Re-gripping your golfclubs is not only easy but totally necessary to do at least once a season. As grips get old they become hard and smooth and make it harder to grip the club with confidence. A replacement grip will not only improve your game but also make your round more enjoyable. I personally change my grips 2 or 3 times a year. I just love the feel of a nice new, tacky Tour Velvet by Golf Pride. Anyone can do it, here’s what you need:
- Replacements grips
- 1 roll of double faced tape
- Some type of box cutting knife
- Grip solvent (I use odorless paint thinner)
- A container to catch the unused solvent
- A vice and rubber shaft holder make the job easier but most of the time I just put the head of the club on the ground and slide the grip right on.
- Now your ready!
Here is a GREAT way to get started. Austads sells an entire kit that gives you everything you need including the vice grip and even an instructional video. This is too easy not to do. You get 13 of what I think are the best golf grips you’ll find, plus everything you need to put them on. It’s a no brainer…
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Kit
I can’t tell you how much of a Tour Velvet fan I am. These are the best – I am convinced. And I’ve tried them all. The nice part about replacing worn grips is that if you don’t like the new ones, they’re cheap enough to change again. Check out this kit – it makes it too easy not to do yourself.
Step 1. Remove old grip with a razor and remove any tape that’s left on the shaft
Step 2.Now wrap double sided tape ( I like the 2″ tape) up the shaft about an inch short of where the grip ends and cut it off a half inch above the shaft. *Form the tape around the shaft and peel off the non sticky side.
Step 3.Pour the solvent into the bottom of the grip and fill about half way. Block the other end with your finger and give it a good thorough shake.
Step 4.Quickly pour the solvent over the entire taped part of the shaft and slide the new grip on by pushing the open end of the grip up and over the shaft butt. One thing I like to do is use one of the new grips to measure the grips that I put on to ensure they all consistent in length. It’s easy not to put the grip all the way on or stretch one out a bit to far if your not careful.
Now just make sure the grip is in the correct position that you desire. Most shops put on round grips but I still like to play with the ribbed ones. I also prefer to use a 58 core replacement grip and find the 60′s to feel to thin for my taste. You can use a 62 for ladies and juniors as well.
Your all done!. Let the clubs set for a few hours and go out and enjoy the feel of your new grips!
