Wedge gapping is not just making the lofts on your clubs evenly spaced. The useful question is whether you have repeatable shots for the distances, lies and trajectories that show up during your rounds.
Begin with your real wedge shots
Start with a comfortable full or partial motion that produces reliable contact. Record the wedge, the swing length you intend to use, and the carry distance. Do not build your entire short-game chart around one unusually perfect shot.
Separate carry from rollout
When a wedge needs to land past a bunker or on a small green, first landing distance is often the critical measurement. Total distance varies with spin, descent angle and the landing surface. Use our spin-and-descent guide for more context.
Make a simple chart
For each loft, record a short series of comparable shots. Note a typical carry range, how far results spread, and how often you make solid contact. Add launch and spin measurements only if you have reliable data. A smaller set of repeatable shots can be more useful than an elaborate chart you cannot reproduce.
Look for overlap as well as gaps
Two wedges might cover similar carries with different trajectories or rollout. That overlap may be useful rather than wasteful. The goal is to know which shot you trust from a given lie and situation.
Try a yardage ladder
Select three or four safe targets representing scoring distances you often face. Hit a small group to each in a mixed order rather than working automatically from nearest to farthest. Record how many balls landed in a reasonable target zone.
Where wedge fitting fits
Loft, bounce, grind and sole design affect how comfortably a wedge works through your usual conditions. A fitting can evaluate real shots and contact rather than relying only on gaps between the loft numbers on the clubs.
Build your next practice session
Use our free wedge drill library to work on landing spots and carry control. Golf Locker is planned to connect these tasks to your individual evaluation findings.