AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Good afternoon everyone. I'm trying my hand at re-gripping this afternoon. With a little patience I think I can get it done. I don't have a garage or shop to work out of, but fortunately I remembered this countertop mountable vice that I got a few years ago. I will post a couple updates as I go. PMookie, sirchunksalot, cnosil and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Good afternoon everyone. I'm trying my hand at re-gripping this afternoon. With a little patience I think I can get it done. I don't have a garage or shop to work out of, but fortunately I remembered this countertop mountable vice that I got a few years ago. I will post a couple updates as I go.It really isn’t that hard and the vice will Make it easier. Do you have the rubber shaft clamp? That is I Important so you don’t damage the shaft in the clamp. Just take your time and use plenty of solvent. You can even do it without a vice, just makes it a little tougher to get everything lined up. You got this!!! sirchunksalot, AmishJason, tony@CIC and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Good luck. Regripping is very easy, it’s just really messy without the rig golf shops use, e.g. soft vise, tape dispenser and solvent catch pan. You DON’T want to be stingy with the solvent, hence the mess for the DIYer. It takes less than 15 seconds per club with the right equipment. You probably know you need to let the grip “relax” once it’s on, they usually stretch out or compress lengthwise depending on how you push/pull them on, you’ll want to coax them back to their natural length, not stretched or compressed - another reason to use LOTS of solvent so they can slide easily at first. And of course aligning them is nice but not essential for most grips (without alignment aides). sirchunksalot, fixyurdivot, JohnSmalls and 5 others 8 Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, Payntr X 001 F (Mesh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, cnosil said: It really isn’t that hard and the vice will Make it easier. Do you have the rubber shaft clamp? That is I Important so you don’t damage the shaft in the clamp. Just take your time and use plenty of solvent. You can even do it without a vice, just makes it a little tougher to get everything lined up. You got this!!! I bought a kit that came with one and as a bonus, that vice is for wood working and comes with rubber pads as well. Thanks for the encouragement. Edited March 25, 2021 by AmishJason PMookie, MattF, JohnSmalls and 5 others 8 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 It took a little figuring on the fly, but iron #1 is done. Before anyone gets carried away, it's an 8 iron and not an actual 1 iron. sirchunksalot, 808nation, PMookie and 4 others 6 1 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlow206 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I now have a solid setup with the right equipment, but i used to do it outside with basically no equipment. Put a bunch of solvent on the tape and in the grip and push it on. With a proper shaft vice now its much easier and i can better line up grip logos, etc. EDIT: I saw that its an Align grip, so yeah, need to be more precise with lining it up with that grip edingc, PMookie, sirchunksalot and 3 others 6 Quote Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft Updated 07/15/2022 Driver: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex Fairway Woods: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood Irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip Wedges: Glide 4.0 54 and 58 Putter: PLD Custom Kushin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 I do have a 1 iron that matches the set....is it useful? Nope. It's just a conversation piece. JohnSmalls, sirchunksalot, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, dlow206 said: I now have a solid setup with the right equipment, but i used to do it outside with basically no equipment. Put a bunch of solvent on the tape and in the grip and push it on. With a proper shaft vice now its much easier and i can better line up grip logos, etc. EDIT: I saw that its an Align grip, so yeah, need to be more precise with lining it up with that grip Yes indeed. I watched the video from Golf Pride on how to properly install the Align series. It seems to just take a hair more patience and attention to detail, but that could just be me. To quote a popular saying on here, "Your miles may vary." tony@CIC, cnosil, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Watch those wood floors with the grip solvent. You will get in the dog house real quick! Tip. Put a golf tee in the hole of the new grip at the butt end to keep the solvent in while coating the inside of the grip. Cut a soda bottle or milk jug in half lengthwise. Place the container under the grip location. Remember to put the cap back on the bottle then as you pour the solvent over the tape the excess will go into the container. Then you can reuse it on the next grip. Remove the bottle cap and pour it into the next grip. The more solvent the better to get the grips to slide on easily. Most grips have an alignment mark by the end of the grip that is open. I mark the shaft with a sharpie marker on the spot. Then cut off the old grip. After taping and applying the solvent to the tape when sliding on the new grip you will know exactly where to align the new grip. Then wipe off the marker with some solvent. after the first few you will have it down pat. I've done hundreds of grips over the years. MattWillGolf, tony@CIC, sirchunksalot