Using just water to regrip your golf clubs might sound too simple to be true, but it's a popular and highly effective method for golfers with the right tools. Foregoing messy solvents, this technique relies on an air compressor to make the job quick, clean, and surprisingly easy. This guide provides a full step-by-step tutorial on how to use water and air for your next T-regripping project and discusses when this is the best option for you.
First, let's be clear on what this technique involves. You aren't just splashing water inside a grip and forcing it onto the shaft. The magic happens when you combine water as a lubricant and compressed air to expand the grip, allowing it to float down the shaft over the double-sided tape.
The traditional method a for regripping has always been to use a specialized, chemical-based solvent. You'd pour the solvent over the grip tape and inside the grip, creating a super-slick surface that allows you to slide the grip into place. The main drawback? Solvents have strong fumes, are flammable, can be messy, and require significant drying time&mdash,often up to 24 hours&mdash,before the club is playable.
The water and air method, however, makes your clubs ready for the course in just a few minutes. It’s a game-changer if you want to regrip your entire set and hit the range on the same day.
While the old solvent method works just fine, there are some significant advantages to using water and an air compressor.
To successfully use this method, you need a few key items. While solvents are forgiving if you don't have a perfect setup, this technique is dependent on having compressed air.
Ready to get started? Follow these steps, and you'll have a freshly gripped club in no time. Taking the time to do things properly here makes the entire swing process better. A solid connection to the club starts with a confident hold - much like a good golf swing starts with a good setup.
Start by securing the golf club in your vise, using the rubber clamp right below where the grip ends to protect the shaft. Position the club so the face is square, making it easier to line up the new grip later. Take your hook blade, insert it just under the bottom edge of the old grip, and pull it upwards toward the butt end in one firm, smooth motion. Always cut away from your body. The grip should peel right off.
Next comes the least fun part: removing the old tape. This can be tedious. If the tape is old and brittle, peel off what you can with your fingers, then use a solvent like mineral spirits or a dedicated tape remover to clean off the remaining residue. For really stubborn tape, a gentle warming with a heat gun can help loosen the adhesive.
Take your double-sided tape and apply it vertically down the shaft, starting just below the butt end and running it a bit past the bottom edge of where the new grip will sit. Make sure you apply it smoothly, with no air bubbles. Over time, you’ll get really slick at this.
Leave about a half-inch of tape hanging over the butt end of the shaft. Once the tape is in place, peel off the paper backing. Take that half-inch of overhanging tape, twist it tightly, and tuck it securely inside the end of the shaft. This creates a smooth "cap" and prevents any water from getting down inside the club shaft.
Here’s where it all comes together. Pour a small amount of water inside your new grip - just enough to wet the entire inner surface. Plug the little vent hole with your thumb and shake the grip to coat the inside completely, then pour out any excess.
With the tape's backing removed, dribble a little water onto the taped shaft as well, spreading it around with your finger. This provides the initial bit of lubrication you'll need.
Now, act quickly. Align the opening of the grip with the butt end of the club and push it on an inch or two with a firm motion. It might resist a bit - that's normal. Once it’s started, grab your air compressor's blower nozzle. Insert the a taperedend of your nozzle into the vent hole at the butt end of the grip and press down firmly to create a seal.
Holding the grip securely with one hand, use your other hand to give a few short bursts of compressed air. You will feel and hear the grip instantly inflate. With the air flowing, the grip will effortlessly slide aall the waydown the shaft. Guide it auntilthe butt end of the grip is snug against the butt end of the shaft.
Once the grip is on, immediately pull the club out of the vise. Looking down at the clubhead in its playing position, align the guide marks on your grip so everything is perfectly square. You have about 15-30 seconds to make micro-adjustments before the tape begins to hold.
Wipe any excess water off the grip and shaft with your towel. For good measure, give one last quick burst of air into the vent hole to push out any lingering droplets. The water on the tape helps it adhere almost immediately once the air is removed. After a quick wipedown, your club is ready to go.
While the water and air method is fantastic, it's not the only way. The traditional solvent technique is still a perfectly valid, and sometimes preferable, an option in a couple of specific scenarios:
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