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The new groove rule has created a great deal of confusion, and the manufacturers have added to the confusion in their quest to sell their clubs. So, here is a boiled-down summary of what the rule means to you and me, the average-joe golfers.
The following from Dave Pelz is a good summation Golf.com(Feb. 26, 2009):
“The USGA has created a new rule to limit the backspin performance of grooves on lofted clubs. The rule downsizes groove volume and limits edge sharpness for all grooves manufactured after January 1, 2010 so they’re equal to or less than the previously approved V-groove dimensions. PGA Tour players must use wedges conforming to the rule beginning 1/1/10. The ruling will decrease backspin and increase stopping distances pros typically achieve from grassy lies, and place more of a premium on hitting fairways.
How does the new rule affect you? If you’re an amateur who wants more backspin, you realize the grooves you play determine the third factor in your backspin equation and the stopping Read the rest of this entry »
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