NEVER DO THIS WHEN REGRIPPING GOLF CLUBS

Here are 3 things you should never do when putting on new golf grips.
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[@sgdukerable]

Thank you for adding this video to your original re-gripping video. Very helpful, especially when just starting out. The whole process is so much easier then I thought it would be, thanks to both of your how-to videos. Thank you so much for posting both.

[@diannaharrison505]

Just finished regripping my clubs! Thank you so much!!!

[@akkid17]

Thanks for making all these DIY videos, gave me the confidence to regrip my clubs 🤙

[@joseangelramos9867]

Just wanted to say thank you I did my first re griping they came out awesome thank you for the help and god bless.

[@34dawgsgo]

Hobby club builder here. #1. I lay the grip in place and mark the shaft with a sharpie. This tells me exactly how long I need the tape to be. #2. I do the exact same with this included. Plug the grip hole with a golf tee. Started using a metal paint tray as my catch bin for all the excess solvent. It will not wear out. Glides on with ease doing it like this. Every club in my bag was built by yours truly. Def a fun hobby. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@EFGMC]

Sounds like you and I have pretty much the same method.

[@coryzacarello4699]

Yes, the grip hole with a golf tee, makes all the difference in the world.

[@davedeslauriers2889]

Thanks for the tips. I always felt it was more than I could handle. Your video makes it easy.

[@j.mccarthy3008]

Great video!! YEARS AGO I went to the Golfsmith Club Making Clinic. Our instructor beat these points into our skulls. I’ve done my grips years and continue to change my own grips. In the last few years I have started using an air compressor to blow grips on. I’m on the doorstep to officially OLD so I wouldn’t recommend that to youngsters with any significant swing speed. Grips can twist over time but you can blow it off, add another layer of masking tape, and put it back on. FOR ME blowing grips on and off allows me to try different grips WITHOUT having to cut them off (ruining them). I continue to switch out standard grips with oversized as well as the Jumbo Max. Thanks again

[@Master...deBater]

Yeah... I've replaced grip tape and solvent with masking tape and isopropyl alcohol. I also use my air compressor...so much faster and easier. And of course you can change the grips without destroying them. My driver speed is about 105 mph and I've never had a grip move a millimeter on me... I can't attest to higher speeds but I doubt there'd be an issue.

[@EFGMC]

Years ago I learned club building at Golfsmith! I use air to do some grips as well. Really depends on what grip you use. The softer the material, the better they work. Tour Velvet, Tour Wrap, PURE grips work great. Cords and layered grips like Winn don't usually do as well.

[@DigitalFP001]

@@EFGMC The guys in Austin were great.

[@encinobalboa]

Ah yes, Golfsmith. I bought the grip removal tool from them and have used it hundreds of times. Cutting off grips from graphite shafts is a bad idea. Most of the time, installed tape can be saved and reused so no more hassling with removing old tape. BTW, I save old but still good grips and use them on trade in clubs and for re-sale clubs.

[@joshalmeida1821]

I use a compressor to change dirt bike grips, works great

[@robertoalvarez2777]

Thanks! Good vid and u speak very, very well! Makes easy to understand instructions! Let’s see if I got it right: Longer tape than usual, add just enough Lube and u can stop halfway while installing grip to line up! Got it!

[@seasunfoodfun]

Fantastic, you saved me hours of frustration. Great tutorial video - Thank You!

[@billwlezien8859]

I work as a club repair tech at one of the biggest golf retailers. I get questions all the time from customers that want to regrip their clubs at home. And I share all of the same tips you mentioned. But, one thing I add is that after they cut off the old grips and tape, I tell them to mark with a sharpie where the grip ended. 99% of the time you can see the residue from the old grip and tape. That way you can easily see how much tape is needed for the new grip.

[@C-mac_in_the_6ix]

I'm surprised your a golf tech because that's not a good tip. Grips come in different lengths so going by where the old grip ended isn't great advice. I can tell you your percentage of "99" isn't true.

