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Vital Tiger Woods news: We know he still definitely favors metal spikes

March 16, 2015

There are a number of subtle findings in this new commercial for Nike's TW15 shoe, like, for instance, golfers who tie their sweaters around their necks still look ridiculous.

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See the one metal spike in the middle of the cleat? It's worth noting that's different than the bottom Nike is marketing for the general public, as seen here:

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It's a small distinction, but remember, most courses don't allow metal spikes anymore. According to Johnson, though, about 20 percent of the PGA Tour still prefer them.