As we move through spring, you'll notice the greens getting firmer. You can no longer rely on soggy ground to hold your ball by the pin; clean strikes, generating backspin, are the order of the day.
There is a major misconception about backspin - that it is created by the grooves in the clubface of our irons and wedges. Not necessarily true. In fact, a lofted face with no grooves at all would produce as much backspin.
The key here is moisture; in damp conditions the ball just slides up a grooveless face, creating a spinless, hot flyer. Grooves, then, act like the tread on a tyre, dispersing moisture and allowing the face to grip the ball even when wet.
Grooves are an often-overlooked yet vital part of a golf club's design, and the game's leading brands devote a lot of time and effort to it. The irons we stock sport the latest spin-generating technology; so why not trial some new models this week? After all, there a few better sights in golf than an iron shot, struck with authority, settling quickly by the pin. Click here to enquire about the right wedges for your game.