How to Re-Grip a Pool Cue

If you know anything about playing pool, then you know how important your grip is to your cue and your shot. The grip absorbs sweat from your hands. More importantly, a shortened cue life may result from moisture on the cue. If your grip is worn out, it's possible to re-grip your pool cue.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pool cue
• Scissors
• Sandpaper
• Irish linen wrap
• Iron
• Wood glue

1. Remove the old pool cue grip carefully and lightly sand the pool cue.

2. Select an Irish linen wrap in a color that compliments the style and color of your pool cue.

3. Cut the appropriate amount of linen wrap. There should be enough to cover the entire handle.

4. Press the linen with an iron to ensure that it's smooth and free of creases.

5. Apply a small amount of wood glue at the end of the pool cue. Attach one end of the wrap to the cue.

6. Pull the linen very tight as you wrap it around the pool cue. Start the wrap at one end and move to the other.

7. Place a small amount of wood glue at the end of the handle opposite where you started. Press the end of the linen to the glue.

8. Sand the grip lightly to make it smooth.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't attempt to re-grip your pool cue if you have never done it before.
• If you have an expensive pool cue, then you should have a professional re-grip your cue.
• If you sand the grip too much, the linen fibers will fray, and your grip will feel rough.