Knowing when to regrip

[hangukgenius]

How do you know when to regrip a golf club? I've never had any issues of my grip slipping even when the club. It could be the vice-like death grip I cling on to my clubs with!!!
I bought a new driver a month ago but haven't noticed any difference between that grip and my irons which are the best part of a decade old. They look tatty but seem to be doing fine.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Stock grips can vary in quality as much as stock shafts. Guess this is a good example

 

[GreiginFife]

If you play a lot (couple of times a week every week) then they say you should re-grip once a year. This may be a bit excessive though.
If the grips are hard or shiny at all then it's a sign they need done. If they aren't and you have no issues (although your overly strong grip might need looked at) then I wouldn't worry too much. If you bought a brand new club and it feels the same then I can't say you have a need at the minute.

 

[BTatHome]

Regular cleaning will give your grips a much longer lifespan (and can even breath life into a set of old grips .... It's quite disgusting the colour of the water after you've cleaned a set of clubs).

I changed my last set after 2 years use, and the biggest factor was just to change the look

 

[Slime]

If you have a TM Burner Superfast driver with a Winn Lite grip it probably needs a new grip just before it starts to rain.
When wet, this grip turns into an eel covered in soap and teflon, simple as. Change it.......................AND CHANGE IT NOW!

Slime.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I strongly disliked the grip on my ping g15, when I got a fitted shaft added to it with a new grip I found out why. The stock grip was just appalling!

I liked the stock grip on my mizuno wedges though.

I have promised myself a whole new set of grips for my clubs when I take up golf again, along with a loft and lie check and any other various MOT type things. One year of serious golf and one year of off and on golf (nomadic) will probably have done enough to warrant an overhaul.

I think the average golfer should get two seasons worth out of a set of grips. Unless you spend lots of time at the range or use all of your clubs ALL of the time. Mostly its just the driver and the short irons/wedges that get worn out quick for people on this forum *winking smiley*

 

[MegaSteve]

When I played a lot, three/four times a week, as a non glove wearer I'd change grips a minimum of twice a year... They are relatively a cheap expense and its a straightforward DIY job... Yes, I cleaned them regularly also... Bit of fairy liquid and a nail brush followed by a rinse in water and wipe down with an old towel does the trick...

Only ever done the putter grip the once though... Changing it 'wrecked' my putting took me months to get the feel back... So have been frightened to risk changing it a second time...

Waiting for the grips to get slick/hard before replacement is for me a risky practice... Could lead you into adopting bad practices to compensate for lack of grip/feel...

 

[One Planer]

I'm regripping all my clubs at the end of this season. The grips, although still "soft" they are looking a little shiney.

I'm still undecided as to which grip, but I've plenty of time to narrow it down :thup:

 

[garyinderry]

my nike pro combo grips are as good as the day i bought them. ive had them 3 or 4 years now and they are still grippy as anything.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I tend to do a lot of work with my short irons and even though I clean them regularly they are starting to get a little shiny and so need doing. I'll probably wait until the winter and see if I get any more winnings (not likely) or if the pro is doing any deals on grips. I'm tempted to look on Gamola and do it myself again

 

[HickoryShaft]

There was a guy at our course doing club cleaning with an ultrasonic unit. I was talking with someone about it and they said although it does a great job on the heads they are easy to wipe down anyway - where it really pays off is on the grips and brings them back to like new (provided of course that they are not hard and shiney).

I tried it and was a great £5 spent - all the clubs feel like they have new grips and will see the year out easily. Apparently its worth getting done once or twice a season and extends the grip life a lot (a members comments not the guy doing it)

 

[Foxholer]

There was a guy at our course doing club cleaning with an ultrasonic unit. I was talking with someone about it and they said although it does a great job on the heads they are easy to wipe down anyway - where it really pays off is on the grips and brings them back to like new (provided of course that they are not hard and shiney).

I tried it and was a great £5 spent - all the clubs feel like they have new grips and will see the year out easily. Apparently its worth getting done once or twice a season and extends the grip life a lot (a members comments not the guy doing it)

I've had a couple of sets of clubs cleaned this way and can really recommend it. Once or twice a year is sufficient if heads are wiped after use on the course. Really does bring grips back to life, though the half-cords I use are pretty good anyway.

 

[ScienceBoy]

There was a guy at our course doing club cleaning with an ultrasonic unit. I was talking with someone about it and they said although it does a great job on the heads they are easy to wipe down anyway - where it really pays off is on the grips and brings them back to like new (provided of course that they are not hard and shiney).

I tried it and was a great £5 spent - all the clubs feel like they have new grips and will see the year out easily. Apparently its worth getting done once or twice a season and extends the grip life a lot (a members comments not the guy doing it)

Cool, I have two ultrasonic baths at work, might sneak in and try and use one to clean up my clubs.

I have already used my laboratory glassware cleaning solution (rated to remove radioactive dust too) on my golf clubs and they came up SPARKLING!

I am currently thinking of starting a club cleaning business where I wear a labcoat, use laboratory equipment and supplies and generally act like a nerd.

 

[Darhigh]

I can concur with this, unfortunately the type of grip mentioned is not good when wet, very good when dry so fine if you are a 'fair weather' golfer. In this country though if you play regularly and in all weathers they are not practical.

 

[Darhigh]

If you haven't changed your grips I would recommend an Ultrasonic clean! Generally £5 for a full set including your grips. Could be a lot cheaper! It brings grips back to life again and if as you say they are still soft, will probably save a regrip!

 

[patricks148]

I had new grips on my irons when i got them 3 years ago, i give them a scrub with warm soapy water once a month and they still look like new.

I play a fair bit too, at least 3 times a week during the season, sometimes more

The only grips i've changed recently were my driver as it had a new shaft in (again 3 years old) and my scotty Cameron putter as the red cord grips on those are shocking.