! Couldn't believe it. Since I felt the weight of the club head hinged the wrists more and had loads more time in transition! Basically crushed it.
@tommypauker26005 жыл бұрын
Experienced this when trying a true wooden 3-wood, which was heavier than my metal wood. Did swing it better, because it is not so easy to rush the hands ...
@nicholasdemetriades91542 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly! Ok. Good I thought I was crazy when I hit heavier clubs much farther. First time was with driver. I hit mine about 230 which is normal for me. Then I tried my friends heavier swing weight. Light shaft but super stiff. Hit it 45 yrs farther! Same swing but just got so much more lag. Arms could relax wrists could hinge more
@stevecon39515 жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@garrycroy28965 жыл бұрын
Only time I've used lead tape was on my putter to promote additional weight to give a slower, smoother putting action. I've never put on an iron as I wouldn't mess with all the built in tech already there. However, amazing results and swingweight something I might consider in the future. Great Vid - thanks
@alvermeil58842 жыл бұрын
I have a Titleist 915 driver with a dynamic gold 300 are shaft. It weighs 365 g. It is the easiest driving for me to hit. At least swing speed is not that much difference from my normal driver. Like you said it’ swings itself. I found the same thing with my irons.
@dondunn75 жыл бұрын
Is there a "heavy" performance iron set out there that you can buy off shelf?
@loganhockenberry50265 жыл бұрын
G410 feel really heavy
@joshuaprok43545 жыл бұрын
just have them swing weighted. There are weights to put in the end of the shaft to get a heavier club
@richardsdiaz15 жыл бұрын
Cool! This sounds like a great DIY practice aid! I might have to rig up a spare club for practice!
@matthewtbowles5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I actually purchased some lead tape last week to try this! As a very high handicapper struggling with tempo and speed (I snatch at my downswing) I’d love to see how other beginners and high handicappers get on with this. I think being able to feel the clubhead must improve the swing. My stock M4s with 85g shafts give me no clubhead feel.
@goonytunes41192 жыл бұрын
How did it feel lol
@styofwye5 жыл бұрын
What happens if you do 50:50, head and grip end!!? ☺ 👍
@atb20033 жыл бұрын
For every 10 grams on the head the weight moves 5 points heavier, for every 10 grams on the grip end the weight moves 2 grams lighter... you can do the math which should end with 3 points heavier on the head end... not sure why you would do 50/50 you either want a heavier club or a lighter club weight.
@styofwye3 жыл бұрын
@@atb2003 Thank you 👍
@troyrambo68045 жыл бұрын
Most players could benefit from properly swing weighted clubs. Manuf build to A spec, but that doesn't always suite everyone. My driver is D8, because it works for me, irons are d4, but they were built to that for me because that's what works for my swing. Get fit, not just for shafts, but for swing weight.
@-TroyStory-4 жыл бұрын
Back in the 50 years ago all irons were lead weighted and finished in the high D’s to low E’s swing weight... clubs swung themselves. In the OEM battle to outdo each other on the launch monitors, we’ve lost so much in the subtle art of clubs that swing themselves like finely built swords. Too bad. Thanks for doing this btw, your results were exactly what I expected. :D
@chubeviewer4 жыл бұрын
Yeah i had this exact feeling when i bought an old vintage set of forged irons from the 70s i believe, they felt heavier, and more solid/dense. So I took them for a round, first off they made me swing more naturally somehow, as if the clubs were guiding me, and surprisingly, I was hitting the 5 iron around 170 which is only around 10 yards shorter than my modern 5 iron. This isn't shocking until you realise the vintage 5 iron is around 30-32 degrees of loft and my modern 5 iron is 21 degrees, dunno if I was striking it better, but the feel was so much nicer from these old irons as well as the sound. Even though the soles were thinner and as well as the top line on these blades, the fact they were higher lofted, made them so much easier to hit, even the 3 iron which is around 24-25 degrees was a joy to hit, and that thing was tiny. Also I was playing with a set of Ping eye woods 1-3-4-5, and the weird thing with all these old clubs was they had a weird draw bias about them, could have just been my swing on the day, but the off line shots seemed to always go left, even though my bad shot is normally a slice, the irons seemed to do this also but not as much as the woods. I was thinking it's maybe because these old clubs had much larger hosels as well as smaller/lower toes in the irons which may have shifted the centre of gravity more towards the heel promoting a draw?
@Lilly-S-23 Жыл бұрын
Moe Norman discovered it 50 years ago… feeling of greatness
@chadnoswal92432 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old, but I’m glad I found it! Back in the early 90s, the Goldwin AVDP irons were E-2, I believe. They were milled from billet aluminum and they felt soooooo good. Give them a try (if you can find a set). I subscribed! Nice video!!
@louispounds74862 жыл бұрын
Which ones? Winged sole? Oversize? I’m curious and want to try them, eBay has got nothing…a couple of singles
@sduke395 жыл бұрын
Great memories here. I grew up using lead tape on blades. It was part science part art. I still use what's considered "heavy irons" at D2. The biggest "ah-ha" moments of my life's golf journey was getting to swing one of Ben Hogan's irons at the Ben Hogan Museum in Dublin, Texas. It was HEAVY and the lie was really flat. I kept thinking how amazing it must have felt to pure a balata ball with one of his irons. To be that strong and that precise seems impossible to me still.
