How do I prevent spikes from coming out of my shoes?

[slabm7]

I changed my spikes about halfway through the season, and for the rest of the season I struggled with keeping them in and not twisting out. I had to replace another 10-12 throughout the last half of the year just due to losing them. It seems the ones on the outside of my lead foot go first. I never had this problem till I took the original ones out and replaced them with the new ones. Got any tricks to keep them from falling out?

[zipazoid]

Let someone replace them for you. Most golf shops or stores will.

[camper6]

Originally Posted by slabm7

I changed my spikes about halfway through the season, and for the rest of the season I struggled with keeping them in and not twisting out. I had to replace another 10-12 throughout the last half of the year just due to losing them. It seems the ones on the outside of my lead foot go first. I never had this problem till I took the original ones out and replaced them with the new ones. Got any tricks to keep them from falling out?

I am wondering if that stuff they use called thread lock would work.  They use it on bolts and nuts to keep them from coming loose, but you can still take the bolt out if necessary.

I don't know if it would work on plastic.  It might damage the threads.  The other thing that might work is teflon tape.  The very thin stuff they use on plumbing threads.

I think the replacement spikes are probably a bit smaller than the originals and that's why they pop out so easily.

Are you replacing the spikes with original equipment for your shoes or are you using a generic brand?

[slabm7]

I am just using a generic brand. They are just the quarter turn soft spikes. I thought about crazy clue but not sure I could get them out after if needed. I don't think thread lock would work on plastic.

[bradsul]

What type of spike are they?  The fast-twist I've found need an extra little 8th turn (basically one click) once they feel like they're fully seated.  Not sure about the other types, but I've never lost a spike and I change mine once a month.

[slabm7]

They are the fast click ones. Maybe I just didn't turn them far enough but I turned them until it clicked. Maybe they were just cheap spikes.