Regripping golf clubs at home (common mistakes, do's & don'ts, graphite shafts)

I made this video before Covid started, didn't realize a lot more people would have to start doing their own grips. I am not a youtuber, just trying to help everyone at home.
There are many questions about the double-sided tape... when I pull the tape off the dispenser the backing of the tape comes off which you can not see in the video. I assumed taking the backing off was common sense for most people but I could see where someone doing it for the first time could get confused. As far as leaving the old tape on... you can leave it on if it is in good shape... but only leave it on if the extra layer achieves your desired grip diameter!

[@mattursitti5351]

One of the best regripping videos I have watched. Very useful tape removal tips!

[@markwilson6367]

Preparing for my first regrip on new graphite shafts. Best video I could find. Several don’ts that were helpful. Thx!!

[@stevec9231]

Great video! Been doing my own, and friend's clubs for years and can't believe how much time and effort you are going to save me.

[@dstotyn1029]

Hey Steve, great job of explaining the process, and walking through a couple of scenarios. A bit longer than others, but okay- great detail - on my way to regrip my steel shafts and finally play some scratch golf... lol, cheers

[@34dawgsgo]

Learned something new. The finger on the underside of the grip for solvent. Hobby club builder. Thanks

[@Kevin.l888]

If you are doing this for the first time, you can also get a sharpie or something and mark where your original grip lines up so you don’t have to eye ball it each time!

[@simonleach3812]

You could do this but sometimes when you are fiddling with the shaft, the sharpie line rubs off and may not show much on graphite shafts anyway. Maybe put a line on some masking tape? I put a "magnetic stick" on the face to help alignment. The old grip might not have been lined up correctly anyway.

[@niravshah4302]

I was just thinking about that. I can wipe off when the new grip is on!

[@BrandonHaynesGolf]

As a new golfer who just re gripped my clubs this video was perfect! Thank you so much.

[@Glovelacer]

Clamp the shaft in the vise first, then cut the grip with the blade, peel the old off, install new tape, put on new grip. safer, faster GREAT VID

Love it! Have been looking and seen a few, but this was spot on. Thanks you👊

[@warholscircus]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I made short order of getting my whole set re-gripped.

[@richardtrostle3250]

First time I've regripped graphite clubs and it was definitely easier thanks to your tips, so thank you!

[@mr.tuckers2848]

Nice video!! Thanks for sharing! I would like to setup a simple workbench like this in my garage one day not only to do regripping of clubs but other projects as well. This could also be a nice side job to do from home as well.

[@rileyblxssom8955]

Thank you for the useful info, good video- I recommend it along with PPE, clear plastic eyewear would work well when using porta-flame torches and sharp tools I must say the rubber vice clamp adapter is brilliant! God Bless You and Thanx again, I'm not going to mess up my girl's first golf set now after watching this!

[@robertbaron3242]

A lot of comments on how he never removed the grip-side tape backer and my guess is it's because it's not necessary to do so. There are many videos showing club re-gripping using just ordinary masking tape and compressed air from an inflator or small compressor. They use an inflator nozzle pushed into the drain hole on the end of the grip and the air pressure expands the grip enough to easily slide it on. No solvent, no mess and much easier to remove or reposition if necessary. Apparently the grip doesn't need a sticky tape surface to stay in place and he may use grip tape instead of regular masking tape to ensure the proper amount of buildup because regular masking tape is much thinner and requires multiple layers for the same thickness. Steve maybe doesn't know about using air or maybe just prefers solvent but it would've been nice if he clarified the how and why of his method.

[@darrylstarkey962]

Thanks for the demo as soon as I get the replacement grip do it

[@michaeljdestefano1208]

Very well done, my friend!! Thanks!

[@tharma95]

Thanks for the tips man really appreciate it. Have a good one

[@dpm1964]

Terrific tips. Thank you. Glad to know I can use mineral spirits in a pinch.

[@erickuser8788]

Absolutely love the video otherwise, that is comedic gold you left that in!!

[@34dawgsgo]

Also there must be something to those curved blades to cut grips off. You are the 2nd person on here to do so. I've always used the traditional normal flat blades. 10 yrs experience. Thanks. Cheap fix.

[@DL-my5ot]

looking to regrip my clubs for the first time. I found you explained it very clearly and gave quite valuable tips with regards to how to hold the blade when removing grips and how to apply solvent. thanks for posting. greetings from Belgium

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

An inexpensive heat gun from.Harbor Freight works better than FIRE ..ESPECIALLY around "solvent "..ka boom..

