Easy Golf Grip Removal with this Tip

[@jsant24]

That was the best method I have seen to remove the old grips.

[@kayem29]

This is 1 of them videos when after you've watched it you wonder why you had never thought to do it yourself it's that obvious. Thank you for this

[@breeze787]

I ordered one of those grip removal tools off of Amazon while I was trying to pull grips off of the shaft by using my air compressor. There was a grip that was stubborn and I thought at the time this grip tool would work wonderfully. Except moments later I pulled the grip off nice and clean using air. I've got a few more grip changes so I might need the tool as a backup since removing grips using air is my preferred method.

[@arthurmooney9482]

Super fast and clean grip removal. This is the best method I've seen yet. Thanks.

[@RicRowland]

Absolutely the best way. Just did my entire bag in 20 minutes. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@dunningkruger3774]

I've been blowing them off with air pressure. This is much SAFER- GREAT channel!

[@johnschwartz1536]

I've been using acetone with a grip removal tool for years in removing golf grips without destroying them. Sometime, it wasn't easy! This time was the worse in trying to remove a paddle board putting grip. I could not get it to budge. I came across your video recommendation to use grip solvent which I did and it couldn't have been easier. After 25 years of struggling, I have now found a new method of removing golf grips! Many thanks to you, sir!!!!!

[@thequestionsIaskmyself]

Thanks for taking the time o make the video. I just put new grips on with ease.

[@beaston18]

Great vid. This is almost exactly how I remove grips. The Golfworks tool is well worth the 💰!

[@jdramirez77]

I saw those grip removal tools and I wasn't sure why they were better than a razor... I thought... maybe you stick those in... then you use a razor and the metal would prevent cutting into the graphite... but this makes sense. It really should be called a grip salvaging tool. As for me... I don't think I'll salvage any old grips... but I learned something today... and I appreciate that.

[@jaybales3160]

I do mine the same way with the exact tool. Good investment. Saved about 300 grips so far.

[@michaelcone6968]

I have the tool and it works great, but your technique is far better than I used. Thanks for sharing.

[@spennce]

I use this method but have learned over time that heating the grip can actually cause the grip tape to come loose from the shaft and stay inside the grip after removal. Just my experience and as always can't wait for you next video.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

I just this minute did this, so easy, I have the proper tool as I was given all the golf club making equipment that a cousin was going to dump, proper vices and measuring equipment. It’s all old stuff in regards to the heads but very useful. I have re gripped clubs but only cutting old ones off, cheers 🙂

[@davidjennings6937]

I like that idea of the paper towel. I've always used a paint pan but the towel has to be easier. Thanks!

[@hippocampulus7854]

A hacksaw blade works great for getting tape residue out of the grip -- the small teeth grab the tape without damaging the inside of the grip

[@lancesedevie548]

Worked super well. 6 putter grips in about 20 minutes. The flatcat grip was very stubborn but I got it. Thanks for tip with paper towel 👍

[@joed9285]

Was going to ask if you can get pistol or other putting grips off. Want to save an original Cameron grip this is a great vid. Thanks for the comment.

[@bobsofia68]

I've done both methods of grip removal, bent coat hanger & $25 GolfWorks tool. The GolfWorks tool is so much faster. Recently switched all of my grips, GolfPride TV +4 mids, Driver down to PW, midsize TourVelvets on my wedges. For removal I put a folded rag inside a 2 gal. bucket on the floor, a bit more leverage for the longer clubs.

[@renmay3171]

Love the technique! Was putting off buying a grip removal tool because I thought you just shoved it straight down. Did not think of the spinning.

[@Criscross292]

As always, very informative. This will definitely speed up my next grip removal. 👍

[@meazlesgolf3455]

Yep - I agree. Until now, my grips became a sacrifice as it didn't even dawn on me that the grip could be removed intact. Thanks mate!

[@TimmerGfromBC]

For those of you without a compressor, I purchased a meat marinating needle from Amazon for $12. I inject grip solvent down into the grip before inserting the removal tool and it works like a charm! Not sure why I thought of it, but it works!!

