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Old 07-28-2009, 10:16 PM   #1
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Default distance gaps
I think you might want to ask our THP Resident Pro. 10 yards is close to what I am at for distances and I hit my 3 iron about 200, so those seem right on the money for me. But I am not a long ball hitter.
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Old 07-28-2009, 10:38 PM   #2
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Generally speaking people have higher gaps in the shorter clubs. You have to hit a 4-iron pretty hard to get a decent gap over a 5-iron. So there will be a lot of people whose club progressions look something like this:

SW-100
PW-115
9-130
8-145
7-155
6-165
5-173
4-180
3-185

Those are carry distances. The actual impact of it is I suspect hidden somewhat by the additional roll with the longer club that evens it up a bit. Not so helpful when you have a bunker to carry.

To get steady gaps up through the longer clubs is difficult unless your clubhead speed is pretty good. As to the question - 10 yards would be a good gap to achieve throughout your bag, but, like I said, it's difficult and struggling with that hardly makes you unusual.
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Old 07-28-2009, 10:47 PM   #3
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Here's a site that talks about club distances.

http://golf.about.com/od/beginners/l/blclubdistance.htm
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:21 PM   #4
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A 10 yard gap is pretty normal. I am between 10-15 yard gap averages on of my irons. I lose that 12 +/- gap yardage average in my woods. My driver is good for 250, and my 3W off the tee is good for 225. 5w is 210, and my 7W is
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:23 AM   #5
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I just changed balls and when I make a good swing, I drive almost 20 yards longer than I used to. Although I think it's mostly roll.
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