The Easiest Way to Remove Golf Grip Without Damaging it

[@toddwmac]

As I pull that grip off, the workbench detaches from the wall, pulls the electrical line down the side of the garage, knocks the axe off it's hanger onto the hood of my wife's new BMW. But honey, I saved 11 bucks on that grip! :)

[@darrenarbergolf]

I’m not saying it comes with it’s issues. You need a good vice, that is firmly attached. But I’ve not used that method for years things have progressed or I’ve got weaker 🤣🤣. But a subscriber challenged me that I could do it the old way. Not one to try at home.

[@toddwmac]

@@darrenarbergolf So sorry, as I was focused on my lame attempt at humor, I completely left out my "thank you for the vid." At the moment I'm staring at a set newly regripped clubs my wife does not like (as of yesterday) and really appreciate the strategies to get them off with out dumping them in the waste bin. In appreciation.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Don’t worry, saw the humor and I can see someone doing what you said. That’s what I love about golf, lots of fun and banter.

[@johnstanley6819]

😂😂😂😂

[@leafrelief1]

Hilarious! But the technique DOES work. Uh

[@LarryIngram]

Thank you very much. I just used your first method to remove the grip from a brand-new club. Custom-cut clubs come with custom prices. It's so easy to cut my own and regrip. With this little tip, I will be able to salvage the grips. Greatly appreciate the video.

[@darrenarbergolf]

You are very welcome happy to help.

[@wangchung_8541]

thanks Darren youve saved me $$. Managed to transfer my grips easily with your tutorial. Cheers mate!

[@bobsofia68]

Just picked up a grip removal tool, slightly different than the one seen in the video, but turned here to see how a pro uses it first. Solid video. thanks!!

[@darrenarbergolf]

Your welcome, there are a few on the market, I have a blade style one also, but always turn to my old trusty

[@BATDOYLE]

Brilliant. And a nod to learning from wise old men👍🏼

[@darrenarbergolf]

Thank you. He definitely is, them were the days when the repairs you did to clubs were mi d blowing compared to the ones I do today.

[@rickcolombo3914]

Before using the rod just roll back the end of the grip,this helps prevent it tearing at the skinny end.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Thanks for this, be never rolled it back as I e never torn one. But it’s worth knowing as grips become softer.

[@MrLee23]

Great video.. my ping putter's grip deteriorated havn been stored in a room with limited to no ventilation and/or air conditioning. It simply got the box cutter treatment. Glad i found your video.. I'll try a more civilized approach on the next one i do. Ty sir!

[@darrenarbergolf]

Glad to help, hope you can get it changed

[@8mauiman]

Thank you for posting. Maryland, USA

[@darrenarbergolf]

You are very welcome, I hope the video helps.

[@jimz6076]

Can you tell us if you meant mineral spirits and what is the brand of the grip removal tool yo used?

[@darrenarbergolf]

In the UK it’s called white spirit, not sure what it would be called in other countries. The removal tool is from Golf Smiths.

[@Skyblue123A]

Nice one, cheers

[@darrenarbergolf]

Your welcome

[@gripgarage4123]

I prefer the needle and solvent. As you stated, all methods have pros and cons. I've yet to have anyone notice, or complain, about the tiny hole it creates.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Never tried that one, got a pump put not been able to prime it. There are lots of ways to get grips off. You find what works and then trust it. I might try the needle method if I can get the pump working.

[@gripgarage4123]

@@darrenarbergolf I should show people how I prime mine. And how I get it back up and running all the time. My larger audience currently is TikTok. It was quite the debate over there. Everyone's go to is air. Not always feasible.

[@darrenarbergolf]

If you could that would be great, what’s your tiktok name, I’m on there but I tend to do longer videos.

[@lloydguenther6102]

Other ways: formed metal coat hanger, long Philips screwdriver. All need solvent. Rolling the grip off is hard and sometimes not possible. Adding butt weights means doing it the easiest way.

[@Mos-Hlub]

Would this work for the LT Winn dritac grips? They’re very thick and have like an almost ring round the top of the grip. Also, any particular thing to be aware of when taking one off a non steel shaft? Would hate for a tool to ruin the shaft shoving it down like that. Thx!