[@jiml9062]

That was great advice as I am just going to start re-gripping my clubs by myself, didn't think about the hairdryer or the, turning the shaft motion, thank you.

[@marvelmac2343]

Awesome Tip 👍🏼 , I've Had that Tool For Grip Removal but Never used it 🤦🏻‍♂️, Much Easier Way for Grip Removal And Money Saving !!!

[@mitchd949]

Great vid, simple technique. Sad to think that 2-3 grips really is pushing $25 USD these days! I remember as a kid getting Golf Pride "Victory Grips" for 89 cents each and re-gripped 1-2 times per year.

[@matt7iron]

Shiett mang a supa stroke putta grip costs $45

[@troyrambo6804]

I've been looking for just this. This will save me $130.

[@mikewilliams1479]

I like this method, tried it with the hanger and it works so fast.

[@stratovani]

I've got an older grip removal tool with a wooden handle that I bought from Golfsmith back in the 1990s, and I've been using this method to remove grips that I've wanted to keep, but I've had to do it in the kitchen sink. I like the paper towel method, think I'll try it next time.

[@elliott3991]

Thanks , have bladed for years, but not heated them before removal, just heated the tape after making easy to scrape off the shaft. Will now heat before also.

[@scotto6120]

Great video! Used this technique removing my grips, worked out well. Instead of the special grip removing tool I found an old barbecuing long handled spatula laying around to use. By removing the spatula flat part all was left was a small flat landing with rivet holes. Filing the hard edges to give it a hopefully non scratching end. Also bent the handle side bar to off set it away from the golf shaft.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

I made a rod using a 3mm round wire rounded the end make sure it reaches the total grip length and a small "T" bar handle work it in (use a small screw driver to open the grip) poured white spirt in (using a turkey baster) my technique was twist the head of the club working the wire in give it plenty of spirt when the wire is fully down pull it out and the grip pulls off!

[@e.g.flores2819]

Thank you so much, great tip, i did not know how to use my tool, i was trying to use it without the solvent.

[@roger55es]

Excellent method to removing the grips Thanks

[@pressuredup]

Dental syringes with the curved tip work great for getting the solvent under the grip and not spilling a bunch of it.

[@mackerthewacker7822]

Exactly what I do as well and the curved nozzle end means virtually no mess. 👍👍

[@davidgent188]

I paid £45 for the same removal tool here in the UK! Worth it though if ya always experimenting with different grips…. 👍

[@joshuahanson8543]

I’ve used a wire hanger for the last 3 or 4 years and it finally broke! I’m definitely getting one of these for it’s benefit of being more rigid. The wire hanger definitely bent a handful of tomes and caused some headache, so this seems well worth the buy! Love your videos! 🤙

[@danb.2605]

Thank you. The trick is to spin it around. I have the similar remover but still had a hard time removing the grip because I just kept shoving it down instead of spinning it.

[@guyhall6592]

Good stuff, thx. You’re good dude. Recently acquired several sets of clubs with OG leather grips. I know cra cra… Some in good shape just dry. Do you have any Ideas tricks of trade to restore/save all leather grips? Wilson staff & Top Flite, I love blades ✌️out

[@manfredherrig7522]

I watched the video at 2-time speed. The grip removal was super fast.

[@Rileyinfo9]

This is way better and safer than the old needle injected solvent and twist method.

[@Zerpersande]

I’ve switched to using a compressor to put grips on. I even stopped charging one of my friends to change his grips bc it’s just too easy. He came by the other day and one at three grips put on. It took less than five minutes and that included getting everything set up. If I get a new club I’ll put on the type of grip I like. Depending on the type of grip I may decide that my time is more valuable than the grip.

[@j.mccarthy3008]

Interesting!!! I will have to try this. I started blowing grips on a few years ago to be able to switch grips easily. Not using solvent or tape. Works well for shorter clubs but grips move a bit on longer ones.

[@luzzionz]

I completely concur with the removal tool, I made one from wire hanger it worked but it's nothing like the real deal, now here's my question I also have a tape scraper for graphite shafts now exactly how does one sharpen that bad boy! thanks in case you answer or do a tutorial .. enjoy your content.

