You’re Playing the Wrong Driver Swing Weight (We Tested It)

The club under review: Titleist GT3 Driver

Their verdict

Swing weight is a critical tuning lever; adding mass often improves strike consistency and ball speed even if clubhead speed slightly decreases.

Their scorecard

• Forgiveness: 4/5 — High stability with heavier weights
• Distance: 5/5 — Optimized carry at D3-D5
• Workability: 4/5 — Neutral to fade bias settings
• Sound & feel: 5/5 — Premium muted 'crack'
• Looks at address: 5/5 — Clean, classic Titleist pear shape

What they rate

• Heavier swing weights improved center-face strike location
• More mass increased head stability (MOI) during impact
• 12g weight added 13 yards of carry compared to no weight

What they don’t

• Lightest weights (C8) caused significant strike inconsistency
• Club speed alone does not guarantee maximum distance

• Swing weight is a critical tuning lever; adding mass often improves strike consistency and ball speed even if clubhead speed slightly decreases.
• Heavier swing weights improved center-face strike location
• More mass increased head stability (MOI) during impact