How to Change Grips on a Golf Club
By Steve Silverman
Golf clubs are a very expensive proposition, and are an investment that you'll want to last. That means taking good care of your clubs and maintaining them. Changing your grips is one of the things you can do to keep your clubs in top shape. Doing it yourself is not difficult and will save you money.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Cut four vertical cuts down your old grips. These cuts should be at least 8 inches in length. Reach through the holes made by your cuts and peel your old grip off.
Pop off the cap at the top of your grip. You can either do this with your thumbs or by placing a screwdriver under the cap and pushing up. Loosen the grip stop at the bottom of the grip by twisting it and letting it slip down to the bottom of the club.
Clean off the shaft with a warm, wet rag. There may be remnants of glue and other debris where the grip was removed. Warm water should remove it. Make sure to dry the area thoroughly with a rag immediately.
Place double-sided grip tape on the shaft of your club. Start at the top and extend the grip down 8 inches. Slide the grip over the top of the club and let it sit comfortably on top of the grip tape. Use your fingers to knead it into place.
Put the cap back on top of the club shaft and raise the grip stop back to its original spot. Let the club sit at least an hour so the glue in the grip tape can cure and your grip will be secure.
Tips & Warnings
Use a sharp blade so you can cut all the way through the grip tape. Don't worry about damaging the shaft.
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer, covering sports since 1980. Silverman authored The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Who's Better, Who's Best in Football -- The Top 60 Players of All-Time, among others, and placed in the Pro Football Writers of America awards three times. Silverman holds a Master of Science in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism.
