shaft weight

Golfers are constantly looking to increase the distance they hit the ball.  One way is reducing the overall weight of the club so it can be swung faster and that is mainly a function of the shaft weight.  But re-shafting to a lighter weight shaft does have some consequences.

What happens to the swing weight with a lighter weight golf shaft?

Some golfers assume if the shaft is lighter, a higher percentage of the weight is concentrated near the head resulting into an increase in swing weight (or spelled swingweight).  However, that is not the case and let us show you why.  If you look carefully at a golf swing weight scale, there is a fulcrum point or position that club pivots around located 14" from the end of the grip.  That is a constant.