Can you add weight to your driver?

Question

I know this may seem like a dumb question, but I am still kinda new to the game. I have an oversized 9 degree driver, but it feels like it needs more weight. It feels like I am swinging almost nothing, yet if I use my 3 wood it feels heavier and cause of this the swing feels better, and gives me just as much distance. So I figure adding weight to the driver should help me achieve more distance. Any ideas or tips? Thanks

Answer 1

As the others have said, you can buy lead tape. I would recommend going to an expert clubfitter or clubmaker (expert is the key term -- there are a lot of people who call themselves clubfitters and/or clubmakers). But if you have to do it yourself, check out this Golf Digest article for how to do it properly: http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/index.ssf?/equipment/gd200303leadtape.html

Answer 2

Sure, you can add lead tape to increase the club head weight. If you do add lead tape keep in mind the the ball tends to follow the weight. That means that if you place the weight near to heal of the club it may impart a slight draw and if you place the weight toward the toe it may may impart a fade. Taylor-made does that same thing with the movable- weight drivers. You may want to re-shaft the driver with a heavier shaft. Either way it will change the feel of the club. I think that's really what you like about 3 wood, so buy a driver that's made by the company that makes your 3 wood.

Answer 3

I have worked at a golf course for over 5 years and have played 12 years so I consider myself a reliable person. Yes, you can. They make lead tape that you can buy at golf stores or hardware stores. They come in normally 1/16 inch thickness and different widths. This helps with distance most of the time, but doing this also raises your chances significantly for weighting to much of one side and developing a hook/slice/fade/draw. My recommendation is (depending on what club you have) try getting a stiffer flex shaft. They add some distance and depending on your experience level, it can improve your game. Remember, driving the ball is important, but what is more important: Hitting the ball 250 yds dead away or bombing it 300 out into the trees and hazards? I know it feels good to walk to a 300 yd par 4 and have the comfort of knowing that you can drive the green, but you drive for show and put for dough. Stick to what you have, but if you decide to weight it, add as little as possible to prevent offsetting the sweet spot! Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Yes. Go to the golf section of K-mart or Dick's sporting goods and buy some lead tape. It's specifically designed for that reason. Just be careful where on the club head you place it. I'd suggest one piece at a time and then hit a few balls.

Answer 5

They sell lead tape for golf clubs at pro shops everywhere. Also at the walmart golf section. Put a couple strips on. you might like it. Or you can have it reshafted with a steel shaft. That would be heavier.

Answer 6

Yeah, just get some lead tape.

Answer 7

no , yes