GolfSpy_APH Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 How many are going to be going through and regripping their clubs for the upcoming season and using an air compressor method to do so? Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 14 hours ago, Christof said: The taper tip the gold piece does not fit on it, I need a piece that screws onto the gun and the taper tip on that. Or taper tip that goes directly on the gun, I have not found. Christof 14 hours ago, cnosil said: As I mentioned, mine came with a plastic tip that works fine for grip installation/removal so I didn't have to buy any extra parts. You need some kind of adapter like I found on ebay, but I don't know if that is the right one since I don't know the size or threading of the tip or the blow gun. https://www.ebay.com/itm/172086162229 @cnosil has got it. Look for a "blow gun adapter". Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 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: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour 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...
SlowNLow Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Somebody should market the "BullFrog" grip targeting the pneumatics grip guys. I'm a solvent guy. This is going "sound" weird, but it's the noise. Just don't like hearing the compressor and the never-ending..... SPHHH.... SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH..... Kenny B and Christof 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, SlowNLow said: Somebody should market the "BullFrog" grip targeting the pneumatics grip guys. I'm a solvent guy. This is going "sound" weird, but it's the noise. Just don't like hearing the compressor and the never-ending..... SPHHH.... SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH.....SPHHH..... I would get that never-ending leak fixed on your compressor!! I turn on the compressor and walk away until it's done... unplug it... 3 or 4 SPHHH per grip later and I'm done. I find the SPHHH... SPHHH to have a calming effect. Just don't like cutting off grips and removing the tape, the smell and mess of solvent, and the never-ending cost of tape and solvent. Christof, MattF and SlowNLow 3 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...
MIGregB Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 5:21 PM, GolfSpy_APH said: I have MCC4 which are a bit strudier than standard and just use a simple air compressor from work. Nothing fancy and the attachment isn't even ideal as it is a large needle attachment, but I make it work! I had been using Pure midsized DTX grips for years and loved them; especially for the MUCH lower cost compared to the usual brands. Obviously, the solvent free installation a huge bonus, too. They also lasted a long time although I don't use a death grip so most brands last pretty well. But the last time I priced Pure, they were as much or more than conventional brands and I found a 13 pack of MCC+4 on eBay literally 1/2 the price. They were so cheap that I was afraid they were a scam, but they are brand new with original labels intact. Since I still had tape & low odor solvent left over, bought them. I never thought of trying to blow them on mostly because I easily wrecked a new grip back 10 or 11 years ago when I was 1st experimenting with blown-on grips. Do you do anything special to blow them on? I don't mind/care if they twist a bit as I don't use the grip for positioning, but as long as they don't start slipping off, I'd like to give it a try. Thanks! Christof 1 Quote Dark Speed X Driver w/ Motore X F35R shaft, ZX 5 Wood & 7 Wood w/Evenflow Riptide 5.5 shaft, Fli-Hi 24 deg Hybrid Iron, JPX919 Hot Metal 5-GW w/Project X LZ 5.5 shafts, SM9 54D & 58M deg wedges, Sabertooth White Ice, -Pro V1X (preferred) or Tour X ball, X5 Watch, Nikon Laser 500 range finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Ping Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I'm a solvent guy also. I have my Golf Works station on my vise. I use Charcoal starter fluid. No smell, maybe a little barbecue, oops. It works good. Just like the guy who has done 1200 grips with air, i have done more than that with solvent. Hardly ever have any spillage. might be fun to try. SlowNLow 1 Quote Driver PXG Gen 5 0311 Project X Evenflow riptide CB 60 3 and 5 Woods PXG Gen 5 0311 Project X EvenFlow Riptide CB 60 4-W Ping i525 Project X I/O 48, 54, 60 Wedges Ping Glide 4.0 Ping CFS Titleist Prov1 ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowNLow Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, Kenny B said: I would get that never-ending leak fixed on your compressor!! I turn on the compressor and walk away until it's done... unplug it... 3 or 4 SPHHH per grip later and I'm done. I find the SPHHH... SPHHH to