Golf Club Gapping

Gapping is the distribution of carry distances across the set so that each club covers a distinct, usable band.

01 / Why it matters

Overlaps waste a slot in the bag; large gaps force awkward part-shots at scoring distances.

02 / Performance impact

Gapping is affected by loft, shaft, length and set composition, and it must be planned across categories rather than club by club.

03 / Common misconception

Even gaps are not always right; scoring distances often deserve tighter spacing than long clubs.

04 / How TruePath considers it

TruePath builds the bag as a distance map first, then selects equipment that produces it.

Related equipment variables

  • Loft
  • Carry distance
  • Set composition
  • Wedge gapping

Questions golfers ask.

How large should gaps be?
It depends on the golfer's distances and where they score, not on a fixed yardage rule.

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