Re_gripping problem - any suggestions?

[The Fader]

I am currently re-gripping my clubs ready for the new season.

All has gone smoothly apart from my 3 wood.

For some reason the grip gets stuck. I have now tried 3 different grips without success.

The shaft has been thoroughly cleaned, All old tape, glue and stickers removed but the grip just won't go down the shaft more than c.4 inches.

The driver, 7 wood and hybrids - same model and shaft - absolutely no problem

Help!!

 

[GreiginFife]

Not enough solvent probably. Really soak the tape in white spirit and some inside the grip as well.

There should be no other reason for it sticking. Well, unless the grip tape is to blame (non solvent activated for example).

 

[Crow]

As Greig's answer above but another thought, is the hole in the butt end of the grip clear?

 

[spongebob59]

As Greig's answer above but another thought, is the hole in the butt end of the grip clear?

That's always why I pour spirit into the grip and let it pour over the grip tape from the hole, easy to spot a blockage

 

[clubchamp98]

One problem I had is the end of the shaft was a bit sharp after cutting.
So give the end a light chamfering with sandpaper.
Make sure the tape is longer at the end ,twist and insert in the shaft.

If the tape dosnt overlap the end of the shaft it acts like a squeeze and removes the solvent so it’s hard to get on.

 

[jim8flog]

Have you checked the diameter of the butt.
Have you bought the right bore grips.

Some manufacturers have large diameter butts and either a need a grip specific to that shaft (e.g. I have seen this on Yonex clubs and the older TaylorMade bubble shafts) or a big butt installer (often needed on anything over .6).

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[clubchamp98]

Have you checked the diameter of the butt.
Have you bought the right bore grips.

Some manufacturers have large diameter butts and either a need a grip specific to that shaft (e.g. I have seen this on Yamaha clubs) or a big butt installer (often needed on anything over .6).

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A Big Butt Installer
That made me chuckle.
Are they the ones that do Brazilian Butt Lifts.

 

[jim8flog]

A Big Butt Installer
That made me chuckle.
Are they the ones that do Brazilian Butt Lifts.

They are the ones used when somebody wants to put their club where the sun does not shine.

 

[Mandofred]

I just got a new 7 wood and just replaced the grip today. Golf Pride jumbo velvet.....I left the one thin layer of tape on and added 5 layers. First time I've ever had trouble getting a grip on. Had to pour the white spirit on 3 times before I finally got it.......Maybe I should stick to 4 layers.....

 

[rulie]

I just got a new 7 wood and just replaced the grip today. Golf Pride jumbo velvet.....I left the one thin layer of tape on and added 5 layers. First time I've ever had trouble getting a grip on. Had to pour the white spirit on 3 times before I finally got it.......Maybe I should stick to 4 layers.....

I find that using "white spirit" means getting the grip on quickly, and sometimes not completely. Gasoline is not as volatile.

 

[Mandofred]

I find that using "white spirit" means getting the grip on quickly, and sometimes not completely. Gasoline is not as volatile.

What? Gas is more.

 

[rulie]

What? Gas is more.

Maybe we have a different "definition" of white spirits? What I recall is that it was also called naptha or camp fuel.

 

[GreiginFife]

Maybe we have a different "definition" of white spirits? What I recall is that it was also called naptha or camp fuel.

Camp fuel of old tended to be paraffin, white spirit (American mineral spirits) normally used at thinners.

 

[jim8flog]

Maybe we have a different "definition" of white spirits? What I recall is that it was also called naptha or camp fuel.

In the UK white spirit is petrol based and is mainly used in decorating to clean brushes and undried oil based paint spill etc.

What I have found is that you have to be 'temperature aware' when doing grips as it can evaporate too quickly in the warm. eg avoid doing them in direct sunlight in the garden.

 

[rulie]

In the UK white spirit is petrol based and is mainly used in decorating to clean brushes and undried oil based paint spill etc.

What I have found is that you have to be 'temperature aware' when doing grips as it can evaporate too quickly in the warm. eg avoid doing them in direct sunlight in the garden.

Sounds like what you call "white spirits" may be what we call "varsol". I've used this for putting on grips, but think I prefer gasoline. Will evaluate again soon when I do re-gripping.
In either case, using sufficient solvent is important. Skimping on it will lead to problems!

 

[GreiginFife]

Sounds like what you call "white spirits" may be what we call "varsol". I've used this for putting on grips, but think I prefer gasoline. Will evaluate again soon when I do re-gripping.
In either case, using sufficient solvent is important. Skimping on it will lead to problems!

Mineral Spirits or anything labelled “thinner spirit” is most likely the analogue.