I'll not be doing that again

[Crow]

Just changed the Tri-Lock Stinger cleats in my shoes, the mother of all jobs getting the old ones out!

I've had them for 18 months so they've had plenty of time to get bedded in but even so.
Some came out using the two prong tool but many didn't, even after soaking and liberal application of WD40.

Ended up using a big pair of pliers on the hardest ones and destroying them by ripping off the rubber bit to get a good grip on the plastic bit.

I'm now all set for a wet and muddy round tomorrow though...

 

[chrisd]

I always end up having the same problem, done my hands in trying to twist them out!

 

[sydney greenstreet]

If you are throwing them out anyway buy one of these, it does the job min of fuss.
http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_a.../spikes_cleat_ripper_spike_wrench/p13336.aspx

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you are throwing them out anyway buy one of these, it does the job min of fuss.
http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_a.../spikes_cleat_ripper_spike_wrench/p13336.aspx

I've one of these bad boys and they do rip the old ones out. However I still find the odd one that is stuck fast and this wrench rips the cleat to pieces and makes it hard tot hen get a purchase with anything else

 

[duncan mackie]

this is where having an old iron last makes a huge difference.... shoe is held firm and you can get the best angle and two hands etc to work on the stud.

 

[Crow]

Now that sounds like the perfect combination; an iron last and the cleat ripper. :thup: