Replacing a worn-out, slick golf grip is one of the fastest and most satisfying ways to bring a club back to life. Having that fresh, tacky connection to the club can immediately boost your confidence over the ball. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, showing you exactly how to put on a new golf grip like a pro. We’ll cover everything from the tools you need to the little tricks that make the job simple and clean.
Your golf grip is your only point of contact with the club. If that connection isn't secure, the rest of your swing can easily fall apart. When a grip gets old, the rubber hardens, becomes shiny, and loses its tackiness. You might find yourself squeezing the club tighter without even realizing it, creating tension in your hands, wrists, and forearms that kills feel and power.
Think about a slick grip in humid weather or a light drizzle - it’s a recipe for disaster. The club can slip or twist during your swing, leading to shots that fly completely off-line. You simply can't deliver the clubface squarely to the ball with any consistency if your hands are insecure.
By learning to regrip your own clubs, you gain a few significant advantages:
Getting the right tools makes the job athousand times easier. Trying to wing it with whatever you have lying around the garage is a common mistake that can lead to frustration or even damaged clubs. Here’s exactly what you’ll need to do the job properly.
With your tools laid out, it’s time to get started. The removal process is where a little bit of patience and the right technique pay off.
Place the rubber shaft clamp around the shaft a few inches below where the old grip ends. Don't clamp over the grip itself or too far down the shaft. Open the jaws of your vise wide enough to fit the clamp, place the club inside, and tighten the vise until the club is snug. You don't need to apply massive pressure, it just needs to be firm enough so it won't rotate or move while you work.
Safety first: always, always cut away from your body. Take your hook blade and place it at the very bottom edge of the grip. Hook the blade under the lip and push it forward along the top of the shaft, away from you, in one smooth motion all the way to the grip cap. The grip should split open easily. If using a standard utility knife, be gentle and apply just enough pressure to cut through the rubber without digging deep and scratching the shaft.
Once you've made the cut, the old grip will come off easily. Just grab the two edges where you made the slit and peel the grip away from the shaft.
This is often the most tedious part of the process. Some old tape peels off cleanly in one piece, while other tape tears into a million sticky shreds. If the tape is stubborn, a little bit of heat from a heat gun or a hairdryer will work wonders. Gently warm the taped area for about 30-45 seconds to soften the adhesive. Don't overheat it, especially a graphite shaft.
Once heated, you can often peel the tape off with your thumbnail or scrape it away with a plastic scraper (avoid metal to prevent scratches). A rag soaked in a little grip solvent can also help break down any remaining sticky residue. Your goal is a perfectly smooth, clean shaft surface before you move on.
Now for the fun part. With the shaft prepped and clean, you’re ready to install your fresh new grip. The key here is to work efficiently while the solvent is still wet.
Take a strip of double-sided grip tape and measure it against the shaft. You want the tape to be about a half-inch shorter than the full length of the grip. This prevents any tape from sticking out the bottom. Peel the backing from one side and apply the tape lengthwise along the top of the shaft. To avoid creating ridges and ensure a smooth feel, do not overlap the tape. Wrap it around the shaft so the edges just meet. Next, peel off the outer backing, exposing the sticky top surface.
Grab your new grip. Place a finger over the small vent hole in the grip cap. Turn thegrip upside down and pour a generous amount of grip solvent inside - don't be shy here! Fill it about a quarter of the way. Pinch the open end of the grip closed and give it a good swish and shake to make sure the entire inner surface is coated with solvent.
Quickly but carefully, pour the excess solvent from inside the grip all over the taped section of the shaft. Be sure to coat the entire taping area completely. The combination of wet tape and a wet grip interior is what allows the grip to slide on easily. This is where a drip pan comes in handy.
This stage needs to be done without hesitation. Take the open end of the grip and position it at the butt end of the shaft. With one smooth, quick push, slide the grip all the way down until the end of the shaft butts up flush against the grip cap. You'll feel it stop. If you meet resistance, you may not have used enough solvent. Pull it off quickly and add more to both the tape and the inside of the grip.
You’re almost there! Just a couple more quick actions to make sure your work is perfect before letting it set.
With the grip pushed fully on, you still have a short window - maybe a minute or two - to make adjustments. Hold the club out in front of you as you would at address. Look at the clubface and ensure it’s perfectly square, then check that the logo or alignment pattern on your grip is positioned exactly where you want it. This could be logo up, down, or hidden underneath. Twist it slightly until it’s perfect.
Use your rag to wipe off any excess solventfrom the shaft and the grip itself. Now comes the hardest part: waiting. Although it might feel set after a few minutes, the adhesive under the grip tape needs time to fully cure. To be safe, let the club dry for at least a few hours - but setting it aside overnight is even better - before you take it out for a swing.
Learning how to put on your own golf grips is an immensely rewarding skill for any golfer. You now have complete control over your equipment's most vital connection point, allowing you to save money and customize the feel of every club in your bag to perfectly match your preferences.
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