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buckpillar reacted to NCDuffer in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Sirs, I’ve been doing this for a few years and every now and then one will twist a bit, but not often. I’m using the Golfworks regular build up tape (only sticky on one side). I read somewhere that grips are made with at least a layer of tape in mind to get to design thickness. I think my tape is 0.014” thickness. I’ve blown Winn (carefully), Golf Pride, JumboMax (not easy), Star, Lamkin, Royal, and Pure grips on in my quest for the perfect grip. You just need to be mindful and not stretch things too much. If things are too tight add a drop or two of solvent. Don’t set your air pressure too high. It’s part art form with your hand on lower grip end going on and I am no artist, so you have no worries. I also need more touch around the greens. If you’re having second thoughts, my son-in-law has me do his clubs and he was leary of twisting as well.

buckpillar reacted to GolfSpy_APH in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

You can order through Star Grips. https://stargrip.com/

I used masking tape to buff up the lower hand, technically it is not needed. If you are using double sided tape it is equally a pain to get on and solvent is recommended.

buckpillar reacted to GolfSpy_APH in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

I have known a few different people who have tried it and it has worked. Just a little more effort.

buckpillar reacted to downlowkey in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

I switch to the rubber tip when installing grips with hard collars like Best Grips or SuperStrokes with the counterweight tech port. You have to press firmly to make a good seal but it does the job.

buckpillar reacted to GolfSpy_APH in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

You can get it through Star Grips. The guy is actually based in Sweden so close to us!

buckpillar reacted to berkeleybob in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

This is great, Jamie. I might have missed it, but where did you get the golf grip adapter? I used an air compressor with the pointed nozzle, and that worked fine, but the adapter looks as thought it would be a little easier to handle the grip.
Also, I used tape and solvent as well because I never tried regripping without them. Next month I'm planning to regrip my driver and hybrids, so I can't to try your method.

buckpillar reacted to GolfSpy_APH in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Thanks!

I love this method, but something about solvent and such is still great. I have found the odd time a grip will twist however its not often and usually only if its super hot out and I didn't use any tape at all.

buckpillar reacted to johngschulz in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Agreed, nice article! I also have a small stockpile and have their installation kit. I’m just waiting on my hose for the air compressor and have two sets to re-grip. Really looking forward to trying this out!

buckpillar reacted to Erin B in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

I re-grip a lot. I am going to try this, I just have to get the compressor attachment. I love doing my own repairs and am going to learn how to retip shafts and want to build my own clubs someday. I've watched a lot of people do it. Now I think it's my turn to try. Thanks for the topic and video!

buckpillar reacted to Indy_Oz in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Well I never... I use compressed air to remove grips if I want to save them, but hadn't thought of trying it to install them! Might have to get one of those adaptors, but I'm definitely going to try with one of my existing nozzles first.
Nice article and explanation, Jamie.

buckpillar reacted to Kenny B in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Nice article Jamie! I've been using air for at least 10 years and still using Pure grips (have a stockpile). So easy to change grips, especially to just try out new grips.
Putter grips are more difficult than regular grips, but can be done with care. The most difficult grips I've encountered when using air are grips with a hard collar, like Winn grips and the leather Best Grips. The hard collar prevents sealing on the shaft which is necessary to "walk" the grip down the shaft. Have to be careful and higher pressure needed.

buckpillar reacted to StrokerAce in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

Nice job @GolfSpy_APH !
Regripping is so simple and one of the easiest things you can do yourself.
Love the fact that with air you can reuse the grips. For some reason I still haven't switched over and use solvent/double stick tape. It can be messy and stinky.
I've seen people use air inflators for tires that have specific pressure gauges in case you don't want to buy a compressor.

buckpillar reacted to Rob Person in How To Regrip With Air Compressor March 10

First off thank you for the article! Very helpful indeed. I was successful for my 2nd try on installing a grip. (1st attempt was months ago and was a horrible experience. Had to take it to a golf shop)
I didn't have any solvent, but had some liquid chain lube that dries very tacky after 10 minutes. 1 wrap of tape.
It got stuck here.

Little air bump from that back, it ballooned in the middle, and gave it a quick tug to finish it to the tape.
The end result.

Is there a specific thread for re- gripping clubs? I can't find it.

buckpillar got a reaction from MattWillGolf in The Good Morning Thread March 11

Morning MGS Nation,
Got a light dusting of snow last night, go figure, supposed to get a few inches by tomorrow night.... I'm bummed !
The BIG question is …. How many of you forgot to turn the clocks forward an hour?
Come on be honest Lets get a show of hands! ✋
I'm going to crawl back in bed and watch some golf I got recorded.
Have a great day MyGolfSpy Nation! HITTEM Straight!

buckpillar got a reaction from MattWillGolf in The Good Morning Thread March 11

@ILMgolfnut sounds similar to an episode I had, I'm diabetic, but what happened to me was the medication prescribed. The had me on a water pill and also a pill that part of it work just like a water pill, So I was getting double dinged and caused me to be constantly dehydrated no matter how much fluids I would take in, I could walk 10feet and have to site down cause I felt dizzy, light headed and at times would see some sparkles in my eyes(like when you look at a bright light). I would have to stop everything I was doing and go rest for a while. I got fed up feeling that way so I B!***ed to and at my Dr. and after they did blood work and reviewed my medications they found with the water pill and the other med I was getting 2times the dose of the water pill.
Needless to say they removed me from the water pill and changed the dosage of the other, I since have left that Dr and now have been doing pretty good.
I hope everything turns out well for you and GF