Addicted2Golf 9 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Quick update for this worried about the grip not staying put: after 4 rounds and lots of range balls with every club in the bag, there have been absolutely zero problems with these grips staying put. You know, after watching the video that MGS posted and looking at your pics again, the process looks pretty straight forward as long as you have the right equipment. And that has been asked and answered in this thread. I might just go ahead and skip to this method after all. I like not having to mess with the solvent. The less chemicals around, the better. Quote Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to post Share on other sites
Addicted2Golf 9 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Over the years I have sold about 300+ of the Star Grip Air Nozzle. The tool works great. Its also very handy at taking off grips. Great job Matt Thanks for the info. Another great video on the process on the Star Grip website: Star Grip Accessories Good info too on the compressor that you'd want to purchase for this: 2-3 horsepower unit on an 8-10 gallon tank Quote Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to post Share on other sites
jamo 16 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Can you remove a grip with an air compressor too, that is, with out cutting it off? Quote Click here to view all of my scores and stats for the 2010 golf season. Link to post Share on other sites
Addicted2Golf 9 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Can you remove a grip with an air compressor too, that is, with out cutting it off? The video I posted shows that. And some of the previous posts discuss it also. Read the thread. Quote Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to post Share on other sites
Shambles 4 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thanks for the info. Am I correct in assuming that this method is only necessary for pulling a grip that was installed with grip tape and solvent? I would think that a blown-on grip would just blow off. Regripping with an air compressor makes sense only if you are doing a lot of grips regularly or are into a gadget frame of mind. I use the old technique because I hardly ever change my grips myself. I normally take them to a club pro who also uses the same technique. I find this method, or a blower, necessary whenever a grip needs to be saved regardless the grip was glued on or just put on, tape or whatever. If a grip was installed properly you're just not going to get it off intact without one or the other technique except where you cut and tear the grip off. Shambles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Saternus 32 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Regripping with an air compressor makes sense only if you are doing a lot of grips regularly or are into a gadget frame of mind. I use the old technique because I hardly ever change my grips myself. I normally take them to a club pro who also uses the same technique. I think regripping with air makes a ton of sense if you already have a compressor. Cheaper than the traditional method, since all you need is the tool and it'll last for a long long time (I hope). Quote Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to post Share on other sites
Popeye 1 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 OK so now I can pull into the gas station, fill up the car, and regrip my driver all at the same time ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheymike 2 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'm also a new convert to regripping with air. I got an air tool and a grip from "Pure" to try out. I was definitely impressed! It couldn't have been any easier. For those who still wonder if its secure on there, I have tried to twist or pull that grip with everything I've got. I can't even make it ACT like it wants to move. But then, shoot the air to it again and it can be twisted, moved, removed, etc, as slick as if it had tape and wet solvent under it. I've used it on the range a half dozen times, and played about a half dozen rounds with it now and it hasn't budged a bit. For those wondering.. its on a 5 iron, steel shaft. Quote •Never argue with an idiot. First, he will drag you down to his level. Then he will beat you with experience!• Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Saternus 32 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'll update too: I've been playing the clubs that I regripped with air for 3 months now and there hasn't been a hint of a problem. Side note: the PURE grips that came on my Scratch wedges are quite nice. The only problem is, the grip they make for Scratch doesn't seem to be available to buy (or at least it's not clear to me which one it is on their website). Quote Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to post Share on other sites
mudfish 55 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 So I just tried this with my putter... I used my air compressor, a small tip I already had, lighter fluid and masking tape... I installed a red Golf Pride Dual Durometer that I got for free last year online on the Never Compromise putter I won in the MGS contest... Total cost to me... FREE... This literally took 3 minutes, and I can't wait to get out and play it... Quote My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to post Share on other sites
cheymike 2 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yep.. that's one of the benefits. Ya don't have to let it dry! Quote •Never argue with an idiot. First, he will drag you down to his level. Then he will beat you with experience!• Link to post Share on other sites
