DIY Grip fitting

[Airsporter1st]

I used the air method till my compressor broke, a bit fiddly and there is a definite knack to it. The benefit of a compressor is you can take grips on and off without wasting the grip however I found corded and MC grips didn't come off easily with air and had a tendency to blow.

That's why they recommend the use of a tube around the outside of the grip. By the time you've got the compressor out and running (especially if it has a reservoir), faffed around with the guard tube and blown up a couple of expensive grips, you could have it all done and dusted with tape/solvent.

 

[spongebob59]

Well just finished my first set of grips (3 woods, 7 irons, 3 wedges)
Probably took 3-4 hours split over two day.

Can;t say it was overly difficult and I found using a workmate helpful, first time around.

Probably used way too much spirit but at least they all went on.

 

[Oddsocks]

What's s butt grip install tool?

 

[Airsporter1st]

What's s butt grip install tool?

One of these.

 

[Airsporter1st]

Well just finished my first set of grips (3 woods, 7 irons, 3 wedges)
Probably took 3-4 hours split over two day.

Can;t say it was overly difficult and I found using a workmate helpful, first time around.

Probably used way too much spirit but at least they all went on.

You really cannot use too much. Too little is what causes problems - getting the grip stuck halfway on is not recommended!! If you use a drip tray to recover the excess spirit, you don't consume very much and with white spirit the cost is minimal.

 

[Val]

That's why they recommend the use of a tube around the outside of the grip. By the time you've got the compressor out and running (especially if it has a reservoir), faffed around with the guard tube and blown up a couple of expensive grips, you could have it all done and dusted with tape/solvent.

The tube doesn't stop it blowing, what it stops is blowing in your face

 

[Airsporter1st]

The tube doesn't stop it blowing, what it stops is blowing in your face

I agree - and didn't say anything to the contrary!

 

[Sybez]

So I've just finished doing 2 of my wedges and my driver. After the first one where I took my time getting everything right, the next 2 were simple! I went for the tape and grip solution method in the end.

I bought some golf pride MCC midsize and on the wedges I opted for a staggered/progressive 4 layer build up on the lower hand (right) to reduce the taper a bit. I found some good info on WRX from a guy that recommended this on wedges to help neutralise flipping.
On the driver I just added one layer of build up tape for the full length. Can't wait to try them.

Here's a pic as everyone loves a pic!

Also, I just picked up a couple of emails from some of the Foremost pro shops and they are doing a promo for a free golf pride grip at the mo, so could visit 10 more clubs and complete the set!

 

[Nashy]

Just be careful if you use a vice, doesn't take much pressure at all to ruin a graphite shaft.

I do all my own grips as I know they are then the correct thickness. I find it quite relaxing doing it as well, not to mention I can re grip my whole irons for about £35 using good grips.

 

[Oddsocks]

One of these.

That link don't work?

 

[Oddsocks]

Anyone had trouble blowing grips off with air. Seems the factory fitted grips are a glued on but don't want to ruin the grips taking them off. Tried air but it didn't lift the complete grip?

 

[One Planer]

Did you try blowing a little solvent in?

 

[Oddsocks]

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Did you try blowing a little solvent in?

With what, and how.

I've ordered the tool to slide under the grip to break the glue seat so to speak, I reckon dipping that in spirit should help

 

[Oddsocks]

I fancy this but £70 .....

http://www.gamolagolf.co.uk/acatalog/Pressurised-Grip-Remover-PGR.html

Surely it must be available from someone else

 

[Sybez]

Just get a syringe or ram the nozzle of the bottle in the grip end and squeeze some in before using your air compressor. It will blow the solvent down between the grip and tape.

http://youtu.be/ppuWJoTbqXY

 

[Piece]

Very useful thread. Gonna have a bash at doing it myself.

 

[And29]

Very useful thread. Gonna have a bash at doing it myself.

Ive just fit a set of midsize golf pride to my irons
shot my best round yet

 

[bobmac]

I fancy this but £70 .....

http://www.gamolagolf.co.uk/acatalog/Pressurised-Grip-Remover-PGR.html

Surely it must be available from someone else

Thats what all the pros use if they want to save a grip.

 

[Hooker]

So I've just finished doing 2 of my wedges and my driver. After the first one where I took my time getting everything right, the next 2 were simple! I went for the tape and grip solution method in the end.

I bought some golf pride MCC midsize and on the wedges I opted for a staggered/progressive 4 layer build up on the lower hand (right) to reduce the taper a bit. I found some good info on WRX from a guy that recommended this on wedges to help neutralise flipping.
On the driver I just added one layer of build up tape for the full length. Can't wait to try them.

Here's a pic as everyone loves a pic! View attachment 13982

Also, I just picked up a couple of emails from some of the Foremost pro shops and they are doing a promo for a free golf pride grip at the mo, so could visit 10 more clubs and complete the set!

Those look fantastic! I had a go at doing one before but gave up doing all of them in the end as I got paranoid about lining up the grips correctly.

 

[Rooter]

You have a compressor oddsocks? how about something like this with a modified tip?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/general-p... Power Tools&gclid=CP7csMHV6MMCFSbkwgodlTEAyg