The least technical part of your golf club, the grip, is also the only point of contact between you and your golf club. Golf grips impact club feel and your swing, so maintaining proper grips is important to your play and your enjoyment on the golf course. Once your grips wear down, the lost of traction hinders your golf swing. Install new grips to help keep your game at its sharpest.
Step 1
Remove the old grip and tape from your club shaft. Golfsmith.com recommends using a hook-blade knife to carefully slice the old grip to tear off, then applying heat to loosen the old tape underneath. Clean the shaft, removing any residue, dirt or other material.
Step 2
Measure the grip's length. Place a tape measure at the grip's bottom and measure the distance straight to the top of the grip.
Step 3
Measure the same distance down, from the club shaft's top, as your measured grip length. Apply double-sided tape to the shaft's measured grip length. Completely cover the measured area with one layer of tape.
Step 4
Remove the double-sided tape's backing.
Step 5
Place the club in a vice, a few inches below the bottom of the grip, to keep it stable and secure while installing the grip. Square the club face so that it is pointed up and perpendicular to the ground.
Step 6
Cover one end of the new grip and pour solvent inside it. Swirl the solvent, coating the entire inside of the grip.
Step 7
Pour the solvent from inside the grip over the shaft's taped area.
Step 8
Slide the grip onto the shaft. Align the grip and the club face in the properly marked position.
Step 9
Remove the club from the vice and let it dry for 16 to 18 hours.
Tips and Warnings
- Place a piece of cardboard or other sturdy material around the club shaft prior to putting it in the vice. This will protect the club from scratching or other damage.
- While working with solvent, protect your hands with rubber gloves.
Things You'll Need
- Double-sided tape
- Solvent
- Vice
- Tape measure
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