Why are the OEMs not making sets for everyone?

[Oddsocks]

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Legend! Funniest thing I’ve read in a long time.

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

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Thank you.

 

[jim8flog]

I think what you will find is that the loft gapping in the shorter irons remains consistent.

However what you now find in modern sets is that in the longer clubs not only is the lofting gap less but the club length gapping is also getting less . This is probably down to the fact they consider the longer clubs are getting harder to hit these days with the diminishing loft they now have.

 

[Crow]

However what you now find in modern sets is that in the longer clubs not only is the lofting gap less but the club length gapping is also getting less . This is probably down to the fact they consider the longer clubs are getting harder to hit these days with the diminishing loft they now have.

It's more because they'd run out of loft.

30 degree 7 iron and 4 degree steps = 14 degree 3 iron.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Here's an iron set for you with bigger and better loft gaps



I think this would suit me for the winter along with Driver, a fairway basher and a putter. Ten clubs to carry.

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

Here's an iron set for you with bigger and better loft gaps

View attachment 55204

Yes, that would be good for gapping. Better than what I have now.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Can someone sum the thread please ?

Is it just another moan about modern clubs and strengthening of lofts to help players

 

[Voyager EMH]

Can someone sum the thread please ?

Is it just another moan about modern clubs and strengthening of lofts to help players

This thread is about higher handicappers and/or shorter hitters not needing the same number of irons in the bag being facilitated with bigger loft gaps between clubs.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

This thread is about higher handicappers and/or shorter hitters not needing the same number of irons in the bag by being facilitated with bigger loft gaps between clubs.

Why would a higher handicaps not need the same number of irons

 

[Voyager EMH]

Why would a higher handicaps not need the same number of irons

I think Boomer set that out in the opening post.

 

[jim8flog]

Can someone sum the thread please ?

Is it just another moan about modern clubs and strengthening of lofts to help players

No it is about the loft difference as you switch irons in the same sets.

At one time it was a standard 5 degrees between one iron and the next, also a half inch difference in shaft length.

 

[Crow]

Can someone sum the thread please ?

Is it just another moan about modern clubs and strengthening of lofts to help players

You've read it, you sum it.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

You've read it, you sum it.

And I was struggling to understand the point made hence asking for someone to sum it up

 

[Voyager EMH]

And I was struggling to understand the point made hence asking for someone to sum it up

That is a very good summing up of the need for a summing up.

 

[Crow]

And I was struggling to understand the point made hence asking for someone to sum it up

Have a go anyway, I'm sure you've got a useful contribution.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

No it is about the loft difference as you switch irons in the same sets.

At one time it was a standard 5 degrees between one iron and the next, also a half inch difference in shaft length

Equipment develops and moves forward as the years go by and research and development increases to try and find the two holy grails - distance and forgiveness

Strengthening lofts help add forgiveness

But then leave gaps lower down hence people spend money on gap wedges etc

The good thing is there is a set out there for everyone - from the old school blade sets to the ultra forgiving shovels

Go for what you feel is best and what you believe gives you the best results

 

[Crow]

Equipment develops and moves forward as the years go by and research and development increases to try and find the two holy grails - distance and forgiveness

Strengthening lofts help add forgiveness

But then leave gaps lower down hence people spend money on gap wedges etc

The good thing is there is a set out there for everyone - from the old school blade sets to the ultra forgiving shovels

Go for what you feel is best and what you believe gives you the best results

Holy grails for some, I think they've lessened the game.

But as you say, there are clubs out there for everyone.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Holy grails for some, I think they've lessened the game.

But as you say, there are clubs out there for everyone.

Depends what you mean by lessened the game ?

 

[Voyager EMH]

Equipment develops and moves forward as the years go by and research and development increases to try and find the two holy grails - distance and forgiveness

Strengthening lofts help add forgiveness

But then leave gaps lower down hence people spend money on gap wedges etc

The good thing is there is a set out there for everyone - from the old school blade sets to the ultra forgiving shovels

Go for what you feel is best and what you believe gives you the best results

That's a poor summing up. Misses the point of the opening post by a long way.

 

[Crow]

Depends what you mean by lessened the game ?

Reduced the skill and the challenge.

I've been over this many times before and I'm sure you don't want to hear just another moan.