Golf grip help

[WWG]

wasn't from ping but here you go
http://www.golfworks.com/images/art/Ping.pdf
It's not water activated grip tape you have is it?

No. Even without tape, and lubricated, the grip doesn't even get close to sliding over the shaft. If I spend 5 minutes stretching the end of the grip, I can just about get half a centimeter of it over the shaft, and that's the best I can do. Some of the grips have obviously been replaced, so the correct size must be available. Like I have said in previous posts, I have watched grips be fitted, and they slide on quite easily

 

[tsped83]

I tried to regroup a putter once and struggled badly. Took it to the pro and he had it done in 20 seconds...

 

[One Planer]

No. Even without tape, and lubricated, the grip doesn't even get close to sliding over the shaft. If I spend 5 minutes stretching the end of the grip, I can just about get half a centimeter of it over the shaft, and that's the best I can do. Some of the grips have obviously been replaced, so the correct size must be available. Like I have said in previous posts, I have watched grips be fitted, and they slide on quite easily

Have you brought kiddies/junior grips?

 

[WWG]

Have you brought kiddies/junior grips?

Golf pride round standard grip 0.60

 

[One Planer]

Golf pride round standard grip 0.60

Then they will ​fit.

 

[DCB]

What are you using as a solvent ? and are you using enough of it on the tape and inside the new grip. Just changed grips on two new hybrids this afternoon with no issues. Being stingy on the solvent is usually the reason for problems sliding on the new grip.

 

[Lazkir]

This reminds me of my work (I repair appliances), Have had several customers over the years that try to buy and fit their own door seals. They swear blind they've been sold the wrong ones, and after several hours of frustration eventual ring me.
Five minutes later and it's all fitted and working.
There's a technique to these things, and some people just don't seem to get past that.

 

[WWG]

Then they will ​fit.

Mate, I'm not even talking close. Like I said, it's like trying to a condom on a bus

 

[Qwerty]

Might be a silly question but have you got your tape overlapping the top of the Shaft like the photo below..


If you have and you've got plenty of Solvent covering the inside of the grip and over the tape the grip should push on easily. 1mm Either side is nothing.

 

[WWG]

What are you using as a solvent ? and are you using enough of it on the tape and inside the new grip. Just changed grips on two new hybrids this afternoon with no issues. Being stingy on the solvent is usually the reason for problems sliding on the new grip.

Using nail varnish remover, but that really isn't the issue. We are not talking tight, or even close to fitting. The difference is enormous. I have absolutely soaked the shaft in solvent, both with and without tape, and it won't come close to fitting. Like I said, I have watched the process several times, and even watched a grip slide easily over two layers of tape. I have other clubs in my garage, and the grips on these Gt's is much wider, despite what the internet may say

 

[One Planer]

Mate, I'm not even talking close. Like I said, it's like trying to a condom on a bus

Then you are doing it wrong. I'm not sure quite how, but you must be.

I changed my wedge grips 6 months ago to Golf Pride a Tour Velvet full cord. I even built the butt of the shaft up with 3 additional layers of tape, plus the grip tape making 4 layers in total.

I still had no issue getting the 0.60 core grip over that lot.

Take them to a local club builder or pro. They will have them on in no time

 

[spongebob59]

Get some white spirit.

I believe most varnish removers are acetone based which will evapourate too quickly.

 

[guest100718]

or even non acetone.

Gets some white spirit. I have regripped my clubs many times. Some take a bit of effort to get over the butt, but always o on in the end

 

[delc]

Two possible causes of your problems. Your 'new' grips might have been stored for a while and have perished and gone hard, or dodgy double sided tape. Buy some new grip tape from Gamola Golf or some similar reputable supplier, and use white spirit as your solvent, which should work every time.

 

[DCB]

Got any white spirit in the house, give it a try.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Using nail varnish remover, but that really isn't the issue. We are not talking tight, or even close to fitting. The difference is enormous. I have absolutely soaked the shaft in solvent, both with and without tape, and it won't come close to fitting. Like I said, I have watched the process several times, and even watched a grip slide easily over two layers of tape. I have other clubs in my garage, and the grips on these Gt's is much wider, despite what the internet may say

Nail varnish remover is the issue. Either use the correct solvent, or white spirit (which is what I use) and they will go on.

 

[Robster59]

Nail varnish remover is absolutely the issue! It will be acetone and that will soften the rubber on the grips and make them even more difficult to pit on as the inside of the grips will now be sticky. In fact, I would go so far as to say you've ruined any grip on which you've used acetone.
White spirit is better as it's an oily solvent and so actually aids the lubrication.

 

[Tiger man]

Sorry to change the subject a bit here but about to do my grips for the first time. If the original wrapping is still ok can you just go back on it or always replace?

 

[ruff-driver]

Sorry to change the subject a bit here but about to do my grips for the first time. If the original wrapping is still ok can you just go back on it or always replace?

I've always overlayed it, i use masking tape to build it up then double sided for the final layer.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Sorry to change the subject a bit here but about to do my grips for the first time. If the original wrapping is still ok can you just go back on it or always replace?

I always remove all the old tape, and if building layers I still use the grip tape to build the layers as well. But then I do buy the 2" wide 50m rolls