have a calming effect. Just don't like cutting off grips and removing the tape, the smell and mess of solvent, and the never-ending cost of tape and solvent. I think that I bought my compressor at a big-box store, it isn't very good. But It does shut down when it reaches pressure. Ironically, I bought it to pull grips off. That's when I made a bullfrog. Didn't explode, but I over-stretched the grip I was trying to salvage. I agree that double-stick tape and solvent is mess, could even be a fire hazard. I use good ol-fashioned naptha, and a million paper towels. Geessh. You talked me into it, I'm going to get some ear plugs and do air next time. SPHHH,SPHHH,SPHHH...... Kenny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, SlowNLow said: I think that I bought my compressor at a big-box store, it isn't very good. But It does shut down when it reaches pressure. Ironically, I bought it to pull grips off. That's when I made a bullfrog. Didn't explode, but I over-stretched the grip I was trying to salvage. I agree that double-stick tape and solvent is mess, could even be a fire hazard. I use good ol-fashioned naptha, and a million paper towels. Geessh. You talked me into it, I'm going to get some ear plugs and do air next time. SPHHH,SPHHH,SPHHH...... I started using solvent and tape many years ago when I found out that the pro installed my grips with gasoline!! He'd done it that way for years and he is still alive, but I didn't want him doing mine. Putting new grips on with solvent/tape is not too bad; I just didn't like removing old grips and cleaning the shafts. That's the beauty of air... one SPHHH and the grip is off. SlowNLow 1 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...
Deepred Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 There was a video of a guy using hair spray, tape, covered it with spray, slid the grip on. I haven’t tried it but it’s tempting. Lol SlowNLow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I’ve used air for dozens and dozens of grips. Some tips - Start with low air pressure and gradually increase it until you find the right pressure for the grips you are installing. That pressure will vary depending on the grip. Better to start with lower pressure and go up. Push the grip down the shaft using your hands above the shaft, not squeezing it directly on the the shaft. If you find it doesn’t want to go on fairly easily, back it off and put soapy water on the shaft and inside the grip. Some grips slip, especially at the butt end, after installing with air. Try using painters tape on the shaft if that happens. Finally, some grips that are multi-part (e.g. the cap at the butt end is a separate piece or they have a seam on the grip) are poor candidates for installing with air. They can split at the juncture of the grip components. Long putter grips can be difficult to impossible to install with air. I had an expensive putter grip go on half way and get stuck. I had to cut it off. Kenny B and MattF 2 Quote Stay on Target! 0811X Gen 4 Driver 0311XF Gen 5 Fairway 4 Wood Maltby KE4 TC HyWay Utility Wood EQ1-NX Single Length Irons (LW - 7) EQ1-NX Single Length Hybrids (4, 5, 6) MEZZ.1 Putter (2022 tester) Tour Ball X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Bulldog said: I’ve used air for dozens and dozens of grips. Some tips - Start with low air pressure and gradually increase it until you find the right pressure for the grips you are installing. That pressure will vary depending on the grip. Better to start with lower pressure and go up. Push the grip down the shaft using your hands above the shaft, not squeezing it directly on the the shaft. If you find it doesn’t want to go on fairly easily, back it off and put soapy water on the shaft and inside the grip. Some grips slip, especially at the butt end, after installing with air. Try using painters tape on the shaft if that happens. Finally, some grips that are multi-part (e.g. the cap at the butt end is a separate piece or they have a seam on the grip) are poor candidates for installing with air. They can split at the juncture of the grip components. Long putter grips can be difficult to impossible to install with air. I had an expensive putter grip go on half way and get stuck. I had to cut it off. Grips that have collars on the tips like some Winn and JumboMax are not good candidates for using air. It can be done; just takes longer. The tip of the grip needs to be flexible. Air works as long as you can create a layer of air around the shaft. A collar is not flexible and doesn't let the air out, so the pressure builds up and pushes the grip back off. Putter grips are very similar and not flexible at the tip. A little solvent helps slip it on. Christof and MattF 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...
