Hi-Tec CDT Power Golf Shoe Product Details, Reviews, Compare Prices

The Hi-Tec CDT (Custom Directional Traction) golf shoe is a first in golfing footwear. The fully adjustable directional cleat system allows a player to configure the traction elements to suit their style of play or the local conditions. It results in increased stability enabling them to hit the ball harder, faster and further.The launch pad outsole is a unique design that helps optimize the swing of players. Essentially it helps give the player better balance by ensuring that the grip is maximized at the key moments of the swing. Better balance leads to more control which in turn leads to more distance and accuracy.This is additionally facilitated through the revolutionary fully flexible CDT cleat system that can be customized to suit individual needs when combined with the MacNeill Q-Lok system. In essence, it improves stability when playing a shot for greater power.

With over 4 million possible configurations, HI-TEC spent months of exhaustive research and testing with professional golf player Padraig Harrington to decide the best set-up options. To arrive at the optimum outsole design and CDT configurations, HI-TEC, Padraig and Dr. Paul Hurrion of Quintic Consultancy observed, recorded and analysed Padraig?s foot movement not only with high speed film but also utilising force platforms and specially developed analytical software. The team took particular interest in weight distribution and changing pressure patterns during Padraig?s swing. The longer a player?s centre of gravity can continue towards the target the more energy is directed there ? improving confidence, efficiency and accuracy. This measurement is referred to as the Longitudinal Stability Index (LSI). Unfortunately all players deviate from this ideal line, thus reducing the energy flowing in the optimum direction.

The results of Padraig hitting a 5 iron under three different test conditions were unquestionable: In a test conducted at the 2004 US Open Padraig, using the same club and ball as in 2003 but using the CDT Power shoes, Padraig increased his ball speed from 166 mph to 173 mph. Padraig said: ?Golfers are always questioning their game. I?ve wondered: could shoe technology increase the power of my swing? And is there something out there better than metal golf spikes? Eighteen months ago I sat down with Hi-Tec and Quintic Consultancy to investigate. The hard work paid off. The answers are yes and yes. Judge the results for yourself.?