It is only natural that your shoe spikes get worn out over time. Obviously, we aren’t all analyzing the soles of our shoes daily, so it may take something like a slip when driving to notice that our spikes aren’t up to scratch anymore.
When you spot that you lack some grip with your spikes, it is time to remove the golf spikes and swap them for some new ones.
Here is the foolproof method for replacing golf shoe spikes:
Clean the underside of the shoes with hot, soapy water.
Remove the spike by putting the prongs on the spike and twisting your wrench counterclockwise.
Remove all dirt from the hole.
Put a new spike in its place and turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks twice.
Repeat for all shoe spikes.
Read on to learn about the different golf shoe types, how to know when to swap your spikes, and a step-by-step guide on how to replace your golf spikes.
How to Know When to Swap Your Golf Shoe Spikes
Golfers are advised to swap their shoe spikes every 12 – 15 rounds or twice over the season for a regular golfer. Swapping shoe spikes can be more frequent if you play more than most golfers, and conversely, if you play every few months and look after the spikes, it may be 2 years before they need to be replaced.
Nike golf spike replacements can sometimes be changed more often than that, as the cleats are made of polyurethane or rubber, which doesn’t last as long as you may like.
If you base the need to change your shoe spikes on feeling rather than time frames instead, the moment you feel a slight lack of grip in your shoes on a shot and lose confidence that you are anchored to the ground, you should look to swap the studs to stop it occurring again.
Tools and Materials Needed for Shoe Spike Replacement
You need two main things when replacing spikes on your golf shoes: a wrench – there are many tools kits available – and a bag of plastic cleats. You will use the wrench to unscrew the old stud and screw the new one into place.
If you wondered how to remove golf spikes without a tool like a wrench, you can save money by using something that is probably in your home right now. Needle-nose pliers can do the job just fine. Instead of using a prong to get in the two holes in the spikes, use a needle-nose as it fits well and then twist in the same action, which should come out.