[@diszylam1018]

Just pull the tape out to the end of the grip, put the tape on the shaft to where it hangs off a bit so it will cover the butt end of the shaft, and put the grip on. It's as simple as that honestly and as the other guy said, grips aren't the same lengths so going through that extra process is just a waste of time.

[@chrisklahr7269]

This works is most cases but some grips are longer than others. I always mark each one with the actual grip I’m putting on 1/4” inch short of bottom of grip.

[@B33fJ3rk33]

Why are you not removing the old residue from your customers clubs? You sound like a lazy technician.

[@waydehenry2275]

Wouldnt you just put the new grip beside it as a marker for how much tape

[@dickbroomer7877]

Hi AJ Great 👍 Tips when fitting Grip’s, Used to fit grip’s 40 years ago & have made all the mistakes you showed 🤔, (wish I’d see this then) A couple of things I would add use a shaft clamp or a old cut off grip in a vice (too protect shaft when clamping) & square up leading edge of club & clamp, (it’s easer to adjust grip when clamped), Now my Pro fit’s my grip’s (he knows I am fussy) and fit’s them perfectly Aligned👍, love your Video’s Think this is a perfect starter for most players,(Also check grip Alignment when buying new Club’s) Thanks Dickey 9hcp 75year Senior Golfer UK, Good luck with your shop👍

[@EFGMC]

Thanks Dickey!

[@ljbrandt500]

Explanation nicely done. Any way you suggest on getting grips PERFECTLY aligned? maybe mini levels?

[@Zerpersande]

I measure my grip tape by placing the grip against the shaft and using marker to mark at a location about 1 cm back from the end of the grip. I also marked the very end of the grip and at that point I circle the shaft with a piece of painters tape so I know how far to push the grip down, because those things will stretch!

[@marybetheby5184]

haha,yeah,dump that stuff in the grip and on the tape.I almost lost a new 30 dollar superstroke grip from being stingy with the solvent.Got stuck halfway down,but luckily I had it in reach and was able to throw more on and get the job done.Great tip!

[@skithewhitestuff]

Great video, great advice. I once almost fell foul of number 3, never again.

[@SilverSteveDetecting]

Fantastic video, very informative, thank you! 😊 I'm about to fit my first grip 😁

[@tylerhawk5627]

Another tip that seems to really work for me especially with stubborn grips is put a Tee in the butt end of the grip. I find this builds up pressure as you slide the grip on making it very easy to push on all the way and then quickly make any adjustments. Just know when you pull the Tee you might get some solvent shooting out.

[@encinobalboa]

If grip goes on and binds too fast, you did not use enough grip solvent.

[@srybishop]

Some good tips here. Biggest thing, just as he stated, plenty of solvent and once you start be quick. Over 40 years Ive regripped a lot of clubs. A short wood tee in the end of the grip is the way Ive always done it, and it absolutely helps with the air pressure trick just as you described. Slide it on, pull the tee out and then make the last small adjustments.

[@dtgps]

Good tip, I was told by Steve Elkington

[@Natedoc808]

More solvent, and can put your thumb over the hole

[@ronl1633]

I just did a set of Winn Grips and the advice is perfect. Thanks.

[@dumbpig99]

Great video. I regripped my wife's clubs recently (2nd time I've ever regripped clubs) and had so much problem with issue 3 - I wasted 4 grips taking too long!

[@evansrt]

I spent 35 years as a HS golf coach and regripped my players clubs. Lots to experience. When a grip gets stuck halfway on, you could use the air compressor method to remover it and try again. Also, there is a tool called a "grip removal tool" - (google it) that is concave shaped and about 10 inches long with a handle that you can put grip solvent on and slowly work it down into the grip to loosen the grip. Every beginning club gripper has got a grip stuck on a club. but with experience you will learn how to save the grip.

[@PetSKi67]

When pushing the grip on, close the hole at the but end with your thumb to create overpressure between the shaft and void inside the rest of the grip. It’ll help sliding the grip all the way down as the excess air releases out between the grip and tape.