[@darrenarbergolf]

Winn tend to be very soft, and can be a problem. The tools are round, I have been er had any issues with scratching. But I understand your worry

[@rayCtay]

What does adding the dish soap to the outside of the grip do? I'm trying to better understand how it helps remove the grip the old fashioned way, as I'm about to try this method myself!

[@darrenarbergolf]

It helps it slide over the grip without the washing up liquid it will just stick. It also helps it slide bs k over. When you try just take care in turning it back over, the grip cap can give way and the shaft with the tee in pokes through the hole.

[@wescarper43]

Air compressor takes em right off....way faster and easier. Just put the end of the gun over the hole at the end of the grip tape pops loose and slide it right off with the air still going. I have removed tons of grips this way and re-installed them again.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Lots of people have suggested this, don’t have an sir compressor myself. On the other hand most of the grips that come into the shop are not worth saving.

[@ccchrv]

Any other household substance I can use besides white spirit? What about rubbing alcohol or vinegar?

[@darrenarbergolf]

I have never used anything else other than white spirit so I cannot really comment

[@brianchen7382]

The dish soap is smart! I need to do it now

[@darrenarbergolf]

It’s fun to get it off, just try not to get it on the cloth. Old shaft with a tee peg in will hopefully get it back round. It takes time and a lot of care. Let us know how you do.

[@jamesmc81]

Honestly the best way is to use a bike pump and raft attachment. Bit of air, bit of a twist, bit of a pull. Pops right off. No smelly chemicals. Graphite shaft friendly. I found rhe roll down method resulted in glue residue on the grip that i couldn't reuse.

[@cadizwilmo9687]

I got m grip tool today and was able to removed the grip no problem. But I reused the grip on another club (using new tape) but the solvent doesn't seem to be drying inside the grip. Still slipping a little bit. Bummer. Will I need to let it dr over night.

[@darrenarbergolf]

If there is any tape remaining from the old grip may soak some solvent. But the grip will have eventually contract back after being slight stretched with removal

[@cadizwilmo9687]

@@darrenarbergolf Thanks so much for this information. I needed to let it cure/dry overnight and it seems to be fine now. Next time I will make sure to removed as much of the old sticky stuff from the old tape.

[@Alex-nd1lv]

Thanks arber 💯🐐

[@darrenarbergolf]

👍

[@johnveroutsos]

Fascinating! Thanks!!

[@darrenarbergolf]

Your very welcome. Hope it helps. The Rishy method is hardwork, but it was the only method I knew as a young assistant

[@nickhines1131]

Try using compressed air, bicycle pump, compressor 50 psi, raft tip . Never done this but there are videos of guys putting them on or taking them off.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Yes , be never tried a compressor as things have always worked the way I’m used to. Seen them on KZbin, might give a try at some point.

[@hugsnkissesnursery67]

exactly done this method heaps of times always works and do the same thing when putting back on air works a treat

[@darrenarbergolf]

Lots of people are talking about air, never done it, might be time to invest 🤔

[@AshesFade]

Can you use solvent instead of spirits?

[@darrenarbergolf]

Grip solvent will be just as good.

[@genioocampo8275]

I don’t think I have the stamina do that condom technique. I prefer the grip removal tool, but it gets messy and can leave bits of tape in the grip. The air compressor is good, but if the grips are old, it can bubble if the adhesion is too strong.

[@darrenarbergolf]

It is hard work, but it was the only method I was taught when I first starting working in the pro-shop. It does help improve hand, wrist and arm strength. The grip removal tool is so much easier, never tried the compressed air as like you said I have a fear of blowing the grips. I have used a grip syringe as well which can be quite effective. Thank you for watching.

[@weeleung6043]

Where can l buy a grip shoe and how much does it cost?

[@darrenarbergolf]

You can get them from most good golf repair specialist such as Mitchell golf, golfsmiths brand fusion masters golf

[@SpencyP92]

I bought a set of grips off someone today. He had them taken off brand new irons at golf town. But when I got home I noticed all the tape is still onside the grips. Am I still able to put these on? I didn't even think to look inside them because they are clearly brand new and he said he had them done at the golf store so I assumed they were done right.

