Wet Conditions - Footwear

[HomerJSimpson]

I was lucky enough to stay dry this morning and got in 20 minutes before it started pouring (it hasn't stopped since). As we are inevitably going to face wet courses for several months now what do forummers have in their shoes. Does anyone change to sike or stay with cleats. I was looking at the Pro Stinger by Champ which has three cleated legs and a spike in it which would seem to give the best of both worlds.

Any comments or suggestions?

 

[theeaglehunter]

I use stingers in winter and summer, and also have had the pro stingers and to be honest you can't tell the difference. Definitely the way to go though, I think they offer much better grip than other popular spikes such as black widows.

 

[brendy]

It doesnt seem to matter what spikes I use, I always end up cleaning them every 3 or 4 holes with a pitch mark repair tool just to keep as much grip as possible.
On an aside, it was tshirt weather today for out 14 hole turkey shoot. Another 18 holes tomorrow and hopefully the weather is half as good.

 

[TonyN]

I use black widows and my course was very slipery today, never have a problem with the widows but aint used anything else so cant really compare.

Only thing I could say is if its not broke dont fix it in my case!

 

[madandra]

I have spikes in one pair of my shoes because my old course had wooden bridges built from old railway sleepers and when they are wet you see golfers walking over them looking like Bambi on ice.

 

[vig]

After yesterday I think flippers are more appropriate.

 

[Parmo]

I have Pro Stinger's on my Stuburt's, the only problem is that when mats come in you slip.

Played this morning, in fact just got in and it was soggy, soggy and soggy. I did find that Warbirds are not as bad as I remembered them also tried out my FP's for the first time, 86 not to bad for this time of year and condictions.

 

[SammmeBee]

Proper metal spikes in the winter for me - anything else is suicide......murph got 5.9 from the russian judge on the 14th tee at Crowborough.....

 

[TonyN]

I suggested to Vig hthat wellies with spikes on would be more appropriate on my course. Anyone know where i can get some of these?

 

[madandra]

Here you go :::::::::::::::::::::::

 

[TonyN]

Not long enough Madandra, I was knee deep almost yesterday

Seriously though there horrid

Surley water would leak through the mesh no?

 

[billyg]

Anyone ever used gators?

'No tucking trousers in socks' rule at my club .

Keep the muck off the turnups when things are soft under foot wouldn't it?

Would look a bit of a muppet but in my case i'm afraid that line was crossed loooong ago

 

[HomerJSimpson]

We don't use mats so slipping wouldn't be an issue. My concerns are whether I would get sufficient grip with the pro-stinger (part cleat with a spike in the centre) and what damage would it do to the course. We have a couple of bridges but they have matting on so I wouldn't damage the walkways

 

[Cernunnos]

Thought about thrying the pro-stinger. Tried the standard stinger & was impressed. curious about the pro version.

 

[viscount17]

used stingers last winter. I don't think they do any more damage than any other type of cleat, the only place you're really concerned about is the green and you don't do the twist do you?

at times I think the only thing of any use is a very long spike as anything else is clogged before you reach the 2nd tee.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

This is sort of why I'm drawn to the pro-stinger - got the spike element and the grip around the edge of the cleat. I guess its a case of making sure not to drag my feet on the greens at any point but that they should give me stability.

 

[USER1999]

About to put metal spikes back in for the winter. Lesson learnt at Crowborough.

 

[ColinR]

Not sure about the spikes Vs Cleats, but if you are ever worried about getting wet feet, get yourself a pair of Seal Skinz socks, they are the absolute mutts.

 

[vig]

Seal skinz at 20 odd quid a pair, I ought to be able to put spikes in them

I'd rather put 4" nails through my feet

I got some socks at the weekend designed for skiing but not the thick "tubes".
I'll let you know how i get on with them.... they were £5

 

[TonyN]

Standard issue Marine gortex socks do the trick, and do it nicely!