[@EFGMC]

Dremel tool

[@BrisGolf]

That is easy!! Great video and I will try that next time.

[@TenPester]

A thing no one mentions, and it's really crucial to the success of this. If you don't get the tool between the grip and the tape, you're screwed. If that tool slides in behind the tape and the shaft, you're done. You're never getting that tape out of the grip. I've tried circular rasps and soaking the grip overnight in solution. Needle nose pliers, the lot. Manufacturers are using tape that is so thin and essentially garbage. It's almost plastic in nature, as nothing soaks into it.

[@petegalindez9961]

Great stuff Gabe…I actually use a BBQ Skewer that has the identical shape as that without the offset…works well.

[@bobliebsock3927]

Super easy. Great video!

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

Have 2 shafts. I'm cutting down my older steel driver shaft to experiment. Cutting it from 45 to 42.5 inches and adding 14g to the head with a jumbo max grip. But I'm getting anxious before the new grip comes in and want to go ahead with the process. Going short heavy regular flex steel shaft and a long light graphite stiff flex. I retired the regular about a year ago was too long. But I don't want to go cutting around on the graphite shaft. I'm hoping a little more weight shortened will be good for keeping me in the fairway. I average 275 off the tee. But even if my numbers drop to 260 with it I'd be happy

[@larryjones8928]

Been doing that for years. A good way of doing it

[@biggregg5]

Hmmm....I did just learn something. I do the air compressor method, and it usually does the trick. However, I never thought of heating the grip. I bet that will help with the stubborn one.

[@billcox199]

The golfworks tool is the best I've used in 40 yrs. Don't push down too hard ,it can go through the end cap.

[@dennisc5080]

I have tried this method and I cannot get the removal tool very deep (1-1 1/2”) and the grip tears. They are Lamkin Crossline grips I put on about one year ago. Are they tearing because they are inexpensive or my technique? I use plenty of mineral spirits but only going 1” I have barely gotten started. Any suggestions?

[@CarnivoreDMD]

A long thin flathead screwdriver & rubbing alcohol pretty much does it. I always use air compressor and usually remove tape altogether. Haven’t used tape in 20 years!

[@jeffnahass8373]

I like the tool you have. It works great.

[@lsanchez841]

Great video. Think I'll try it but with an old small Tupperware bowl instead of a paper towel to save the solvent as long as it doesn't slide off the bench... Yes I'm cheap.

[@ashleymillette9622]

Yep 👍🏿 😊Tried it and saved $$$$$

[@radman9219]

I use a 20 gauge shot gun bore cleaning brush. Pulls all of the old tape out if there is any left inside of a .60 grip. 20 gauge has an outside diameter of .615. I switched to a .410 gauge for a .58 grip. It a little to small but it still works.

[@dunningkruger3774]

Bingo! I was actually thinking about the wire hosel cleaning tool I use which is only 3-4 inches long and wondering about a wire brush that is a foot long. Thank you.

[@lanmurgatroyd9503]

Oh my God.😲 total game changer👏

[@RIKPANKIEWICZ]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@valderja]

Nice tip. I've used the wire coat hanger method and it's been a bit messy in the past. Standing the club up on a paper towel is a great idea.

[@matt7iron]

How did you bend the hanger so close to eachother, pliers and needle nose pliers

[@valderja]

@@matt7iron Bull nose pliers. Just squash it tight. 👍🏼

[@matt7iron]

@@valderja OK and Im using Kingsford lighter fluid, rubber gloves, and after I'm done I wipe the grip down with rubbing Alcohol, never realised something right in front of me like a coat hanger can be used, saved $30 bucks at a sporting goods store.

[@drr7014]

Hi! I just changed my grip a month ago. Put a new one with double tape. I now need to switch grip again wirh this method. Do you think I can use the tape that is already on there (only a month old) or do I need to retape it?

