When I first got interested in golf, I knew I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a new hobby that I possibly might not like. Some of you may be luckier than I was and have had a great set of clubs given to you by a dad or uncle who has decided to upgrade.
I wasn't so lucky, but what I decided to do was scout out the pawn shops. I found my first set of clubs for 40 bucks included balls and bag. Once out on the course I found the grips were not only ugly, but they actually crumbled in my hands because they were so brittle.
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The simple cure of course was to re-grip them; I just didn't know how. So after a lesson on re-griping from my friend Gene, I'm passing his re-griping method on to you so you can definitely feel better about your set of older clubs.
The first thing he did was pull out an old old container with the following tools and supplies:
* A can of inexpensive lighter fluid for setting the adhesive (.80 vs. .99 for golf store brand)
* 14 Pipstrips 12" long grip tape (about .39 cents each)
* 1 box cutter or if you want to spend more, you can buy grip cutters for up to 15 dollars
* 1 roll of white (not printed) paper towels or old tee shirts
* 14 grips of your choice
* Some automotive cleanser/polish or a very fine automotive compound
* And a vice. If you don't own a vice, see if a neighbor has one because it's very handy. You can do this without a vice, but it's not fun.
The first step you need to do is remove the old grips and this is where the vice is very helpful. Before clamping your club shaft in the vice, protect the shaft by either wrapping in masking tape five or six times around, or use an old kitchen sponge for protection. Since we're doing this on the cheap in this example, an alternative but handy (if you're going to ever re-grip again) device is a rubber shaft insert that can be purchased at most golf stores. It fits right in the vice and holds you club securly while you work.
Once your shaft is secure in the vice, use the box cutter to cut the old grip along the shaft. I've found grips come off easier if you make two cuts, one on top and one on bottom. Now, remove the old grip. Some come off easier than others. If the old grip is stubborn, soak it with solvent for a few minutes to soften the old adhesive. Caution: Both the more expensive grip solvent and the lighter fluid are very flammable and toxic. No open flames and a well ventilated work space is a must. Wear rubber gloves to protect against the chemicals in the solvents.
Once the old grip is off, you can clean the shaft with a paper towel and lighter fluid. After all traces of adhesive have been removed, you can start the next step... installing the new grip. Hey, be careful with that razor knife and don't scratch the shaft.
The first step in installing your new grip is to place the two-sided adhesive grip strip in place. This is easy, as all you have to do is remove the paper protecting the adhesive and wrap it around the shaft. Be sure to install it lengthwise. Installing the grip is really two steps; the first is removing the protective piece of paper on the grip to expose the adhesive and the 2nd step is sliding the new grip on the shaft and aligning it.
Aligning the grip with the club is important. What I recommend is to take the grip and hold it above the shaft and look down the grip and align the name or design with the backside (flat area) of the club. Once you have it in your mind how to align the grip, pour some solvent or lighter fluid on the adhesive. Be sure it is soaked on all sides. I put my index finger over the small hole at the large end and pour an ounce or two of solvent inside the grip. Move the grip all around and do your best to cover all surface areas inside the grip. Now, slide the grip on the shaft keeping your alignment in mind.
The grip will easily slide on and move around during alignment... but you have just about 30-45 seconds before the adhesive starts setting. Start at the top of the shaft and gently move down the grip pressing toward the club end to remove any air and smooth the grip on the shaft. If there is any adhesive paper left showing, just take your razor cutter and cut around the grip and remove all of the grip adhesive. Now for the last step.
Over time, the protective finish may have broken down and there may be a little rust showing. Take the cleanser-polish and apply to the entire shaft to remove any rust or dirt. After the polish dries, take a clean rag and buff. The step will clean your shaft and add a protective coating to it.
OK! Just repeat 13 more times and you will own a great looking set of clubs you can truly be proud of. The only thing you may want to do is buy a new bag to go with your almost new looking clubs.
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