[@no6pro]

I thought I was the only one who did this!

[@AnotherLostBall]

@@no6prowhy would you think that? 😂

[@TheRocketrob3]

4:58 #3 slide the grip ALL THE 😂DO NOT STOP 😂ALL THE WAY 😅😂😂

[@darylhoskins5696]

I stick an tee into handle hole and push!!!!

[@johnlong1100]

Perfect. Thank you. I regrip clubs, but not everyday, so this is a great review.

[@wanderingspider8988]

I am not a golfer. However I have been selling the ever loving crap out of clubs online lately and your video is great help for me. I have several nice sets of clubs that just needed new grips and will sell way better with the changed. THANKS.

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

Great video. I learned a lot of this the hard way. Such is life. Another rookie mistake is (once you’ve cut off the previous grip) not gently heating the previous tape with a heat gun (be more careful with graphite, obv) so the tape adhesive becomes more workable meaning it often comes off in a single strip rather than tiny shreds. I’ve wasted hours taking off tape and then having to clean it off with acetone. Heating the previous tape is a game changer in my experience.

[@hotfiyah]

If you just have one layer of grip tape on, 99.9% of golfers won't notice it if you put a new strip on top.

[@coresnap]

1000%. Luckily this is one of the first methods I ever saw over 10 years ago so that’s all I knew to do works amazing to get that first layer of tape off

[@encinobalboa]

With the right grip removal tool, installed tape can be saved and re-used provided it is still fresh. Saves a lot of time and effort.

[@wadepatton2433]

Fit the tape, be generous with solvent, don't stop part-way. Got it. I've done two now and they're looking/feeling great. Many more to do.

[@user-ru2wn8kn6d]

Thanks for the advice good to know these tips much appreciated

[@carguybd]

Solid tips. Thank you sir!

[@ocashflo]

We all have been looking for your comments on the Brands for your shop video!! Hope it’s all going smooth!

[@usa4x4trucks]

Also, - don’t over stretch the grip. Keep an unused grip to make sure that the installed grip is approx the same length or maybe 1/8” shorter than the uninstalled grip. I’ve seen grips that the installer has stretched so bad that they are 1/4”-1/2” longer than the uninstalled grip. - make sure that the butt end of the grip is fully seated to the end of the shaft. Nothing is worse than having a grip ready for use and you realizes that the grip wiggles at the butt end. - make sure the embossed text in the butt of the grip us parallel to the ground when the club is held square while straight out in front of you. Details count. - also use a clean metal 12” straight edge to make sure that the middle alignment mark, on the grip, is in line with the top and bottom tick/alignment marks. Make sure the text at the bottom (Golf Pride grips) is straight and not twisted. Remember…small details count for a quality job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@encinobalboa]

This. Especially with Tour Velvet.

[@CS94789]

These are the things that separate a hack/rookie from someone who takes ownership of their job

[@rlmonson]

So it is not necessary to remove both sides of the tape? I should not be peeling off the paper before the solvent is applied? Thank you for your tremendously helpful videos.

[@legend9018]

Great tip. That’s why I like 360 grips lol. No alignment needed!

[@stevelubbehusen5842]

Question, is it possible to remove JumboMax oversize grips? I have some on a driver and 3 wood I no longer hit...... I would like to save them ($15 each) if possible. Thanks,

[@eddietrich6257]

Like the painters catch pan. Watched a lot of gripping videos and yet to hear buy the right size inner core for the butt. You can force it or make it a lot easier.

[@gregschexnayder5630]

I put a tee in the new grip hole. It holds the solvent and builds air pressure making the last third easier. Remove when needed but be careful of blowback

[@carlossoriano8231]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@martinmolina3670]

Awesome tips thank you so much!!!!

[@jeffbehringer1262]

Another one that drives me nuts and makes me do my own grips is when people stretch the grips on the club and or not butted down all the way. I make sure each grip is bottomed out AND each installed grip is the same length as a non installed grip and not stretched out to an inch longer.