@darrenpayce61215 жыл бұрын
I have tape on my 50* wedge not loads like yours but head is nice and heavy my chipping has improved a mile i seem to hit the middle basically every time and judging chips around the green is a lot easier feel is much better. Give it a go james but try it 1 piece of tape at a time until you get the feel.
@golfmarvell4 жыл бұрын
I was amaze with the first strike with lead tapes one. Should I go to put lead tapes on my irons? or buy a hybrid/rescue designed irons? My fav clubs is my 5 hybrid.
@ninjascotland15 жыл бұрын
Congratulations James. 60,000 subscribers👍
@uwrossl5 жыл бұрын
Hey James! I'd love to see you do this weight test with the Titleist TS3 Driver and going between the STD weight, +2, +4, and +6. Not as extreme as the other tests and could be more usable weight additions to the head. It obviously changes swing weight but what would it do to ball speed and smash factor. Been toying with the idea of adding 2 to 4 grams to my TS3. Would love to see what effect it has in test where we can see the numbers.
@ultimatejay8 ай бұрын
for every two grams of weight you add to the club head it changes one swing weight. so adding 24 grams you just changed the swing weight 12 times. So if that iron started at D0, its now E2. I don't think any tour players are anywhere near that. Most are between d1-d5
@jvelez19983 жыл бұрын
One year later, still love this video!
@mountainwilliam29793 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was interesting 🤔
@wolfiemcwolf66172 жыл бұрын
What do I look for in an iron? A Mizuno logo pretty much 🤣 That, and a D5 swing weight. job done.
@benmichaelblackwell18805 жыл бұрын
this test would be great with some old school blade irons
@georgeslupski59875 жыл бұрын
I added 25 grams of lead tape to win the 2010 senior world long drive. I did it to flex the shafts more to increase my launch angle. Didn't do it because I thought it would add distance but obviously it might have
@plus2golfer125 жыл бұрын
I've got lead tape on every club in my bag except driver... BUT ACTUAL LEAD TAPE FROM A ROLL NOT THE WALMART STUFF lol..... I added 70grams to my putter... It's 29" 415 grams
@Neocram6665 жыл бұрын
Have you measured the swing weight before and after
@jeremywiltshire335 жыл бұрын
I prefer a light weight head. My club of choice right now is cobra king mb. But I will say I do like the feel of a Titleist mb with a x100 shaft.
@chucklindgren89145 жыл бұрын
Dont know where to ask this but my 6i broke yesterday. It was a proline club from cobra. I am senior slow swing speed golfer that me and my friends use ball in hand whenever there are tree roots about. Pro says its rub of the green. i am thinking manufactuers defect. Do you ever break club with you swing speed?
@maamold5 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. What Swingweigt was that thing at with 24g. Are you now going to experiment with what amount of tape you could add to your normal irons to get the same effect? Maybe only need 2 strips (or hosel weights) to get the same effect on the course..maybe?
@TheBess1352 жыл бұрын
I got fitted for cobra forge tech one length irons, added jumbo Max XL grips which weigh 120g. Should I be adding lead weight to the heads so there’s weight at both ends
@jamesspink92795 жыл бұрын
Great video James. I'd like to see a weighted putter, I wonder if it could help get through the ball straighter.
@silverfeathered15 жыл бұрын
The Toulon putters allow you change out to a heavier sole plate, upto tungsten. You can also back weight to tune the release. Maxing out both makes the putter feel like a lead bar.
@diegoschocher15975 жыл бұрын
Can you add the link where you got the tapes from in amazon ?
@paulsmith28555 жыл бұрын
Hello James thanks for doing this and thought it would fly lower with more roll. Its good to know if one askes for something it listened to and acted on. its would be interesting to know if just 6 grams at the top of the club would make much difference like the good old days!!!!
@mpc777695 жыл бұрын
At 5:57 "you do really have to WEIGHT for it"... you missed that opportunity!! Fun video!
@ScratchArkkitehti4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what Mike Taylor (Artisan Golf - TW's personal wedge maker) said about modern clubs being too light. Its why Tiger's irons are D4 instead of D3.
@scottish1185 жыл бұрын
Great vid James, let us know how the experiment goes!
@lukemepham74085 жыл бұрын
I still use a momentus swing trainer, one of the best training aids I've used.
@christopherclarke59785 жыл бұрын
Does the dynamic loft change if you only add weight to the bottom of the club instead of the top edge and bottom like you did...
@veteranpatriot44745 жыл бұрын
Like my Putter James, I prefer the Weight and I prefer it on the Head of the club as , For me anyway , Stabilizes the club throughout the swing process.
