JM96
Member
is this something easily done yourself or am I better taking it to a pro shop and getting them changed?
Replacing grips
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
It's easy....watch a few YouTube videos and save yourself a fortune...
If I can do it anyone can..for me DIY usually means Destroy it Yourself....
If I can do it anyone can..for me DIY usually means Destroy it Yourself....
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Some Pro Shop's fit them for free if you buy through them - ours does. May save time and effort. Also, beware eBay and the like, lot's of fake grips around - if it sounds too good a price, there is probably a reason for this.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
If you do it yourself (easy job) make sure you buy the right grips in the first place.
Shafts have different diameters* and the job is easier if you buy grips with the correct hole diameter.
Always just do one first if you are new to it to check you have done it right.
*If you have a well known brand of clubs the butt size can be checked on their website.
Generally speaking
men's clubs - irons will be .58 or .600
woods are .60 or .62 sometimes bigger
Knowing the correct but size will also determine how big the grip is once fitted and if you want a bigger grip or more layers of tape.
Shafts have different diameters* and the job is easier if you buy grips with the correct hole diameter.
Always just do one first if you are new to it to check you have done it right.
*If you have a well known brand of clubs the butt size can be checked on their website.
Generally speaking
men's clubs - irons will be .58 or .600
woods are .60 or .62 sometimes bigger
Knowing the correct but size will also determine how big the grip is once fitted and if you want a bigger grip or more layers of tape.
Klimski
Active member
I have done it many times myself. But would now happily pay the slight premium of going to a pro-shop and having them do it. So much less hassle and mess. And less breathing in white spirit. There used to be a massive discount on ordering grips and doing it yourself. But the best grip brands are now quite expensive regardless.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I've been doing mine for years. It's really easy.
To remove the grips I use a hooked Stanley blade. Get a good rubber shaft grip to hold in place and use plenty of white spirit and decent double sided tape.
To remove the grips I use a hooked Stanley blade. Get a good rubber shaft grip to hold in place and use plenty of white spirit and decent double sided tape.
rulie
Head Pro
Did one yesterday, took about 15 minutes. Just as you've described, used a Brampton liquid instead of spirits (no preference for either, just convenience).
nickjdavis
Head Pro
You can get water activated grip tape if you prefer not to work with white spirit.
Klimski
Active member
I have also used WD 40 in the past which smells delicious. But if you have a pro or store who includes installation in the price of the grips, that's still my advice
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spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Just regripped my entire set today, the most labour intensive part was getting the old grip tape off the shaft.
rulie
Head Pro
Yes, I have some of that tape also, just prefer the "regular" tape process.
nickjdavis
Head Pro
I'm not sure that discussing the merits (or otherwise) of the aroma of various solvents is perhaps where GM would like us to go with this topic.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I picked up a tip for that (on here from memory) use a hairdryer or heat gun and heat the tape up (be careful if it is a graphite shaft)
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
I did but grip tape was super strong and wouldn't come off in strips.
It was the adore grips premium tape, I know I put it on
Pants
Challenge Tour Pro
TBH, I've never worried too much about getting all the old tape off. I know that some perfectionists want a certain number of tape layers to suit them but when you consider that one extra layer of tape (or partial if you can't get all the old tape off) will only increase the grip diameter by about 1/64", then would you really notice the difference?
It's the same regarding wearing one glove. The glove thickness is far thicker than one layer of tape so why don't people put extra layers of tape under where the lower hand is on the shaft?
It's the same regarding wearing one glove. The glove thickness is far thicker than one layer of tape so why don't people put extra layers of tape under where the lower hand is on the shaft?
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Depends if you want to reuse/salvage the grips at some stage
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I remember my first set of custom made clubs, when they were delivered I kept getting a very slight push with them. Took them back and after the pro checked them he realised to manufacturer had fitted slightly too large grips. Grips change to correct spec - problem solved.
kp17
Newbie
It is easy when you know what you’re doing and pretty simple to follow YouTube but a full set is a hassle, especially if you’re buying new grips a lot of places will do free fitting
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I find the fitting kits on Temu that include tape, solvent and a removal cutter are good value.
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
Just put 8 midsize grips on some graphite shafted XX10 irons for a mate. Easy job. Easier than raking up all the sycamore leaves in the garden.
Got about 40 to do on various 1970s clubs. Getting the original grips off them can be a mammoth task. Putting new ones on is a comparative doddle.
Got about 40 to do on various 1970s clubs. Getting the original grips off them can be a mammoth task. Putting new ones on is a comparative doddle.
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