Brentwood, Tenn. – Five events into the 2026 PGA TOUR season and it’s now five wins from five for players competing in replaceable traction powered by Softspikes technology, a flawless start that continues to underline the performance advantage trusted by the game’s elite.
The latest victory came at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where the champion edged a tightly packed leaderboard to secure a dramatic one-shot win. With multiple major champions mounting Sunday charges and coastal conditions adding an extra layer of difficulty, stability and ground connection proved decisive when it mattered most.
The winner competed in adidas footwear fitted with Thintech PINS hybrid metal spikes, relying on replaceable traction to deliver grip through transition and control at impact under pressure.
Beyond the victory itself, the broader numbers once again told a powerful story. An extraordinary 49 of the top 51 finishers chose replaceable spikes over spikeless or tennis-style shoes, one of the most dominant traction statistics recorded this season. In an era where equipment choice is scrutinized at every level, the overwhelming preference among those contending reinforces the importance of traction as a true performance factor.
Five tournaments. Five PGA Tour titles. All won in replaceable spikes powered by Softspikes technology.
That winning momentum extended to PGA Tour Champions at the Chubb Classic, where the champion sealed a one-shot victory with a clutch birdie on the final hole. Competing in FootJoy Premiere shoes fitted with Pulsar spikes, he secured his fifth PGA Tour Champions title, further demonstrating that experienced champions continue to trust replaceable spikes when closing out tournaments.
Across generations, Tours and conditions, the trend remains clear. When leaderboards tighten and margins narrow, players turn to replaceable traction systems designed to provide maximum stability, durability and consistency.
Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes, said: “Five wins from five to start the PGA Tour season is an incredible statement. The best players in the world understand that traction directly impacts
performance. When nearly every player at the top of the leaderboard is wearing replaceable spikes, it reinforces just how critical that connection to the ground really is.”
From the iconic cliffs of Pebble Beach to the closing-hole pressure in Naples, replaceable spikes continue to provide the foundation for success at the highest level of professional golf.
Tour players routinely change spikes based on course conditions, but many amateur golfers overlook traction’s impact on consistency and distance. For optimal performance, golfers should replace spikes every 15 rounds.
For more information on replaceable traction and to shop all Softspikes models visit www.softspikes.com
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About Softspikes:
Softspikes is the #1 spike on the PGA Tour and leader in golf spike technology. Manufactured by PrideSports® and founded in 1993 following a winter metal spike “ban” endorsed by several U.S. State Golf Associations, Softspikes became the industry’s first and only patented non-metal cleat. Offering enhanced traction, added comfort and improved performance, Softspikes replacement spikes can be purchased on Softspikes.com or through major retailers, sporting goods and golf specialty stores and pro shops nationwide.
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