Bulldog Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kenny B said: Grips that have collars on the tips like some Winn and JumboMax are not good candidates for using air. It can be done; just takes longer. The tip of the grip needs to be flexible. Air works as long as you can create a layer of air around the shaft. A collar is not flexible and doesn't let the air out, so the pressure builds up and pushes the grip back off. Putter grips are very similar and not flexible at the tip. A little solvent helps slip it on. Agree. I just did a set of JumboMax grips using air. Soapy water is a must to get them on. It takes a fair bit of force. Christof and Kenny B 2 Quote Stay on Target! 0811X Gen 4 Driver 0311XF Gen 5 Fairway 4 Wood Maltby KE4 TC HyWay Utility Wood EQ1-NX Single Length Irons (LW - 7) EQ1-NX Single Length Hybrids (4, 5, 6) MEZZ.1 Putter (2022 tester) Tour Ball X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchE Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 like many, I replace my grips @ year myself. I actually use both methods together. As for solvent and the mess, there has to be a reason that the Tour trucks still use solvent, and I've found it not to be an issue. If the darn grip gets stuck 3/4s of the way on, a short blast finishes the installation. not always needed, but effective when it is. I also have blown up grips like a balloon using air only.. it happens quicker than you're anticipating, too. that's $$ wasted... Christof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 10:57 PM, cnosil said: As I mentioned, mine came with a plastic tip that works fine for grip installation/removal so I didn't have to buy any extra parts. You need some kind of adapter like I found on ebay, but I don't know if that is the right one since I don't know the size or threading of the tip or the blow gun. On 3/2/2023 at 10:57 PM, cnosil said: As I mentioned, mine came with a plastic tip that works fine for grip installation/removal so I didn't have to buy any extra parts. You need some kind of adapter like I found on ebay, but I don't know if that is the right one since I don't know the size or threading of the tip or the blow gun. https://www.ebay.com/itm/172086162229 My black rubber tip suggests nothing, against the grip pushes the tip comes out of the gun. I think the size is 1/8, the connector that is in the back of the gun for connecting the quick coupling is 1/4 and that does not fit from the front on the gun, is size too big, I think therefore 1/8. I have the link from ebay is browse and did some googling, will be hard to order something like that separately. Maybe in a specialist shop. I had sent my parents to a shop. in the picture you can see it, the narrowest part is maybe a bit too big. I did 3 grips with it and still worked out. Will see tomorrow go golfing what it gives. Sporting Greetings Christof MattF and cnosil 2 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 11 hours ago, MattF said: @cnosil has got it. Look for a "blow gun adapter". Hello MattF Look at my comment and picture at Consil, I googled, europe not find or buy whole set, come all sites from America and in Dutch google I come to eBay and Amazon American sites. Maybe still is drive to a special shop but see photo that works too the tip is maybe a bit too wide or too thick, it worked well anyway. Christof Kenny B and MattF 2 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 15 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: How many are going to be going through and regripping their clubs for the upcoming season and using an air compressor method to do so? I am working on it. MattF, GolfSpy_APH and Kenny B 3 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDuffer Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 2:37 AM, GolfSpy_APH said: How many are going to be going through and regripping their clubs for the upcoming season and using an air compressor method to do so? I will. Christof and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote TSi2 Driver, Titleist TSi2 4 Wood, Ping G410 3 Hybrid, Ping G400 4 Hybrid, Maltby TS1 5-GW, Maltby Max Milled 54, Maltby Max Milled 58, Piretti Forza. Some folks say golf messes up a nice walk. That’s not true, golf makes a nice walk bearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just bought 10 of these... I wanted/needed 11, but Golf Galaxy was already closed and Dick's only had 10 midsize in stock. I plan to not change the grip on my 5 iron because a) I've apparently forgotten how to hit one, and b) it rarely gets used due to a). Most use is in the punch out of trees category, so not super concerned about the grip. Has anyone else tried them? I will be blowing them on with air. Christof and MattF 2 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Test Currently In Progress: Fit For Golf 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Mitchell Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 1:18 PM, Christof said: Okay, I can't access the site. I did some search work with the translation and the name of the air gun, at bol.com I found 2 brands Silverline Compressor