Grip Advice

[HomerJSimpson]

We recently had a post on here about cleaning clubs. Following on from that how often should I be thinking of cleaning my grips and what with.

At the moment I am cleaning them every 4-6 weeks with warm water and a bit of fairy. I'm practicing a lot at the moment (most evenings) and playing both days at weekends. I'm finding the grips are getting dirty which is a culmination of my hands on the grip and mud/dust from the divots on the course/practice ground.

Should I be cleaning them more regularly or will the water eventually erode the rubber grips. Should I continue to use water/fairy or is there something better.

All suggestions (sensible) welcome

 

[Nico]

Cleaning often keeps them in good order,just dont use other than Fairy.

Try a nail brush as it is soft enough not to do damage but will get into the bits a cloth cant reach.

BTW what type of grips you got?

 

[andiritchie]

the rubber on your grips will rot overtime anyway even if you dont use them,i clean mine every 2 weeks to keep them feeling the same and nice and sparkling

 

[RGuk]

I picked up a blue brush (similar to a nail brush, but bigger) in one of the supermarkets and use this with hot water and some washing-up liquid. I do it every month or so.
t.b.h. given the amount you play, they're not going to last that long anyway.
I can't see that washing them is going to bring down the life-span, but once they lose tacky-ness, I normally go for a re-grip.

 

[andiritchie]

i found the golf pride multi compound grips to last quite a long time compared to the tour velvet which worn out after a few months

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've currently got the bog standard taylormade grips the set had whn I bought them. They look like they are a slightly firmer tour velvet style (probably made by them anyway). My grips do tend to get worn quite quickly given the amount of balls I hit and games I play but I may opt for the golf pride next (the one with black top and softer coloured bottom) but at £9-10 a pop in my pro shop it may be a once a year job

 

[haplesshacker]

I'd never really considered either cleaning the grips, let alone wondering that there'll wear out. But I guess that it's just rubber and therefore will detiriorate (sp?) at some point or other. Maybe I'll give them a clean this week before the weekends outing.

Is it possible that the clubs moving around in my hands might be due to really dirty grips and old glove that's had a good few dousings in the rain?

Not sure if Fairy type stuff is good for rubber though (high salt content). Perhaps one of those 'other' lifestlye forums might be a better place to ask the question.

 

[Kaizer_Soze]

Hot soapy water and a nailbrush once a month should be sufficient to keep your grips good and tacky for a couple of years

 

[andiritchie]

the multi compounds last me a year but i play once a week and the range twice a week although i swap the wedge grips every 6 months,they are the longest lasting grip in my opinion

 

[sandford93]

cant beat golf pride im afraid but lambkin coloured version are very tempting going for around 25 for 10 on ebay.

 

[andiritchie]

they are expensive but worth it i need to learn how to regrip myself as i would save loads of money, when i got my irons in nov my pro put the multi compounds on for free which saved me quite a few quid

 

[sandford93]

hmm but a pro will know how many layers of tape you need and what sort of grip will suit you and even though it will cost alot more your game will benefit.

 

[andiritchie]

yeah i used the same grips for ages one layer of tape suppose keep the local pro going as i dont buy balls from there anymore

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I guess I'm missing a trick here. As an ex assistant I know how to regrip and how much tape etc I need just guess I've been lazy. Might see what deals I can get online for the tape and grips.

 

[Nico]

On that note,I use golf pride full cord and the guys that built my kit put an extra layer on the bottom half.

It really helps with knock downs.

 

[andiritchie]

yeah you could save a few quid and take pride in a job well done

 

[theeaglehunter]

do you give discount for fellow forumers homer ?

 

[TonyN]

I want all my standard callaway grips changed for multi-compounds.

I need an extra layer of tape on all mine.

Homer, what do you use to slide the grips on?

Davethepro uses petrol, he says it slides the grips on super easy but sets solid within minutes!

 

[haplesshacker]

Just cleaned mine for the first time, and the dirt that came out of them was unbelieveable. Lets hope that they're as grippy as when I first bought them.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've always used petrol. Like you say sets in minutes. Pur a tiny amount into the grip (covering the small hole in the top - DOH - forgotten to do that before) and then drizzle the petrol over the tape. Slide it down making sure it goes on as straight as possible and that the end of the shaft fits firmly into the top of the grip.

You have to work quickly but then make sure it is on straight. You can normally turn it sightly if it has twisted going on but make sure the markings run straight down the shaft. Cut any excess tape from the bottom of the grip while stilll wet and wipe the grip to remove any excess fluid. Leave to dry. It will dry withing 3-5 minutes but I suggest leaving them for at least 12 hours before using them to play.

I'm available for hire at very cheap rates. If any of you still have the old wooden clubs I am also adept at re-whipping