[@donsutherland5706]

I have regripped hundreds of clubs over the past 30 years, but I never thought of using the hole in the end of the grip to pour solvent on the grip tape. This seems like a much neater way to do this operation!

[@miked.7722]

for the newer jumbo flat sided putter grips - put the putter in a vice, level the putter vertically, then when you put the grip on level it horizontally, it won't take much since you will already be close by eyeballing it when you first put it on. Also make sure the putter grip isn't twisted the flat part needs to be flat all the way down.

[@phildiegidio4658]

You hit all of the high points. Perfectly correct.

[@brianellis5146]

Hi, I hope I can add a tip here. I change grips all the time. Mine and other peoples. I have an air compressor and a slightly modified nozzle that fits into the little hole on the end of the grip. Venting a small amount of air through the grip enables it to slide on and off easily. This next bit might divide the group, but I don't use solvent. I use a spray on adhesive that remains wet long enough to slide the grip on and even make a adjustments before it sets. The awesome thing about the adhesive is that when you want to remove the grip again, you just have to massage the grip a bit while applying gentle air and the grip pops loose and comes of super smoothly. I can change a set of grips and use the clubs within half an hour. I developed this method because I have a friend with arthritis and we were experimenting with various grip sizes and build ups of tape to find the one that was the most painless for him. For those interested, the set is oversized with 4 tape layers on the bottom half and 2 on the top half. That was a year ago, and the grips haven't moved at all.

[@ineedacoke]

So do you use masking tape instead of grip tape? What adhesive spray do you use?

[@dvnstone]

What's the spray your using?

[@bobs8495]

I do the same thing with the air hose, but don't even use spray adhesive. Grips stay on just fine. Very easy to change when they wear out.

[@billskar2002]

Good Advice. I was forewarned by a friend of mine who also regrips his clubs. That with Winn Dri-Tac you got to really put on the solvent or else. He said he ruined 2 grips before doing it right. THERE IS ONE THING I WAS HOPING YOU CAN HELP ME WITH. MY WIFE HAS A 51 DEGREE D CLUB BY LYNX. THE SHAFT FLARES OUT AT THE BUTT END. I CAN'T SEE HOW TO PUT A GRIP ON IT?!

[@danjoe22]

Nice informative video for those who install grips the conventional way. I blow my grips on with an air compressor over a layer of masking tape. No double-sided tape, no solvent, no adhesive. Works great.

[@donfisher6659]

I tried the air method and every time I did I found that the grip would twist out of alignment after just a few swings of the clubs. Every time it did this so I never use air and stick with the old tried and true method of using grip tape and solvent. Never had a grip twist when using grip tape, only happens when using air method. Only took a few clubs to learn not to use the air method again.

[@jayherman6726]

Could you just leave the old tape on the shaft and then put new grip on that old tape?

[@danjoe22]

@@jayherman6726 That could work but you may want to build the grip up a bit with masking tape. I've found that masking tape is a good foundation for installing a grip with air.

[@jayherman6726]

@@danjoe22 Thanks for the info!

[@ronmullard5718]

have been regripping clubs for around 30 years (reshafting too) initially started like you just did ,but then got an air tool makes the job even easier (you need a compressor but already had one ) can also use tool to remove grips but need to warm grip either in warm water for a while or using hot air gun ...to loosen adhesive of grip tape...

[@stevedeadder8426]

Nice job, very well explained

[@checkersmith5101]

Very iformative videos keep up the excellent work.

[@alcc4964]

I use to do grips that way. Now I use an air compressor and it takes 1/3 the time, easily adjustable as well. I bought a small quiet one..California is the brand…great video

[@pgowan357]

I find grips will slip without tape using a compressor. But a compressor is good to have with certain types of grips that are very tight even with tape and solvent.

