Brentwood, Tenn. – Following a victory at the first major championship of the men’s calendar and an 18 from 18 winning streak on the PGA TOUR in 2026, Softspikes arrives at this week’s PGA Championship with the numbers continuing to underline its dominance at the top of the professional game.
The overwhelming majority of players teeing it up at this week’s second major of the season will once again trust replaceable spikes over spikeless footwear, with 87% of the field competing in spiked golf shoes. Tour Flex Pro also continues to be the leading spike of choice, with 47% of the field wearing the model this week.
That dominance in the field comes alongside a perfect winning record on the PGA TOUR this season, with every tournament winner in 2026 wearing Softspikes technology.
Last month’s major further highlighted the continued shift towards replaceable spikes at the elite end of the game, with the champion securing back-to-back major victories while wearing Softspikes.
“Week after week, we continue to see the best players in the world choosing replaceable spikes when performance matters most,” said Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes. “Major championships place huge demands on players physically and mentally, and traction plays a critical role in helping athletes perform with confidence in all conditions. To see 87% of the field in spikes at this week’s PGA Championship, alongside an unbeaten winning record on the PGA TOUR this season, reinforces what players already know – grip matters.”
The PGA TOUR’s unbeaten 2026 run for Softspikes now stretches to 18 consecutive victories, underlining the continued dominance of replaceable spike technology at the highest level of professional golf.
Tour Flex Pro remains one of the most played models on TOUR, combining traction, comfort and responsiveness for players seeking maximum connection with the ground during the golf swing.
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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