The friction coefficient and wear resistance of non-smooth surface with different conditions are studied in this work. First, the effects of groove spacing on the friction behavior and wear resistance of the non-smooth surface are investigated. Second, the effects of massive laser shock peening (LSP) impact on the dry sliding wear performance of the non-smooth surface manufactured by laser surface texture (LST) are evaluated. In addition, the worn surfaces and typical microstructure in the top surface layer of all samples were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an EDS elemental analysis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The influence process of groove spacing and LSP on the friction behavior and wear resistance of T9 tool steel are also analyzed and discussed. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.