Putting a fresh Super Stroke grip on your putter is one of the simplest and most effective changes you can make to your game. It provides an instant upgrade in feel and control, helping you quiet your hands and make a more confident stroke. This guide provides a complete, step-by-step walkthrough to get you from that old, worn-out grip to a perfectly installed Super Stroke right in your own workspace. We’ll cover everything you need, from gathering your tools to the final alignment that sets you up for success on the greens.
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Feel the Difference: Why Choose a Super Stroke Grip?
Before we get our hands dirty, let’s quickly talk about why this is such a popular upgrade. As a coach, I see so many amateurs struggle with overactive wrists during the putting stroke. Tense hands grip the club too tightly, leading to a jerky, inconsistent motion that sabotages both speed and line. The traditional tapered putter grip can sometimes encourage this.
Super Stroke grips challenged this convention with their patented "No Taper Technology." By creating a grip that has a more uniform, larger profile from top to bottom, it helps distribute grip pressure more evenly between your right and left hands. This simple design change has a profound effect:
It minimizes unnecessary wrist and hand rotation during the stroke.
It encourages you to engage the larger, more stable muscles in your shoulders and back to power the putt.
It promotes a true pendulum-like stroke, which is the foundation of consistency.
Simply put, it helps you get your hands "out" of the stroke so your body can do the work. The result is better distance control, a squarer putter face at impact, and a big boost in confidence over those must-make putts.
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Doing a professional-level job requires having the right tools on hand before you start. There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a project only to realize you’re missing an item. Here’s a checklist of everything you’ll need. You can buy these items individually or find them packaged together in most golf re-gripping kits.
Your New Super Stroke Grip: Make sure you’ve chosen the model and size that feels best to you.
Utility Knife with a Sharp Blade: A fresh blade is essential for a clean and safe cut. A hook blade is even safer and more effective for this task.
Double-Sided Grip Tape: You'll need a strip that’s about 10 inches long. The 2-inch wide tape works best.
Grip Solvent: This is a specially formulated, non-toxic liquid that activates the tape's adhesive. In a pinch, mineral spirits or even lighter fluid can work, but grip-specific solvent is always the recommended and safest option.
Bench Vise: This is non-negotiable for holding the putter securely. Attempting to do this while holding the club between your legs is a recipe for frustration and a poorly installed grip.
Rubber Shaft Clamp: This small but vital tool protects your putter’s steel shaft from being crushed or scratched by the metal jaws of the vise. Never clamp a shaft directly in a vise.
Rags or Paper Towels: You’ll need these for cleanup. This process can get a little messy.
Bucket or Tray: Placing a small tray or bucket under your workspace will catch the excess solvent, saving you a mess.
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With your tools laid out, you’re ready to begin. Take your time, follow these steps methodically, and you’ll be admiring your handiwork in no time. For a general guide on how to install golf grips, see our other resources.
Step 1: Secure the Putter
Open the jaws of your bench vise wide enough to fit the putter shaft with the rubber clamp around it. Place the rubber clamp high up on the shaft, a few inches below the old grip. Place the clamped shaft into the vise and tighten it just enough so that the putter won’t rotate or slip. Don’t overtighten and risk damaging the shaft. The putter head should be pointing up at a comfortable angle for you to work on.
Step 2: Remove the Old Grip
This is where safety comes first. Take your utility knife (ideally a hook blade) and place the tip of the blade at the edge of the old grip, right where it meets the shaft. With the blade facing away from your body, make a smooth, controlled cut along the length of the grip from bottom to top. The hook blade is fantastic here because the blade is shielded, preventing you from accidentally scoring the shaft underneath. Once you’ve made the cut, you can easily peel the old grip off the shaft.
Step 3: Scrape and Clean the Shaft
With the old grip gone, you’ll see the remnants of the old tape. This needs to be removed completely. Start by peeling off as much of the tape as you can with your fingers. For the stubborn, sticky residue that’s left behind, you have a couple of options. Often, a combination of a scraping tool (a dull knife blade works, but be careful) and a little bit of grip solvent can get the job done. Apply some solvent to a rag and rub the shaft vigorously. For very stubborn leftover adhesive, a little acetone will dissolve it quickly. The goal is a perfectly smooth, clean and dry metal surface.
Step 4: Apply the New Double-Sided Tape
Take your strip of double-sided tape and apply it lengthwise down the shaft, starting about a quarter-inch from the very top (the butt end). Run it straight down past where the bottom of the new grip will be. Peel the backing off the tape. Now, for the part people often forget: leave about a half-inch of tape hanging over the butt end of the shaft. Twist this excess tape and tuck it inside the opening of the shaft. This creates a seal that prevents solvent from pouring down inside your putter shaft.
Step 5: Douse with Solvent
This is where you don’t want to be stingy. Generous use of solvent is what makes the next step easy. First, cover the small vent hole at the top of your new Super Stroke grip with your finger. Then, pour a liberal amount of solvent directly inside the grip. Close the other end with your other hand and slosh the solvent around to coat the entire inside surface. Pour the excess solvent from the grip all over the double-sided tape on your putter shaft. Place your drip tray underneath to catch the runoff. The tape should be completely saturated.
Step 6: Slide the Grip On
You need to act quickly and decisively here before the solvent starts to evaporate. Grasp the new grip firmly and, with a confident push, slide it onto the end of the shaft. It will feel slippery at first. You may need to use a single, continuous, and possibly forceful motion to get it all the way on until the butt end of the grip is flush with the butt end of the shaft. Don’t stop and start, push it on in one go.
Step 7: Align it Perfectly
This is the most important step for a Super Stroke. Before the solvent sets, you have a small window - a minute or two - to make adjustments. Position yourself so you’re looking down the shaft from the grip towards the putter head. You want the flat top surface of the Super Stroke grip to be perfectly square and aligned with the face of your putter. Small adjustments can be made by twisting the grip. A lot of golfers find it helpful to set the putter head on the ground in the address position to check the alignment from their playing perspective. Once you are 100% satisfied that it’s perfectly aligned, your work is almost done.
Step 8: Let It Dry
Use a rag to wipe away any excess solvent from the shaft and grip. Now comes the hard part: waiting. Resist the temptation to go show off your work or hit a test putt. The grip needs time for the solvent to fully evaporate and for the tape’s adhesive to fully cure. Let the putter rest for at least 4-6 hours, but waiting a full 24 hours is the best practice to guarantee it won’t twist during your next round.
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Regripping your putter is a gratifying and straightforward project that gives you a tangible connection to your equipment. By following these steps, you’ve not only saved a little money but have also installed a grip that can meaningfully improve your performance on the greens. Enjoy the feel of that new grip and the confidence that comes with a job well done.
Putting a new grip on is a smart move for improving your physical connection and control with the putter. To build that same level of confidence in your strategy and on-course decisions, I've found that using Caddie AI can make a real difference. It helps you think your way around the course more effectively by providing instant answers and clear strategies for any shot, so you can stop guessing and start playing with full conviction.
Spencer has been playing golf since he was a kid and has spent a lifetime chasing improvement. With over a decade of experience building successful tech products, he combined his love for golf and startups to create Caddie AI - the world's best AI golf app. Giving everyone an expert level coach in your pocket, available 24/7. Caddie's mission is simple: make world-class golf advice accessible to everyone, anytime.
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