Putting a fresh set of Golf Pride grips on your clubs is one of the most satisfying and performance-enhancing things you can do for your game. It restores that tacky, confident connection to the club, and the best part is, you can do it yourself right in your own garage or workshop. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step by step, so you can regrip your clubs like a pro and feel the difference on your very next round.
Before we get our hands dirty, let's talk about why this is so important. Your grip is your only connection to the golf club. When that connection is poor because of a worn-out, slick grip, your hands will unconsciously apply more pressure to prevent the club from twisting or slipping during the swing. This extra tension is a round-killer. It restricts your wrists, slows down your clubhead speed, and ruins your feel around the greens. A fresh grip allows you to hold the club with much less tension, freeing up your swing and giving you more control and confidence over every shot.
Golf Pride suggests you should regrip your clubs once a year or every 40 rounds, whichever comes first. If you play in hot or humid conditions or just practice a lot, you might need to do it even more frequently. Don't wait until they look like they've been through a war. If they feel slick or hard in the slightest, it's time for a change.
Golf Pride is the most popular grip in golf for a reason - they offer a model for every type of player. Choosing the right one comes down to personal preference for feel and performance in different weather conditions.
Choosing the right size is also a big deal. Golf Pride offers Undersize, Standard, Midsize, and Jumbo. If you wear a large or a cadet large glove, you might feel more comfortable with a Midsize grip. Trying out a few different sizes on a couple of your clubs can be a great way to find what’s best for you.
Getting your workspace set up before you start makes the whole process smooth and efficient. It’s like setting up your ingredients before you start cooking. Here’s what you’ll need:
Alright, you’ve got your supplies and you’re ready to go. We're going to take this one club at a time. The first one might feel a little slow, but you'll hit a rhythm and fly through the rest of the set.
Open the jaws of your vise wide enough to fit the golf club shaft with the rubber shaft clamp around it. Place the rubber clamp around the shaft about 6 inches below where the old grip ends. Don't place it up near the grip, as that part of the shaft is often thinner and more fragile. Place the clamped shaft into the vise and tighten it until it’s snug and won’t rotate. Do not over-tighten! You just want it firm enough to hold the club steady, you’re not trying to crush it.
This is where that hook blade comes in handy. It’s designed to cut the grip without letting the blade touch the shaft. If you’re using a standard utility knife, be extremely careful. Position the opening of your hook blade at the very bottom edge of the grip. With a smooth, firm motion, pull the blade up and away from your body, slicing through the grip from the bottom edge to the top. The old grip should peel right off. Always, always, always cut away from yourself.
This is probably the least fun part of the job, but it’s critical for a good result. Peel off the old grip tape. Sometimes it comes off in one clean piece, and sometimes it fights you every inch of the way. If you have stubborn residue, you can use your grip solvent or some mineral spirits on a rag to scrub it off. A little bit of gentle scraping with a dull-edged plastic scraper can also help, but avoid anything that will scratch the shaft. For really stubborn tape, a little heat from a heat gun can help loosen the adhesive. Get the shaft perfectly clean and smooth before moving on.
Take a strip of your double-sided grip tape. You’ll want it to be slightly shorter than the length of your new grip. A good rule of thumb is to leave about a quarter-inch of bare shaft showing at the top. Peel the backing off one side and apply it to the shaft lengthwise, running from the top down. Smooth it out with your fingers to avoid any bubbles or wrinkles. Let the excess tape hang off the butt end of the shaft. Carefully peel off the top layer of backing from the tape. Finally, twist the excess tape hanging off the end and tuck it down inside the butt of the shaft. This creates a seal so solvent can’t get down inside your shaft.
Place your tray or pan underneath the clamped club to catch the drips. Cover the small vent hole on the butt cap of your new Golf Pride grip with your finger. Now, pour a generous amount of grip solvent into the new grip. Pinch the open end of the grip shut with your other hand and shake it vigorously for a few seconds to coat the entire inside surface. Don’t be shy with the solvent here, more is better than not enough. Pour the excess solvent from inside the grip out over the entire length of the double-sided tape on the shaft. This lubricates both surfaces, activating the tape and allowing the grip to slide on easily.
This step requires a confident, smooth motion. You have a limited window before the solvent starts to evaporate. Take the open end of the grip and start it over the butt end of the shaft. In one fluid motion, push the grip all the way on until the butt cap of the grip is snug against the end of the shaft. If it gets stuck halfway, you can pull it back a few inches and try again quickly. Don't be timid here. A firm, decisive push is what you need.
Before the solvent sets, you have about a minute to get the alignment right. Most Golf Pride grips have alignment marks or logos to help you. Stand behind the club like you’re addressing a ball and look down. Make sure the grip’s pattern is perfectly square to the clubface. You can twist the grip slightly in either direction to get it just right. Once you’re happy with the alignment, leave it alone!
That’s it! The hard part is over. Use a rag to wipe away any excess solvent from the grip and shaft. Now, repeat the process for the rest of your clubs. Once you’re done with the whole set, it's best to let the clubs rest for at least a few hours before you swing them. It's often recommended to let them dry overnight just to be absolutely sure the adhesive is fully cured.
Regripping your clubs is a straightforward and rewarding task that instantly connects you more deeply to your equipment. Feeling that tacky, fresh grip in your hands not only improves performance by reducing tension but also gives you a mental boost, trusting that the club will do exactly what you tell it to.
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