Properly Gapping Your Bag with a Club Fitting

Properly Gapping Your Bag with a Club Fitting

Author: 2nd Swing Golf September 10, 2025 Duration: 38:40
Gapping your bag properly is one of the key parts in a 2nd Swing Club Fitting.  While getting fit for new golf clubs is one of the best ways to create more consistency in your golf game, making sure your clubs cover as many yardage gaps as possible is also super important if you want to get the most out of your game. In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, 2nd Swing Master Club Fitter Jake Montgomery joins the show to discuss how 2nd Swing Fitters gap both the top and bottom of the bag through their fittings to optimize your game. 00:00 Introduction02:00 Rory McIlroy Irish Open Win04:30 Rory McIlroy WITB05:30 Rory McIlroy Putters06:55 Walker Cup Recap12:55 Properly Gapping Your Bag34:10 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

For golfers who believe the right equipment is more than just a purchase-it's a pivotal part of their game, 2nd Swing Thoughts offers a clear advantage. This isn't about superficial reviews or fleeting opinions. Instead, the team at 2nd Swing Golf connects you directly with the engineers, fitters, and designers who shape the gear you use. Each conversation digs into the nuanced world of modern club technology, breaking down how subtle changes in loft, lie, shaft composition, and head design translate to tangible differences on the course. You'll gain a practical understanding of current equipment trends, moving beyond marketing buzzwords to grasp the actual physics and fitting principles that can lower your scores. The focus here is on actionable insight: learning not just what you might want to play, but precisely why a certain driver, iron, or wedge could be the key to unlocking your potential. It’s a deep, ongoing education in the tools of the sport, hosted by people who live and breathe golf tech every single day. Tune in to make your next equipment decision an informed one, armed with knowledge that turns speculation into confidence.
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