Lighter Grips and Backweights

[DavidG55]

I've gotten the Winn Dri-Tac 2 MidSize onto my Ping G430 driver. Given that the grip is lighter than a standard grip, should I consider changing the back weight to compensate?

[boogielicious]

Welcome to The Sand Trap. It depends on how much weight difference they are compared to the originals. A small amount may not even be noticeable. What are the weight differences?

[DavidG55]

5 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Welcome to The Sand Trap. It depends on how much weight difference they are compared to the originals. A small amount may not even be noticeable. What are the weight differences?

There's a difference of 6g. Not a lot but just thought could it make a difference. 

[saevel25]

It probably depends on you. I would say just use the driver for at least a handful of rounds. Give yourself a chance to get acclimated. And see if you notice a difference.

[ChetlovesMer]

11 hours ago, DavidG55 said:

I've gotten the Winn Dri-Tac 2 MidSize onto my Ping G430 driver. Given that the grip is lighter than a standard grip, should I consider changing the back weight to compensate?

So, swing wight on a Ping G430 I think is like D0. Lightening the grip by 6 grams will move it one swing weight higher... D1. 

Personally, I can't tell the difference of just one swing weight point. Normally it takes 2 or more likely 3 points for me to notice. Others, however, say that they can feel 1/2 of a swing weight point. 

I'd probably just leave it, but if you can feel the difference, you could add a 5 gram butt weight. Your other option, of course, is to just replace the rear weight in the B430 head with one that's 2 grams lighter and you will counteract the 1 swing-weight-point. (Rule of thumb: 2 grams in the head = 1 swing weight point. 5 grams in the grip = 1 swing weight point.) 

You can google "Ping G430 driver head weights" and get sources to get just about any mass of weight you desire.