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Should we go back to metal spikes?

Author

Mia Walsh

Updated on April 06, 2026

No no no

Only have to watch the old golf films to see the state the greens got into - and that's with only a tournament field!

As a 100kg ex rugby prop I'm unable to twist my front food when loaded on proper grass with modern treads/soles, whether spike less or soft spikes.

Whilst long metal spikes help in climbing the banks of clay based tees (instead of using the steps) and grampons would be even better, things have moved on massively and bashing down ripped up greens isn't the answer.