{"id":15530304,"date":"2023-11-22T06:52:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T11:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&p=15530304"},"modified":"2023-11-22T06:52:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T11:52:43","slug":"how-important-is-golf-club-swing-weight","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/how-important-is-golf-club-swing-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"How important is golf club swing weight? | Firsthand with a Fitter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to GOLF\u2019s \u201cFirsthand with a Fitter\u201d series, where with the help of True Spec Golf<\/a> we dive into some of the most common questions golfers have about club fitting, issues they struggle with on the course, and how properly fit equipment can help fix those issues and make the game easier.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week we are going to dive into one of the most commonly misunderstood topics when it comes to golf clubs, specs and fitting \u2014 Swing weight. What is it, what should yours be, and can it be a part of your fitting to help your clubs perform better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is swing weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swing weight is a value used to describe to how mass is distributed along the entire length of a golf club using a swing weight scale, which measures the club using a fulcrum position 14″ from the grip end of the club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scale values range from A-G and also have a number assigned to the letter value \u2014 A0-9, B0-9, C0-9, and so on \u2014 with A0 being the lightest measured value and F9 being the heaviest. Although it’s possible for clubs to register higher than G0, it becomes a much less practical measurement in regard to golf club specs, so the scale ends there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average swing weight of a full-swing golf club off the rack ranges from C8-D5. With modern putter heads treading heavier than 350 grams, putter swing weights are in the E and F range depending on the grip and length.<\/p>\n\n\n

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