[@shepardsmith3235]

I have a gripping station and use the hooked knife to get the grip off. Its quicker BUT I think I will use the heat gun you have suggested which makes a whole lot of sense, first. So thanks for the tip. PS This is only half of the equation. You probably should have shown the viewers how to install the new grip too.

[@EFGMC]

I've got a bunch of regripping videos on my channel. Here is one of the newer ones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjPlGOjirOsZ6Msi=5ebdf3KxQELEcAGM

[@shepardsmith3235]

@@EFGMC Big thanks and will check this out. I have been doing this for a long time . The one thing that I would really like is an air compressor to blow the grips on and off but thats way too expensive. Again, Thanks.

[@jimmypickett2449]

I use a hacksaw blade to remove residue and smaller pieces of tape that I fumbled while removing the grip. It works the best in my opinion. I haven't tried a longer bolt tho. Yet but I will

[@andymincer2127]

A friend used the air compressor method and employed a metal vacuum cleaner tube cut to length to keep grips from exploding. Worked well for him.

[@mickb4691]

I use that method too. In the time he did that 1 grip I could do 3. So quick and easy.

[@wickdghost3639]

You can get that tool at harbor freight too, you would just have the sand the edges and put and little belt by the handle, it's the windshield removal tool 👍

[@MrJohnnyb74]

This is the method I use for removing grips. Keep the rag or paper towel handy for when you re-grip to catch the excess solvent from running down the shaft and onto the grip.

[@larryclausen8907]

I use a small paint fill bottle to squeeze the solvent between the shaft and tool. Uses far less solvent and easier to pin point the solvent

[@mamin-br9gs]

Can I remove Putter grip the same way. I believe there is hard jacket in putter grip vs Iron grip which is only softer jacket ?

[@EFGMC]

Depends on the type of putter grip.

[@ismomaki3558]

Very good technique!

[@gamoholics4834]

Thank you! Awesome video.

[@thecavitybackgolfer]

Nice. What about a Jumbomax grip? The top of the grip has a solid foam tip that is very difficult to slide this tool in. Any tips for those?

[@MrHazz0]

Solvent with a needle injector and compressed air.

[@thecavitybackgolfer]

@@MrHazz0thank you!

[@martyflannigan5052]

I've always just used a syringe 3 or 4 holes twist the grip a little to spread the solvent and the grip slides off never had a issue

[@mattdunshea4334]

Hi AJ. For some reason I can’t send you a message on the elite fit golf website, so I’ll ask my question here……what is the best/most adequate build tape to use for gripping clubs. I’ll be re-gripping my set on the weekend for the first time (using compressed air) and want to build up the grips. Thanks for your help. And thanks for the KZbin content. Love your videos…..I’ve learned so much. Thanks from Australia. All the best. Matt.

[@EFGMC]

Thanks. Just standard 2 inch wide masking tape is all you need.

[@mattdunshea4334]

Thanks very much.

[@joearnhold]

Thanks! Been using air compressor and have many grips blow apart lol.

[@vivacarlos9]

Use the cardboard roll from paper towels. Slide it over the grip, close off the roll at the bottom of the grip. Keeps the grip intact.

[@The559Jeff]

If you have a stationary tub to use, place the butt end of grip in and spin it inside the drain slot while using grip tool. This way there’s no mess and the grip won’t slide out.

[@jlnew10]

I've got a winter project that I'm starting and it involves Jumbomax grips on all the irons. Will this tool work on these big grips ? It could save me a lot of cash by not having to replace them all.

[@EFGMC]

The ultralites will work usually if you’re careful. The heavier ones are tougher. Either way figure on losing 10%.

[@scotthucks7966]

Great video! You are the best!

[@TheCustomCaddie]

Can you give a suggestion on what work bench you have or use? Specifically looking at the workbench in your old studio/shop with the vice grip on it?

[@EFGMC]

That one was a custom build done by my father in law and me. It was probably 9ft x 3ft.

[@BuckshotPA1]

Amazing tip!

[@stephendaniel168]

Say you just want to shorten the club and put the grip back on. Will the tape adhere a second time or do you need to remove it and replace?

