Who Needs Golf Spikes?

Golf spikes are found on the bottom of the players shoes. They are mainly used to help keep the player stable during their golf swing. They also aid in the prevention of slipping or moving during the swing. They also help the golfer get a good grip in the turf, gravel, or sand.

Originally the spikes on the players shoes where made of steel or other metal materials that were very strong and durable. Typically there are between 8 and 12 spikes on each shoe depending on the different manufactures. The spikes are positioned in set out patterns on the soles of the golf shoes to encourage traction.

Recently metal spikes were changed to what is known as soft spikes. These new spikes are made from highly durable types of plastic that have a number of smaller spikes instead of one big one.

Why the Change?

First of all, the metal spikes are longer than the soft plastic spikes and therefore dig deeper into the turf. This caused problems on the greens because they became very chewed or torn up each day. This wasn