[@darrenarbergolf]

They can still be used, you just have to make sure that the tape is smooth without any bumps. If the tape isn’t smooth it can prove to be an issue as these might show through the grip. Also if you have tape on the grips will play slightly bigger than standard.

[@SpencyP92]

@Darren Arber Golf if they are all fairly smooth do you think it's worth trying to remove them?

[@darrenarbergolf]

If there are no bumps they should go on ok, but you cannot be sure what’s further up the grip. Just be aware they might be slightly bigger than standard due to the one layer of tape.

[@jamesscott5724]

Some power in them forearms darbs, we need a video of how you train those muscles 😅

[@KentnDebi]

😱😱😱 don't need to see that James 😉

[@jamesscott5724]

@@KentnDebi I think we do to dispel the myth

[@KentnDebi]

@@jamesscott5724 it's not a myth, Darb is a...😂😂😂

[@darrenarbergolf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KentnDebi]

@@darrenarbergolf JK Darbs 😉😉😉

[@frankjuarez1367]

If I'm changing the grips, why would I save the old worn out grips?

[@darrenarbergolf]

I’ve had one recently thst wanted to keep the grip because it matched the set as it had brand name on, It was still in reasonable condition. It has squally happens if the grip is relatively new.

[@adamh9271]

Can you show us how to do that with a Scotty Cameron 50gram grip please lol

[@darrenarbergolf]

Don’t have one to hand, but there are other ways with thinner grips

[@petekenny3774]

Does it not stretch the grip and distort it doing that way ? Nice method cheers

[@darrenarbergolf]

Hi Pete, I think any method has a potential. However the grip shoot is the best method I’ve found, and is pretty successful.The old way that my old boss taught me 30 years ago does create more issues, but in the day was the only way. Glad you enjoyed. Do you do some repairs yourself?

[@marceldubois5073]

I remove grips by using a syringe loaded with varsol inserted on an angle near the butt of the club until the needLe gets to the shaft…….you then inject the Varsol between the shaft and the grip while working the grip around until you get to the small end of the grip…….at that point you just slip it off! Easy Peasy!

[@darrenarbergolf]

Yes that is another way to do it. As long as you have a way that gets it off in one piece it’s fine. As I’ve found over the years. They all have the potential to leave tape inside the grips, apart from the one I did at the end as you can pick it off. But it’s just too tough a job and the potential for disaster is quite high.

[@tsteel80]

Dude I got sweaty just watching that. In all fairness I am actually working out at the moment. But good info, thank you!

[@darrenarbergolf]

It’s is hard work, it was the only option when I starting in golf. My heart sank when my boss said they wanted to keep the old grips especially if they were corded. No skin left on my hands 🤣🤣🤣

[@tsteel80]

@@darrenarbergolf appreciate the info. I found some junk clubs at the Goodwill today but they had really nice grips on them so I bought them just for the grips.

[@darrenarbergolf]

If you do it buy pulling the grips in the 2nd method, make sure there are no nicks or splits. Grip will just split in 2. Thank you for the comments

[@KentnDebi]

Got to love a grip shoot 👍👍👍 Loving the pulling one...stupid how we used to do it 😂😂😂 Brute strength and forearms like Popeye 😉

[@darrenarbergolf]

It was mental, your heart sank when Rish said can you shorten these and they want to keep the grips. Even worse with cords, the skin has grown back on my hands. Wasn’t easy without a club on end, but I was half way through so I just soldiered on 🤣🤣

[@KentnDebi]

@@darrenarbergolf you trooper 😂😂😂 Just hold the shaft and rotate it when there's no clubhead 👍 I'm impressed you could still remove them the old way...I always had more trouble getting them back the right way out 😂😂😂 that coin trick you told me about...wish I'd known that thirty years ago 👌

[@darrenarbergolf]

@@KentnDebi think I might have done my shoulder in doing it 🤣🤣 Yes the coin trick was just something I figured out in a bid to get it back the right way.

