The experiment is on. I found a bunch of older GolfWorks round lead discs that were used
to swing weight iron heads, etc. and decided they were the perfect size and weight to 'test'
on the STi2 iron heads. My first go might be just right. I used spray Plastic Dip one the top
side for looks and a bit of 'damping' and will use a flexible adhesive to mount them on the
iron head center disc. They could even be easily color coded for lie angle. Mine are standard,
so I used black to start.

Finish product soon --- Maltby ST(eye)2 Pun intended. Interim pics below.


    KCee I love science projects!

    Me too. Especially dynamic golf ones. Each lead disc will change SW by about .5 points (they are thin).

        What did your SW end up being, and what did the discs weigh?

        OK....lots of SW questions.

        So far, I am finding that each disc adds about .5 SW point. They are thin, so can easily be stacked.
        I will be adding 2 at first and go from there. A work in progress. Looks great in person.
        LOL....I am still considering add a real 'eye' for looks as I make fishing lures also and have some 'eyes'
        that might rock.

        Eguller I hate the look of lead tape so anything that adds weight and looks decent has my vote. I used those Golfworks discs years ago, but they didn't stick well on their own IIRC. I tend to start with lead tape and cut it to fit as nicely as I can and then if the weight is right I generally find a hidden or prettier way to add it.

            KCee Golfworks discs years ago, but they didn't stick well on their own IIRC

            That is what I remember also, but I thought I'd give it a go. Nothing lost and I prefer not to add
            lead tape if possible as a permanent fixture. I have a number of different adhesives that should
            work, be easily removed and may offer some vibration damping. If it works well, I may make if
            more permanent with a stronger adhesive. To me, it was amazing how perfect those old discs
            were for the project (and I have lots of them).

              I’ve been thinking of upping the SW of my M5’s and putting the weight under the bridge out of sight. Waiting on my new impact screen and Divotaction mat to arrive so I can get my sim back up to speed to see if ballflight and/or distance will be affected. Already changed the weights in my driver, and it feels like I’m swinging a sledgehammer. Can’t wait to try it out. Went from D2 to D7.

              I went with my wife to Hobby Lobby awhile back and while wondering around the store I discovered they sell small lead weights and even tungsten powder for hobbyists. Just an FYI for those who didn’t already know.

                JeffTilley

                Yes they have a number of useful items like that. And....you can access a 40% off coupon easily. 😄

                  Eguller I have a 1/2 dozen of those also. I was going to suggest them the other day, but thought something more 'modern' might be the way to go, with the magnet suggestion.
                  Looks like they will still work. 😉

                      Par4QC thought something more 'modern' might be the way to go, with the magnet suggestion.

                      Thanks. Yeah, I probably have 30-40 of them. I tried a magnetic disc with no luck. These have
                      the right proportions to look almost OEM, add weight, easily painted to match lie and have some weight. 😁

                          Eguller I tried a magnetic disc with no luck.

                          That tells me GW uses a better grade of stainless than others, the reason for their pricing.

                              Par4QC That tells me GW uses a better grade of stainless than others, the reason for their pricing.

                              Got to remember these are only $20 per. but I was surprised when I had them in hand at the quality. Heads and tails better than most component heads. Also, the sizes and strength of magnets didn't work for me easily.

                                  Eguller I've always liked GW irons. Whenever I would compare say Hireko to GW I could tell the GW appeared to be of much better quality. Especially the face and grooves just looked so much better.

                                      Eguller

                                      nice work! Wishon had a putter way back when that took flat lead discs under the sole. Those might be too big though?