How to Tip Weight a Golf Club

A slightly more advanced swing weighting technique, tip weighting is a great way to alter the swing weights of your clubs without any visible side effects.

Written by Zach

Last Updated: Nov 03, 2023

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Tip weighting is another method for adding swing-weight points to your golf clubs. Most often used in irons and wedges, tip weighting is a great way to add swing-weight points without visibly changing the look of the club (unlike the unprofessional look of lead tape).

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