How to Remove a Golf Grip without Damage or Cutting (Poor Man's Grip Remover)

Save your money and use a poor man's golf club grip remover to save that grip! Easy way to remove a golf club grip from a shaft without damaging the grip. Allows you to save the grip and use it again. Great for shaft trimming when you don't want to replace the grip.
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[@SKANKSINATRA]

I watched this and half an hour later had an original ping man putter grip off and old putter and onto a old ping zing copper head. Just wanted to thank you for the video, five years later and its still doing an awesome service. Thanks man.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad you enjoyed the info. Don't forget to subscribe and like. Thanks.

[@markwolter150]

Worked like a charm!!! No vice needed. Just a little elbow grease. Thanks for posting this.

[@XJSimulations]

You're welcome!

[@jwhartwayne]

This worked exactly as demonstrated and i was able to salvage a brand new grip on a club that I should’ve never put on in the first place. Saved the grip, saved about $10 and saved me a trip to Golf Galaxy. Had the salvaged grip on my driver in another 5 minutes. Genius method!

[@XJSimulations]

It is rather simple and crude, but it will get the trick done. Glad it helped you!

[@dawillieminotaur7940]

After watching all the videos using compressed air, grip removal tools, needle-injection for the solvent, etc., I decided to give your method a try. All I can say is thank you. I just finished removing two grips using your method. Thanks for saving me $42 for a grip removal tool and saving me another $25 I would have had to spend to buy a new NFL putter grip. I wasn't as good or fast as you were, but it certainly works and it's worth the effort. Much appreciated :-)

[@XJSimulations]

Glad to help. This is exactly why I put this out there!

[@ncdowe]

Many thanks from Australia too! I've been upgrading my old set with newer second-hand clubs and as new clubs but each time have needed to replace standard grip with mid-sized. Often now, I just just swap over saving the as new standard grips to put onto my old set. This will save quite a bit of time and money. I love being able to DIY at home. Thanks again, you're a champion!!! 💪😎

[@billjohnson5579]

OMG! Worked so easy! Took me less than 3 minutes to remove a grip from my Odyssey putter. Went down an inch, poured in paint thinner...pushed in little further and a dash of thinner...little more...dash of thinner...twisted the hangar around the shaft and could feel it breaking the bond. I do not have a vice so I put the putter head between my feet and I swear to you...that grip slid off like it was on butter! Thank you!! If I ever see you in a bar....I’m buying!

[@XJSimulations]

Thanks Bill and I will most certainly take you up on that beer! Thanks for watching.

[@beegee22]

This worked great for me and I didn't need a vise. I was actually going to use the bent hanger just to get some solvent down the lower end of the shaft and then use an air compressor to blow the grip off. Within less than half a minute I had worked the wire down the length of the grip, squirting a few drops of solvent as it went and I was able to simply twist and slide the grip off undamaged. Thanks! I won't need to look at using compressed air any more.

[@XJSimulations]

And this is exactly why I put this out there. Glad it helped brother!

[@smeech8000a]

Just used this method to remove a Superstroke Slim 3.0... what a pain, but it worked! Much more difficult because there is very little play in this type of grip hence you don't get much separation from the shaft to get the hanger and solvent down to the butt.

[@vjackson01]

I wish I found this link 5 grips ago and a full set getting cut off cause I didn't want to pay $5-7 a grip to be saved. I could have pulled them my self. I was using an air compressor, but that only successfully works on certain types of grips. It will blow bubbles and ruin most multi-compound grips. This worked perfectly for 2 different types of grips. Kudos!!! Use a little more solvent and it makes the job SO much easier!!

[@motosaki404]

Straight to the fucking point. Always appreciate not having to skip appround thru 8 minutes of talking to learn what I wanted to learn. Worked just as you advertised. Thanks buddy

[@XJSimulations]

I try :) Thanks for watching!

[@flyintdub1]

So easy! Thank you! Was able to add an extension to my club and save the grip and do the work myself. Saved me 20.00

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@namelastfirstname4124]

Thank you for your service to our country! Please know that I pray for you, my family and the welfare of our country on a daily basis. Thank you for making these insightful videos as well! Go God, Go America and Go Golf!

