Swapping out your old, slick grips for a fresh set of Golf Pride CP2s is one of the quickest ways to bring new life and control back to your clubs. This isn't a job you need to outsource, with a few basic tools and a little bit of guidance, you can feel the satisfaction of doing it yourself right at home. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, so you can re-grip your clubs with confidence and get them ready for the course.
Before we pick up a tool, let’s talk about why the Golf Pride CP2 is such a popular choice. It isn't just another grip, it's a piece of equipment designed to enhance feel and performance. Golf Pride engineered the CP2 series (both the CP2 Pro and CP2 Wrap) to offer superior comfort and control.
Ultimately, a new set of CP2 grips reconnects you to the club. That confidence you feel holding a perfectly tacky, stable grip can translate directly into how you commit to a swing. It removes a variable and lets you focus on the shot.
Having everything ready before you start makes the process smooth and frustration-free. Nothing is worse than getting halfway through a job and realizing you're missing a component. Here’s what you’ll need:
Alright, you’ve got your tools, your new grips, and a dedicated workspace. Let's get to work. We’ll go one club at a time from start to finish. Once you do one, the rest will feel second nature.
Start by placing the rubber vise clamp around the shaft of your club, about 6-8 inches below where the old grip ends. Position the club in the vise so the clubface is perfectly square to the sky (if you want the grip logo to be on top) or square to the ground (if you prefer no logo visible at address). Tighten the vise just enough to hold the club securely. You don’t need to crank it down, you just want to prevent it from twisting or slipping. Over-tightening is how shafts get damaged.
Take your hook blade. With the hook facing up and away from you, place the point of the hook under the very bottom edge of the old grip. Apply steady pressure and pull the blade upwards along the length of the grip towards the butt end. Always cut away from your body. A single, smooth cut should be enough. Once cut, you can peel the old grip off the shaft like a banana peel.
This is probably the most tedious part of the job, but it’s tremendously important for a good result. Peel off as much of the old grip tape as you can by hand. For the stubborn residue left behind, apply a little solvent or mineral spirits to a rag and wipe down the shaft. A plastic scraper or even an old credit card can help scrape off the remaining gunk without scratching the shaft. Your goal is a perfectly clean, smooth surface. Any lumps or old tape left behind will be felt through your new CP2 grip.
Take your roll of double-sided tape. measure a strip that is about a half-inch shorter than the length of your new CP2 grip. Peel the backing off one side and apply it to the shaft, starting just below the butt end and running it down toward the clubhead. Smooth it down firmly, making sure there are no air bubbles.
You should have about a half-inch of tape extending past the butt end of the shaft. Peel the waxy backing off the tape, twist that half-inch of overhanging tape, and tuck it neatly inside the opening at the end of the shaft. This creates a seal so solvent doesn’t run down inside your shaft.
This is where the process moves quickly. Place your finger over the small hole at the back end of your new CP2 grip. Pour a generous amount of solvent into the open end of the grip - fill it about halfway. Now, cover the open end with your other thumb and shake the grip vigorously for a few seconds to coat the entire interior with solvent.
Next, pour the solvent from inside the grip directly out over the entire length of the double-sided tape on the shaft. Make sure every part of the tape is soaking wet. Use your finger to spread it around if needed. The solvent temporarily neutralizes the glue, turning it into a super-slick surface.
You have a short window before the solvent begins to evaporate and the tape gets tacky again, so work with purpose but don't rush frantically.
Take the grip with the open end facing the butt end of the shaft. Align the logo (or lack thereof) up with your clubface. With a quick, fluid motion, push the grip onto the shaft. It might be a little tight at the beginning, but once it gets going, it should slide on smoothly. Push it aIl the way on until the butt end of the grip is snug against the end of the shaft. You shouldn't see any exposed shaft at the top.
If the grip gets stuck halfway, pull it off immediately and re-apply more solvent to both the inside of the grip and the tape. Do not try to force a stuck grip, you'll just stretch and ruin it.
Before the solvent sets, you have a minute or two for final adjustments. Remove the club from the vise. Set it on the ground in your address position and look down at the grip. Does the alignment look right to your eye? This is the most important perspective. The markings on the CP2 grips are great reference points. Nudge it into its final position.
Once you’re happy with the alignment, just let it be. Wipe off any excess solvent with your rag. The grip needs time to cure and form a permanent bond with the shaft. It's best to let the clubs sit for at least a few hours, but waiting a full 24 hours is the safest bet before you hit any balls. Leaning them against a wall is perfectly fine.
Re-gripping your clubs is a simple, satisfying project that connects you more deeply with your equipment and can genuinely improve your feel and performance on the course. By following these steps, you can confidently install a set of premium Golf Pride CP2 grips and know the job was done right.
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