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Old January 25th, 2010, 05:54 PM
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Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

I swear I saw him yesterday in something close to tennis shoes, black ones with yellow soles.

Is this a recent development?

Are there advantages to going spikeless
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Old January 26th, 2010, 06:26 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

looked like sneakers to me.... golf channel commented on his shoes....
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Old January 27th, 2010, 03:26 AM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

Yeah. They say he wears them because of his bad back....

How many golfers out there go spikeless?
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Old January 28th, 2010, 10:35 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

They're actually Ecco Street Premiere Golf shoes , same ones Ryan Moore's been wearing. I imagine they're more comfortable to walk in though not sure how the traction is in wet conditions.
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Old January 29th, 2010, 08:48 AM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

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They're actually Ecco Street Premiere Golf shoes , same ones Ryan Moore's been wearing. I imagine they're more comfortable to walk in though not sure how the traction is in wet conditions.
I have a few spikeless Golf shoes. I find no eveidence that they provide less traction, wet or dry. They are also comfortable to walk and actually much less slippery on wet stones path ways.
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Old January 29th, 2010, 12:15 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

scratch: I find no eveidence that they provide less traction, wet or dry. They are also comfortable to walk and actually much less slippery on wet stones path ways

Why the heck am I wearing spikes

I guess I shouldn't be so upset when my cousins go out in sandals/slippers/barefeet!
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Old January 29th, 2010, 12:52 PM
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scratch: I find no eveidence that they provide less traction, wet or dry. They are also comfortable to walk and actually much less slippery on wet stones path ways

Why the heck am I wearing spikes

I guess I shouldn't be so upset when my cousins go out in sandals/slippers/barefeet!
I wonder that myself. I have (2) Adidas Z-traxion shoes, one with spikes and one without. Only concern might be that Spikes can be replaced but Spikeless shoes will eventually worn out and must be thrown away. Funny part is I have to change spikes so often but the spikeless shoes doesn't seem to wear out. I am sure the shoes will be too old to use before spikeless bottom wears out. I vote for spikeless and that'll save my wrist from having to remove stubborn spikes too worn out to have holes for the wrenches.
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Old January 29th, 2010, 01:49 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

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I vote for spikeless and that'll save my wrist from having to remove stubborn spikes too worn out to have holes for the wrenches.
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Isn't that the truth! I hate that.

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Old January 29th, 2010, 02:46 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?



Hardly flat on the bottoms.
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Old January 29th, 2010, 03:14 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

I like those, I may have to look into them. I don't think I've ever seen them in a Golfsmith though.
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Old January 29th, 2010, 04:09 PM
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I like those, I may have to look into them. I don't think I've ever seen them in a Golfsmith though.
Yeah. They'd save me about five minutes every time I went to the course straight from work...
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Old February 2nd, 2010, 01:07 PM
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

I have two pairs of All Terrain shoes the I wear when I practice. They have dozens of small NOBS on the soles and they work very well. Extremely comfortable and only cost my $28 a pair at Costco. If anyone is interested in the name and model, let me know and I'll look it up for you.
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Old February 2nd, 2010, 02:23 PM
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I have two pairs of All Terrain shoes the I wear when I practice. They have dozens of small NOBS on the soles and they work very well. Extremely comfortable and only cost my $28 a pair at Costco. If anyone is interested in the name and model, let me know and I'll look it up for you.
Thanks for the info. about the AT shoes.

Why do you use spikes when you are not practicing?
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

I've yet to use spikes. And I don't see why I would need them.
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Re: Does Fred Couples Play Without Spikes?

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I swear I saw him yesterday in something close to tennis shoes, black ones with yellow soles.

Is this a recent development?

Are there advantages to going spikeless
What he is wearing is ECCO golf shoes from their new line called "Golf Street", a trend setting hybrid sport-casual shoe designed specifically for wear both on and off the course.
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