[@kidwilson3357]

I used this method to successfully remove 3 putter grips. No damage to any and pretty easy process. Good Video.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad to help!

[@edwardthernandez]

Thank you. I got a putter grip stuck halfway on replacement and this helped me get it off to redo it. Needless to say, it saved me a few bucks. 😁

[@XJSimulations]

Excellent! Glad I could help you out brother. Exactly why I put this out there.

[@renesolis4901]

Excellent. Thank you. I was able to remove the putter grip even without the vice grip. Added an inch to my putter and Saved $35.on a news Scotty Cameron grip.

[@jimjack9313]

Just changed my 1.32 WINN putter grip w/ this technique!!! Worked eventually but was much harder due to its thickness(be prepared to work it) -GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@XJSimulations]

Great to hear!

[@twalent34]

I can't thank you enough, method worked well. After the first grip I did 6 more in less than a half hour.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it worked well for you. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more tips.

[@Phaedrus-th7bi]

The hardest part if this is finding a metal coat hanger these days.

[@XJSimulations]

Unfortunately, I can seem to find them in every corner of the house.

[@RebelEdits]

@@XJSimulations Lucky for me when my grandmother passed I was gifted 4 trash bags filled with old wire hangers. I'll never need a hanger again.

[@joshuapetton1985]

Man you are a genius! Just used this same technique on my steel shaft irons and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@XJSimulations]

Awesome! Glad to help.

[@eugeneson0108]

Thanks dude. Was wasting a nice set of project x lz's cuz I didnt want to waste the nice grips I had on them. Cannot thank you enough. Thank you.

[@XJSimulations]

No problem 👍

[@2drsdan]

I built a tool with a bit larger diameter than coat hanger and its stiffer as well, pounded the end flat and rounded and smoothed the end Like a small flat smooth spoon end. Then epoxy'd a wooden handle on the other end, 16" long, works 3 times faster than a hanger. great vid thanks for sharing

[@bobsofia68]

Couldn't find jr training grips in stock any where. Got my hands on a club w/ a jr trainer (for my nephew) at Goodwill for $2 and with this trick I easily removed and reused the grip. Great video my man!!

[@XJSimulations]

Good stuff

[@dschmider]

I have just changed my Pingman putter grip but now I realise, I need to slightly shorten the club, so this is gonna save me buying another grip! Thanks!

[@XJSimulations]

Absolutely

[@dschmider]

@@XJSimulations did it! Took soma patience but eventually got it to the end and got the grip off clean. Used a pipe cutter to take off an inch from my putter and refitted the grip... feels like a new putter! Thanks!

[@VideosbyStew]

This is awesome! I did not even need to use a vice, that grip pulled right off using 2 hands...Thanks for the tip!

[@roberteverett9579]

It works! Wire hanger, mineral spirits, paint tray, and a glove.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it worked for you and thanks for watching.

[@richardmellard2658]

I did this last night and used the grip solvent as stated. I took the grips off without any damage. Very easy. I took a clothes hanger and bend it in the middle and then bent a 90 degree about a foot up. I took duck tape and taped it together but the tape came off after the 4th grip. It worked just as good. Once I got about half way down I added more solvent and finished twisting the grip until it was loose. Then I put my foot on the club and just pulled the grip off. Saved almost $100 in new grips

[@XJSimulations]

Glad I could help!

[@MrMichaelThom]

I tried it. And I liked it. It worked perfectly. Thanks.

[@conraddelrosario8516]

Thanks Jagman for helping out another broke brother! Saved me some bucks!

[@XJSimulations]

No problem 👍

[@SudAshra]

Thanks for this useful how-to. It'll save me having to get new grip when I shorten my clubs.

[@XJSimulations]

Great to hear!

[@dominicshone8103]

Great yet simple method! I didn't have a wire coathanger (stopped making them in the 90's i think...) But found that shaping a paint tub handle and trimming the holder did the trick! If momma was still here she'd be so proud! But momma has gone to the shops....

[@XJSimulations]

+Dominic Shone Thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response as I am deployed currently. Hope it works for you!

