Grip replacement

Hi,

I need to replace grips, is it a simple task that any golf store attendant can do?
Is there a special technique required?

Any suggestions for a brand to help keep grip/alignment square?

TIA

Hi

If you wish to have a go yourself , why not try.

slice along the old grip with a sharp knife and romove old grip.
remove old ahesive strip.
clean the shaft. warm soap and water.
attach new adhesive strip and remove backing
place a tee peg into small at bottom of new grip and pour in some white spirit .
lubricate the adhesive sticker with white spirit.
slide new grip down shaft and turn into postition ( do this quickly before adhesive sets ) allow a few hours drying before use.

Hi, thanks,

I'd like to try it, but if I screw up, I will then have to try again or have it done at the local golf shop.

Once it sets, is it slice it and replace if its misaligned?

You might want to look through the Clubmaking and Club Customization forum on this site for very detailed discussions on regripping. Really, there are two common approaches now... using traditional grip tape / solvent, and using compressed air.

If you happen to have an air compressor I would strongly encourage you to look into that method as grips can easily be realigned (the vast majority of the time, at least) after application, and does not use solvents.

If not, grips can sometimes be recovered using the adhesive / solvent method by using a wire rod and lots more solvent in the event you want to change the grip alignment after the adhesive has dried. Otherwise, it's cut and strip again. You will have some time, though, before the original application dries (probably 30 minutes MAXIMUM) to tweak the alignment.

I would suggest using a good clamping method, such as a vise, to help with the alignment process.

Also, if you want a lot of alignment markings, look at the GolfPride V-55 grip.

Good luck, and give the clubmaking forum a glance!

Regards!

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Do you actually $ave by doing it yourself? I just had my grips replaced w/ Lamkin Crossline 'Black', with red cap (midsize). Great feeling grip, I like lots of tack. They cost $4 each, installation free. I looked on line for grips and the most I could save was a buck a grip, $10 total, but that was for grips only. With the kits which include tape and solvent the cost was the same and sometimes more than what I paid. And if there's a problem I can take them back. Doesn't make $en$e to me!

Thanks for the info, very helpful

Seattlepop,

I can find crossline black grips at $2.20 each online retail (e.g., Golfsmith). Depending on how many grips can be done with the tape and solvent supplied in the kits, who knows what the benefit is (but they usually include a clamp as well which is reusable)? But solvent, tape, and possibly even grips bought in moderate bulk (a few sets worth of supplies, assuming you play enough to regrip often), can definitely show a cost differential.

And, some of us just like to tinker!

- S