[@KentnDebi]

@@darrenarbergolf too old to be doing that kind of thing now Darb 😂😂😂

[@darrenarbergolf]

@@KentnDebi agreed

[@timl4987]

It does a good job in removing the grip but it will leave tape residue inside the grip if the tape is old.

[@darrenarbergolf]

That’s alway the issue when you remove grips with this method.

[@sloebone7399]

I just removed the grips from an entire set of irons using a syringe, some solvent and a bicycle tire pump. Takes no time once you get the hang of it.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Yes that’s a great method, used that in the past.

[@handyo6986]

Thanks

[@darrenarbergolf]

Your welcome

[@BinnieB81]

The loft has now been changed. 🤣🤣

[@jonlyle4400]

Dang, thought you were pop a blood vessel rolling that grip back. Nice video. I'll give it go.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Not do it for a while, very much out of shape 🤣🤣🤣

[@drewparcel1727]

I’ve tried removing grips in a few ways but the grip always seems to get screwed up. Sticking something between the shaft and grip in my experience has caused the grip to stretch out on the end and when installed on a different club ends up being loose there on the end. Having the grip like that give me the picture of sock with worn out elastic and I have ended up just cutting it off in the end

[@darrenarbergolf]

It’s not an exact science, and it does come with its issues. I’ve had my few But it does work as well and does save a little bit of cash .

[@kerry7967]

Maddness, hook knife, throw the old grip in the garbage and done!

[@darrenarbergolf]

As a person who repairs golf clubs that is definitely the easier of the options. It is however an option should people require it done.

[@adamdavis5243]

if you have an air compressor it seems to be the easiest way

[@darrenarbergolf]

I’ve never used an air compressor.

[@v205]

Air Compressor with some solvent

[@darrenarbergolf]

Yes I’ve heard that is quite a good technique. Have never used that method. I have used a grip gun to pump solvent down shaft and then the pressure forces it between grip and shaft. I might try the air compressor technique at some point

[@StephenBlanchard]

Straight to the comments 😂😂

[@mickholroyde7975]

I find it easier to just blow the grips off. You don’t save every one but it’s certainly not quite as hard work. I’d not seen the 2nd technique Darren. That is just so much hard work.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Blowing the grips off is an option, and does work ok. The 2nd technique was something I used to do before the grip shoot method. It was hard work, however at the time it was the only option. Thankfully people found alternative methods which were easier.

[@jamesscott5724]

I think there’s a challenge video opportunity here, can darbs get a grip off in the time mick stands over the ball and hits it 🤪

[@holmeswilliam]

Who would have though Stephen Graham can build golf clubs.

[@darrenarbergolf]

Who’s Stephen Graham

[@frankfrank8024]

Why would want to save old grips???

[@darrenarbergolf]

It might match the set you have o the rest, it maybe relatively new. Many try to keep superstroke putter grips which are quite expensive.

[@MichaelParker-zs5yl]

I'm about to change to jumbo max grips. Will keep the old ones in case they don't work out.

[@darrenarbergolf]

@MichaelParker-zs5yl that’s a great call.

[@jimmyReesby]

I cut my grips off. I'm putting on a new grip. Why do I want to keep the worn out grip? Buy a new one.😂😂

[@darrenarbergolf]

We have lots of strange requests

[@ThatOneGuy-uk1sz]

Not everyone is only replacing grips that are worn out, and no need to throw something in the trash that still has value.

[@royhintz6647]

Put shaft in vice dude

[@darrenarbergolf]

I think we all find the way which works best. I agree it’s best with the head on. However I didn’t realise my mistake until halfway through the video so I didn’t have to reshoot the beginning I just plied on.

[@slowmonkey1]

😂😂😂

[@Moonshot64]

This felt sexual for a min 😅

[@darrenarbergolf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danjoe22]

I just blow them off with an air compressor.

[@darrenarbergolf]

That’s is another and very good way to do it, I just haven’t invested in one yet.

[@BADD1ONE]

No way. Air compressor and a mess of mineral spirits

[@darrenarbergolf]

I’ve not tried an air compressor, might have to try it.

[@MrCbc1010]

Just cut it!!!

[@darrenarbergolf]

I won’t argue at times I feel like it 🤣🤣