Har in the Hat Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 A great question was asked in the Cobra connect challenge by STUDque about grips in humid conditions. ReseeDW replied and made a comment about cleaning his grips. So this got me thinking and I would like to learn some of your tricks of the trade from fellow spies. 1. How often do you clean them? (very much dependent upon where you play and how often) 2 Do you use any cleaners? I clean mine about once a month and just use warm soapy water. Thanks What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 A great question was asked in the Cobra connect challenge by STUDque about grips in humid conditions. ReseeDW replied and made a comment about cleaning his grips. So this got me thinking and I would like to learn some of your tricks of the trade from fellow spies. 1. How often do you clean them? 2 Do you use any cleaners? I clean mine about once a month and just use warm soapy water. Thanks I clean mine when I lose some tackiness. That is generally 5-10 rounds depending on heat and humidity. I just take them and spray them with the garden hose on "jet" setting and dry them off with a clean towel. That returns then to normal tackiness. After that, I replace them about once a year, so about every 100 rounds. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I clean my grips regularly with a 10% bleach to 90% water solution. I spray the solution on the grips then immediately start working my way down from long irons to wedges. I do it in that order because the wedges get used more thus are more soiled. I then put each club under running warm water followed by drying with a microfiber towel. FYI- I use car wash to clean the heads. It does a great job of breaking down the soil while also providing a thin protective wax film. I dry with a microfiber towel. Pictures are of my irons, three years and 180 rounds old. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanSterlingPrice Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I clean my gear from grip to clubhead after every round or once a week minimum, yes it's an ocd habit and only makes a difference in my head most likely but boy do they look sexy after a good scrubbing. I use a mix of dawn and water in a spray bottle for the grips. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Try Westley's Bleche Wite tire cleaner. It will keep grips in great shape and restore tackiness to older clubs. . And it's cheap and 1 bottle lasts forever.. Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I use gripes usually once every couple months. Usually once they feel like their are getting slick Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 warm soapy water and light scrubbing is all you need. It's only dirt and grease on the grips. Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I clean mine once a month with warm soapy water and a good scrub brush, rinse them off, pat them dry with a towel. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Ummm, I haven't cleaned mine yet...maybe I should get on that. In the bag: Driver: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: Chrome Soft X Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I find that grips that are the synthetic leather wrap type last longer than rubber or cord ones that dry out faster. I clean them with grip cleaner. I'm certainly not going to figure out a simpler solution on my own. Once I stopped wearing a glove, the wrap type grips were all that I used. They're more like the actual leather wrap grips that were on the very high end, hand-me-down, MacGregor / Wilson set with which I learned the game. But they're softer. [some people learn the game with cheap clubs. I learned with top of the line clubs, but several years old.] Re-gripping is supposed to be easy enough to be a d-i-y project, but I always had it done in the shop. I'm sure that I'd find a way to screw it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dawn dish soap and hot water is all you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dawn dish soap and hot water is all you need That must be true. Somebody else told me that as well, jlukes. It would have been nice to know when I could still play golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofear23 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I never cleaned my grips. They are usually tacky enough that I didn't need to clean em...usually I replace them every couple years or so Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Yeti Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I don't have a set schedule for cleaning my grips. My routine is to check my bag the day before I play and make sure everything is in order. Check the clubs and grips, do I still have tees, is the ammo box full etc. If something needs cleaning, that's when it will happen. Taking a guess, I'd say my grips get cleaned 3 or 4 times a year. To clean them it's Dawn dish soap and warm water. Towel dry after. Cobra King F7+, VA drago 65 X, 9.5* Cobra F7 3/4 wood - hzrd red 15.5* MP-63 4-PW Cleveland 588 Tour Wedge (56*) OnCore Elixr all day every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPattGolf Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When I clean grips I use 2 towels. One to dry and a damp one with a little dish soap and warm water. Dish soap is made to remove oils so I have a hard to ever recommending any other kind of cleaner for cleaning grips. Personally I don't want to use any kind of brush on them (Outside of a toothbrush) because you don't really need much scrubbing to get them clean and also the point of cleaning is to pro long the useful life of the grips so I want to avoid any potential wear that scrubbing with a brush could potential cause, especially to grips with cord * Staff Professional* Driver: Stealth Plus+ (7.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X Tipped 1" 3 Wood: Stealth Plus+ (14.