Definition: Cleats

Cleats

Cleats, or Spikes, supply extra traction for the golfer. Most cleats are made of green friendly and flexable PU or TPU: all ECCO golf shoes are fitted with these types of cleats. There are 3 main types of fitting systems used, Q-Lok, Fast Twist and Screw fit. Cleats need to be fitted using a hand cleat key.

Fitting cleats.

After removal of a cleat make sure recepticle is clean.
Warning: never use any form of power tool to remove or replace cleats.

Q-Lok - To Remove: using a hand key, apply downward pressure and turn counterclockwise one quarter turn.To Insert: place cleat into receptacle by hand, using the hand key, apply downward pressure and turn clockwise one quarter turn, cleat will lock into place.

Fast Twist - To Remove: Using a hand key, turn counterclockwise until the cleat comes out. To Insert: thread the cleat in by hand, then using the hand key turn the cleat clockwise until the cleat clicks twice, locking into place.

Screw fit - To Remove: using a hand key turn counterclockwise until cleat comes out. To Insert: thread the cleat in by hand, clockwise and then tighten using hand key. Do not over tighten the cleat.

We recommend that you carry spare cleats and a cleat key in your golf bag.