Swing Weight And Total Weight

"Swing weight," in its simplest definition, is "the measurement of a golf club's weight distribution from a fixed fulcrum".   By using a special scale,  a club's swing weight is determined in golfer's terms such as C-7, D-1, etc. This gives us a reference as to how the head weight of the club feels in relationship to the shaft and grip.   The higher the letter and number, the heavier the swing weight. Normally, all your irons and woods should have closely balanced swing weights.

"Total weight" is exactly that . . . the total weight of the golf club, which is far more important than the  swing weight.   The  driver should be the lightest, with each club getting progressively  heavier, ending with the sand wedge  weighing  the most. This increase in weight is necessary, because as each club gets 1/2  inch  shorter  in length, a heavier head is needed to maintain the same swing weight. The change in weight from one club to the next is approximately 1/4 ounce, with the driver weighing about 13 ounces and the sand wedge about 17 ounces.

Your goal is to find the proper combination of total weight and swing weight that allows you to consistently time your hit of the ball with a square club face.