seochris
Challenge Tour Pro
Now that we are allowed to tap down spike marks should we go back to metal spikes as I do believe that the plastic things that replaced the metal spikes damaged greens more than what they replaced.....?
Should we go back to metal spikes?
- Thread starter seochris
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pendodave
Tour Rookie
I never left 'em...
Spikes in winter, trainers in summer. Getting harder and harder to get hold of spikes that fit whatever the latest fashion in placeholders is nowadays though...
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Personally I have never had a problem with grip from plastic cleats and find them much more comfortable on surfaced paths and roads.
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
No no no
Only have to watch the old golf films to see the state the greens got into - and that's with only a tournament field!
As a 100kg ex rugby prop I'm unable to twist my front food when loaded on proper grass with modern treads/soles, whether spike less or soft spikes.
Whilst long metal spikes help in climbing the banks of clay based tees (instead of using the steps) and grampons would be even better, things have moved on massively and bashing down ripped up greens isn't the answer.
Only have to watch the old golf films to see the state the greens got into - and that's with only a tournament field!
As a 100kg ex rugby prop I'm unable to twist my front food when loaded on proper grass with modern treads/soles, whether spike less or soft spikes.
Whilst long metal spikes help in climbing the banks of clay based tees (instead of using the steps) and grampons would be even better, things have moved on massively and bashing down ripped up greens isn't the answer.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
This. ðŸ‘
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
ScienceBoy
Money List Winner
Typical prop response, the second rowers never had an issue...
As a winger I’m usually moving to fast to notice what the ground is like.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I still use spikes in the winter when it gets wet and muddy. I can see how greens would get damaged as I've seen load of players drag their feet with the plastic cleats and causing a mark. How hard is it to pick your feet up and walk normally on a putting surface?
Jacko_G
Blackballed
No. Only inconsiderate people still wear spikes.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Agree with this really. Modern winter shoes are a vast improvement on the ancient metal spikes.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
As much as I loved the sound, I wore my dads old ones for 9 holes a few years ago and the tracks I left in every green was embarrassing.
Room 101 unfortunately
Room 101 unfortunately
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
The damage they leave on the green from lazy people who can’t be bothered to lift their feet is appalling - we have two seniors who constantly wear them and you can see the damage they cause. Would rather see them banned like some courses already do
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Many courses don't allow metal spikes at all - even the Stinger Pro hybrid style.
There have been a model or two of non-legal spikes making indentations in greens but not many.
There have been a model or two of non-legal spikes making indentations in greens but not many.
Crow
Crow Person
Even I have to admit that metal spikes don't do the course any favours.
But the sound of spikes on a hard surface is so evocative of when I started playing.
Maybe Footjoy could come up with a speaker system in the heel of their shoes which made the noise on each step and that you could turn on and off as required. Be a much better use of their R&D department than all the guff they're churning out now.
But the sound of spikes on a hard surface is so evocative of when I started playing.
Maybe Footjoy could come up with a speaker system in the heel of their shoes which made the noise on each step and that you could turn on and off as required. Be a much better use of their R&D department than all the guff they're churning out now.
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
I wear my Biom hybrids all year round, and think its a mental thing that stops people using them in the winter. I get no less grip than any sort of spikes I used to use.
I would also ban metal spikes given the chance.
I would also ban metal spikes given the chance.
User20204
Well-known member
I suggest you talk to greenkeepers who have been around since the spiked days and I'm sure they'll tell you otherwise.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I am reminded of an incident a few years ago.
I caught up with the fairly portly player playing front of our group and observed he was wearing a pair of Adidas Cruiser shoes. I asked him " would you mind repairing the spike marks round the hole before leaving the green?"
back came the reply
" I have not seen any spike marks round the hole"
I caught up with the fairly portly player playing front of our group and observed he was wearing a pair of Adidas Cruiser shoes. I asked him " would you mind repairing the spike marks round the hole before leaving the green?"
back came the reply
" I have not seen any spike marks round the hole"
Slime
Tour Winner
I find it slightly awkward driving my car when wearing metal spikes as I can't feel the pedals properly.
I'd ban them.
I'd ban them.
sunshine
Well-known member
er no.
Khamelion
Tour Winner
And if the same player had had metal spikes in the damage would be worse.