indacup 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah, I think I mentioned that a sleeve is included for safety, you're supposed to slide it over the grip in case it explodes. I didn't see any bubbles or stretches or anything, and I don't plan on using anything but Iomic putter grips and GPTVs. Actually, it would be almost impossible to have a grip explode during air install...the protective tube is used when REMOVING a grip with air....because THATS when it is most likely for a grip to explode. Remember, gripping tape is NOT meant to increase grip stability, but it assist the grip to slide on easier during install. With Air, tape is unnecessary unless for fitting purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeched 0 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 #6: Attach your grip tool to your air compressor. Set your output regulator to 50 psi. Slip the tip of the grip onto the shaft, START PUSHING THE GRIP FORWARD, then give it the gas. I capitalized that section about pushing the grip forward because if you are not holding the grip in place, the air pressure will blow the grip right back in your face. Then your wife, who is taking pictures of this, will laugh at you. ***Not pictured: my tool came with a sleeve that you can put around the grip when you are giving it air pressure. If the grip were to explode during installation, the sleeve would prevent the grip shrapnel from hitting you in the face. It's probably a good idea to use this instead of just throwing it in a drawer. Once it's all the way on, you can use bursts of air to change the alignment. COMPLETE! You now have a club that is gripped and ready to be swung. No more sticky grip tape, no more gallons of solvent, no waiting for the grip to dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeched 0 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 You can also remove and 'save' your old grip using the air compressor. Use your tool to keep the old grip from exploding and blow air into the hole in the end of grip. I don't have a compressor but there is a little shop in town I take a club to when I want to 'save' the grip. He uses this technique. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RookieBlue7 1,691 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Actually, it would be almost impossible to have a grip explode during air install...the protective tube is used when REMOVING a grip with air....because THATS when it is most likely for a grip to explode. Remember, gripping tape is NOT meant to increase grip stability, but it assist the grip to slide on easier during install. With Air, tape is unnecessary unless for fitting purposes. There are a few grips out there by certain manufacturers that I've seen that you actually do have to use a layer of masking tape on because they're not exactly .580 or .600. Those grips always slip a little unless you put one layer of tape. Don't know why, but they do. Might be a QC problem, who knows. But there are grips that need a layer of tape. Oh, and for those of you interested in using compressed air, Pure is doing nothing new. I've been blowing grips on for years, as have a bunch of other people. Instead of going and paying out the butt for a "air grip install gun" that they sell, do yourself a favor and visit a local hardware store or harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/air-blow-gun-with-4-inch-nozzle-42939.html That's what you need. If you want the sleeve for protection (I never use the one I made, and I've exploded grips before. It doesn't hurt long.)get a scrap piece of 1" PVC with a cap and drill a hole in the end of it to accommodate the threads. Then take a countersinking bit and chamfer the edges just a bit. Put the blow gun nozzle's threads through the cap and tighten it. Then all you do to use the sleeve is to slip it over the grip, put the nozzle through down to the base where the cap it, and slide the PVC in place. You'll want about 10 inches of PVC so it covers the whole grip. Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to post Share on other sites
ronniemac 0 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I am so sorry. I just posted the same thing. I have been doing this a very long time and as you know it only takes a few seconds. The difference is I use a little needle inflator to go in the grip end. Quote Taylormade Stage 2 10.5 SK Fiber Helium shaft taylormade superfast 2.0 3 wood Graphite Design shaft superfast 2.0 5 wood Aldila NVS shaft Adams Idea Tech V4 hybrid 4-GW Bassara shaft Snakeyes forged 52,56,60 wedges Apollo Hump shaft Odyssey #7 Metal X putter Bagboy revolver pro bag Link to post Share on other sites
ronniemac 0 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Rubber Cement was alot easier to clean up than solvent, and you could still line up the grip when it was wet. Question. Does this compressor technique work on Winn Grips?? I wonder if they might split?? I have used this method many times on Winn Lite grips on graphite shafted drivers. The grips hold just as well on graphite or steel because both are installed over the masking tape. Quote Taylormade Stage 2 10.5 SK Fiber Helium shaft taylormade superfast 2.0 3 wood Graphite Design shaft superfast 2.0 5 wood Aldila NVS shaft Adams Idea Tech V4 hybrid 4-GW Bassara shaft Snakeyes forged 52,56,60 wedges Apollo Hump shaft Odyssey #7 Metal X putter Bagboy revolver pro bag Link to post Share on other sites
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