and 3 others 6 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Well, now I have hit a major set back. For those who may not now, this set is not original to me and is at least 25 years old. I bought them online and they came to me from South Dakota. This shaft has rust all the way from the butt to the hosel on the inside. tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 @Tom the Golf Nut, the kitchen is on the short (but not shortest list) list to be replaced anyhow. In the mean time, I'm doing my best as I go and cleaning I'm between each club. MattF and tony@CIC 2 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) I've decided to keep going with the regripping. The rust doesn't look like it is in danger of causing a shaft failure. Plus, I play once or twice a month a best, so I should have a lot of life left in these. And on a related note: DO NOT regrip clubs while wearing a silicone wedding ring. Mine is now several sizes bigger than it should be. Edited March 24, 2021 by AmishJason Typos sirchunksalot, tony@CIC, MattF and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Get yourself a Golfworks catalog. You'll find lots of trinkets to buy there for either regripping or even replacing shafts. It's a big boy catalog. AmishJason, cnosil, MattWillGolf and 2 others 5 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, tony@CIC said: Get yourself a Golfworks catalog. You'll find lots of trinkets to buy there for either regripping or even replacing shafts. It's a big boy catalog. I have spent a lot of time on their website. It's a dangerous place....for my bank account. tony@CIC and MattF 2 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AmishJason Posted March 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2021 Anyhow, there is the finished product. 4-PW with Tour Velvet Aligns. cnosil, tony@CIC, MattWillGolf and 8 others 11 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice work. sorry about the ring though. tony@CIC, AmishJason, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishJason Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: Nice work. sorry about the ring though. Thanks. It was a case of learning on the go. I didn't suspect that the solvent would have an affect similar to acetone on a rubber product. So, I thought I would share in the hopes that someone on here learns from my mistake. tony@CIC, MattF and cnosil 3 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejgaudette Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Looks good, I also did a home regripping this winter without really any equipment, but thankfully had a spot with a concrete floor. It was not the easiest with that set up but they ended up well. Though I avoided something like align as I was not confident that I could line it up that perfect, much braver than I on that front. AmishJason 1 Quote Epic Max LS 9° Ventus Blue 6X (2021 Official Review) | Epic Speed 18° Evenflow Riptide 70g 6.0 816 H1 21° Diamana S+ Blue 70 S | SMS 4-5/SMS Pro 6-PW Steelfiber i95 S (2023 Official Review) Glide 4.0 50°.12°S/54°.14°W/58°.6°T PING Z-Z115 Wedge Flex | SOFT 11S Super Stroke Mid-Slim 2.0 Hoofer Bag | Pro V1 | Right Handed | Tracked by V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, ejgaudette said: Looks good, I also did a home regripping this winter without really any equipment, but thankfully had a spot with a concrete floor. It was not the easiest with that set up but they ended up well. Though I avoided something like align as I was not confident that I could line it up that perfect, much braver than I on that front. I would have thought so too, but go watch a pro golf shop do grips - they align by eye! They take care to put the club in the vise with the head up square, but once they slide the grip on, they just sight down the shaft to align - and there are subtle marks that help. It’s not overly scientific. Even Golf Pride uses sighting for align grips https://www.golfpride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-11_ALIGN_installation-guide-1.pdf Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, Payntr X 001 F (Mesh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejgaudette Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Middler said: I would have thought so too, but go watch a pro golf shop do grips - they align by eye! They take care to put the club in the vise with the head up square, but once they slide the grip on, they just sight down the shaft to align - and there are subtle marks that help. It’s not overly scientific. Even Golf Pride uses sighting for align grips https://www.golfpride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-11_ALIGN_installation-guide-1.pdf It make sense I am sure as you do it that becomes easy, just a trust yourself issue I guess. Quote Epic Max LS 9° Ventus Blue 6X (2021 Official Review) | Epic Speed 18° Evenflow Riptide 70g 6.0 816 H1 21° Diamana S+ Blue 70 S | SMS 4-5/SMS Pro 6-PW Steelfiber i95 S (2023 Official Review) Glide 4.0 50°.12°S/54°.14°W/58°.6°T PING Z-Z115 Wedge Flex | SOFT 11S Super Stroke Mid-Slim 2.0 Hoofer Bag | Pro V1 | Right Handed | Tracked by V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Good job on the grips! I started regripping all of my clubs a few years ago and I'm really glad I did. It's dead easy to do. One thing I figured out to make things easy is to put a plastic tub under the grip and part of the shaft. I regrip in my garage, so I put the tub on some saw horses. Helps catch any extra solvent. tony@CIC and AmishJason 2 Quote 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...
