As you use your golf clubs, the grips will eventually become dirty, worn and damaged and will need replacing. New grips can rejuvenate an old set of golf clubs, making them look and feel new again. They can also give you better control. According to the Green Seeker Golf website, the replacement process is relatively simple and works identically for all types of golf club shafts, whether steel, graphite or carbon fiber.
Step 1
Make a single cut along the length of the old golf grip with razor knife. Do not cut the rubber of the grip too deeply, as this may damage the shaft. Peel back the old grip until it comes free from the shaft.
Step 2
Remove any old grip tape from the golf club shaft. Use a solvent-soaked rag to clean the shaft and remove any remaining adhesive. Allow the shaft to dry completely.
Step 3
Cut a length of grip tape and place it on the shaft in either a wrapping or spiral pattern. Smooth the tape down. Once it's firmly in place, remove the outer backing to reveal the sticky outer side of the tape.
Step 4
Insert a golf tee into the small hole in the wider end of the new golf grip. Put on your rubber gloves and pour solvent into the hole in the narrow end of the grip. Place your thumb over the hole and shake the grip to distribute the solvent over all surfaces within the grip.
Step 5
Place the plastic bowl underneath the grip tape on the shaft and pour the solvent that's inside the new grip over the tape. Completely cover the tape with solvent. Use more solvent from the container, if necessary. This temporarily deactivates the adhesive on the grip tape.
Step 6
Align the new grip to the head of the club and push the new grip onto the shaft and over the tape. Work quickly, while the tape is still wet with solvent. Continue to push until the grip is entirely on the shaft. Ensure that the pattern of the grip is straight and adjust the grip, if needed.
Step 7
Wipe the outside of the grip with solvent. Remove the golf tee from the end of the grip. Allow the solvent to evaporate and the grip to dry for 24 hours.
Tips and Warnings
- If you change your grips regularly, consider investing in a golf shaft clamp and vise to hold the shafts securely while you work on them.
- Because white spirits and other solvents are volatile, work in a well-ventilated room.
Things You'll Need
- New golf grips
- Razor knife
- Golf tee
- Plastic bowl
- Solvent, such as white spirits
- Two-sided golf grip tape
- Rubber gloves
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