and U.S.PRO, is times look closely, with and without clutch and with many and without accessories. thank you The one he mentioned from Lowes is also available on Amazon even cheaper in US . Primefit BG1003D-7 Blow Gun 7-Piece Kit - Air Compressor Accessories - Amazon.com Quote Ping 430 Max H/L 10 Degree Geezer Flex Ping 425 7 wood Geezer Flex Ping 425 5H [Not in bag] TM DHY 4/5 Titlist 5-Gap T300's Geezer Flex Wedges Cleveland RTX Fullface Zipcore 52 degree and TM Hi Toe 4 56 degree Putter Scotty Cameron Golo S Center Shafted Ball Bridgestone BXS , Trying The Maxfli Tour S also Bag Titlist 15 Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Hi Fred Mitchell Meanwhile, I have blown my grips on my clubs. Sporting Greetings Christof MattF 1 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Added grips with air for the first time the other day was pretty easy. I need to get the right nosel, the one I used was pretty large but made it work. I do need to get better at removing grips with the removal tool currently at <50% success rate. MattF 1 Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 11 hours ago, pozzit said: Added grips with air for the first time the other day was pretty easy. I need to get the right nosel, the one I used was pretty large but made it work. I do need to get better at removing grips with the removal tool currently at <50% success rate. Changing grips with air is more interesting and clean than with solvent and tape. Christof MattF 1 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Christof said: Changing grips with air is more interesting and clean than with solvent and tape. Christof I agree that's why I wanted to give it a try. I also wanted to do a bunch of different grip testing so I didn't want to damage them. Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 Hey Pozzit Is why I used air too. With me they have become the Lamkin Sonar+ Tour Calibrate , on my 54° I have Lamkin UTX Golf Grip I do like and on some Lamkin Sonar+ are on, I bought the Golf Grips Rib and can make the same as the Sonar+ Tour Calibrate. I had ordered too few of the Sonar+ Tour Calibrate. therefore 1 UTX I do find good grip and don't like to take off, Lamkin Sonar+ and Sonar+ Tour Calibrate are basically the same, I like sticky feel more than against the soft grips. Christof Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherburntsteak Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 11:31 AM, MaxEntropy said: Just bought 10 of these... I wanted/needed 11, but Golf Galaxy was already closed and Dick's only had 10 midsize in stock. I plan to not change the grip on my 5 iron because a) I've apparently forgotten how to hit one, and b) it rarely gets used due to a). Most use is in the punch out of trees category, so not super concerned about the grip. Has anyone else tried them? I will be blowing them on with air. I just started changing my grips and tested one of these with the glue method... how did this work with the compressor? I am in the process of trying to find the best grips for me... Going to try this compressor method very soon. Christof 1 Quote G430 LST - Graphite Design Tour AD DI6 XS AI Smoke Hybrid 3 & 5 - LA Golf A Series 105 XS ZX5 MKII 5i-AW - 1150 GH XS - ChipR - Black SnakeBite 53 & 57 - Super Select Golo 6.5 TP5x Yellow / Left Dash / B X / ZStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I started doing my own grips several years ago - probably close to a decade - and have used both methods. My personal opinion is that air is the best option for most people. I have noticed some twisting of grips in the past, but it wasn't something I ever felt or noticed while swinging and the amount to which the grips twisted was very minimal and limited to the open end of the grip. I've used large air compressors, small air compressors, and most recently a tire inflator. It really doesn't take much as long as you can dial in the max pressure to help prevent a blown out grip. I've used Pure, Golf Pride, Lamkin, and Superstroke as well as corded and non-corded grips. I've built grips up using masking tape (as many as 10-12 wraps on a Pure putter grip) and can tailor it to the lower portion of the grip for a reduced taper feel without issue. The greatest benefit of using air IMO is if you don't like something, you can easily take the grip off and put it back on. For example, I swapped the stock Odyssey grip on my Tri-Hot putter for a Superstroke. I wasn't happy with the alignment and could easily make adjustments for days and weeks after the install until it was 100% dialed in to what I wanted. I'm currently using the exact model of tire inflator as Mobile Clubmaker Golf with one of the included air chucks designed for inflatable rafts and such. I should also add that I do all of this (now) without a vise or clamp. It makes alignment a bit more of PITA which is why it took so long to dial in my Superstroke, but it can absolutely be done without purchasing anything beyond a half-decent inflator. Christof, Golf2Much, MattF and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, anotherburntsteak said: I just started