How To Regrip Your Golf Clubs

Why Regrip Your Golf Clubs?

How to regrip your golf clubs is a question we are often asked. But before we cover off how, it's important to understand why regrip in the first place. There are two main advantages to changing the grips on your clubs. 

Firstly, there is a performance advantage. It's been proven that new grips can add yards to your shots. Old, hard and slippy grips are much more likely to twist in the hand when swinging, leading to unreliable shots. While the hard texture leads to gripping the clubs more tightly. This in turn leads to tension up through the arms, further having a negative impact on the swing. To find out more check out When to Change Golf Grips

Second, there is an aesthetic aspect. Changing to something like a pastel coloured grip, helps freshen up your set. Whether you are just sick of the everyone-has-black vibe in nearly all sets, or just want to show a little personality, regripping your clubs is a cost-effective and easy way to stand apart. 

Options for Changing Your Grips

When it comes to getting your clubs regripped, you have two options: you can either pay someone to do it, or you can do it yourself.  Let's look at both options.

Getting Someone to Regrip Them 

This is the easiest option for most people, if you don't have the time, materials or skills necessary to tackle the job yourself. 

Who Can Regrip Your Clubs? 

When it comes to having your clubs regripped, you have a few options. It's Traditionally, you can get them done by a PGA professional at your local club or driving range. Specialist golf retailers, as well as custom golf fitting companies also offer this service. It's worth noting, depending on how many clubs you have to do it could take few minutes for one, to several days if doing a full-bag fit. 

How Much Does It Cost To Regrip Your Golf Clubs?

If you are supplying you own grips (like Low Chaser Golf), you can expect to pay somewhere between €4-€5 per grip. But obviously if doing other work, (like fitting new ferrules, changing shafts, etc), then you can typically negotiate down a little, especially if doing a full-set. 

How To Change Golf Grips Yourself

If you love the satisfaction of DIY, want to save a few quid, or simply want to try something new, then changing your own grips is for you. But before we dive into the technique, a little "pro tip".

Which Club To Do First?

If this is your first time regripping clubs yourself, we would suggest starting with maybe a wedge, rather than something like a long iron or driver. Just in case you don’t get the alignment 100% on the first attempt 😉

Step-By-Step

Now, let's walk through the step-by-step process of re-gripping your golf clubs.

 

1. Gather Your Materials:

• Low Chaser Grips 
• Double-sided grip tape
• Solvent (for easier grip installation)
• A vice or a club holder
• A hook blade or utility knife
• A gripping station or workbench

2. Remove the Old Grips:

• Secure the club in a vice or a club holder.
• Use the hook blade or utility knife to carefully cut away the old grip.
• Peel off any remaining tape or residue.
• Pro tip: you can use a blow torch to very lightly heat (but not burn!) the tape, to make the adhesive easier to remove.

3. Prepare the Shaft:

• Clean the shaft thoroughly.
• Apply double-sided grip tape evenly along the length of the shaft.

4. Install the New Grip:

• Apply a small amount of solvent to the inside of the new grip.
• Slide the grip onto the club, aligning it as desired.
• Allow it to dry and set for a few hours.

5. Check Alignment and Comfort:

• Ensure that the grip is aligned correctly.
• Test the feel and comfort by simulating swings.

  

  Return to home.