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[JakeDeZoort]

I just bought an Odyssey #7 center shaft. The problem is, it is 35 inches, and I am 5'5. I prefer 31-32 inches, but I know this will change the weight drastically. How much lead tape should I add to maintain the same weight feeling, if I cut it to 32? What other ways do you all add weight?    Thanks guys, Jake

[Peter K.]

According to Scotty Cameron, you should add 10g of lead tape for each inch you subtract.  This would keep it within the same swingweight range (within 2 points).  The opinions from the members here will vary widely, I think.

[JakeDeZoort]

Peter K., on 07 March 2012 - 11:33 PM, said:

According to Scotty Cameron, you should add 10g of lead tape for each inch you subtract.  This would keep it within the same swingweight range (within 2 points).  The opinions from the members here will vary widely, I think.

Thanks for that, I figured about that but wanted to make sure. How much does a piece of lead tape weigh?

[shotz]

JakeDeZoort, on 08 March 2012 - 09:01 AM, said:

Peter K., on 07 March 2012 - 11:33 PM, said:

According to Scotty Cameron, you should add 10g of lead tape for each inch you subtract.  This would keep it within the same swingweight range (within 2 points).  The opinions from the members here will vary widely, I think.

Thanks for that, I figured about that but wanted to make sure. How much does a piece of lead tape weigh?

^  I'm also wondering the same

Just cut a Ping Anser down 1.5" so I need 15g but how much lead tape is that???

[Peter K.]

I have the "High Density Lead Tape" from Golfsmith and its specific mass is 0.8g per inch.  This version is 0.5" wide.

[onafriday]

Awesome swingweight chart in this thread.

http://www.golfwrx.c...-cameron-hosel/

[avgjoe]

how many times are you gonna post that?

that maltby chart isn't always accurate... grip (and shaft) weight(s)  are not factored in, or at least they don't disclose what was used  (maybe old pre-fatty standard of ~60gm?).  a heavier/lighter grip will  change the sw

[parpar41]

avgjoe, on 09 March 2012 - 10:40 AM, said:

that maltby chart isn't always accurate... grip (and shaft) weight(s)  are not factored in, or at least they don't disclose what was used  (maybe old pre-fatty standard of ~60gm?).  a heavier/lighter grip will  change the sw

Just FYI - there are many threads on GolfWrx that debate that.  Just as many members seem to be convinced that grip weight has nothing to do with swing weight, even in a putter.

[avgjoe]

parpar41, on 09 March 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

avgjoe, on 09 March 2012 - 10:40 AM, said:

that maltby chart isn't always accurate... grip (and shaft) weight(s)  are not factored in, or at least they don't disclose what was used  (maybe old pre-fatty standard of ~60gm?).  a heavier/lighter grip will  change the sw

Just FYI - there are many threads on GolfWrx that debate that.  Just as many members seem to be convinced that grip weight has nothing to do with swing weight, even in a putter.

well it's easy enough to check... put a putter on a sw scale, then add a bit of weight to the grip end and see what happens

[parpar41]

avgjoe, on 09 March 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

parpar41, on 09 March 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

Just FYI - there are many threads on GolfWrx that debate that.  Just as many members seem to be convinced that grip weight has nothing to do with swing weight, even in a putter.

well it's easy enough to check... put a putter on a sw scale, then add a bit of weight to the grip end and see what happens

True; however the discussion in the many other threads focusses on whether the Swingweight scale itself is the problem. Changes to the club on the grip-side of the fulcrum are, it seems, far less relevant than changes to the club on the head-side of the fulcrum.

I am not a clubfitter; I don't own a sw scale; I'm not here to debate it with you.  All I am saying is that there are a number of threads, that you may find interesting, on this very topic.

[Hacker T]

I saw a guy who had a long putter cut down to 33 and he put sand in the shaft with a plug to make it heavier.

[KYMAR]

These might be worth a look. Many different weights available. Look fairly easy to install too.

Tour Lock

[oneaugusta]

KYMAR, on 25 March 2012 - 06:20 AM, said:

These might be worth a look. Many different weights available. Look fairly easy to install too.

Tour Lock

The tour lock goes in the butt end for backweighting which will make you lose even more swingweight.  Swingweight is increased at the head end only.  For adding that much weight I suggest lead paowder and cork not lead tape.  you will need around 45 grams of weight if you cuttoff 3 inches.  I personally wouldn't do it, I would find a heavier head in the style you like.

[rebby]

oneaugusta, on 25 March 2012 - 07:08 AM, said:

KYMAR, on 25 March 2012 - 06:20 AM, said:

These might be worth a look. Many different weights available. Look fairly easy to install too.

Tour Lock

The tour lock goes in the butt end for backweighting which will make you lose even more swingweight.  Swingweight is increased at the head end only.  For adding that much weight I suggest lead paowder and cork not lead tape.  you will need around 45 grams of weight if you cuttoff 3 inches.  I personally wouldn't do it, I would find a heavier head in the style you like.

That's the approach that I always use except I use tungsten powder, same idea though. It's worked very well for me in the past but I've never cut that much off either. The most that I ever cut off was 2" but... it was a 330g head when I really wanted 350g so I did add quite a bit of weight. FWIW, it's worked very well for me.

[mac94]

parpar41, on 10 March 2012 - 07:29 PM, said:

avgjoe, on 09 March 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

parpar41, on 09 March 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

Just FYI - there are many threads on GolfWrx that debate that.  Just as many members seem to be convinced that grip weight has nothing to do with swing weight, even in a putter.

well it's easy enough to check... put a putter on a sw scale, then add a bit of weight to the grip end and see what happens

True; however the discussion in the many other threads focusses on whether the Swingweight scale itself is the problem. Changes to the club on the grip-side of the fulcrum are, it seems, far less relevant than changes to the club on the head-side of the fulcrum.

I am not a clubfitter; I don't own a sw scale; I'm not here to debate it with you.  All I am saying is that there are a number of threads, that you may find interesting, on this very topic.

Your first paragraph is quite true.

[CWB]

SwingWeight of a club is like teeter tooter (a Fulcrum)

         Length : 33", 34", 35"

• Headweight : 360g, 350g, 340g
  
• Swingweight : C9-D1, D2-D4, D6-D8

Matching Irons is Very important,  
not as much in a putter
getting the right feel & distance control for your putter