FAQ Category: Clubs

Should all women use “ladies” grips?

No. Traditional grip size labels were created many years ago, when the average woman’s hand was smaller than it is today. For this reason, every golfer — regardless of gender — should choose a grip size that fits their own hand. For some women the “ladies” size will be appropriate, but more and more of
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How can you measure the swingweight of a golf club?

Swingweight can be measured using specialized swingweight scales. This method is quick and is typically used by professional clubfitters.However, it is also possible to measure swingweight at home using common household tools — a scale and a ruler — and then easily calculate the final value.A full description of this method, along with a dedicated
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Are a club’s MOI and the clubhead’s MOI the same thing?

No — they are two separate parameters.The club’s MOI (Moment of Inertia) refers to the entire club — that is, the assembled head, shaft, and grip. The higher the MOI, the more force is required to accelerate the club during the swing. The clubhead MOI, on the other hand, applies only to the head itself.
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Does club length affect swingweight?

Yes, the length of the club (shaft) affects both the swingweight and the club’s MOI. As a rough guideline: For irons, a 1-inch change in length alters the swingweight by approximately 6 points. For drivers, a 1-inch change in length alters the swingweight by approximately 5 points. For precise calculations, use the calculator available in
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Does shaft weight affect a club’s swingweight?

Yes, the shaft weight affects both the swingweight and the club’s MOI. Although its influence is weaker than that of the clubhead weight, it should not be ignored in calculations. As a rough guideline: For irons, a 20-gram change in shaft weight alters the swingweight by approximately 1 point. For drivers, a 13-gram change in
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Can Swingweight be converted to MOI?

Unfortunately, no. These two club parameters are calculated in completely different ways and must be determined independently. In most cases, increasing the swingweight will also increase the MOI, but there is no simple conversion formula between them. The opposite situation is also possible — for example, increasing the grip weight will lower the swingweight while
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