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

Thanks so much for this! I'm not a golfer, but I bought a couple of putters from a yard sale so my daughter and I can play mini golf in the back yard. I needed to shorten one of the putters (my daughter is six) but I didn't want to have to buy a new grip for a $2 putter.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it worked well for you! Thanks for watching!

[@billlathrop8764]

Worked perfectly.... It even slid off right side out. Thanks.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped

[@mattbromhead323]

You're a genius! Just cut down a wedge for my 5 year old and you saved me a trip to the golf store AND $20.

[@XJSimulations]

Thanks for your comments. However, I don't recommend cutting down clubs for kids unless it is only to see about their interest level. I think its best to purchase clubs designed for them. Besides, I get lots of smiles from people at the course with my 5 year old carrying his little golf bag!

[@andrewgill8600]

Just did this using a coat hanger and it works excellent. The only thing you need to know is that you will need 3 layers of grip tape when re-fitting the grip back onto a club as the rubber will be stretched.

[@anglerbill]

Awesome video, never did this before and grip came off relatively easy. I did have to make the coat hanger about an inch longer than the grip because it would not come off unless I got the hanger all the way down. Readjusted and came off no problem. Saving $$$$ :)

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for the watching and be sure to subscribe!

[@robertdaniell7699]

Gave this a go and successfully removed a new ping grip it took quite a while and I used metho as that's what I had on hand. Thanks.

[@XJSimulations]

+Robert Daniell glad it helped, but I'm not sure what you mean by "metho." Thanks for watching.

[@robertdaniell7699]

+Golfing Idiots methylated spirits.

[@MoonDog21]

I had confidence this was going to be good when you mentioned the optional “fancy” upgrade with duck tape. Thanks!

[@zimdeluxe]

this is the best video ever!!! your trick with the coat hanger worked like a champ!!! and I didnt waste my money on grip solvent, I just used paint thinner and the grips came right off! Thank You!

[@deepiper6529]

Home Depot and Lowes sell Mineral Spirits which work well too. It's pretty much what grip solvent is anyway.

[@mevk1]

Actually used this method to remove one of those thinner pre-grips used for wrapping leather or synthetic grips. Ripped my 1st attempt, but went slower with more lub (lighter fluid works great). Took half an hour but saved a nice pre-grip.

[@FarmerShon]

Worked great! I had to use a fly swatter instead because my wife only has plastic hangers.

[@XJSimulations]

Excellent! Most certainly a new technique there!

[@Galwayngauge]

Thanks very much, used this tip to remove putter grip, had to use slightly thicker wire (from a car wheel trim). I now have a nearly new/usable putter grip as a spare, saved me spending another £30.

[@XJSimulations]

+Galwayngauge Glad I could help! It always works in a pinch. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to the channel.

[@abemaysonet7291]

Me being a DIY’er, this was super informative vid. Tx a bunch!

[@XJSimulations]

Glad you enjoyed the info. Don't forget to subscribe and like. Thanks.

[@SteveTurvey-d6x]

This was amazing. Worked exactly as shown I used wd40 because that’s what I had took a little working but worked! Removed grip from 2023 Taylormade putter

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped!

[@DrSlinkyWW]

Great video! Just removed my favorite WINN Jumbo Lite grip. Thanks for posting!!!!

[@LukeWooz]

A great tip and a well done video. Thank you. What about ferrules? Got any tricks on safely removing them for later use? 

[@mpc77769]

Frickin Great! Consistently tinkering with shaft lengths so this was ESPECIALLY nice to see. Subscribed.

[@XJSimulations]

mpc77769 Glad I could help. It was born out of the same issues, constantly tinkering with clubs.

[@TheAverageBear]

Great video, man! Saved me a couple good grips from replaced shafts. Subscribed!!

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped! Thanks for subscribing.

[@rockadoo22]

Wow! That was awesome.Didn't come off as easily as yours seemed to,but off it did come.Thanks!

[@johncthomas61]

I just tried this. Had recently outfitted all my clubs with new midsize grips, then bought a new driver which, of course had a standard grip. Removed my new grip from old driver and installed on new driver. Voila! Great system. Thanks!

[@XJSimulations]

+John Thomas Thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response as I am deployed currently. Glad it worked out for you!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Thanks for a good way to go. I use old club shafts for non-golf uses, and sometimes like to change the grip position.

