In the Groove

In the groove BALL FLIGHT| Square grooves give more backspin and loft, allowing the ball to 'stick' on the green. The new grooves don't allow as much control. V groove irons reduce the spin rate and landing angle of the ball, increasing the challenge of playing out of the rough. GREEN Club grooves SQUARE GROOVES ROUGH FAIRWAY BACKSPIN Square grooves U-grooves V-grooves • Slower spin rate > Lower landing angle • Less control when hitting to the green, but more than V-grooves • Ball doesn't travel very high up the club face before flight • Slowest spin rate Lowest landing angle > Least amount of control when hitting to the green • Ball doesn't travel very high up the club face before flight High spin rate Steep landing angle • Better control when hitting to the green • Ball travels higher up the club face before flight • Shots from the rough are similar to shots from the • Shots are harder to control and tend to roll through the fairway, creating less challenge for shots from the rough. > Shots are more difficult to control, but may not roll through the green like with V-grooves. green. Source: Professional Golf Association TIM MEKO DISPATCH