Does adding weight to a golf club help?

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McGolf Custom Clubs

McGolf Custom Clubs

Күн бұрын

Had an opportunity to measure the performance of an iron when adding weight.

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@dabaumga
@dabaumga 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff once again, Jim!
@CheviotHills
@CheviotHills 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Thank you !
@barracatcher6466
@barracatcher6466 3 жыл бұрын
Considering doing a club fitters course soon so this is very interesting. Love your work!!👍
@vikrampitre2343
@vikrampitre2343 3 жыл бұрын
Where are you doing this mate ?
@barracatcher6466
@barracatcher6466 3 жыл бұрын
@@vikrampitre2343 can be done online for the most part mate. Still have to do some hands on stuff obviously. Most info can be found with your favorite search engine.
@matt7iron
@matt7iron 3 жыл бұрын
Everytime I've messed around with adding Lead tape to a club the Roof Comes Crashing Down on me, but recently I've added a strip of tape behind my Cleveland 52 degree wedge and I love it's higher ball flight.
@brotharuss
@brotharuss 3 жыл бұрын
I need to add some tape to some cavity back irons. Probably 3 swing weight points, so 6 g of led. Most websites say to fill the cavity at the center. I like your install for more smash. Nice job. I wonder what #'s you would get with a 50/ 50 combo: your install with center cavity install.
@lkeith88
@lkeith88 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to try this with my 4i and see what happens for dispersion/distance since i 90+% of the time am using it off the tee for position plays.
@blue5restaurant
@blue5restaurant 2 жыл бұрын
I have an old set of irons Burner 2.0 that I am putting graphite shafts in to experiment, for fun mainly. Watched a ton of your vids and feel comfortable with prep and assembly. Just not really certain what I should be looking for from a weight perspective. I have a scale and can add/takeaway if needed. Is there a chart to reference or something major I should be concerned with. Again. just an experiment, but want to try and get things close to normal setup. Great channel.
@mattrevilock2038
@mattrevilock2038 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome information and thoughts.
@tristanosullivan5566
@tristanosullivan5566 3 жыл бұрын
Tried lead tape on various clubs in the bag. More weight equals so much more height for me. Since I want a more piercing ball flight I haven’t found adding weight helping me. Great fun testing this though. Will be playing with length soon. Your channel certainly inspires me to play around with settings!!!
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
put the weight towards the top of the head and see what happens
@tristanosullivan5566
@tristanosullivan5566 3 жыл бұрын
McGolf Custom Clubs will definitely try. Thanks for taking time to reply. Have a great weekend!
@samking4179
@samking4179 3 жыл бұрын
if you are a right handed golfer try a weak left hand grip with a strong right hand grip and see what happens. and I don't mean gripping the club tighter with your right hand and looser with your left hand. by strong and weak I mean hand position just to be clear. if you don't know what I am talking about do a search on youtube.
@Concern_Citizen
@Concern_Citizen 2 жыл бұрын
@@McGolf - If I may ask... What model Flightscope launch monitor are you using?
@McGolf
@McGolf 2 жыл бұрын
@@Concern_Citizen flightscope X3 first generation
@lonnielondon4518
@lonnielondon4518 2 жыл бұрын
Can hollow irons be swing weighted internally? If so what do you recommend to use to keep the weight secure. I'm swinging Ping I500's, I needed them slightly short and they are at about C8.5 SW. Great video! Thanks
@Justaswiftiething13
@Justaswiftiething13 3 жыл бұрын
2 related questions: I briefly tried a friend's iron set (same head as mine) with KBS C-taper lite shafts. Contemplating getting KBS shafts in my set. Could you please differentiate the launch and spin characteristics between these 2 shafts (C taper lite and $ taper lite) Which is higher/lower launching and higher/lower spinning in a similar stiffness shaft? 2. My Callaway Steelhead Pro irons (2017) have Project X LZ 95 0.370 Parallel tip shafts. If I'm looking to make a change in shaft, can I use tapered tip steel shafts or am I committed to use Parallel tip?
@andya2665
@andya2665 3 жыл бұрын
D2 is good for me as i get older. Heads that are too light spray the ball for me. Too heavy and distance and ball height is too low. I like your tape job. I need to do that with some MP-54s The backs of those are not conducive to a smooth looking job. Great Video btw.
@larryyoung9106
@larryyoung9106 3 жыл бұрын
What happens when you go in the other direction? I recently removed my standard 52 gram grips and installed the Jumbomax Ultralight XS at 37 grams. I can definitely feel the head a little more and my misses are left...what now?
@GRIFF22
@GRIFF22 2 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a good quality lead tape, with good adhesive. I've used so many and yet to find something perfect?
@Ready_Golf
@Ready_Golf 3 жыл бұрын
Would epoxy and high density led powder accomplish the same thing?
@johnnycashh7148
@johnnycashh7148 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed you put the tape pretty much even across the back. Would it matter if you went more toe/heel depending on your swing? Thanks for sharing! 🍻
@kepler240
@kepler240 Жыл бұрын
