Spikes

[HomerJSimpson]

Now that the new rules have come in allowing spike marks to be tapped down on the green, do you think clubs will begin to change their policy back and allow spikes in golf shoes again. At this time of year I do feel from personal experience that I have always felt more stable in spikes than cleats and I'm tempted to put a set into an old pair of winter shoes again knowing my PP's can tap down any marks I inadvertently leave

 

[CliveW]

I've never come across a course in the UK that has a ban on spikes. I use cleats or Pro Stingers in my shoes when the ground gets soft. Spikeless shoes just don't work when the ground is soft and wet.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Its recommended by the club we wear metal spikes during frosty weather.

Mainly due to higher likelyhood of slipping on pathways.

Rest of the time its spikeless due to links turf.

 

[robinthehood]

I'm unaware of anywhere that bans them. I used to have the pro stingers in my old shoes

 

[Imurg]

I'm unaware of anywhere that bans them. I used to have the pro stingers in my old shoes

If you look there's plenty that state they are a Soft Spike Only course and that includes winter.
By no means all but there are a significant number.

 

[Jensen]

If you look there's plenty that state they are a Soft Spike Only course and that includes winter.
By no means all but there are a significant number.

That's certainly the position with ours

 

[SammmeBee]

If you look there's plenty that state they are a Soft Spike Only course and that includes winter.
By no means all but there are a significant number.

Do you have a significant number of examples?

 

[dronfield]

About 5 years ago i put metal spikes in some old shoes for winter wear - you could hear me quite a few yards away walking along the tarmac to the first tee!

Reminded people of how golf used to sound.

In all seriousness, they were better than cleats on frosty mornings, when suddenly with a layer of ice attached to your shoe you feel like you are wearing platform soles!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I don't think I've ever seen a sign banning spikes. Is it a southern thing?

I've never slipped once in plastic spikes, what is the benefit of metal ones?

 

[Imurg]

Do you have a significant number of examples?

Leeds Golf Centre...first one I found after approximately 15 seconds
I can't be bothered to play your game - if you're that interested go and search..
There are plenty.
Believe me or don't.

 

[SammmeBee]

Leeds Golf Centre...first one I found after approximately 15 seconds
I can't be bothered to play your game - if you're that interested go and search..
There are plenty.
Believe me or don't.

1 out of 2500+ so far then. I know of 2 so let’s call it 3 so that certainly back up your point - sorry.

I’ve got soft spikes anyway so I’m fine!!!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I don't think I've ever seen a sign banning spikes. Is it a southern thing?

I've never slipped once in plastic spikes, what is the benefit of metal ones?

From my personal experience I just find I get a better grip with a spike in soft muddy conditions and the frost. Of course the down side was they could leave spike marks on wet greens which is why some clubs banned them. The current dress code on the club website says golf footwear and makes no reference to spikes being allowed or not so think I may be giving it a go and seeing what happens

 

[SammmeBee]

From my personal experience I just find I get a better grip with a spike in soft muddy conditions and the frost. Of course the down side was they could leave spike marks on wet greens which is why some clubs banned them. The current dress code on the club website says golf footwear and makes no reference to spikes being allowed or not so think I may be giving it a go and seeing what happens

When did you last try spikes?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

When did you last try spikes?

Two years ago. Does it really matter?

 

[Hitdaball]

If you look there's plenty that state they are a Soft Spike Only course and that includes winter.
By no means all but there are a significant number.

Druids Glen was no metal spikes.

 

[IanM]

Do you have a significant number of examples?

In this part of the world it would be quicker to name the courses that allow metal spikes

The OP is interesting, I hadn’t thought of that. With all the rain, wellies might be more apt

 

[jim8flog]

They have never been banned where I play but a course near to where I live does.

On a personal level I have never had a problem with plastic cleats as long as they are renewed regularly. The only downside to them is I have to regularly check them as the do get grass build up.

 

[garyinderry]

Do metal spikes actually provide more grip or is it all in the head?

 

[duncan mackie]

Do metal spikes actually provide more grip or is it all in the head?

Less grip to grass; more grip when searching out stable ground deeper down ie through an unstable surface turf into underlying soil (normally clay).
In many ways it is in people heads.
I've certainly had as many bad falls on banks wearing titanium spikes as I have good cleats.

 

[Norrin Radd]

I don't think I've ever seen a sign banning spikes. Is it a southern thing?

I've never slipped once in plastic spikes, what is the benefit of metal ones?

You have been very fortunate that you haven't slipped whilst wearing plastic spikes ,I slipped once and spent 17months signed off work because of it