[@dsarnold75]

Love your video. Thank you! I regripped my clubs for the first time. I tried the traditional way. I used double sided tape. Lube the grip inside, lubed the tape then slipped the grip on. However it was a pain to get the grip on. Not as easy as some videos showed. I ended up doing the rest of the clubs like this… Still using double sided tape but I didn’t take the protective layer of 2nd side of tape off. Lube the grip. Lube the tape and slide the grip on. So much easier to put on. Two questions thought! 1. Is it OK to do it this way? The grips don’t feel like they will come off. 2. I may have stretched the grip a bit longer than the original grip. Is that OK too?

[@EFGMC]

I've never left the backing on the double sided tape but for this it should not really act any different from masking tape. If it doesn't feel like it's slipping, you should be good. As far as over stretched grips go, you have made them thinner or smaller so that may or may not be an issue. You can always hit them again with air and they will go back to standard length. Just focus on pushing the butt end of the grip on and the tip end of the grip will end up where it should.

[@emmanueltb2006]

thanks it's very clear

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Nice, do one on lead tape and swing weights for the whole set.

[@retired8123]

My tip for grips that need a certain alignment ie golf pride in a certain spot visually when you look down at the club Put a piece of painters tape on the shaft an inch from the old grip before you take it off . If you like where the old golf pride lined up mark the tape with a pen line. If you already have the grip off you can still use the tape trick by holding the club in playing position and make the mark where you want the writing to line up. When you go to put the grip on now it is much much easier to aim the golf pride where you need it to go instead of hoping the clamp has it straight. Push all the way on, then final adjustments as you line it up with the pen mark. One final look in playing position ...a few taps on the floor Take off the painters and done

[@kevinintheusa8984]

That is my trick too. I actually use a laser to align to the line once I clamp up my club in two vices with rubber inserts. Works great every time. I have been regripping my clubs for over 30 years.

[@Paul-4177]

For putters, I just put on the grip and then reheat the epoxy on the bottom of the shafted and realign to my exact preference.

[@encinobalboa]

I align grips visually. Grip can be worked for about 30 seconds which is more than enough to get it right. I don't use a clamp. I ground the club on the sole and look down the shaft. That way I know the grip looks right at address.

[@usa4x4trucks]

Make sure to put a scrap piece of thin cardboard down on the floor first if tapping grips down on a concrete garage floor - I hate how sand and pebbles chew up the butt end of a grip. You are correct - I hate when grips are not seated all the way on the shaft. 👍🏻😀

[@comicus6769]

I must be the only person that doesn't care if the grips are lined up. I never look at the lines when hitting a shot.

[@OnyxCVO]

About to do mines right now, here I go!

[@philipkuminski-prpl_lap6472]

I have all my shafts marked with a sharpie, run the tape to there. Full length double stacked tape. (My second layer is about an 1/8" shorter than the base layer. I don't use a dispenser, I put the tape to my mark, roll it out, cut with scissors, and leave a tail like mentioned in the video. I agree, don't be shy with the solvent. Using a bit more is much cheaper than having to drive back out to buy a new grip.

[@markroper1956]

Never stop stopping 😅😂

[@kourt2469]

Any thoughts on installing golf pride align grips? How do you get them all lined up square to the face? Just eye ball it? I feel like you could easily be off a few degrees every club. Is it possible to maybe use a laser level or something to align the face somehow with the align?

[@EFGMC]

I am sure there are others here who have better methods than me on this. What I personally do with Align or similar grips is install with the club upside-down. My gripping station is angled into a corner so I can use that corner to ensure the club is straight, then I just make sure the reminder is right on top and not wavy.

[@CurtisC-ox4yv]

Something else to consider with more difficult grips. I just regripped all of my sons irons. After the tape and grip has solvent and been inserted onto the club, I used slight puffs of compressed air from a compressor. Slid right on in seconds be expanding the grip.

[@chuckhyde7099]

Very helpful !

[@mysteryman5213]

Is reusing the tape a bad idea? After carefully removing an old grip, (one that I had previously installed) the tape from the previous install was left on the shaft and appeared to be undamaged. Can I save myself the tedious job of removing it anyway andf just reapply the solvent for the new grip? Thoughts?

