Worn-out golf grips are silent score killers, forcing you to grip the club tighter, creating tension that ruins your swing and costs you control. The great news is that you don't need to visit a pro shop to fix it. This guide gives you the complete list of what you can use to regrip your golf clubs and shows you precisely how to do it yourself, saving you money and giving you a better feel for every club in your bag.
Before we get our hands dirty, let's talk about why this is such a big deal. Your grip is your only connection to the golf club. If that connection is weak, slippery, or uncomfortable, your entire swing will suffer. Think about it like the tires on a car, once the tread wears down, you lose traction and control, especially in tough conditions.
Here’s what fresh grips give you:
As a general rule, a golfer who plays once a week should consider regripping their clubs once a year. If you play more or spend a lot of time at the range, you might need to do it twice a year. If you can see shiny, smooth spots or feel the grip becoming hard and cracked, it's time.
Getting your regripping station set up is the first step. You don't need a Tour-level workshop, just a few key items. We can break this down into the absolute must-haves and a few tools that just make the job much, much easier.
You can't do the job without these essentials. Many companies sell complete regripping kits that include the grips, tape, and solvent all in one package, which is a great option for your first time.
While not strictly necessary, these items turn a potentially messy task into a clean and simple process.
Alright, you've got your materials. Let's get to work. I recommend starting with one club, like your pitching wedge, to get the feel for it before moving on to the rest of the set.
If you have a vise, place the rubber shaft clamp around the shaft about six inches below where the grip ends and tighten it in the vise. Make sure the clubface is aiming straight up at the ceiling so you can align the new grip correctly. No vise? You can brace the club firmly against a workbench or in a corner between two walls, but it’s much trickier.
Take your hook blade or utility knife. The golden rule here is to always cut away from your body. Start the cut at the bottom edge (the mouth of the grip) and push the blade up towards the butt end of the club in one smooth motion. The grip should peel right off. Be patient and careful, don’t try to rush this step.
This is often the most tedious part of the process. You need to remove every last bit of the old double-sided tape. Some will peel off easily, but older tape can be stubborn. You can use a heat gun (on a low setting for just a few seconds) or some solvent on a rag to help loosen the adhesive. A plastic scraper can help, but avoid metal scrapers that could damage the shaft. Once the tape is gone, give the shaft a final wipe with a solvent-soaked rag to remove any residue. The shaft must be perfectly clean and dry.
Take one strip of your double-sided grip tape and peel off the backing. Apply it lengthwise down the shaft, starting about 1/4 inch from the butt end. Let the extra bit of tape hang over the end. Smooth it out to remove any air bubbles. Then, take the part hanging over the edge and twist and tuck it into the hole at the end of the shaft. This creates a seal that prevents solvent from getting down inside the shaft.
Now, peel off the protective top layer of the tape. Grab your solvent bottle. Liberally douse the entire length of the tape. Don't be shy here, more is better than less.
Next, take your new grip. Place your finger or a tee over the small vent hole at the end and pour a fair amount of solvent inside. Cover the mouth of the grip with your other hand and shake it vigorously for a few seconds to coat the entire inner surface. Then, pour the excess solvent out of the grip and over the taped shaft.
You need to act quickly here while everything is wet and slippery. Grasp the new grip and, starting from the butt end of the shaft, push it on with one confident, continuous motion. You’ll feel it sort of hydroplane over the tape. Push it all the way down until the end of the grip is snug against the end of the shaft.
You have about a minute or two before the adhesive starts to set. Before removing the club from the vise, quickly align the grip. Most grips have a logo or alignment markings. Eyeball it from above to make sure it’s perfectly straight in relation to the clubface. Once you're happy with the alignment, wipe off any excess solvent with a dry rag and leave the club to dry. I recommend waiting at least a few hours, but overnight is best, before hitting any shots.
Regripping your clubs is a very manageable DIY project that pays huge dividends in confidence and performance. With the right materials - new grips, double-sided tape, solvent, and a hook blade - and a little patience, you can give your clubs a new lease on life and improve your connection to every shot.
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