Asics Gel-Ace Pro M Standard Golf Shoe Review
Having released its Gel-Kayano Ace golf shoe earlier this year, Asics and its North America partner Srixon are back with their second new release of 2022. The new shoe is the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard, which is the model that 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has been wearing on the PGA Tour.
Back in March, I tested the Gel-Kayano Ace, which is a modern and athletic spikeless golf shoe, and came away highly impressed. In fact, I’ve been wearing it on a regular basis the last couple of months when I play and test products. My previous experiences with Asics golf shoes had also been good, so I was anxious to test the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard, which is a more traditional spiked golf shoe, the style I usually gravitate toward.
My first impression when unboxing the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard was extremely positive; this is a sharp-looking shoe. As mentioned, all things being equal, I generally prefer the look of a traditional golf shoe, and from that standpoint this new release from Asics checks all the boxes. There are two color options available. I was sent the black and pure silver combo for testing, and there’s also a black and white version. If I had one minor quibble it would be that I wish there were a few more colorways available.
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First impressions out of the way, it was time to get the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard out on the golf course, where testing was done over the course of full rounds and a couple of practice sessions at Atlanta National Golf Club. Before getting into performance, I’ll start with fit and size, as the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard is quite different from the Gel-Kayano Ace. More specifically, the Gel-Kayano Ace fits like a high-end running shoe, offering a wider toe box and a snug midfoot and heel section. The Gel-Ace Pro M Standard, meanwhile, not only looks like a traditional golf shoe, it fits like one as well, most notably in terms of the ample space available in the midfoot. As for size, I wear a 10 medium and…
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