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Blue 7x Tipped 1" Driving Iron: P790 UDI 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 4 Iron: P790 - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (5-7) P7MC - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (8-P) P7MB - KBS C-Taper 130 X Wedges: MG3 Black 50.09 / 55.11 - KBS TOUR FLT 130 X 60* Wedge: High Toe Raw - KBS Tour 130 X Putter: Custom Black ER2 or Custom Black Del Monte Bag: FlexTech Stand Bag Glove: Tour Preferred Glove Ball: TP5X #11 RangeFinder: R1 Smart Rangefinder Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Sweet looking mizzy Steddy, reminds me of my old 33's... Anyhooo, I'm in the warm water with dawn camp, probably every 2 months. I like a half wet towel during play to keep the heads clean after every shot too TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yup, hot soapy water to my grips about every 10-12 rounds. If they're getting "greasy" I'll wipe them down with a bit of "Soft Scrub" cleaner that has bleach in it then rinse with hot water and towel dry. In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Lamkin Gripes. Best thing ever. I use ‘em every 5 rounds or so. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPenso Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I clean my grips every two or three rounds with warm soap and water, rinse with warm water thoroughly and dry with an old towel. On the course I've taken to carrying two golf towels, one of which I soak for wiping my grips, especially the driver that gets used a lot. Most rounds I am not rushing to keep up to anyone so I wipe down all my grips on every shot. I play in hot and humid conditions most of the summer here in Windsor and dry and dusty conditions in Calgary for a few weeks most summers. I feel much more confident with sticky grips so I've become pretty steadfast about keeping them clean and grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Warm soap & water for me. Plus I use the club brush to rough them up a bit ... then they are good as new. I do it after about every 3rd or 4th round. Just to keep them fresh & tacky. WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM6 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I never clean mine. I play 90% of my golf in a dry climate and rarely have sweaty hands. So I just replace about every 2 or 2.5 years. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I clean my grips regularly with a 10% bleach to 90% water solution. I spray the solution on the grips then immediately start working my way down from long irons to wedges. I do it in that order because the wedges get used more thus are more soiled. I then put each club under running warm water followed by drying with a microfiber towel. FYI- I use car wash to clean the heads. It does a great job of breaking down the soil while also providing a thin protective wax film. I dry with a microfiber towel. Pictures are of my irons, three years and 180 rounds old. IMG_0882.JPG IMG_0883.JPG IMG_0881.PNG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy beautiful looking clubs.thanks for the reply. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Try Westley's Bleche Wite tire cleaner. It will keep grips in great shape and restore tackiness to older clubs. . And it's cheap and 1 bottle lasts forever.. Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app ReeseI don't ever recollect seeing them up here in Canada. I'll take a look. tnk Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I never cleaned my grips. They are usually tacky enough that I didn't need to clean em...usually I replace them every couple years or so Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk interesting. you are not the only one who does not clean. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Sweet looking mizzy Steddy, reminds me of my old 33's... Anyhooo, I'm in the warm water with dawn camp, probably every 2 months. I like a half wet towel during play to keep the heads clean after every shot too those were gorgeous clubs of a steddy's Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I never clean mine. I play 90% of my golf in a dry climate and rarely have sweaty hands. So I just replace about every 2 or 2.5 years. I think there was about 3-4 treplies from the no- cleaning group. I should get a microscope and see if any of you 3 have developed a new life form and basically the rest were soap and water. Thanks all who replied. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixlix26 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I clean my grips regularly with a 10% bleach to 90% water solution. I spray the solution on the grips then immediately start working my way down from long irons to wedges. I do it in that order because the wedges get used more thus are more soiled. I then put each club under running warm water followed by drying with a microfiber towel. FYI- I use car wash to clean the heads. It does a great job of breaking down the soil while also providing a thin protective wax film. I dry with a microfiber towel. Pictures are of my irons, three years and 180 rounds old. IMG_0882.JPG IMG_0883.JPG IMG_0881.PNG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Wow, thanks for sharing. They Look awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I think there was about 3-4 treplies from the no- cleaning group. I should get a microscope and see if any of you 3 have developed a new life form and basically the rest were soap and water. Thanks all who replied. tenor-12.gif Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app I think you might need to take a hint from Joyzee in the CCC and learn to use the multi quote. 😉😄 Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I think you might need to take a hint from Joyzee in the CCC and learn to use the multi quote. Yeah I gotta figure it out Old dog new trick Sent from my iPod touch using MyGolfSpy What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 A little info if you have Winn grips CLEANING A WINN GRIP Because Winn grips have absorbent properties, they may eventually soil from dirt and perspiration from your fishing glove and hands. This does not affect the performance of the grip. To clean a Winn grip, apply a small amount of water to a soft towel, and gently rub the grips. Do not saturate the towel. Never use a brush and soapy water to clean a Winn grip because it may damage the top surface and destroy the tackiness and slip-resistance of the grip. DO NOT immerse Winn grips in a bucket of water to clean them. This will saturate the underlying layer of the grip and may ruin the grip. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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