How to regrip your golf clubs at home

I grew up with a dad who was obsessed with his golf clubs (you can see how I ended up now), so learning to change the grip in the basement came before I could drive a car.

Re-gripping your golf clubs is fun, easy and gives you complete control over how your clubs feel in your hands. There are no excuses, it’s all up to you.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and I recently moved to Boston, about 265 miles from my father’s workplace in Pennsylvania.

But don’t worry, while I won’t be buying all the tools I could find in my dad’s workshop at once, I can start by giving myself some easy space to re-grip my golf clubs.

All you need to re-grip your golf clubs at home

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How to regrip your golf clubs at home

Step 1: Find a space

This is where garages and basements come in handy as places where you can’t be afraid to get a little messy and have plenty of space.

If you can find a workbench to mount your vice on, that’s great, but there are also a variety of ladders and jigs on the market.

Another issue I have encountered in my garage is that it is very cold and it can be difficult to hold something as it is difficult to work with them in the cold.

Step 2: Cut the old grip

As with any procedure, there are many ways to operate a cat and there are many ways to remove an old seizure.

You can try to save the old grip by using a dedicated needle and solvent shooter, but this is often tedious and not worth the trouble. You can also save an old grip using an air compressor, shooting it into the grip (we’ll get into that in another article).

But the tried and true method is to use a utility knife and just cut off the old grip. A regular blade – like the one I use in the picture – works well, but it’s best to use a hook blade to avoid any scratches on the non-chrome shafts. I like to do this with my club in a corner grip. I won’t take it out until the new grip is installed.

Once you cut off the old handle, you should be able to peel it off easily with your hands.

Step 3: Remove the remaining tape

Old tape tends to stay on the shaft and again, there are several ways to do this, but the best way is to heat. Use a hot torch (fastest), a heat gun or even a hair dryer (safest) to melt the glue.

Once you’ve used that, you can use a knife or, better yet, a dedicated tape removal tool (there are many options out there) to peel off any remaining tape.

The shaft will still stick with the remaining tape residue, so you will need to spray some adhesive on the shaft and wipe it off with a towel. You want your shaft to be as clean as new before installing new tape.

Step 4: Measure and apply new tape

For this step, it may help to have your tape set on a dry washer. Hold your new grip close to the dispenser and pull out a new strip of tape that is slightly longer than the new grip.

Remove the tape backing and apply it to the end of the shaft about 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the end of the shaft. I like to tape with one edge down the middle of the top of the shaft or put the center of the tape in the middle of the shaft and wrap from both sides. The former places the seam of the tape on top while the latter places it on the bottom. It’s a preference, but by holding the putter like I do in the video above, it doesn’t matter.

Take the end of the tape hanging up and wrap it inside the shaft to completely cover the edge.

Step 5: Pour the solvent

The grip solvent works in two ways: as a lubricant to lubricate the grip and by temporarily sealing the glue on the tape. You will want to make sure that the entire inside of the grip is coated with solvent.

Apply at least 10 pumps of the spray bottle to the finger grip above the vent hole below. Then close the hole at the top with your thumb and rotate the handle to wear inside.

Once you feel like the entire inside of the grip is sealed, hold the grip upside down over the shaft and remove your finger from the vent hole at the bottom and release the remaining solvent from the tape. Some grips, like the Reverse Taper grip in the video, which is .580″ core diameter, that I put on the putter shaft, which is .600″, may need more solvent sprayed on the shaft. You won’t be able to use much; just know that the more you use, the longer it will take to dry.

Some holding stations have a tray to remove excess solvent. If you don’t have that, do this over a trash can or sink.

Step 6: Slide into the grip

Get the gripper over the butt end of the shaft and slide it forward in one steady motion. This isn’t a problem with full grips, but with larger grips like putter grips, keeping your momentum going is important. If you stop, you may not be able to get it to move and will have to start over.

Step 7: Check alignment

To get the putter grip, make sure the front paddle is perpendicular to the face of your putter. To handle the swing, decide if you want the logo to go up or down. There are usually small marks on the handle to help you align the entire handle and make sure it is not twisted.

Some detailed holding stations have a reference point for finding perpendicular angles.

You can do this initially while the club is still engaged, but after that, remove it and test the alignment on the playing surface to make sure you like it.

Step 8: Make sure the grip is seated properly (IMPORTANT!!!)

You probably want to do this before checking the final alignment, but flip your club upside down and press down to get a firm grip on the ground. This ensures that you have a full grip on the club.

Step 9: Let it dry

Once you’ve made sure the handle is straight and seated, leave it somewhere in the bag to dry. Overnight is always best, but it should be ready to play within a few hours, depending on how much solvent you use.

And just like that, you’ve got yourself a brand new club and hopefully a productive new hobby!

The author welcomes your comments at Jack.Hirsh@golf.com.

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