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Your golf clubs will have a brand new feel and look after regripping them with this guide
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If you are an avid golfer, you are soon enough going to notice some wear and tear on your clubs—especially on the grip. If your grip is becoming loose or frayed, you can re-grip golf clubs at home with basic household items and supplies.
Steps
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Clean your golf club around the grip area.
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Set up a vice to hold your club throughout the process. This is not technically necessary, but it makes maneuvering the unwieldy club much easier. [1] X Research source
- Place rubber pads on the inside of your vice to give your club a little give when you are working. It is easy to accidentally bend your club if you have it locked firmly in a vice.
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Place your club horizontally in the vice somewhere in the middle and lock it in. Make sure you have enough room to work around the grip of the club.
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Spread some cloth or paper under the club to keep your floor clean. You will be using liquid solvent, so be careful how you drip.
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Use a utility knife to make a clean cut lengthwise all the way through the grip, just touching the tape underneath.Be careful not to cut deep into the actual shaft.
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Pry open the grip where you made the cut and peel back the old grip using a screwdriver or your fingers. It should just peel back easily.
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Dribble some grip solvent into the cut area before peeling if you have to. You can also use lighter fluid or something similar, but specialized solvent is best. You want to get the solvent underneath the grip, between the shaft and the grip. [2] X Research source
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Remove the tape on the shaft. You can use a straight razor here or just try to peel it off. Clean the shaft where the old grip and tape used to be. [3] X Research source
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Tape the same area with double-sided tape. Peel off the backing of the second side. You can use professional golf grip tape, or tape you can pick up at any hardware store. Tape as far down the shaft as the new grip will extend. [4] X Research source
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Apply grip solvent liberally all over the new tape. Try to cover the entire surface area.
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Take your new grip and pour grip solvent into it. Stick a golf tee into the hole at the end of the grip to keep the fluid in. [5] X Research source
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Slide the new grip onto the shaft. It will slip on easily because of the solvent. Pull out the golf tee that is in the end of the grip and force the grip all the way on. Do all this over a bucket or something to avoid a mess. [6] X Research source
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Align the grip how you want it before the glue on the inside of the grip has a chance to set. Make sure you line up any graphics or logos to keep the grip from getting twisted. [7] X Research source
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Leave the grip to dry for a full day.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow much tape should I use?Miguel Delgado is a Golf Expert based in San Francisco, California. Miguel played as a professional golfer on the Asian Tour for four years. He played in over 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, being one of a handful of Americans representing the United States. On the Tour, Miguel was best known for his mental game, statistical prowess, and hitting fairways. He played golf at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned ACC-All American Honors in 2019 after a National Championship appearance. Currently, he is an Analyst at Roadrunner Venture Studios focusing on due diligence and venture creation. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in Finance and a minor in Poverty Studies.The amount of tape will depend on the size of your hands and grip preference. If you have a bigger hand or prefer a large grip, you'll want to use more wraps of tape underneath the grip. On the other hand, fewer wraps are suitable if you have a smaller hand or if you prefer a smaller grip. You can try and test a few swings to see what type of grip you prefer.
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QuestionCan I regrip without a vice?Breena TroyCommunity AnswerYes, you can! Just use your hands, you don't need a fancy vice. Watch the video in this wikiHow article to see how it's done by Golf Discount's club expert Andy.
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QuestionHow do I line up the grip with the club? Markings on the grip to the club face?Community AnswerIf your grip isn't symmetrical, use a permanent marker or a piece of tape to make landmarks before removing the original grip.
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Tips
- Use gloves that protect your hands.Thanks
- Always clean up spillage when you are done.Thanks
- Not comfortable with all the cutting and gluing? Your local golfsmith can put your mind at ease, in most cases for a very small fee (plus the cost of your preferred grips of course), and can usually turn around a set of clubs in a day or two.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do this in a well-ventilated area.Thanks
- Do not cut the golf grip towards yourself with the utility knife. Always cut away from yourself.Thanks
- Do not let anyone smoke near your work area ever.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.lamkingrips.com/grip-tips/how-to-regrip
- ↑ https://practical-golf.com/regripping-golf-clubs/
- ↑ https://practical-golf.com/regripping-golf-clubs/
- ↑ https://www.lamkingrips.com/grip-tips/how-to-regrip
- ↑ http://ralphmaltby.com/how-to-re-grip-your-golf-club/
- ↑ http://ralphmaltby.com/how-to-re-grip-your-golf-club/
- ↑ https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/features/regrip-golf-clubs-91632
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To re-grip golf clubs, start by cutting down the length of the old grip with a utility knife so you can peel it off. Then, once the old grip is off, remove any tape that's leftover on the shaft. Next, apply new double-sided tape over the same area where the old tape was, and spray some grip solvent over the new tape. Finally, spray grip solvent into the new grip, and slide the grip onto the shaft of the club. To learn how to use a vice to hold your golf club so the process is easier, read on!
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