110 replies to this topic

[siegler2]

I've never noticed the difference in spikes. That might be the exclusive domain of better golfers. I'm usually concerned where my ball ended up.

[swingman24]

Stingers for me.

Use WD40 when installing and removing, it helps.

[sheppy335]

I use the BlackWidow tour and the Champ Pro Stingers.

[Meurig]

Black Widow for me! Though will use anything if its on sale!

[honketyhank]

Interesting that this would show up on the "new posts" list when most recent post is 5 months old.

But anyway, my 2 cents worth:

I am using stingers right now, but I have come to believe that the relatively large amount of hard plastic is partly responsible for bumpiness on the green, especially near the hole, and also more noticeably on softer greens.

I would prefer to use steel spikes over hard plastic or soft plastic spikes, but you know, I am not terribly concerned about my feet slipping around, even in street shoes. I am a 12 hcp, relatively short hitter, so maybe I don't swing hard enough to see the benefits of golf shoes. But I know that if you do not have a swing that allows you to stay in balance, spikes can be a necessary part of your golf equipment. My favorite golf shoes of all time were a set of Rockport Wingtips (not intended for golf). I played them till they fell apart. Spikes help you avoid slipping into the pond while you are trying to retrieve your ball.

One final thought to add to the thread. When changing out spikes, I put about an inch of water into the laundry room sink, then put the shoes (sole down) into the water. They should float. Leave them there 15 minutes or so. It should then be relatively easy to remove the spikes, regardless of what type of spike they are. Clean the spike sockets out with a q-tip (cotton ball on a stick) before installing the new spikes. Do not use vaseline or wd40 or anything else as a lubricant when reinstalling the new spikes -- this makes it too easy to either strip the socket or strip the spike. If that happens, it is very easy for the spike to slip back out when on the course.

[Stanley Mayhem]

Does not matter to me.

[Stanley Mayhem]

Most important is keep the spikes clear of grass and mud.

[PattonFrench]

Stanley Mayhem, on 17 August 2011 - 08:54 AM, said:

Most important is keep the spikes clear of grass and mud.

Darn good point. Well said.

[zmforged23]

Absolutely love my adidas tour 360 with trilock champion pro stinger spikes

[nitram]

True's and ESP's. I don't need spikes.

[golfinguy978]

i've been a stinger spike user for a while but recently switched to the ecco streets...suprisingly they work quite well and are more comfortable than any shoes i wear

[A V Twiss]

I wear Footjoy, Ecco and Adidas shoes - as it happens they all have the same spike fitting system.  I have never been a fan of the tri lock system.  Every pair of tri lock shoes I have owned shed spikes at an alarming rate.

[Uberish]

Recently replaced my older Adidas with stingers. They're not as cushy as the stock Adidas cleats but def gripper and a bit more solid feeling. Best part is I don't have to scrub and beat the hell out of the shoes afterwards to get the grass and mud clumps off. Stingers stay reaally clean.

[jewofgolf]

I've been experimenting with the Champ Pro Stingers this fall.  While I know that the spikes are not bad for the greens as long as I walk correctly and not step near the hole (meaning keep away from a 2 foot circle when getting my ball out of the hole), I have been messing with minimizing the amount of spikes needed.

I started with all 7, and the grip I had was amazing!  Even on some tee boxes with almost no grass, there was no slipping, no giant snap hook because my feet moved, and most importantly, no back pain from having my lower body unstable.

I then tried just the 4 on the heel and forefoot, which was exactly the same as having all 7 in, since when you swing you don't use your toes (or at least you shouldn't).

Lately, I have now tried just 2, one on the inside heel and outside forefoot.  Through 2 rounds in kind of sloppy conditons, I can say that as long as I diligently clean my shoes, the grip provided is just about the same as with 4.  A couple of times on wet bentgrass fairway with the ball well above my feet, I slipped slightly, but I also had not cleaned the shoe completely.

I want to have the least possible so as not to cause any trouble, and I am happy with the 2, but I think I will try 3, adding one more to the forefoot area, since that is where most of the force is generated.

In conclusion, if you have a traditional swing with lower body action and a big inner right knee push move (toward the left knee in transition), and you're tired of back pain and ugly snap hooks from stopping your body due to foot slippage, try some of the champ pro stingers.

[slawz88]

Ecco street shoes = no spikes = no hassle. Upper is chemically bonded to sole so more waterproof than any other brand. Doesn't wear that well in poor weather, though.. F. COUPLES for President

[ngw257]

Its a shame they cant universalize spikes, let the quality if the cleat decide not what brand shoe you wear.

[Titleist212]

Would love a pair of Ecco's, but black widows for now.

[plugchu]

I have an old pair of Nike shoes that I bought in '95. I stopped playing the game for awhile. 3 years ago I rediscovered my love for this game. Dusted off the old pair and found that I could swap out the original metal spikes for Champion Stingers. They might not look like the coolest shoes but they work great. Funny thing is when I asked the guy at the store if I could change my metal spikes for soft spikes he told me absolutely not and then proceeded to try and sell me some very expensive footjoys

Edited by plugchu, 19 August 2012 - 11:19 PM.

[lenny318]

I dont always play golf but when I do I perfer .......Softspikes pulsarrrrrrrrr  fast twist....

and it grips well too....

Edited by lenny318, 05 December 2012 - 12:31 PM.

[mike johnston]

I use the Black Widow Tour.  Like to adjust.

[don golferinpa]

I bought a pair of contour with black widow pulsar spikes.   very comfortable walking, the spikes are springy, and grip the ground, and don't clog like the champs stingers in wet or recently mowed grass. best spikes I've used.