Middler Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I don’t regrip my clubs myself because it only costs me $39 ($2.99x13) once a year at most. Between the solvent, tape and other (one time purchase) equipment to do it right/safely, it would take a couple years to break even. But I fully understand the appeal of DIY. YMMV tony@CIC 1 Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, Payntr X 001 F (Mesh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shapotomous Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I got started changing grips back in the 70's when i worked at a CC and changed a few thousand while there. Its a small investment to get what you 'need' to change your own grips - rubber shaft gripper for the vise, hook blades for the utility knife, small dispenser bottle for the solvent, grip tape. After 40 years changing 100's of grips the investment has paid for itself many times over. I use a paint roller pan to catch the gas I use as solvent so I don't have a fancy changing station. Besides my grips, I get asked by quite a few friends to change their grips for them and they pay for whatever grip they want and I charge a small fee per club to do it. I am probably doing 5 - 10 sets per year. Plus whatever grip upgrade I need to do for a shaft I am testing out in a club that month to satisfy my club - ho'ing character flaw! CCRyder, cnosil and tony@CIC 3 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBS Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I have a few more things to organize in my garage but after that, I want to make space for a regrip station. I've been wanting to figure out how to do it myself because I hate paying the shops to do it. It may be a blessing and a curse to be the regrip guy for my golfing friends but it looks enjoyable and relaxing. I love the feeling of new grips. AmishJason, Mtbryant01, puttnfool and 1 other 3 1 Quote M6 12* Oban Kiyoshi Purple 65g stiff TS2 16.5* HL Oban Kiyoshi Purple 75g stiff G410 Hybrid 19* Tour stiff i210 KBS tour stiff 4-GW 54* RTX Zipcore 58* glide 3.0 TP Black Copper Juno 34in Oncore elixr or Snell MTBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttnfool Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Don't overlook the air compressor method to completely cut out the solvent mess. TBT, tony@CIC, Kenny B and 1 other 4 Quote WITB: Taylormade SIM2 Max 9° w/ UST ProForce V2 5F3 @ 45" Callaway Epic Speed 4wd w/ AccuFLEX Evolution Reg Dynacraft Genesis 3 hybrid w/ Steelfiber i95r Srixon ZX5 4-6 and ZX7 7-GW w/ UST Recoil 95 F4 soft stepped once Cleveland RTX Zipcore 54/10 w/ Recoil 95 F4 shaft Cleveland RTX-4 58/03 w/ Recoil 95 F4 9i shaft Odyssey SL EXO Marxman Pondering: Nothing at the moment In the locker: Too much to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBS Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, seeking70's said: Don't overlook the air compressor method to completely cut out the solvent mess. I've been looking at that. I have an air compressor and it looks like that could be the easier way to go. I also have a vice but I'm really scared about damaging my graphite shafts. How worried should I be about using those rubber inserts in the vice? Quote M6 12* Oban Kiyoshi Purple 65g stiff TS2 16.5* HL Oban Kiyoshi Purple 75g stiff G410 Hybrid 19* Tour stiff i210 KBS tour stiff 4-GW 54* RTX Zipcore 58* glide 3.0 TP Black Copper Juno 34in Oncore elixr or Snell MTBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
release Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, TBS said: I've been looking at that. I have an air compressor and it looks like that could be the easier way to go. I also have a vice but I'm really scared about damaging my graphite shafts. How worried should I be about using those rubber inserts in the vice? I don't use the vice for installing grips with air. It's really easy if you get the hang of it. Of course one could use a low pressure compressor to install a rubber grip ( tougher with the multi material or multi layered grip ). I like to use one with capacity of powering air tools. Just dial down to the level suitable for the task. Use more power when removing an old grip installed with tape and dial down to install a new grip. There is a few tricks to learn along the way , including simple tools to prevent the ballooning of the grip while removing it. A piece of cake to install the "align grips " with the reminders. Adjust as many times as you please. Which is a blessing with these grips. One thing I had noticed from your posted photos. Did you tap the end of the grip on the floor mat after you finished installing ? The tapping is to make sure the end of the shaft is seated completely into the end of the grip. Several of the grips in the photos looked like they were not 100% seated in . Edited May 11, 2021 by release AmishJason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I just regripped my entire set for the first time using masking tape and an air compressor. I did but the rubber Vice insert to help hold the clubs. I need to figure out the right air pressure, when installing they didn’t go on as easily as videos I’ve seen and they tried to blow back off a few times Kenny B, TBS and MattF 3 Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, TBT said: I just regripped my entire set for the first time using masking tape and an air compressor. I did but the rubber Vice insert to help hold the clubs. I need to figure out the right air pressure, when installing they didn’t go on as easily as videos I’ve seen and they tried to blow back off a few times What pressure were you using? Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, TBT said: I just regripped my entire set for the first time using masking tape and an air compressor. I did but the rubber Vice insert to help hold the clubs. I need to figure out the right air pressure, when installing they didn’t go on as easily as videos I’ve seen and they tried to blow back off a few times What videos did you watch? What air pressure? Did you use short bursts of air instead of steady pressure? Blue painters tape is nicer than masking tape, IMO. I started using air about 10 years ago, and I have had no problems. Some grips are a little more difficult than others, but it does work. I use the Pure grips and the installation gun that Pure Grips sells, but it's not necessary; just handy and should last forever. This video describes the process very well: MattF and cnosil 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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