Due to my age, SS of 95-100 and measurements by several manufacturers i prefer and get a longer carry with a slightly longer club and recently had 1 - 1.5 inches added to my driver (a Titleist 910 D3 that it is possible to alter head weight but I do not have the kit currently) fairway woods and a hybrid (all Titleist 2-4 years old models).
Thought appreciated on two things recognizing the SW (somewhere from 6-8 and the overall weight will both go up (have a Kali 63 gram Stiff shaft):
1) is it worth it to see a heavier grip to help counterbalance the club and potentially drop SW at least marginally - I tend to prefer a mid cord model. Also how much will 2 extra wraps of tape change the equation as i have large hands and fit a hook?
2) is it worth it to add a 1- 2 inch piece of lead tape or a lightweight backweight on or near the end of the shaft?
I have not backweighted clubs since my persimmon days (oh I used to love my Powerbilt and/or Hogan speedline clubs!) but apparently many tour and low handicap players do (I am a high single digit player with a short but very repeatable swing). As some additional background - I lengthened my 695 cb forged Titleist irons 1 inch but also changed to SL Senisciore gold shafts instead of Dynamic Gold and they feel fine with stock Titliest grips (but a little slippery when wet or hot so probably will change them soon to a half cord) and SW about D4 and if my woods were in the ball park of D4-D6 I sure it will not make a major difference in my game as i prefer usually a heavier feel.
Highest regards to any of you with insight on this complex tradeoff of overall weight vs. SW! For me I seem to play better with a heavier club, as I make a quick transition probably but recognize there is always a trade off.
Thought appreciated on two things recognizing the SW (somewhere from 6-8 and the overall weight will both go up (have a Kali 63 gram Stiff shaft):
1) is it worth it to see a heavier grip to help counterbalance the club and potentially drop SW at least marginally - I tend to prefer a mid cord model. Also how much will 2 extra wraps of tape change the equation as i have large hands and fit a hook?
2) is it worth it to add a 1- 2 inch piece of lead tape or a lightweight backweight on or near the end of the shaft?
I have not backweighted clubs since my persimmon days (oh I used to love my Powerbilt and/or Hogan speedline clubs!) but apparently many tour and low handicap players do (I am a high single digit player with a short but very repeatable swing). As some additional background - I lengthened my 695 cb forged Titleist irons 1 inch but also changed to SL Senisciore gold shafts instead of Dynamic Gold and they feel fine with stock Titliest grips (but a little slippery when wet or hot so probably will change them soon to a half cord) and SW about D4 and if my woods were in the ball park of D4-D6 I sure it will not make a major difference in my game as i prefer usually a heavier feel.
Highest regards to any of you with insight on this complex tradeoff of overall weight vs. SW! For me I seem to play better with a heavier club, as I make a quick transition probably but recognize there is always a trade off.
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