[@EFGMC]

It usually will if it doesn't get torn up during removal. Let it dry and see if it's still tacky, then you know.

[@PianoMan2200]

Great! Should you reuse the tape or replace it?

[@EFGMC]

If it's really new and in good shape, you can reuse it.

[@terryholloway9930]

Great tip again

[@michaelreilly5888]

Excellent tip!

[@kennyg63]

I have used a similar method for over ten years. This method is superior to the traditional needle method in my opinion.😊

[@FRANKWOOLF2]

A coworker used the needle type and it broke off and stabbed himself in his thumb. He got gangrene and lost his thumb

[@kennyg63]

@@FRANKWOOLF2 That is the most awful story. Very sorry to hear that

[@me2609-l2i]

Just curious. I just regripped my 5-PW with CPX (midsize) grips. I like them alot so far. My question is should I put the CPX grips on my gap, sand, and lob wedge as well? I have tour velvet (standard) on those wedges. Am I just playing mind games with myself telling myself I hit the wedges better with standard tour velvets, or should you always put the same grips on all your clubs? Thanks.

[@FrankDeAlto]

Will this method of removal work if you used the rubber cement method to install the grips?

[@EFGMC]

?? Never tried.

[@wooddm72]

Does this method work on cord grips? I know they don’t work with the blow off method, curious if they do with this approach.

[@EFGMC]

Yes, this will work probably 9 out of 10 times.

[@garypostlethwaite4918]

Great video. 👍👍

[@LowsHand]

Very nice advice! I'm using an airpistol with a tube over the grip - have you tried that?

[@EFGMC]

I am crap when it comes to the air removal. Currently 2 for 10 in attempts even using tubes etc. I just stick with the v tool I show here. There I am batting .950!

[@joeparedes6026]

Great am not going to waste more grips now🎉

[@mikebakker2906]

What do you do when your dealing with a 17” armlock grip.

[@EFGMC]

You can use the syringe method or have to cut it and buy a new one. I personally don't save any long putter grips.

[@jack-hq7gr]

Can you do the same with Putter Grips?

[@EFGMC]

Yes. standard rubber grips work better than multilayer grips lie Superstroke or Winn.

[@Jogaan03]

I still find a syringe and thinners works easy, just inject in a few spots and then twist the grip off with no tearing or stretching and no damage to the shaft.

[@spennce]

I used to use syringes when I was younger but the risk of stabbing myself always worried me. Didn't want to inject myself with grip solvent😮

[@adellase]

Does this method work with Winn grips? They don't "stretch" as much as rubber grips.

[@EFGMC]

No. Those don't have enough give to them.

[@mksmith713]

I prefer to use water and dish washing liquid. Makes it nice and slippery. With grip removal tool, it slides right off with no solvent wasted. The only problem I occasionally encounter is grip tape coming off inside the grip.

[@pperrier14]

This is brilliant, cheers

[@jeremyyoder33]

Beautiful.. Thank you very much.

[@stevemcvay2220]

How do you feel about the fiber clear double sided tape compared to the white tape?

[@EFGMC]

I hate removing it, always messier.

[@usa4x4trucks]

Does the tool scratch the paint on the shaft?

[@EFGMC]

I've never had that issue.

[@mitchbush291]

Loving your Channel. I have a problem and I thought you might be the guy to solve it. I have a Super Stroke Putter Long Putter grip, the kind like Rickie Fowler is using, and I have a piece of shaft stuck inside the grip about halfway down all the way to the butt of the grip. The grip is new, so I would like to save it. Any ideas on getting the metal shaft out of the grip. Thanks in advance, keep on doing what you are doing, great information.

[@EFGMC]

The shaft is broken off inside the grip?

[@misstonya291]

@@EFGMC Yes, I put a long shaft extension in the putter to try it out. When I took the grip off, the extension came off also and stayed inside the grip.

[@GDubb_GG]

Nice video. Any tips for extra long Superstroke putter grips?

[@EFGMC]

Those will often need a syringe to save them. SuperStrokes and Winn grips are always tough.