To regrip golf clubs, you'll need the following materials:
1. A bench vise (not essential, but it will make things easier).
2. A rubber shaft holder to cradle the shaft, protecting it from damage, while the shaft is clamped in the vise.
3. Double-sided grip tape.
4. Scissors.
5. Grip tape scraper.
6. A utility knife with a hooked, rather than a pointed, blade. A pointed blade can damage graphite shafts.
7. Grip solvent placed into a squeeze bottle.
8. A container to catch the solvent, which you'll be pouring over the shaft.
9. A cloth or old rag.
1. A bench vise (not essential, but it will make things easier).
2. A rubber shaft holder to cradle the shaft, protecting it from damage, while the shaft is clamped in the vise.
3. Double-sided grip tape.
4. Scissors.
5. Grip tape scraper.
6. A utility knife with a hooked, rather than a pointed, blade. A pointed blade can damage graphite shafts.
7. Grip solvent placed into a squeeze bottle.
8. A container to catch the solvent, which you'll be pouring over the shaft.
9. A cloth or old rag.
That may sound like a lot, but some of these are household items. And the specialized items can be purchased from most clubmakers or repair shops, or ordered from many component companies.
Firstly hold one end of the golf club securely under your arm, with the grip end in front of you. (you can place the club into a vice clamp as in pic one). Then using the utility knife (remember, use a hooked blade rather than a pointed blade), cut through the length of the old grip, making sure to cut away from you. Peel off the old grip.
Important: For safety's sake, be certain that no part of your body is in the way in case the knife slips (especially the hand with which you are holding the shaft), and that nobody is in front of you or to your side. Always cut away from your body. In other words, be careful!
Firstly hold one end of the golf club securely under your arm, with the grip end in front of you. (you can place the club into a vice clamp as in pic one). Then using the utility knife (remember, use a hooked blade rather than a pointed blade), cut through the length of the old grip, making sure to cut away from you. Peel off the old grip.
Important: For safety's sake, be certain that no part of your body is in the way in case the knife slips (especially the hand with which you are holding the shaft), and that nobody is in front of you or to your side. Always cut away from your body. In other words, be careful!
Remove all the old grip tape. This will probably mean some combination of peeling and scraping so that the shaft is clean as in pic three. Then using the squeeze bottle wet a cloth with grip solvent and clean off all the residue from the old grip tape. When the residue is gone, make sure the shaft is completely dry before progressing to the next step.
Place the golf club into the rubber shaft holder (also called a rubber vise), then secure the shaft into the bench vise. Be careful not to over tighten, especially when working with graphite shafts. Just make sure the shaft is secure and does not move.
Position the clubface perpendicular to the floor. Apply the double sided grip tape the length of the grip, wrapping around the shaft, with a half-inch overhanging the butt end.
Remove the backing from the double sided tape. Twist the overhanging half-inch and push inside of the shaft.
Push a golf tee into the vent hole of your new grip and pour grip solvent into the open end. Then pour the solvent from the grip over the entire length of the new grip tape (don't forget to position a container under the butt end of the shaft to catch the solvent). Remove tee from grip hole. Proceed without delay to next step.
Immediately after pouring solvent over the new grip tape, position the opening of the new grip at the shaft butt (with alignment decor facing up). Squeeze the open end of the grip and slide the grip onto the shaft. Continue sliding and pushing until you feel the end of shaft against the grip cap.
Remove your re-gripped club from the bench vise. Set the club in its normal playing position and check to make sure your new grip is on straight. If adjustments need to be made, twist the grip to achieve the desired alignments.
Wipe the grip and shaft with a clean cloth. Let the re-gripped club sit for a couple of hours to ensure sufficient drying time.
I hope this was helpful.
Wipe the grip and shaft with a clean cloth. Let the re-gripped club sit for a couple of hours to ensure sufficient drying time.
I hope this was helpful.