The swing weight of a golf club is a standardized measurement that ranges from A-0 to G-2. Most clubs manufactured for average players have a swing weight at or close to D-0, according to the information website LearnAboutGolf. Since higher swing weights introduce more resistance throughout a golfer's swing motion, only strong players should seek out clubs with swing weights toward the higher end of the scale. The weights of a club's grip, shaft and head all influence its swing weight; you can measure the swing weights of your favorite clubs with a special scale that balances the clubs at their 14-inch fulcrum points.
Step 1
Place your swing weight scale on a sturdy table. Use a level to ensure that the length and width dimensions are leveled.
Step 2
Zero the scale. If the scale it digital, you will likely need to press and hold a "zero" button. If the scale uses a mechanical balance mechanism, you will likely need to adjust the positions of tiny balancing weights to ensure that the scale reads precisely zero when nothing is on it.
Step 3
Lay your golf club along the weighing beam with its shaft in the cradle located at the 14-inch mark. The club's grip cap should be against the stopper on top of the scale. The head of the club should be protruding away from the scale, perhaps overhanging the floor in front of the table where the scale is positioned.
Step 4
Read the swing weight measurement displayed by the scale. Digital scales will likely have a "mode" or "units" button that you can use to switch among readings in different units, such as grams, ounces or the standardized swing weight units.
Things You'll Need
- Swing weight scale
- Level
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