Why are the OEMs not making sets for everyone?

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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.
 

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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.
 

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

custom gapping.jpg

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

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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
 

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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.
 

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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.
 
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