[@XJSimulations]

Thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response as I am deployed currently. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.

[@Unplugged704]

Excellent! I just saved $40 on replacements at GG. Now I just need a metal coat-hanger. Lol

[@XJSimulations]

Awesome! Glad to help you out!

[@justinmartel9462]

Going to try this on a brand new Scotty Cameron grip. Hopefully it works, if not, thanks anyways. This will certainly help with other grips.

[@XJSimulations]

It will work. Highly unlikely, that you will have a problem.

[@tomfoley2104]

This is great! Worked like a charm

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching.

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

PS I use Eds Red for cleaning my guns, and I was worried the acetone might damage the rubber. I found that normal dish washing liquid worked just as good.

[@XJSimulations]

Great tip thanks for sharing!

[@Ronmch20]

Worked like a charm. Thanks!!!!

[@XJSimulations]

Glad I could help!

[@dkarlovsky]

Thank you! I did this to my first iron and plan to for the others before adding extensions. One issue: I had tape residue on the inside of the rubber grip...any way to pick away or remove that? Or not a big deal to leave some behind when re-installing? Thanks!

[@XJSimulations]

You need a small steel bristle brush to clean the inside of grips that have tape residue. Glad the tip helped you out!

[@XJSimulations]

Hope it helps you to save some money... and some grips!

[@andreasryden334]

Sure did! Thanks buddy 😊 I was sceptical but I got it super easy on the first try 👍🏻

[@prestonrichardson7894]

“If you want to get fancy you can put some duck tape on it” 😂😂😂😂

[@gegh08]

Thanks heaps that worked a treat

[@thakiid1013]

thank you

[@XJSimulations]

You're welcome

[@andmondson8260]

Soak grip in hot water first, it will make the grip softer and easier to stretch.

[@XJSimulations]

Interesting

[@FiftiesDad]

Will this not permanently warp it?

[@Mannerzs]

Many thanks

[@normanmau1352]

Thanks, coat hanger worked for me.

[@Steve-xg9gj]

Thanks able to get my brand new grip off. Thanks

[@XJSimulations]

No problem 👍

[@Steve-xg9gj]

@@XJSimulations Thanks have subscribed to your channel

[@deaconlewis7752]

Nice glad I watch the video I was thinking I had to get some air forced into the butt of the club to get it off but I have brand new KBS on p770 S that I need to lengthen how much tougher is that going to be since they're brand new

[@XJSimulations]

Glad you enjoyed the info. Don't forget to subscribe and like. Thanks.

[@Lutherwaldo420]

Jolly Good! Hanger and some WD-40 and boom off without ruining the grip! Splendid, thanks.

[@XJSimulations]

Awesome! Glad I could help you out on the cheap.

[@chuangv]

thanks it really worked!!!

[@debbiedietrich6154]

Thank you very much!

[@dallasbecker4692]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it helped!

[@whitedime]

Awesome video ! Any tips before putting that grip onto a new club as far as the solvent left inside the grip?

[@XJSimulations]

Use golf solvent to remove any residue that may be left in the grip. It should get the rest of it out.

[@Wileycoyoteee]

Hello. What is the solvent ? Like oil?

[@XJSimulations]

Mineral spirits is what should be used.

[@DHSEO2775]

Thank you. Awesome!

[@XJSimulations]

You're welcome!

[@oddjob1932]

I've neither a metal coat hangar or a bench vice. That's me shafted then (pardon the pun) 😂😂😂😂

[@djhackett1]

Top tip - Put the existing grip and club in hot water for 3 mins before starting.

[@bergy2201]

Your video was great. It worked perfectly. Thanks

[@XJSimulations]

Jim Bergen Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@leroyvalley8727]

Will this method leave any marks on a graphite shaft?

[@XJSimulations]

I have not noticed any, but it could if the wire has any jagged edges or roughness.

[@darrelljohnson9940]

Thanks, this is good to know!

[@XJSimulations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fillalau]

Thanks

[@hughm147]

I have a fatso putter grip on my putter, I want to take it off without damaging it, will this work?

[@XJSimulations]

I have used it before on the large putter grips and it works... it takes some time and a bit of work though.

