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The New Soft Shoe

Remember when metal woods first appeared? Everyone thought they would fade away quickly, but the oxymoronic drivers soon became a fixture in almost every golfbag. Now the new trend is toward spikeless spikes. According to this article, some 1600 courses nationwide have banned metal spikes because of the damage they can do to the grass. "Alternative spikes" made of plastic are all the rage. Even old sticklers who find them inconvenient concede that they benefit from improved course conditions. Read all about the changing face of footwear in this riveting article from the Purdue News.

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:36:47 -0800