[@patherbert6684]

big help with the hook blade, and heating the tape not sure why you didnt take the backing off the tape but still a big help!

[@steveweber2436]

Thank you for vid. I did use a straight blade on a graphite shaft. Don't think I scored it too much. Will get curved blade next time,

[@mrkwnklr]

Ordered grips and tape, but didn't know it was solvent activated. Thank you for showing an alternative. (mineral spirits)

[@robertrobinson3817]

I didn’t see him take the backing off the tape. No wonder it went on easy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@simonleach3812]

After the grip has been put onto the shaft, compare the length against another grip to ensure that the grip has not been stretched.

[@TenBackWI]

I’ve regripped steel shafts a few times but I just did my first graphite ones for a buddy of mine. I’m glad I watched this first for the tips about cutting off the old grips. I would have just cut straight not thinking probably lol

[@Blacktaco07]

So, to understand fully, you do not use or recommend using dbbl sided tape on graphite shaft. Or do you use dbbl. sided tape but without removing the cover layer? Was the common mistakes that you mention using and removing the cover layer? Thanks.

[@EdKrisiak]

EXCELLENT video!!! Thanks:)

[@michaela.forehandmsnfnp-bc1430]

Hi Steve and thanks for the video. Can you share where you got the handle on the bench vice?

[@Lamster66]

Got the grips Just waiting for my grip tape to arrive to redo all my Irons, off to buy hook blades tomorrow

[@usa4x4trucks]

Mineral Spirits > any company’s “grip solvent” With mineral spirits or lighter fluid, you have much less of a chance of a stuck grip.

[@rationaldonut]

Pro Tips Steve, Bravo! Too many DIY videos on not telling the full story. Hook Blade is definitely better and way safer/smarter. Amazon: "golf regripping tools" for the basics. General rule of thumb: once you apply 3 wraps, you move up a grip size from Standard to Mid-size or Midsize to Oversize

[@MississippiWopGenius396]

You have probably covered this before but if the standard weight of a 7 iron by the chart I saw online is 264 grams-and if a head weighs say 260 grams (in my cobra f7, 7 iron) would it be ideal to add a tip weight to make it the 264 so that when you tip cut a shaft (to a 7 iron) the exact weight would then create proper flex and everything. Also, does every shaft manufacturer use this 264 gram weight standard(for a 7 iron) or does it vary and if so what weight should I go by. Finally does adding tip weight change the feel of the iron head to the point it changes direction- I usually discard tip weights when I break a club down to re-shaft but maybe I should re-think that concept since shaft flex/frequency are so hard to get exact

[@allencrossland1973]

What width of double back tape are you using? Good video. Thanks

[@hondalova90]

Awesome video... thanks

[@pabloquintana1700]

Hello thank you so much Firstntime doing this So the double tape comes with white paper on one side and yellow in the other side. I pulled the white out and left the yellow paper Then i left the However when i put the solvent and tríed to fit it in, it would get stuck after I inserted the first inch And the grip was bending in all directions However not going in

[@johndalman6616]

I never saw him remove the backing paper from the grip tape. It is supposed to come off, isn't it?

[@RonRivet]

Good video but aren`t you supposed to remove the tape backer?

[@greggcarr5513]

Thank you for the tips

[@jeremeymiller3406]

I find it’s a hell of a lot easier and worry free if you just lightly mark the playing position on the shaft with a small pencil or whatever and remove the head especially if it has a high gloss finish

[@jamesclark5959]

Thanks Steve, you sure made that look easy. Any suggestions about putting a 17 inch grip on a putter, do you think it will be any more difficult?

[@regbowes1127]

Thank- you!

[@mattharris3055]

Thanks for the video! Any tips when it's a struggle to get the grips over the end of the shaft before you get a chance to push the grip down?

[@alexmcburnie1702]

I'm having the same issue

[@mattharris3055]

@@alexmcburnie1702 I heard from another video if it is a struggle to get the grip to fit you can stick your little finger into the grip just before you try and place the grip over the shaft and it should stretch a bit. Also read about warming the grips in some hot water beforehand to stretch them a bit.

[@alexmcburnie1702]

@Matt Harris I’ve just managed to regrip them all tonight. If you use white spirit, plug the end of the grip, then push up on to the butt of the shaft to get it over. I thought mine were too small originally but they do fit.

