Quick Guide: Golf Club Regripping Process

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a newcomer to the links, understanding the ins and outs of club maintenance is essential to optimizing your game. Over time, your golf club grips may wear down, become slick, or feel uncomfortable, affecting your swing accuracy and control.

The good news is that regripping your golf clubs is simple once you know the right steps, tips, and tricks to follow. To get you back on the course and swinging your best, let this article be your guide to the golf club regripping process.

Gather All the Required Materials

Before we delve into the actual process of regripping, it’s important to make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. First, you’ll need new grips that fit your hand size and feel comfortable—you can choose from a wide variety of styles. You’ll also need grip tape, which is what secures the grip to the shaft of the golf club. Grip solvent should also be a part of your regripping tool kit, as it’ll help slide the new grip onto the club and align it correctly.

Additionally, it’s important to have a hook blade or sharp knife to remove the old grip and grip tape. Lastly, a vise clamp and rubber vise clamp shaft protector are needed to hold the club firmly while you work on it without damaging the shaft. Having all these materials readily available will make the process go smoother and ensure a high-quality end result.

Secure Your Golf Club and Remove the Old Grip

Once you have all your materials on hand, it’s time to secure your golf club. Start by placing the rubber vise clamp shaft protector around the shaft of your golf club—this acts as a cushion between the shaft and the vise clamp. With the protector in place, secure the club in the vise at a comfortable working height, ensuring the clubface is aligned correctly. Tighten the clamp just enough to hold the club firmly, but be careful not to apply too much pressure, as you don’t want to damage the shaft. This step is critical as it gives you a stable and safe platform to work from, enabling a clean and accurate regripping job.

Now that your club is securely clamped and ready, the next step of our golf club regripping journey involves removing the old, worn-out grip. Using your hook blade or sharp knife, carefully cut through the existing grip, making sure to angle the blade and cut away from you. Just be careful to maintain control and avoid damaging the shaft. Once you’ve made the incision, it should be relatively simple to peel off the old grip and toss it away.

Remove the Old Grip Tape

Remember, the grip is not the only thing you’re saying goodbye to! You need to remove and replace the old grip tape as well. Start by peeling off as much of the old tape as you can with your hands. This process can be tricky if the tape has been on for a long time and has adhered firmly to the club shaft. If you’re having trouble removing it manually, you can use a hairdryer to warm up the remaining tape, melting the adhesive so it’s easier to take off.

Hold the hairdryer about a foot away from the club shaft and slowly move it up and down to distribute the heat evenly. You’ll soon notice the tape turning gummy and starting to peel off. Be patient and meticulous to ensure no residue is left behind—a clean club shaft is paramount for a proper grip fit.

With your golf club shaft clean and ready, it’s time to apply the new grip tape. Your first step is to measure and cut your new grip tape, which should be the same length as the grip you’re installing. Once it’s cut to size, peel all liners off the grip tape and apply it to your clean club shaft. Ideally, the tape should cover the entire area where the new grip will be installed. Make sure to leave a small amount of extra tape at the top that you can fold into the shaft opening, as this prevents any solvent from entering the shaft during installation.

Activate the Grip Tape

Now that you’re ready to activate your grip tape, place a catch bucket or cloth under the club to catch any runoff, then spray the solvent over the tape, ensuring it’s completely covered. After you apply the solvent to the tape, cover the hole on the top of the grip with your finger and spray enough solvent to coat the inside of the grip.

Cover the open end with your finger, shake the grip to ensure the entire inside is covered with solvent, and then pour the excess from the grip directly onto the tape on the club shaft. The solvent acts as a lubricant and will make sliding the grip onto the club much easier.

Install the New Grip

To install your new grip, start by aligning the grip’s opening with the butt end of the club shaft. Now, applying a steady pressure, push the grip over the tape and onto the shaft. The lubrication provided by the solvent will allow the grip to slide on easily—remember to act quickly as the solvent evaporates fast.

Once the grip is on, you have a few minutes to make adjustments before the solvent dries completely to align it correctly. However, the alignment process varies depending on the type of grip you have. For example, if you have a putter grip with a flat front, make sure that it’s parallel with the clubface. If your grip has a reminder or rib, it should fit into your fingers when you take hold of the club.

Let It Dry

After you’ve successfully installed your new grip, it’s absolutely crucial to give it ample time to dry. This allows the solvent to completely evaporate, ensuring the grip securely adheres to the club shaft. Although it may be tempting to immediately test out your newly regripped golf club, rushing this step could lead to the grip coming loose or twisting during play.

Let your club dry for about 20 minutes to ensure a proper and secure fit, and then it will be ready for action. The more solvent you use, the longer the grip will take to dry. You’ll be able to step up to the tee box with confidence, knowing that your club has been expertly regripped and ready to help you take your game to the next level!

At Brampton Technology, we understand that the golf club regripping process can be a meticulous one, and gathering all the materials you need is an added stressor. That’s why our golf club regrip kits come with everything you need so you can regrip your club with ease and get back out on the links in no time at all.