[@EFGMC]

If it still seems sticky and if it still loses the stickiness when solvent is applied then you should be able to reuse.

[@gilleonard7378]

Measure the grip by laying the grip on the shaft and make a mark for the tape length. Pretty simple.

[@savyyoeun7149]

That's awesome tipes thanks ❤

[@nickhines1131]

If that happened to me,I would go to the air pump method, thanks for that valuable tip.

[@johnnicky1312]

I've never had a problem until today. I couldn't put a new grip on a Cobra AirX driver. It would only go on 2-3 inches and then got stuck. It looks as though the shaft doesn't taper down. Is there different shaft diameters that require special grips? Any suggestions would be helpful.

[@EFGMC]

There are some shafts that have extremely large diameters though nothing I know of for at least 10 years. Some do have .620 butt diameter which requires a little more work to get certain grips on. I would use a caliper on the shaft to see if the shaft is significantly over .600 inches.

[@valderja]

Really enjoying your videos and knowledge you share with club making and regripping. I just wanted to ask for some advice. A friend has a nice Odessey broom handle putter and would like to take two inches off it and relocate the grips down the shaft the same distance. What's the simplest way to do this? I have white spirit and extra tape to use.

[@EFGMC]

Are you wanting to save the grip? It will be difficult to save most of those extra long grips even with a syringe style grip remover.

[@valderja]

@@EFGMC Yes. It's a dual grip club. A free inches between them. Would just like to remove the top grip and cut two inches off and just put them back. Also shift the lower grip down two inches.

[@EFGMC]

@@valderja Sorry, never tried to save one.

[@Zagem]

Thank u John

[@choiminyoung7528]

Thank you. I will try.^^

[@roncarlton1882]

AJ, is it plausible to blow on grip to steel shafts without using grip tape? Ive done with graphite shafts for driver.

[@EFGMC]

You don't need tape of any kind when blowing on grips other than for getting the correct thickness that the layer of tape provides.

[@georgesherron2549]

Do you advise using a two piece funnel assist tool to get grip easily over shaft from start ?

[@EFGMC]

It's not necessary. Just dip the grip tip in a little solvent, that will help get it started the first 1/2 inch over the shaft.

[@NeilLB7]

Can you use a wood dowel rod that easily drops into the new grip and use that as a gauge to measure the tape length to exactly where the shaft will bottom out against the end plug of the grip.

[@ItsFrostyGamingz]

Hey, loved the video. Everything was going great but I managed to get a mix of solvent and goey substance on the grip. Does anyone know how to remove it? Thanks

[@EFGMC]

The goo is just some of the tape adhesive that was squeezed out. You should be about to get it off with some solvent on a rag or some goo gone type product. Then rinse with warm mild soapy water and dry.

[@TheJonathanrico]

Thank you! What type of tape did you use in this video, was it double sided?

[@EFGMC]

Yes these were all with double sided tape from Golfworks.

[@pikeevans8559]

I have been doing this since the mid 80's. What I have found is that the club manufacturers quite often only tape about to the middle of the grip. The bottom half has no tape. Actually makes sense because the top portion is where the vast majority of stress and strain on the grip is from your upper hand. It would save you on tape if you did them this way too.

[@EFGMC]

Flip side is it greatly increases the taper in the grip so if you choke up for a shorter shot, the feel of the grip can be significantly different.

[@kimmorrison9169]

All this I already practice but what to do with a “difficult” grip like an original Winn when it locks up on the shaft after doing everything you showed?

[@EFGMC]

Best advise is plenty of solvent and go fast!

[@garyhovey9305]

Never thought to use the paint tray to catch the solution…..genius level 10 🤯

[@garymorris1856]

Very informative, thank you.

[@midlifebiker7424]

Ive re gripped more than 15 clubs but for some reason 2 of them the grip slid back half inch even though I had tapped them on the floor and know they were fully on. I ended up soaking them in boiling water and wearing rubber gloves and brute force got them fully on. They didnt slip back again. Any reason for this as its a pain??

