Most golfers play golf in spiked golf shoes. These spikes provide traction and stability on the various beds and surfaces on a golf course. That means having a powerful set of spikes in your golf shoes is essential to playing your best golf.
After all, golfers need to change the spikes on their golf shoes from time to time. But how often should you replace the spikes in your golf shoes?
When to replace the spikes in your golf shoes
The frequency with which you replace the spikes (or cleats) in your golf shoes really depends on how often you play golf and how well you care for your golf shoes.
As a general rule, if you play golf more than a few times a year, you should replace your spikes once a season. If you play more than 15 times in a season, consider replacing your spikes up to twice in a given season.
However, if you are a golfer who plays even more often – especially when walking the golf course – you may need to replace your spikes even more often.
Spike wear and tear results from walking on the golf course and its many surfaces, including cart paths. Over time, the spikes lose their edge and wear out, providing less traction and less reliable traction. Golfers can extend the life of their spikes by properly caring for their golf shoes, including removing dirt from the soles of their shoes and around the spikes after each round.
If you take care of your golf shoes, they will last longer and perform better.