Always better to sacrifice distance over accuracy. You learn that over time. Same as chipping with an 8 iron or SW over a 60. Took me 15 yrs to stop that.
@colynmiles6206
@colynmiles6206 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Can you advise me on the positioning of the tape, is there a recognised method? Great video as usual.
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
Bottom along back as in this one is most common. Clean the area to be used the apply the tape rub with a flat handle viola
@colynmiles6206
@colynmiles6206 3 жыл бұрын
many thanks, has greatly helped my dispersion with 3 iron, yes, still hitting 3 iron as I can't hit rescue clubs.
@briangraham1725
@briangraham1725 11 ай бұрын
Where should you place the lead tape? For a slice or draw?
@Stewwwwww
@Stewwwwww 3 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have any videos or advice on how to extract a shaft out of a TaylorMade sim fairway wood/hybrid as these shafts are fixed.....I want to switch the shafts from my 2 sim hybrids around but not sure how it’s done
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
I have a few videos on extracting a shaft the procedure is the same check them out thanks
@joem2745
@joem2745 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen other experiments where the swing speed drops, but the smash and ball speed jumps.
@McGolf
@McGolf 2 жыл бұрын
smash factor is very swing relative. the higher the speed goes its hard to obtain 1.50. The pros who practice often and with a staff behind them can do it. but not as often as you think
@wmmalausky7211
@wmmalausky7211 2 жыл бұрын
The effect of the change in flex of shaft moves it to more flex
@michaelmalarkey2943
@michaelmalarkey2943 2 жыл бұрын
What about the idea of back weighting? Does the principal still hold.
@Ready_Golf
@Ready_Golf 3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on tungsten powder and epoxy in the shaft tip help?
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
not a fan just because of the potential slop, the worst is the cork needed
@philipslighting8240
@philipslighting8240 3 жыл бұрын
What is the reason for callaway making these so light. I assume they were designed that way for a reason. Thanks Mike
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
the original issue, i can only imagine was a manufacturing hick up. Most irons now IMO are a bit light. Mizuno which can all agree does it too to get a d2 to d-0 SW instead of the traditional d4
@mikereed3287
@mikereed3287 3 жыл бұрын
Are there any ways to add weight to irons beside lead tape? Can lead tape be permanently attached? What about lead rope down the shaft? I have a set of Cleveland Tour Action irons that are too light. They swing weight at C-4-1/2 and I would l like them at D-0/1. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
Personally I’m not a fan of weight down a shaft although a recognized. You are going to need about 12 grams which is a ton in golf club weight. Start with about half see what is does
@marcpereira6297
@marcpereira6297 3 жыл бұрын
Callaway used to offer their emblems (that would go on the back of their irons) in different weights - instead of using tape or tungsten powder. Don't know if they still do...
@A.Man..
@A.Man.. Жыл бұрын
I bought mag wheel weights from the tyre shop, put a,10g in the centre...very happy
@sjdavies47
@sjdavies47 3 жыл бұрын
Lead tape or shaft tip weights, which one is preferable?
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
tip weights, for cosmetic reasons
@tungstenman2822
@tungstenman2822 3 жыл бұрын
is that tungsten weight?
@MississippiWopGenius396
@MississippiWopGenius396 3 жыл бұрын
A question for the super club building guru(I'm a way above avg. club builder-but quite less than super lol ) Do you know the max loft I can add to the 2003 Cleveland 900 tour action form forged wedge at a 52/6* bounce- I'm doing the one length thingy and in order to make my wedges longer and keep my 900's I need to bend/add loft to a 52 (which has a head weight less than a 56/60) to the max loft I can add to it- hopefully at least to a 58*/13* thanks in advance.
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
the easy reply is 4 degrees. forged 4 cast 2 however there are clubs out there i have been as much as 9 degrees. it was based on the heat treatment of the iron. go to the 4 degree limit if the iron start to fight you then stop. if it feel soft go a little and try and again later.
@MississippiWopGenius396
@MississippiWopGenius396 3 жыл бұрын
@@McGolf he got one bent 7 degrees to a 59-that will allow me to have all my wedges to an 7 iron length to almost match my one length set which I made to about a 6 iron. I'm really diggin these one length cobra f7s- hit them at the range cant wait to put them in play. They go alot straighter/ and higher as well. The length gaps are about the same but downwind I can see a pw going 145 instead of a normal 130 ish for me.
@MississippiWopGenius396
@MississippiWopGenius396 3 жыл бұрын
but the wedges thru 8 iron are way straighter (and higher) than before.
@Leadtapeseller
@Leadtapeseller 10 ай бұрын
Nice.Would you love to test our golf lead tape!?
@tellwilliams4493
@tellwilliams4493 2 жыл бұрын
I had my right arm reattached I need the lightest weight heads possible without counterbalance any suggestions
@McGolf
@McGolf 2 жыл бұрын
Accra makes a 40 g shaft
@eddy532
@eddy532 3 жыл бұрын
lost the weight out of the Ping I3 U wedge, Ping doesn't make those weights anymore, how do I find out how much weight to put back in?
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
