Each week on Instagram, I do a question and answer segment to allow golfers to reach out and ask questions about fitting, new equipment, specs, gear comparisons, and basically anything golf.

In doing these for close to a year now, I have been asked a lot of different questions, but there have also been many frequently occurring ones, which I have compiled, along with some other ones, from my most recent Q&A.

Where can you get extra OEM weights for drivers ie;  TaylorMade SIM, Callaway Mavrik, Titleist, etc? 

For those at home DIY tinkerers, most OEMs make extra weights available through a select number of accounts. If you happen to be close to one that has a focus on custom building with its own in-house shop, they might even have some in stock. But if you are looking for selection and can’t order direct from a manufacturer, Golfworks.com has a large selection of parts for both new and older OEM gear including weights and adapters.

Does grip size helping reduce single way misses?

The common belief used to be that a smaller grip made a club easier to turn over and “release” while a club with a bigger grip was hard to “turn over” because the size delayed the rotation of the hands. We now know this to be false.

The best way to choose a grip is to find what’s comfortable for you and go from there—don’t worry about the size, and instead focus on texture and what feels right to you. If you are curious to see how an in-depth test was conducted to prove this, check out Ping Golf Proving Ground: Effect of Grip on driver flight.

What is the best way to build a short set?

Oh, I love half sets!

They offer golfers the ability to be creative and can bring a lot more imagination into your game if you play the same golf course a lot. The best way to build one is to figure out which clubs are vital in your shot selection and go from there.

For a more in-depth description of how to figure out exactly what clubs should go into your half set, check out this piece I wrote earlier this year:  Building the perfect half set

Is it OK to use shims when building clubs?

Using shims is common practice when building clubs. Whether it be going from .355″ taper to .370″ parallel in irons, or .335″ to .350″ in woods, when done correctly it has no effect on performance. Check out the video below to understand how a shim is installed

What are the best brands for building combo sets?

When it comes to building your own combo set, every brand has great options, which at the end of the day is fantastic for the golf consumer. Ping, Mizuno, TaylorMade, Titleist, Srixon, PXG, Callaway, and even direct-to-consumer brands like New Level, Sub70, and Ben Hogan design their iron lines around building combo sets.

This was a trend that started around a decade ago, and to see the evolution of this design philosophy check out this piece from a few weeks ago: The most popular design trend in irons

Thoughts on one length clubs?

One length continues to be a highly debated topic, so I will be very blunt—I believe that one-length clubs can offer golfers greater consistency, especially those in a higher handicap range or who play infrequently. With that in mind, I still believe that based on the dynamics of delivery, variable-length clubs into the shorter irons and wedges will improve scoring.

To better understand my stance on the subject, check out this: One-length wedges are holding Bryson DeChambeau back

How does club weight and swing weight change my ball flight?

Swing and total weight can affect golfers differently, but the general rule is lighter with a higher balance point is easier to rotate and “turn over”—which is why XXIO does this in its Prime series to help golfers at slower speeds. Heavier and lower balance point clubs are more difficult to rotate and “stay open” more.

To see a blind test in action on this exact subject, just out the great video below from our friends at TXG.