Jump to content
IGNORED

broken golf spike. HOW TO REMOVE?

golf55
 Share
Note: This thread is 4050 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Motown88 Dedicated Member

Motown88

Very carefully!!!  This happened to me about a month ago.  I used my leatherman knife and just cut it out without cutting into the shreds.  I'm sure there are much better ways of doing it but that worked for and I didn't damage the shoe.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

Plastic spike?  How is it "broken"?  I usually remove mine with a pliers.....spike tools just don't work very well on the current crop of spikes these days.

If you can't get a grip on it, drill it out with a drill bit just a little smaller in diameter than the male portion of the spike.  Take care not to go too deep.....you can do that by putting a bit of tape on the bit at the max depth of the spike.  Once you've drilled, you should be able to pull it out with a needle-nosed pliers.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

Ernest Jones Incredible Member

Ernest Jones

Or you could score it with an exacto knife and then jam a flathead screwdriver in the score line.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

Originally Posted by Ernest Jones

Or you could score it with an exacto knife and then jam a flathead screwdriver in the score line.

But then you wouldn't get to use a power tool!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

HazardMagnet Well Established Member

HazardMagnet

My Two Cents: Find a place where the shoe can sit upside down undisturbed for a day or two.

(I have a very inquisitive cat , who doesn't tolerate even the smallest change around the house well!)

Place A SMALL drop of oil, like "Three in One" on the threads and let it soak in. A little will go a long way. Then find something you can back out the slug with.

~Tom B.

I ordered a Chicken and an Egg on the Internet, to find out which came first... I'll keep you posted!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

HazardMagnet Well Established Member

HazardMagnet

Whoops... Sorry David In FL... Vanna White, Could I have a "D" Please?

~Tom B.

I ordered a Chicken and an Egg on the Internet, to find out which came first... I'll keep you posted!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

turtleback Super Member

turtleback

When I buy my replacement spikes I just bring my shoes in with me and the guy in the golf store replaces them for me gratis.

But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

BBailey Member

BBailey

I don't have a solution for getting the spike out once it is broken, but a suggestion for how to prevent it in the future.

before attempting to change the spikes, place your shoes in a shallow pan and add enough warm water to just cover the soles. Let the shoes soak for about 10-15 minutes, which loosens up all the crud. The spikes should then come out easily. After removing the spikes, I then thoroughly clean the soles with warm water and allow them to dry. Before inserting the new spikes, I spray a small amount of non stick cooking spray (PAM) on the studs of the new spikes and replace them in my shoes. So far, this "system" has worked for me, and I haven't had any further problems with stuck spikes.

I change my spikes at least two times per year, and works with "Q loc" and "TriLoc" fastening systems.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

jamo Incredible Member

jamo

My spike removal tool thing came with a bit that looks like one of those older Black Widow spikes, but with smaller tines. It's made of metal, so you put its tines between the ones on the spike and go counterclockwise using a power drill. I kind of like the sound of Ernest Jones' method better though.

In my bag:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Note: This thread is 4050 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.

  • Popular Now

  • Posts

    • Vinsk
      This Guy Is Blatantly Sandbagging!

      By Vinsk ·

      Lemme guess….’ We don’t want any confrontation so nobody says anything.’ Sheesh…..Call him out and fix the problem.
    • billchao
      My Swing (billchao)

      By billchao ·

      Went to a PING fitting day today. Going to be ordering a G430 Max 3w with a 75g x-stiff shaft at 5w length and a 3h. I forget what my fitter did with the shaft on that but she told me she’s going to email the club the specs of everything. The 3w combination we found pretty quickly. As for the hybrid, we tried a bunch of different head and shaft combinations for that distance with mixed results. Then she handed me the 3h and I took three swings with it and knew it was the one.
    • iacas
      This Guy Is Blatantly Sandbagging!

      By iacas ·

      Yeah, this isn't sandbagging. It's outright cheating. He should be banned.
    • billchao
      How Much Water do You Need to Drink?

      By billchao ·

      That’s quite a generalization. It’s clear that you don’t like water but there are plenty of us that drink it just fine. My daily intake is usually about 20oz of black coffee, 16oz of soda, 8oz of milk mixed into a protein shake, and anywhere between 30-60oz of water. It doesn’t even need to be cold and I kind of prefer it closer to room temperature than cold. I quite like the taste of tap water, with sole exception being the tap water at Magic Kingdom (it’s terrible). I can’t stand when people bring me tap water with a lemon wedge in it. I didn’t ask for lemon in my water.
    • billchao
      This Guy Is Blatantly Sandbagging!

      By billchao ·

      This is the part I don’t get. He’s not even kind of sandbagging, he’s blatantly doing it and submitting scores that are verified to be incorrect. How he’s not banned from competition is beyond me.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...