changing my grips and tested one of these with the glue method... how did this work with the compressor? I am in the process of trying to find the best grips for me... Going to try this compressor method very soon. It worked great. The nice thing was I discovered the alignment was off on a couple while playing a few days after I put them on. No problem - just burst some air and rotate a bit. NCDuffer, MattF and anotherburntsteak 3 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Test Currently In Progress: Fit For Golf 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christof Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 7 hours ago, anotherburntsteak said: I just started changing my grips and tested one of these with the glue method... how did this work with the compressor? I am in the process of trying to find the best grips for me... Going to try this compressor method very soon. Only see the grips don't stretch too hard, I myself put a line or tape under old grips before I take them off, if you forget. take the new grips and mark off on the shaft, which I do put a line on the shaft and blow the grips right over it, then you also have the right distance. You can always measure with the white line above and below the grips. with a grip still on the club or loose grip. Try to blow at an even pace. Christof MattF 1 Quote Redline Monte Carlo, Face Balanced, Grip: max RTX5 58°/06°, RTX6° 54° low+8° and 48°/10°Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue Wedge Flex D9: 5 en PW; KBS Max Ultralight steel Stealth F.W.7 21° and F.W.3 15° ventus red 5 regular TP5: Pro plus Garmin: Vivoactive 4 Air max 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpwelsh11 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 5/16/2023 at 10:10 AM, TR1PTIK said: I started doing my own grips several years ago - probably close to a decade - and have used both methods. My personal opinion is that air is the best option for most people. I have noticed some twisting of grips in the past, but it wasn't something I ever felt or noticed while swinging and the amount to which the grips twisted was very minimal and limited to the open end of the grip. I've used large air compressors, small air compressors, and most recently a tire inflator. It really doesn't take much as long as you can dial in the max pressure to help prevent a blown out grip. I've used Pure, Golf Pride, Lamkin, and Superstroke as well as corded and non-corded grips. I've built grips up using masking tape (as many as 10-12 wraps on a Pure putter grip) and can tailor it to the lower portion of the grip for a reduced taper feel without issue. The greatest benefit of using air IMO is if you don't like something, you can easily take the grip off and put it back on. For example, I swapped the stock Odyssey grip on my Tri-Hot putter for a Superstroke. I wasn't happy with the alignment and could easily make adjustments for days and weeks after the install until it was 100% dialed in to what I wanted. I'm currently using the exact model of tire inflator as Mobile Clubmaker Golf with one of the included air chucks designed for inflatable rafts and such. I should also add that I do all of this (now) without a vise or clamp. It makes alignment a bit more of PITA which is why it took so long to dial in my Superstroke, but it can absolutely be done without purchasing anything beyond a half-decent inflator. How do you change the grips without a vice and a clamp? I'm very curious to hear about this method. Thanks! Christof 1 Quote Wood: Stealth Plus 8* with Brava TSR3 3 wood 15* TSR3 5 wood 18* Hybrid: Titleist H2 23* Irons: New Level 902 5-PW Wedges: Renegar 50, 54, 58 Putter: Ping Anser Balls: Snell MTB Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDuffer Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) It is a lot easier with a vise, but I’ve done it without. Basically sole the club on the floor, hold shaft between your legs, knees, and blow the grip on. The longer the club is the harder it gets. So, you might sole the club up against something like the wall baseboard. Removing a blown on grip, you have to keep one hand on the shaft and let the air do this work. Sometimes I’d have to pinch the club head between my feet and use both hands to do this work. A couple of drops of grip solvent aren’t needed, but it’s like oil when blowing a grip on if struggling without a vice. A simple vice and rubber clamp thingie for the shaft is the way to go. I’ll warn you though…once you realize how easy this is you’ll start trying every grip imaginable just like folks are with putters and clubs trying to find a magic golf remedy. https://stargrip.com/pages/tapeless-installation Edited June 9, 2023 by NCDuffer Add link. Christof, cnosil, TR1PTIK and 1 other 4 Quote TSi2 Driver, Titleist TSi2 4 Wood, Ping G410 3 Hybrid, Ping G400 4 Hybrid, Maltby TS1 5-GW, Maltby Max Milled 54, Maltby Max Milled 58, Piretti Forza. Some folks say golf messes up a nice walk. That’s not true, golf makes a nice walk bearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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