ASK OUR EXPERT How can I generate more greenside spin?

Will Daley, email

First question: how old are your wedges? If they’re more than a couple of years old, the deterioration of the grooves over time will affect the amount of spin you can create. That aside, clean contact is crucial so make sure the faces of your wedges are as clean and dry as possible before taking your shot – use a special wire brush to remove dirt. Using the bounce to present more loft at impact is the final ingredient. Good luck!

Why does my 4-iron go the same distance as my 5-iron?

Tom Simmons, Facebook Golfers with slower swing speeds often see a diminishing return from their irons the longer they get. The chances are you don’t generate enough speed to produce optimal launch and spin for a 4-iron and the ball flies lower and drops sooner than it is designed to. Consider a 4-hybrid instead, which should provide more speed and height to even out your distance gaps.