Footjoys still don't! Perhaps the R&A should set a limit on how far spikes or cleats can protrude from the sole of a golf shoe to avoid damaging greens?
Banning Adidas Adizero
- Thread starter TheCaddie
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la_lucha
Tour Rookie
It's only he expensive adizero. If you got the economy ones then you're ok as there isn't so many cleats and they're a softer material.
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
My adizeros are a love hate relationship, but my adicross are as comfy as my new Crimbo Y fronts.
off to sports direct factory later to have a look at a pair of ashcrofts
off to sports direct factory later to have a look at a pair of ashcrofts
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
I firmly believe that the introduction of "Soft Spikes" is one of the cleverest bits of marketing I've ever seen. They are basically rubbish for grip compared with the old metal spikes, probably do more damage, get clogged for fun in British weather and we've all fallen hook line and sinker for them. Just look at the design....instead of a single very thin spike there is a round claw of maybe 8 mini spikes that are anything but soft chewing at the grass with every step. Mind you, they were a brilliant solution to a problem that didn't exist. 
You definitely don't get the spike marks and tears you used to get when metal spikes were the norm. So with the possible exception of Adizeros, soft spikes are kinder to greens IMHO.I firmly believe that the introduction of "Soft Spikes" is one of the cleverest bits of marketing I've ever seen. They are basically rubbish for grip compared with the old metal spikes, probably do more damage, get clogged for fun in British weather and we've all fallen hook line and sinker for them. Just look at the design....instead of a single very thin spike there is a round claw of maybe 8 mini spikes that are anything but soft chewing at the grass with every step. Mind you, they were a brilliant solution to a problem that didn't exist.
ADB
Journeyman Pro
Not related to amounts of grip, but I miss the clack of metal spikes across a pathway and the crunch when walking on shingle....takes me back!
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
You definitely don't get the spike marks and tears you used to get when metal spikes were the norm. So with the possible exception of Adizeros, soft spikes are kinder to greens IMHO.
Yeah, it's a matter of opinion and certainly the old spikes could cause damage. It's just that I don't remember it ever being a real issue....were the greens all scarred and ripped in the 80's and early 90's when majority of players had metal spikes? It only seemed to become an issue when the soft spikes had been invented.
jmf1488
Club Champion
I bought adipowers after i moved clubs and my adizeros where making a embarrassingly big inprint on the greens. There is a slight marks on the greens with these but no more than anyone elses shoes who i have played with.
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
Pwesonally I think the Adizeros sole design is a terrible invention and does cause lots more damage than an ordinary soft spike, but then all spikes cause damage in varying degrees. I wear the Ecco hybrids now, and don't get any less grip than I had before playing on FJ softspikes or metals. They have much lesser impact on any green and are so much easier to clean after. Even some in my swindle group are following me in that direction, so impressed are they with the grip and traction I get in all conditions.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I wore old school metal spike shoes for 9 holes a year or two ago. The spike marks and holes was shocking.
Won't be putting them on again.
Won't be putting them on again.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I always wear metal spikes in the winter, Champ Pro Stingers. They give a lot more grip on our hilly course wet and icy weather. Many of the lads I play with do the same and we don't see any additional stress on the green.
I wear them too. Will be tomorrow as it's getting cold tonight and will be slippery in the morning
Actually there is a problem with soft spikes in frosty weather, in that balls of ice can build up on them in the right conditions. Then you get no grip whatsoever, and if you are still on proper greens, the ice balls leave little dents on the green. 
Actually there is a problem with soft spikes in frosty weather, in that balls of ice can build up on them in the right conditions. Then you get no grip whatsoever, and if you are still on proper greens, the ice balls leave little dents on the green.
Never had an issue in 20+ years. I tend to flick any build up off with a pitch fork or tee before playing the shot while waiting my turn
Green Bay Hacker
Journeyman Pro
Do you also wear a bucket hat and chew straw whilst carrying your pitch fork round the course?
(Yes, I do know what you meant)
drdel
Tour Rookie
Not too sure if it is a reality but I believe greens have become softer as the profession of green-keeping has become better top dressing, drainage etc.
Over the 40 odd years of playing and wearing Foot Joy products I think the marks my current 'soft' cleats leave as indentations are on a par with my metal spikes of yesteryear, if not worse.
Over the 40 odd years of playing and wearing Foot Joy products I think the marks my current 'soft' cleats leave as indentations are on a par with my metal spikes of yesteryear, if not worse.