[@silentchaos1]

Thank you sir

[@XJSimulations]

You are most certainly welcome!

[@bobbyDD]

will this method damage graphite shafts?

[@XJSimulations]

Yes, it works just fine on graphite too.

[@Mike-kj4gx]

Great stuff

[@609_]

this is it. thank you.

[@XJSimulations]

You're very welcome

[@anavarrocoquimbo]

Thanks a lot!!!!

[@XJSimulations]

Glad you enjoyed the info. Don't forget to subscribe and like. Thanks.

[@phillong1862]

Does it work with super stroke putter grip

[@XJSimulations]

Absolutely! Works like a charm brother.

[@orvillehundemer2546]

Just Unbelievable ! Thanks So Much !

[@XJSimulations]

Orville Hundemer Glad I could help and thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe.

[@MrMingsheep]

Great show. I was about to destroy all my wife's brand new grips to shorten her new clubs before I decided to check the almighty google/youtube. You saved me big time. Thanks.

[@XJSimulations]

Glad I could help! It will most certainly help to save money from time to time.

[@bigguygonz]

Would a flat metal grill skewer work?

[@XJSimulations]

I'd bet it would. Put some mineral spirits on the skewer to assist with the removal. Give it a try and let me know.

[@zimdeluxe]

Do you have to clean out the solvent from the inside of the grip when done? Or just let it evaporate? The solvent wont react with new grip tape is the reason I ask?

[@XJSimulations]

Zim - If you have a considerable amount of residue inside the grip, you need to clean it out for best results. On those grips I did not need to clean out the inside, I never had any solvent or tape adherence issues.

[@chuangv]

It saved me ten bucks!

[@roncooney3623]

Pretty cool method! Thanks for sharing.

[@XJSimulations]

Thanks for watching Ron!

[@jim9win]

wow thanks

[@XJSimulations]

Most welcome

[@johnfaieta7665]

Any easy tips for removing the old tape? I hate that part

[@XJSimulations]

Apply heat and it will usually peel off... easier or a little easier depending on how old it is. There is a tool you can purchase from GolfWorks that helps for those difficult pieces.

[@Tylersandusky23]

Does the tape need to be removed and replaced before putting a new grip on or can it stay on? My clubs are about 2 years old and the grips have never been changed.

[@XJSimulations]

I always remove the old tape from the shaft before installing a grip. If you leave the old tape on the shaft, it can change the feel of the grip. There is a difference between one or two layers of tape under a grip. Hands are very sensitive to feel and it will make a difference.

[@stranjermaine]

What solvent to use?

[@XJSimulations]

Mineral Spirits is what I use and most common.

[@eggsmann594]

cool.....

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

Allright! A guy trying to save me money instead of trying to get me to spend it!

[@XJSimulations]

Hum, maybe I should start selling the Golfing Idiots Grip Remover. It will just happen to look like a wire clothes hanger. Glad I could help!

[@_davisbrooks_]

Tried it on a lamkin gel grip. Came off ok but wouldn't stick to new shaft. Seemed like it got stretched out and slid on way too easy. Any suggestions?

[@XJSimulations]

Sometimes adhesive and/or tape will stick to the inside of the grip. A small bristle brush can be used to clean the inside of the grip along with some mineral spirits.

[@Dustin21A]

$2.49 Amazon.. golf grip removing tool

[@dl246011]

Can you post the link to the tool you are talking about?

[@scmlee23]

Good tip

[@justpar2012]

Any suggestions for removing a JumboMax grip? Its not quite as flexible at the grip bottom as most grips,

[@XJSimulations]

If you cannot get the technique in this video to work, you may want to look at purchasing a grip remover. Check the following link for information: www.golfworks.com/the-golfworks-v-groove-grip-remover/p/VGGR/

[@justpar2012]

Yes, I have that grip remover tool but still can't get the grip loose. The grip is very inflexible at the bottom not allowing the tool enough room to get very much paint thinner down into the grip. Thanks

[@XJSimulations]

I would recommend using mineral spirits instead of paint thinner. Try and work the remover toward the bottom back and forth or round and round adding a little more mineral spirits each time. I've had luck that way. :)