[@EFGMC]

Do you have the vent hole blocked on the back of the grip? My only thought is that you have a pressure build up pushing the grip back while drying.

[@FarFromPar]

Great video!

[@billyoliveira910]

Brampton Tape makes grip tape already cut to 2"x10" Golf Pride grips are 10-3/8 long. Also the solvent comes in a spray bottle for easy on application.

[@t.g.7700]

“CATCH THE DRIP”… Damn that would be a great t-shirt idea.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

It amazes me how infrequently people change out their grips. They could clean their clubs and grips after each round and really help themselves make the clubs and grips last. I'm 65. I learned the regrip process at 12. I give myself fresh grips whenever I need them. I did all my buddy's clubs in high school. The grip is your link to the club. Don't let it be the weak link.

[@helicopterdriver]

I use dish soap and a bit of compressed air. When it dries it stays on and is easy to remove and adjust when changing grips. The tape is easily reused. I did my bicycle grips like that for years. They don't move, ever.

[@heinketrapp7180]

Good tips!!

[@nickhulsing9764]

When putting my shaft into the vise, what is the best way to make sure the club head is in the proper position so the grip can be put on straight?

[@EFGMC]

Find a vertical line somewhere, be it a corner of the wall, or brick, or just a straight line you draw out in front of the head that you level out to ensure it's vertical. Then you can match the grooves up against that.

[@tyeeggleston6159]

I always thought regripping was something left to the pro shop. But after trying it on some of my clubs is not that difficult, you just need a little room and a couple of other things. I am wondering if when aligning grips with the alignment aids on it do you need to have a special kind of vice to keep the head in the correct position.

[@EFGMC]

You just need a vice that holds the club still. I always do my final adjustments with the club set on the ground. I always find I am most accurate when looking down at the club from a "playing" angle.

[@tylerhawk5627]

@@EFGMC same … sight it down in a playing position for final adjustment is what I do and I’m always off a little from sighting it on the vice

[@EFGMC]

@@elray8842 If you are only doing a few clubs you don't need the vice. Once you start doing greater quantities, it's a good idea.

[@steveperry1344]

i just have a mechanic's vice on my work bench and i have some of those rubber things that go around the shaft and then fits in the jaws of the vice, make sure the leading edge is straight up and down then do the grip making sure not to stretch the grip out when applying and get it all lined up.

[@evansrt]

google "rubber club holder for a vise" and look at images and you will find the tool that Steve is referring to.

[@valderja]

Good tips!

[@BidenIsKing]

I completely agree, you never want to 2 hand a shaft!

[@BK-xh4ys]

I like doing my own grips but have gotten away from using my favorite grips, Winn, because i have so much trouble with them. What is different with the Winn's as opposed to any other grip, and what do i need to do different?

[@EFGMC]

My two best tips for Winn grips are 1 use plenty of solvent and make sure the tape and inside of grip are dripping wet with solvent. Second tip is make sure once you get the tip of the grip over the shaft, immediately raise the grip so it is parallel to the shaft. If you try and push the grip on while it sits at an angle, you can run into issues.

[@evansrt]

I also use the Winn Excel grips - love the "sponginess" feeling on these 72-year-old bead up hands. Agree with previous comment. Use an abundance of grip solvent and keep the grip parallel to the shaft. And has been mentioned so many times. Once you get it started, don't stop!! Good luck!!

[@michaelmcaree8543]

Any idea how to get grip on an old taylor made bubble burner. The end is wider and the grip wont go over it. The old one i took off appeats to be the same size

[@EFGMC]

They made 2 specific grips for that club. One was a wrap style and one was tour velvet style. Those are the only ones that work correctly because of the massive butt end on that shaft. They also used to sell a special tool to help with install.

[@34dawgsgo]

The coffee filter trick worked on the reuse of solvent. It's slow but who cares? Thanks for the tip. Will be using every time going forward.

