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.
@@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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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!
@@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.
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.🏌🏿♂️
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?
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.
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.
@@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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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...
Great stuff once again, Jim!
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.
Considering doing a club fitters course soon so this is very interesting. Love your work!!👍
Where are you doing this mate ?
@@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.
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!!!
put the weight towards the top of the head and see what happens
McGolf Custom Clubs will definitely try. Thanks for taking time to reply. Have a great weekend!
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.
@@McGolf - If I may ask... What model Flightscope launch monitor are you using?
@@Concern_Citizen flightscope X3 first generation
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.
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.
Interesting video. Thank you !
Awesome information and thoughts.
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.
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.
I've seen other experiments where the swing speed drops, but the smash and ball speed jumps.
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
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.
The effect of the change in flex of shaft moves it to more flex
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! 🍻
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
Can you recommend a good quality lead tape, with good adhesive. I've used so many and yet to find something perfect?
Hi Jim Can you advise me on the positioning of the tape, is there a recognised method? Great video as usual.
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
many thanks, has greatly helped my dispersion with 3 iron, yes, still hitting 3 iron as I can't hit rescue clubs.
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
What is the reason for callaway making these so light. I assume they were designed that way for a reason. Thanks Mike
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
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??
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
@@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.
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!
@@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.
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.🏌🏿♂️
What about the idea of back weighting? Does the principal still hold.
Where should you place the lead tape? For a slice or draw?
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?
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.
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.
@@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.
but the wedges thru 8 iron are way straighter (and higher) than before.
Nice.Would you love to test our golf lead tape!?
Moe Norman weights where E0 greatest ball striker who ever lived…
interesting...i might move to E0. Golf becomes so relaxing
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?
Would epoxy and high density led powder accomplish the same thing?
That’s why it’s more center
Why didn't just use a tip weight instead of lead tape?
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?
unfortunately you need to compare swing weights. then add weight to compare.
What loft was this iron? Am I right to assume it was a 7 iron?
28 29 and yes a 7
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.
I had my right arm reattached I need the lightest weight heads possible without counterbalance any suggestions
Accra makes a 40 g shaft
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
I have a few videos on extracting a shaft the procedure is the same check them out thanks
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.
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
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...
I bought mag wheel weights from the tyre shop, put a,10g in the centre...very happy
Thoughts on tungsten powder and epoxy in the shaft tip help?
not a fan just because of the potential slop, the worst is the cork needed
Lead tape or shaft tip weights, which one is preferable?
tip weights, for cosmetic reasons
Can the lie angle of cast irons be adjusted?
Had my pings done
is that tungsten weight?
With his experience as a club builder, I don't know how he could casually say C10 instead of D0.
He was using less effort with the heavy one
Looks like shit. Send me new clubs at the proper weight.