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

@@alexmcburnie1702 i put a tee in end of grip, use spray bottle with solvent, spray inside the grip, shake it around and pour excess into a recovery container not on ground..remove the tee and grip slides onto shaft. Spray a dab of solvent onto grip and swoosh...onto shaft it goes...

[@NeilLB7]

Something you may be able to answer for me that I struggle with understanding. The excess grip tape is twisted into a little tail and tucked into the shaft. Does this keep solvent from getting into the shaft? most of the solvent that you put on the tape is squeegeed off during installation and most of the solvent inside the grip is pushed to the back of the grip and comes out the hole. At least that’s what I’m seeing. I’m guessing that you’re not supposed to get any solvent in the shaft which could possibly cause rust if it’s a steel shaft. Once the grip is on and everything is dry should you take some sort of ice pick or some thing and poke a hole through the grip tape at the end of the shaft so that air can come and go inside the shaft as necessary to prevent condensation or something like that?

[@donpereira8608]

Good video!

[@frankwhite1895]

When I start watching a how to video and they go to their work bench I know Im over my head.

[@greenlight6913]

Thank you!

[@michaelwatson7249]

Really great instruction. When you place the club in the vise you say in playing position. Are you looking at the bottom face of the club being perpendicular to the bench?

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[@harleymalcolm4689]

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[@brycedevon5547]

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[@brycedevon5547]

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[@harleymalcolm4689]

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[@oscarwilliams1147]

great video

[@gpemac01]

Is The grip tape your using double sided? If so don't you have to peal off the non stick side before adding the solvent?

[@fredmiller2822]

If you look at the tape machine closely the machine removes the the tape cover automatically and now the double sided tape is ready to be put on the shaft.

[@simonleach3812]

The wide double-sided tape. You have the join or overlap at the top, I would like this join at the bottom so I would face the club tow down and then move it 180 degrees to line up the grip when you put this one. I expec you will say that the join should be at the top?

[@Mike-ev9yn]

stupid question: why didn't you have to peel away the backing on the tape?

[@regbowes1127]

Now if I could only find some grips at reasonable prices!

[@russellkempe3231]

I have regripped my own clubs for 40 years. The best advice is to do this after your round of golf or at Christmas when it's snowing at 30* outside. Don't regrip and then go play or go to the range, BAD MOVE. The regrip needs to set up for about 8 hours.

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

Is that why a club flies into the pond on a par 3 hole? Who woulda thunk....

[@habs7646]

@@MICHIGANMIKE12 more like 20 minutes now

[@bobadsit1813]

@@habs7646 What has reduced the setup time? Is it the tape?

[@xxxjokerjayxxx7950]

How long should you let it set up before using the club?

[@RedeyeCountry]

Do you use the double tape without stripping the top layer off

[@gregoryc5989]

Thank you

[@Trapper_812]

Where do you get the rubber piece you put on the shaft so you can put it in the vice.

[@linestparfait1680]

If i plan on going 2-ply with the tape. Can I leave the original one on? the clubs will be brand new from the manufacturer just wanted some grips they didnt offer

[@alliewilcox8622]

Is it the same process for steel shafts? As far as removing the tape?

[@garycarter6283]

On the double sided tape I take off the other side of the tape to.Way wouldn’t you?I’ve did it my way for years without any problem.

[@jerryglidewell4583]

When using double sided tape do you take off the top layer of the tape off or do you leave it on? When I regrip a club I take off the top layer and after putting on the mineral sprites it is real hard to push on the grip. Will the grip stay in place with the top layer still on? Jerry G

[@benobaars]

Yes it will stay on. No problem.

[@frankielambardo9268]

If you use a utility knife, just roll the bottom of the grip back a little and cut through the roll.....no big deal.

[@janikoskimies5174]

Are you not peeling off the top layer of the tape at all?

[@joshuamartins9487]

If I'm changing a grip on a brand new club ..can I keep the pre existing tape on ?

[@Spencer.Spears]

Does the 1/4” of tape overlap on the underside not matter? Part of me considers trimming that 1/4” of width off of all my tapes so that there’s no overlap

[@jeepcj7dude]

Thank you!!!!! torch saved my a$$

[@Drdavthomp]

Why did you not take the backing off of the double sided tape? Is that recommended or did you just forget to do it?

[@tautliners]

For steel shafts use a glue gun to remove tape then heat up the remaining glue and brush on white spirit while it's still hot, it will come off easy. Be advised to wear gloves to avoid burning your hand. Easy. Clean out the ends with a small screw type toilet brush and WD40 if you want to do a proper job.