@paulhuckerby1545 жыл бұрын
Can put some on a 3 iron and c how it behaves. I going to try myself would b great to have a save club off the t
@seanmullins59825 жыл бұрын
How about taking this extreme to the opposite side of the swing weight scale, and removing a grip, wrapping a roll of lead tape around the butt of the shaft before reinstalling the grip. Basically counterbalancing the club. I’m sure the swing weight on that ping was most likely In the low E range. Let’s try something in the low C or high B range next. Rumor has it, Nicklaus used to do this with his clubs. Just a fun idea. Keep up the great out of the box vids mate. 👍
@bradenhansen3385 жыл бұрын
interesting video, I want to try this
@DoubleBogeyHal5 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what would happen if you put fluid in the shaft. Like a few grams of mercury. It could shift to the handle in the backswing and shoot down to the head on the downswing. Obviously the shaft would have to be sealed and another dense type fluid would be needed as mercury is toxic stuff.
@paoyuantsai44045 жыл бұрын
nice video!! will you consider to make the same test on the 5 iron or fairway wood??
@craigedga4r5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@dannyjames99864 жыл бұрын
dude you should start playing with those irons, they sound buttery.
@tsocanuck4 жыл бұрын
what are the best irons on the market that sells heavy heads ?
@darrellburnside30145 жыл бұрын
I never thought Blades were for distance. I’ve always thought they were for shot makers as in right to left or left to right. Don’t know if you remember me saying. You should be playing the Blue Prints 🤗
@chriscan325 жыл бұрын
Hi James. Curious to know what are the top 10 heaviest iron sets on the market today
@bigdogpete435 жыл бұрын
Check out the Wilson D series. They are fat and chunky. Love them.
@invisaman755 жыл бұрын
Newton's 2nd law of motion (F = ma) explains the results. This is why some players can swing a heavier golf club and get more distance. A "bow and arrow" with more mass will go further than one with less mass using the same force. More weight in my club allows me to be smoother with a better tempo this gives me a faster ball speed.
@mikeythrussell74095 жыл бұрын
Confirmed my view modern iron swing weights are to low. D2 used to be the standard now they seem about c5 much lighter. I'm 70 plus years and had my pro weight my clubs to d2, I now find them much easier to hit. Clubs are still light, graphite shafts, but i can now feel the heads.
@darrenbaker59585 жыл бұрын
Was was the original swing weight and what was it with all the tape on?
@KirkFlury-dq5cz Жыл бұрын
Did you check swing weight?? What is it E5??
@59BigWalt5 жыл бұрын
Now you know why many of the top tennis professionals in the world on both sides weight up their racquets. Your followers must also understand with the addition of lead tape the center of gravity will shift and the center of percussion, (that sugary part of the sweet spot of your iron) and its harmonics could also change.
@GOT_MILK414 Жыл бұрын
I have been doing a lot of lead tape watching, and I’ve come to the conclusion that. 1) tinkering with weights is a legit thing 2) the golf industry either ignores this or plays it down so that, 3) golf pro shops and sales remain high when in reality you could have just fluffed around with a prior golf set
@robertlongo45712 жыл бұрын
Back in the Day I played Wilson Staff Blades Steel Reg R400 Shafts for years as a Good Ball Striker. As I was getting older I made the mistake 10 years ago of going to 'lighter' Game Improvement Irons with Graphite Shafts. Over that same period disgruntled I ahve purchased and been custom fitted for 10 New Sets of 'Lighter' GI Irons. I could never get the 'feel' in my swing or be confident inevitably my Iron play became absolute rubbish. Last week I bought a well looked after good condition Set of Wilson Staff FG 55's with R400 Steel Shafts. Most, if any, of the Clubs in Big Brand Set are never the Manufacturers advertised Swingweight (e.g. D2.) I now own a GolfSmiths Swingweight Balance and have with Lead Tape set the FG55's back at D2. So far I have only hit Practice Balls, but the difference in swing feel/coordination and return of good ball striking has been amazing - I am looking forward to my next Round as these far heavier Clubs are certainly performing far better on tighter dispersion with added distance then the GI irons. I watched your Video and was reassured it really works and I wasn't crazy (not everyone would agree with that last point). Many Thanks to you and I do hope your experiment gets a wide exposure in the Golfing Community. Cheers , Bob
@galennitcher95705 жыл бұрын
Club speed drop
@jayscott13805 жыл бұрын
Newton's 2nd law. Force = mass x acceleration Basically it's not how fast you swing it, it's the combination of how fast and how much it weighs. What hits harder? A mack truck full of bricks going 40MPH or a VW going 80MPH? Shot from a gun, a 20 caliber bullet going bullet 1800 ft per second or a 50 caliber bullet going 1000 ft per second? Also in a golf swing it's not just the weight of the club to consider when calculating total mass, those who have figured out how to incorporate their body into the strike (not just their arms and club) add mass (torso weighs something) into the force of the strike, effectively striking the ball harder. Eventhough they aren't swinging faster.
@TheVinnyjones5 жыл бұрын
Even gonna wrap my Driver🤯
@petermartinaitis81665 жыл бұрын
James you may have something because I have always preferred clubs where the head feels heavy.
@mountainwilliam29793 жыл бұрын
Golf carts can hold a lot of weight.
@seancook22645 жыл бұрын
Play a D3 swing-weight so as long as head works with shaft spec I’m going for looks, trajectory and feel.