No matter if your set of golf clubs is brand new or gently used, replacing the grips can be one of the most effective changes you make to improve your game.
Since the grip is the only place your hands directly contact the club, it is important to keep them in good condition and provide an area with a comfortable feel.
Used grips have been twisted over and over again and will no longer function correctly after a period of time.
The more frequently you play golf, the more frequently should the grips be replaced.
Core Size of the Grip All grips are made in a variety of standard core sizes ranging from .
520" to .
620".
This measurement refers to the diameter of the end of the shaft.
As you begin to find a set of replacement grips, this is the first statistic you need.
It is essential that the shaft diameter matches the grip's core diameter.
Secondly, you will need to know what size grip works best for the size of your hands.
The options are small, medium, large, and the biggest: jumbo.
To find out which fits your hands, take a measurement of the length from your wrist, at the base of your hand, to the tip of the longest finger.
A small grip equals 6.
5 inches or less while a jumbo grip should be used for anything over 8 inches.
In between these two measurements are the medium and large sizes.
Tools to Replace Grips There are several things you will need before attempting to replace the grips.
These include grip solvent, grip tape which is double sided and two inches wide, an old container, a vise, and a rubber shaft holder.
Some professionals claim Coleman camp fuel works well because it leaves no residue and also maintain that WD-40 does not work well because it creates an oily surface.
How to Re-Grip Golf Clubs Start by putting the shaft holder over the shaft of your golf club and then tighten the vise.
Take a piece of grip tape cut to eight inches in length and place it around the shaft's butt.
You will need to leave an extra half inch beyond the end of the shaft.
After wrapping the tape around the shaft, push it a big into the shaft in order to seal off the end of the club.
Place a bead of grip solvent along the wrapped tape, covering about three-quarters of the area.
Next, place your finger over the hole at the end of the grip and squeeze this opening until it is completely closed.
Shaking the grip ensures that the solvent will cover the entire inside taped area.
Finally, push the grip over the butt of the shaft and then apply pressure to the grip from both the front and back sides equally.
Now all you need to do is clean up any excess solvent and begin using your newly re-gripped golf clubs.
Since the grip is the only place your hands directly contact the club, it is important to keep them in good condition and provide an area with a comfortable feel.
Used grips have been twisted over and over again and will no longer function correctly after a period of time.
The more frequently you play golf, the more frequently should the grips be replaced.
Core Size of the Grip All grips are made in a variety of standard core sizes ranging from .
520" to .
620".
This measurement refers to the diameter of the end of the shaft.
As you begin to find a set of replacement grips, this is the first statistic you need.
It is essential that the shaft diameter matches the grip's core diameter.
Secondly, you will need to know what size grip works best for the size of your hands.
The options are small, medium, large, and the biggest: jumbo.
To find out which fits your hands, take a measurement of the length from your wrist, at the base of your hand, to the tip of the longest finger.
A small grip equals 6.
5 inches or less while a jumbo grip should be used for anything over 8 inches.
In between these two measurements are the medium and large sizes.
Tools to Replace Grips There are several things you will need before attempting to replace the grips.
These include grip solvent, grip tape which is double sided and two inches wide, an old container, a vise, and a rubber shaft holder.
Some professionals claim Coleman camp fuel works well because it leaves no residue and also maintain that WD-40 does not work well because it creates an oily surface.
How to Re-Grip Golf Clubs Start by putting the shaft holder over the shaft of your golf club and then tighten the vise.
Take a piece of grip tape cut to eight inches in length and place it around the shaft's butt.
You will need to leave an extra half inch beyond the end of the shaft.
After wrapping the tape around the shaft, push it a big into the shaft in order to seal off the end of the club.
Place a bead of grip solvent along the wrapped tape, covering about three-quarters of the area.
Next, place your finger over the hole at the end of the grip and squeeze this opening until it is completely closed.
Shaking the grip ensures that the solvent will cover the entire inside taped area.
Finally, push the grip over the butt of the shaft and then apply pressure to the grip from both the front and back sides equally.
Now all you need to do is clean up any excess solvent and begin using your newly re-gripped golf clubs.
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