[@stratovani]

As far as tape goes I use precut tape in a package, and for solvent I use a petroleum-based paint thinner from Walmart. It does the job, and I've never had a problem with it. However, you are right in that you never stop pushing the grip on until it's all the way on. I'd suggest pounding the club at the butt end once of twice on the floor just to be sure it's all the way on.

[@EFGMC]

Agree. Always tap down the butt end or give it a little wiggle to make sure the grip is set.

[@JR-xj2vr]

Used an air compressor for the first time yesterday. Never going back to a solvent…..so easy and clean.

[@34dawgsgo]

Easy question for you and I've seen this a few times with makers using a tape dispenser. Looks like you're ready to roll after applying the tape to the shaft. I thought all grip tape was double sided so what I'm asking is why is there no top tape backing removal?

[@EFGMC]

I have a double sided tape dispenser that automatically pull the backing off. If you do more than a few clubs a year, it is well worth the investment.

[@34dawgsgo]

@@EFGMC Ahh thanks now I understand. That was driving me nuts.

[@csidun9087]

Thank you!

[@Garbox80]

Changed my grips foe the first time about a month ago. Didn't even use them until today (well, one of them, practicing on a driving range). For some reson the grip twists from the upper half... don't know what went wrong with that, they were a quite cheap set from Amazon though (othewise great grips, not complaining). So far the bottom half seems to hold, but I might end up changing that at some point (didn't change my 3wood grip as it was more than fine, so I have one grip and tape left).

[@EFGMC]

Sounds like the butt diameter of the grip is too large for the shaft. This can happen with smaller shafts, pre used grips, or just some cheap generic grips though I don't have specific examples of brands.

[@gtplumbing2004]

Never stop, lol. Well, that would create an issue for sure. I put mine on as quickly and smoothly as possible. You can adjust it once it is on.

[@leeski152]

Just watched this list of what NOT to do, and proceeded to attempt to grip my first club, well the double sided tape had backing on both sides naturally but since I had never done this, I for some reason thought it only had backing on one side and proceeded to put the tape on the shaft, cover it with solvent, and slide the grip over the tape with the other backing still on, got it about half way before it became stuck and I realized what had happened, had to destroy the grip to get it off and am about to order another now, so as obvious as it should be, should probably add that to the list too haha

[@doc2help]

Thanks!

[@davidlocke8480]

Good stuff !

[@lesmoore2982]

Just some thoughts/comments: 1) Do not need to use grip tape if you choose to blow on grip. 2) Be sure to overlap butt end on steel shafts with some of tape if tape used; if no tape used still wrap a small piece around butt...thus, protecting butt of grip from cutting by the shaft. 3) If tape still in good shape after removal of grip, grip can be put on over old tape without additional tape. 4) Do not skimp on solvent. 5) If using a tray with hole to drain solvent, plug with small cork and just reuse solvent with a baster. 6) Drain solvent to a container for reuse but may have to strain out impurities. 7) Six inches of tape placed five inches from butt may help some golfers with feel as fills bottom hand a bit. 8) You can make your own reminder rib out of 1/8 inch tape, string, or even coat hanger wire.

[@nigeriadan1371]

Dumb question but what should I use to hold the shaft while taking off and putting on golf clubs ??

[@EFGMC]

You can either buy a dedicated shaft vise clamp that holds the shaft and is bolted to a work surface. That is really only necessary if you do a lot of club work. Most people can just buy a small rubber shaft clamp that holds the shaft in an existing vise (vise is separate but I think a necessary tool if you want to do any club work).

[@willdeit6057]

Thanks AJ

[@joeluis98]

What is the gripping station you are using called and where can I order one?

[@EFGMC]

The shaft clamp comes from Golfworks. www.golfworks.com/pro-lever-action-shaft-holder/p/pash/ The pan is a painters tray and I used a couple of folding shelf hinges for the support.

[@joeluis98]

@@EFGMC thank you very much.