How to Add Weight to a Golf Driver
Professional golfers know that hitting a perfect ball is partly skill and partly the driver itself. If the weight of the driver does not fit the golfer's unique swing, the ball will not be hit in the desired way. The weight of a golf driver is easily modified to match each individual player's personal preferences.
Items Needed:
- Roll of lead tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Measure the lead tape into several strips that are 1 inch long. Cut out these strips, and set aside.
- Determine what golf angle you want to correct. The placement of the lead tape on the driver depends on what you want to change in your swing. If your ball does not go high enough, you need to add tape to the back of the club. To reduce a fade, the tape should be placed on the heel of the driver. To enhance a fade, add the tape to the toe of the club.
- Stick the lead tape to the chosen location on the golf driver. Start off by adding five strips.
- Test the new weight of the driver by hitting at least 10 balls in the driving range. Check to see if the handicap you were looking to fix is now correct. If the ball is still not at the desired angle, add a few more strips to the driver. On the other hand, if the ball has been overcorrected, simply reduce the weight by removing one strip at a time.
- Recheck your swing by hitting 10 more balls. Continue adding or removing strips until you reach the desired results. Once you are pleased with your swing, firmly adhere the lead tape by smoothing if flat with your fingers. The weight of the driver can be continually changed as your golf skills advance.