unfortunately you need to compare swing weights. then add weight to compare.
@richgrose3308
@richgrose3308 3 жыл бұрын
Can the lie angle of cast irons be adjusted?
@JohnMartin-jx1wz
@JohnMartin-jx1wz 3 жыл бұрын
Had my pings done
@rodrig13
@rodrig13 3 жыл бұрын
What loft was this iron? Am I right to assume it was a 7 iron?
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
28 29 and yes a 7
@rodrig13
@rodrig13 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the answer. I asked because I play a strong lofted set of irons (jpx 919 hot metal) and lately I’ve been having trouble getting any kind of stopping power. Launching 7 iron 18-19 degrees with a 45-46 degree landing angle. But when I hit it out of the screws it seems to knuckle the ball. Getting 195-200 yards of carry and 205-210 total, spinning sub 4500. It’s just frustrating not being able to hold greens with my irons.
@howlingwolf125y
@howlingwolf125y 3 жыл бұрын
I really love the way the B21 irons look.. Reviews have been very good. but hate the HUGE amount of offset.. Which is a deal breaker for me. I do have a (stupid) question for you.. since you are a highly skilled club fitter/maker. I know it is possible for you to bend an iron many ways (i.e. lie angle, loft, etc) to suite a golfers swing. Is there a way for you to bend this (B21) iron to have MUCH less offset - without damaging the iron??
@McGolf
@McGolf 3 жыл бұрын
some may yes I say no. However if you like that look and want less offset try out the mavrik max. it is a similar look with less offset
@howlingwolf125y
@howlingwolf125y 3 жыл бұрын
@@McGolf Thanks for your tip on the Mav Max with less offset than the B21 iron. I crunched the numbers and there is a SLIGHTLY less offset for the Mav Max.. For the most irons (example 6 - 8 irons) there is about 7% less offset - which is still big amount of offset. I was hoping for more like half (50% or maybe 60% less offset).. Sorry for being a pest but to give me that much less offset on the B21 (or Mav Max) you would almost have to cut of the kink in the neck that causes the massive offset and re-weld the iron head back on. Can you handle that?? (just kidding).. Probably too much work and too much cost. Be nice if Callaway just came out with much less offset version of the B21.. I think that would be a big seller since so many people don't like big amount of offset, but like the easy to hit features of the B21 iron.
@seanpeacock5595
@seanpeacock5595 3 жыл бұрын
howlingwolf125y I know your dilemma. I went looking for new clubs after 17 years with Calloway X-22. I really, REALLY wanted some Mizuno or Titleist but left it in the hands of my fitter and Trackman. Ended up with Mavrik Max. It was blatantly obvious on my length and dispersion even with butt ugly offset. So I had to choose. Look Marvelous Or Score Marvelous GIR up 30% Birdies up 33% Double bogies down 75% But is that offset ever ugly!
@howlingwolf125y
@howlingwolf125y 3 жыл бұрын
@@seanpeacock5595 Thanks Sean for your input.. Wow.. You have some good numbers. I guess I could get used to the offset if it helps my play better. The main thing is that my new clubs must help me beat my evil golf friend. I graduated from High school with my golf oponent about 30 years ago. He is a golf nut and golfs about 10 times more than me (so plenty of practice).. And he has a bad attitude. When he wins he seems to think that somehow makes him superior to me - and smarter and better than me. And he lets me know it. We really are about the same in golf ability. I just hope a good set of irons will help me beat him, so I can keep his mouth shut - and wipe that ugly smile off his ugly face.
@seanpeacock5595
@seanpeacock5595 3 жыл бұрын
howlingwolf125y THATS hilarious. So I’m 63 and was playing with a 10 handicap last year. So the big question is .....do you want to love what you’re looking at or do you want better golf. Some lucky players get both or will compromise on one. Coming from a player’s improvement blade I told the fitter what I’m looking for. A little more forgiveness and generous sweet spot..... here we went...on Trackman...... Wilson staff Tour blades♥️.......😞 Mizuno JPX Hot Metal♥️.........😔 Titleist T200♥️ ...........😞 Etc Etc Mavrik Max😕.........Boom!♥️ I’m not crazy about the looks but knocking 3 off my handicap at 63 years old? I’ll take it. Good Luck with your choice. #1 priority is a fitter you trust. The rest is just hitting.🏌🏿‍♂️
@wally6193
@wally6193 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't just use a tip weight instead of lead tape?
@Eqnotalent
@Eqnotalent 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprise lead tape is still the go to. I figure someone would have some up something more permanent and some screw kit to add weight to the club head by now. I can't find anything I can add 10g weight to my irons other than lead tape
@jessecommentary
@jessecommentary 2 жыл бұрын
That’s why it’s more center
@Lilly_Preppy23
@Lilly_Preppy23 Жыл бұрын
Moe Norman weights where E0 greatest ball striker who ever lived…
@svendb7
@svendb7 2 ай бұрын
interesting...i might move to E0. Golf becomes so relaxing
@m.lymann2185
@m.lymann2185 Жыл бұрын
With his experience as a club builder, I don't know how he could casually say C10 instead of D0.
@jessecommentary
@jessecommentary 2 жыл бұрын
He was using less effort with the heavy one
@NYContractAR
@NYContractAR 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like shit. Send me new clubs at the proper weight.
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