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MWB1957 62 September 24, 2025 0 Comments

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In lieu of the 67g VistaPro 60i, can I use the 74.5g VistaPro 70i?

Or, is there a lighter midsize grip that will allow the 67g VistaPro to work?

Will this solve my swingweight problem?

What is the difference in these shafts?

What size tip weight is needed to get the swingweight into the D range?

What mid size grip will work and not throw the swingweight out of wack?

ORIGINAL QUESTION

I need to have an estimated swingweight to determine if I will need to order tip weights

I want to build myself a TS3 Five Iron with a Fujikura Vista Pro 60i, 67g graphite shaft. The heads have recently come in, and I want to try one.

The playing length will be 38 1\2 inches.

The grip will be a Golf Pride white tour wrap that weighs 65g.

Based on this info, what will the potential swingweight of this club be. I looking for something in D0 to D3 range

ANSWER

Based on the information you have given, and using a swing weight calculator that we use, the swing weight will be around C4. The ultra light shaft and the heavier grip are part of the reason. Based on that, you would need 12 grams to just get to D0. that is OK, but 10 grams is usually the most we want to see added with tip weights to increase swing weight. Options are to use a heavier shaft, a lighter grip or make the club longer, which I don’t recommend if the 38.5 playing length fits you. A combination of tip weights and lead tape (if you don’t mind the look of the lead tape) would allow you to add more head weight.

I would add that these swing weight calculators are not always that accurate. Could be a +- 2 or 3 swing weights to what you get in the actual build. So you definitely need to dry fit all the components and measure the swing weight on an accurate, balanced scale. that is the only way to know for sure.

Rlafoone Answered question September 24, 2025

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Answer 1 · 2025-09-24T08:40:11+00:00

See chart below and that should help with your decisions:

Like Britt mentioned, you can use a variety of methods to adjust your swing weight. I like the rubber tungsten swing weights SKU: GW0121. I use the 10 gram weights and you can trim them to size. They add a bit under a 1/4″ to your length so you would tip trim accordingly if you feel it’s necessary. As far as find midsize grips under 65 grams, that shouldn’t be an issue. Winn makes the Dri-Tac Lite which is 23 grams which is almost 40 grams lighter than your grip of choice. That in itself would move you approximately 10 Swing Weights in the desired direction.

I personally do not desire to change length as I fit my customers to length, then to swing weight. You can also fine tune things with a bit of tungsten powder down the shaft or an extra wrap of build up tape.

Also, remember to dry fit everything before you start to assemble. Take into account your grip tape (2 grams) and epoxy (1.5 grams).

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the time you took to help me.
Definitely dry fitting everything, that’s normal for me.

I was aware of the tungsten tip weights.

I’m thinking the lighter grip, and top weights will get me there.

Thanks.