How to Re-grip Golf Clubs

Don't let worn-out grips ruin your day on the course.

Many golfers have had the experience of being on the course when your grips finally give out. Torn, shredded or completely failed grips are sure to ruin a nice day of golf (almost as surely as the score card). You can replace your own worn grips easily and with little cost.

Things You'll Need

• Vice
• Rubber vice fitting
• Razor knife
• New grips
• Grip tape
• Solvent
• Scraper

Instructions

1. Place the rubber fitting on your vice.

2. With a club firmly affixed in the vice, cut off the old grips with the razor knife. Slice down the sides of the grip and peel it off.

3. Use solvent and a scraper to remove the old grip tape. Pour the solvent on the tape and use the scraper to peel off the tape.

4. Clean all of the solvent off the shaft. Let the shaft air dry to be sure the solvent has evaporated.

5. Apply the double-sided grip tape to the end of the club shaft that will be covered by the grip. Be sure not to run the tape beyond the area of the grip. Roll the tape onto the shaft in a coiling motion, allowing the tape to overlap the last coil by only a millimeter or so. If you overlap the tap, begin the process from the end of the club shaft and work toward the club head so the grip will slide on easier.

6. Use a weak solvent -- either from a golf grip kit or something like window cleaner -- spray the newly applied tape and coat the inside of the new grips. While the solvent is still wet, slide the new grip over the wet grip tape. This should be relatively easy, though a little muscle may be required. If it is too difficult, try applying more solvent.

7. Let the grip tape dry and let the adhesive set by letting the club sit for a day or so.

Tips & Warnings

• If you get a grip on half way and you can't get any further, pour solvent into the hole on the end of the grip and begin twisting the grip.

• For every step of the above process, firmly affix the club into a vice. This will free up both of your hands for the work required and speed up the process considerably. It will also minimize the risk of cutting yourself in steps 2 or 3.

• When working with flammable solvents keep all flame and heat sources clear of your work space.

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

References

• Lamkin: How to Regrip