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NEW YEAR, NEW GROOVES

With the New Year just around the corner and the announcement of the new Titleist Vokey SM9 wedges early 2022, it may be time to book in for a wedge fitting to have more birdie putts next year.

Some statistics to back up the detrimental effect that groove wear has on performance would be the amount of roll out that would increase your proximity to hole on your approach shots. A brand new wedge would see approx 10 foot worth of roll out with lower launch and a spin rate of around 8500rpm. A wedge that has played 75 rounds of golf would see the roll out increase by 8 feet and a decrease in spin of 1100rpm. A wedge that has played 125 rounds produces a massive 24 feet worth of roll out and has a decrease in spin by 2000rpm. I’m sure you will agree that you would feel more comfortable with a 10 foot putt rather than a 24 foot putt after your approach shot.

Even for the amateur golfer a fresh set of grooves will provide you with more control, more confidence and ultimately hit the ball closer to the flag setting up more birdie putts.