[@ginpok6640]

Can you use WD-40 for grip solvent?

[@DetVen]

How long do you need to wait until you can use the club after install?

[@albertkoeniges2173]

Overnight is best 8 to 10 hours.

[@geneberwanger8000]

How does the grip aline with the head?

[@MississippiWopGenius396]

a different subject-but if you put a TT s300 xp 115 gram 6 iron shaft into a 7 iron- does that change it to a regular flex, or somewhere in between....or what exactly will it do to the performance of the club..

[@bagdifo]

The simple answer is that a 7-iron head weighs slightly more, approximately 7 grams, than a 6-iron head which will make the shaft flex slightly more when you put the 7-iron head on a shaft that is meant for a 6-iron. So yes it will slightly weaken the shaft flex. It won't change the flex to a regular, probably somewhere in between but closer to stiff still. What you're doing is called soft stepping. You might get a slightly higher ball flight but honestly it depends on how you load the shaft with your swing.

[@MississippiWopGenius396]

@@bagdifo You have probably covered this before but if the standard weight of a 7 iron by the chart I saw online is 264 grams-and if a head weighs say 260 grams (in my cobra f7, 7 iron) would it be ideal to add a tip weight to make it the 264 so that when you tip cut a shaft (to a 7 iron) the exact weight would then create proper flex and everything. Also, does every shaft manufacturer use this 264 gram weight standard(for a 7 iron) or does it vary and if so what weight should I go by. Finally does adding tip weight change the feel of the iron head to the point it changes direction- I usually discard tip weights when I break a club down to re-shaft but maybe I should re-think that concept since shaft flex/frequency are so hard to get exact .

[@SCOUT1IDF]

Are you using double sided tape? If so, is the cover layer already removed?

[@robertk6423]

that was one of the common mistakes :)

[@billskar2002]

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?!

[@DaveT383]

Thanks for the video. You say not to use acetone, but do not explain why. Other vids/articles say acetone is fine alternative, as is WD40 or even soapy water, which just takes longer to dry. Hmm... a little confused.

[@tacx1]

You first say you use minimal solvent and then you say you use plenty of solvent? Which is it?

[@hdrealestate92345]

what type of torch do you have

[@spooks27]

Can you use hairspray like the bicycle industry uses for bicycle grips?

[@steeler7475787905]

Is it OK to use mineral spirits without gloves?

[@golfmaniac007]

mineral spirit gets glue residue off quickly

[@pam4280]

Perhaps I’m overreacting, but is there a safety issue with a naked flame near a can of acetone? Ok, it’s sealed by the looks of it, but perhaps place it in another place well away just in case.

[@bobturnbull6602]

Only cautions I can add, being elderly. is DO NOT use nitrile gloves. I thought to protect my dainty fingers, and could NOT grip the grip - it went on half way then I could go no farther - had to cut it and throw it away. For my next attempt I used a "gripper glove" on my forward hand, and had to be careful not to stretch it; otherwise, it worked - You need a bare hand, or nitrile glove 'cuz you have to block the hole with your RIGHT, then you are only pushing with it

[@superque4]

WHY shouldn't acetone, vinegar or acetone be used?

[@MrDarenridgway]

Disappointing! - even with all the comments below there is no clear message as to whether the double-sided tape is left on or removed. Can anyone clearly let us know - should we remove it or leave it on?

[@northotagogolf]

He doesn't seem too keen on replying to posts, but I can't see what use leaving the cover tape on would be - how could it grip the rubber otherwise?

[@markmateri2458]

Absolutely you peel off the outer layer off of the tape.

[@mistercointreau5247]

Why do you have to take the paper off? why not re-use it?

[@stephannichols2823]

It looses is tak . It would be like using tape twice it could be done but better off getting a new piece

[@Philmartinez02]

It’s not garbage if it works better then it’s supposed to 🤣

[@windmill10]

You forgot one piece of advice. "DON'T SMOKE WHILE YOU POUR MINERAL SPIRITS ALL OVER YOUR FLOOR".

[@erickuser8788]

Uh let’s try and ruin this club here by overheating it’s shaft… oh shit I fucked up, I didn’t overheat it. Well here’s my next tip.

[@danielkelly8756]

17 mins is just too long. The first 30 seconds your repeating the title of the video which is uneccesary. I would really try to condense your content, it will really help you.

[@thegoodsheperd1189]

Thank you