How to Remove Golf Spikes
Changing the spikes on your golf shoes should be part of your regular equipment maintenance. Daily golfers may want to replace theirs monthly, while the weekender may consider it an annual to-do. A trip to the local pro shop is not required to remove your golf shoe spikes. You can do it at home in little time, which can save money.
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Instructions
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Remove as much of the dirt and grass you can that has accumulated on the bottom of your cleats using an old toothbrush.
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Turn a specially designed cleat wrench counter-clockwise to pop out the old spikes.
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Discard the old spikes.
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Clean any remaining debris from the bottom of the shoe, using an old toothbrush. Make sure the holes where the spikes will be screwed back in are completely debris-free. Use a screwdriver to pull out anything that is stuck.
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Insert the new spikes into the holes. Turn the wrench clockwise until the spikes are firmly in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Always keep extra spikes and the wrench in your golf bag. You never know when you'll need them on the course.
Cleat wrenches are sold in most pro shots and sporting goods stores.
According to the website Mr. Golf Etiquette, many golf courses have banned metal spikes because of their effect on putting greens. Check with the course beforehand about their spike rules.
References
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