Insert Systems

What Are Insert Systems?

Insert Systems refers to the type of receptacle found on the bottom of your shoe. The Insert System determines the type of spike that will fit your shoe. Different manufacturers use different types of receptacles, so it's important to be able to match the right spike to the right Insert System.


Currently, there are 9 different branded receptacles on the market, with several being cross- or backward-compatible. The guide below shows the difference between each system. Once you've identified the type of receptacle on your shoe, use our 
Spike Replacement Guide to find the spikes that you need.

For important information regarding the differences between Fast Twist® 3.0 and Fast Twist® Insert Systems, click here to learn more. 


Fast Twist® 3.0 (FT3)

• The most advanced insert system on the market
• Lower profile for better comfort 
• OEM system used in a large number of golf shoes
• Cross-compatible with Tour Lock™ and Slim-LOK®
• FT3 
spikes will fit Fast Twist® or Tri-LOK® insert systems

• Fast Twist® 3.0 spikes come in packs of 18 spikes

* Fast Twist® 3.0 was previously branded as Tour Lock™

Slim-LOK®

• Low-profile
• Compatible with Fast Twist® & Tri-LOK® insert systems
• Will accept 
spikes with FT3 and/or Tour Lock™ design

• Slim-LOK® spikes come in packs of 18 spikes

Fast Twist® / Tri-LOK®

• One of the most popular insert systems
• First 3-click insert system
• Locking posts secure the 
spike in the shoe

• Fast Twist® spike come in packs of 18 spikes

PINS® (Performance Insert System)

• Introduced in 2008
• Found in a wide range of golf shoes
• Lower Profile than previous systems
• PINS® 
spikes come in packs of 20 spikes

Q-LOK®

• Triangular locking system
• Found mostly on Nike shoes prior to 2013
• Created as an alternative to threaded inserts
• One turn, one click
• Q-LOK® 
spikes come in packs of 16 spikes

Small Metal Thread

• Found in a wide range of shoes
• Threaded twist insertion
• Small Metal Thread 
spikes come in packs of 22 spike

Large Plastic Thread

• Threaded twist insertion 
• Found mostly on older shoes
• Oldest form of insert system
• Large Plastic Thread 
spikes come in packs of 22 spikes

• We currently do not offer any Large Plastic Thread spikes in the UK and European Markets.

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