Buying golf clubs represents a significant financial committment. A new set of clubs costs anywhere from $500 to $2,500 and they should last the golfer anywhere from 8 to 12 years. In order to make the clubs last and perform at their best, they have to be maintained regularly. That includes changing your grips. This is something that you can do yourself. Not only will it save you money, but it will also save you time because you don't have to leave your clubs anywhere and wait for someone else to change them.
Step 1
Take your utility knife and make four cuts down the length of your grip. After making the cuts, reach into the hole created and peel the old grip off the top of the club.
Step 2
Pop the grip cap off the top of the club and loosen the grip stop at the bottom of the grip. You should be able to get the grip top off by applying pressure with your thumbs. A couple of twists should be sufficient to get the grip stop to slide to the bottom of the hosel (where the shaft meets the face of the club).
Step 3
Use a wet wash cloth to get rid of any dried glue or excess dirt from the top of the shaft. You will need a clean and dry surface before you put on your new grip. Use the dry rag to remove all excess moisture.
Step 4
Wrap double-sided grip tape on the top of the shaft. Start at the top of the grip and continue in serpentine fashion until your have wrapped the grip tape eight inches down the shaft.
Step 5
Slide the new grip on the shaft of the club. It should cover the top 8-to-12 inches of the shaft. Slide the grip stop back up to the bottom of the grip and put the grip cap back into place on the top of the shaft.
Tips and Warnings
- Change your grips every 12 to 18 months.
Things You'll Need
- Utility knife
- Grip tape
- Grip
- Wet wash cloth
- Dry rag
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