Cleaning Club Grips

[GolfSpy_APH]

This thread is also a reminder that I really should be doing my grips soon.

 

[fozcycle]

Not rocket science….Warm water and dish soap does the job with a bristle brush.

[wiz]

I use rubbing alcohol on a hand towel, just wipe the grips down.

[bse67]

D&L hand cleaner works well for cleaning and bring back the tackiness to the grip.  This is what a lot of auto mechanics use to clean their hands.  

[ChuckZ]

First I buy GolfPride grips which have a tendency to last longer than most brands.  They hold up well if taken care of including cleaning with a mild liquid detergent and water and caddy towel.  A light scrub brush gets the dirt and grim that accumulates.  Let them air dry for a while before putting them back in bag.  Wiping them off with a wet caddy towel during or after play helps also.   

[ButchE]

clean after every round.. however, I have witnessed golfers using clubs they haven't touched since they were put into the bag. talk about SMH....some of those clubheads had more grass than the fairway, so you KNOW the grips aren't cleaned.

Edited June 23, 2023 by ButchE

[Zeros]

I clean my clubs after each round with a brush and some Windex.  I will usually give the grips a quick wipe with the same towel.  I wonder if the Windex could damage the grips (rubber grips).  Maybe I will switch to dish soap, per this thread.

I was gifted some golf grip wipes, but I have not tried them yet.  I like that grip cleaning brush too, I am going to order one of those.

[Woody83]

On 6/20/2023 at 2:24 PM, Bartfaster said:

I use Zep Orange Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner. It cuts through grease/ oils and has a fine pumice. Make sure to rinse with water afterwards. It leaves my grips clean and tacky.

Going to try this

I usually use dish detergent, warm water and a brush.  Then I dry them with a towel.

[McGolf]

I use a small bucket of very hot water. Dunk both the grip and a club glove towel (course microfiber) and wipe the grip until it squeaks then move to the next club. by the time you are done with that last one the first one is dry and ready for the bag.

[MDGolfHacker]

As others have mentioned, dish soap, a little light scrubbing with a sponge, towel dry then air dry.  I clean mine as needed (not on any timed cycle). 

[Genes]

Same, warm soap and water. I use a soft brush too. Dry them good and leave them to dry grip down. I do my heads same way. Because I clean them after each shot I do t need to clean the heads as often. Soft brush for the grooves too. Do not use metal side of brush if you have one for obvious reasons. I also replace my grips at least once per year as I play 85-110 rounds per year from April to October here in upstate New York. 

[BVaan]

I spray Windex Glass Cleaner on the grips and dry them with a cloth rag. I've tried other brands of glass cleaners, but find the original blue formula provides the most tacky feeling. 

[MisterT]

Someone else may have mentioned this, but after using the soap and water on rubber grips, I spray Windex on a damp towel and wipe the grips. It REALLY makes them feel like new. I read it or saw it on a golf program and have been doing it or a few years now. Works great, except for leather grips!

[Bobbers]

On 6/20/2023 at 12:56 PM, Scott.Green said:

Hey Everyone, 

I play a couple times a month, clean my clubs fairly frequently but not necessarily after every round, although I do clean the faces after each shot to keep the spin on the wedges and irons as pure as I can. My question is does anyone know of a cleaner or technique that helps keep the tackiness and feel of the grips on the new side? Is there a product or process to keep  grips clean? Normal wear aside, especially on wedges, I'd really like to keep my grips as long as I can as I really don't want to keep spending money on new grips every time the irons start to slip a bit more. For argument's sake, I play Golf Pride Velvet grips on my Ping Irons and Titliest wedges

For the GP Velvet grips I use a product called Bleche White; pick it up for about $4 in most auto supply stores.

Outside (it's not a good idea to use this in the house) with grip pointed down, give the grip several good sprays to cover the grip base to top.  With a soft bristle kitchen sink type  brush I scrub the grip.  No need to go nuts just give it a good gentle scrub.  Rinse thoroughly with water, let dry.

You do this once every 4-5 weeks and that set of grips will last you at least 2 seasons or until  you find some other way to mess 'em up.

Good luck.

[AzRoger]

Black Magic Bleche Wite tire cleaner works great on rubber grips, one $5 spray bottle will last a couple years if you clean your clubs about once a month.

[dlygrisse]

Lots of good advice here.  The biggest thing that makes some rubber compounds slick is UV rays.  This is especially true on many GP grips.  I find Lamkins stay tacky much longer. Keep your grips out of the sunlight as much as possible, in your bag not laying on the ground when practicing, and clean them.  

[John Marchetto]

Mild soap and warm water. I don't use any scrub pads. Just dry with a towel. All you're trying to do is get skin oil off. 

[Play18]

I use Dawn dish soap in warm water, a soft bristle brush, rinse, and towel dry my tour velvet Arccos grips monthly.

[6 Million Dollar Man]

Took my stupid pill this morning.  LOL.  Anyway, how do you reply directly to a post and quote it?  TIA!

[JRDuck40]

On 6/20/2023 at 1:24 PM, Bartfaster said:

I use Zep Orange Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner. It cuts through grease/ oils and has a fine pumice. Make sure to rinse with water afterwards. It leaves my grips clean and tacky.

Doesn't this leave residue behind? I know this stuff comes off pretty nicely with warm water off my hands. But, I would figure this would be a pain to remove from a rubber surface. 

[Eric K]

On 6/20/2023 at 2:57 PM, Jonesie said:

Good stuff everyone! 
same goes for my collection of golf/baseball hats. Once the “sweat ring” is showing after a couple of rounds, dunk in a warm water dish soap solution for 30-40 second soak then gently brush ring around the cap area and hose rinse out on the deck. Air dry on a flat space or clipped to a hanging rack and you’re all set!

Ive got some 5year old hats with many rounds and wash cycles that look great! Just don’t over soak. Like 5 min or more or your cardboard bill will suffer integrity  

 

Have you tried Cap Saver? It’s a spray you apply to your hats and it prevents the sweat ring. Works great. 

[Geno 220]

I've been using golf pride mid size tour wraps for years and have always used Dawn and water and they get the tackiness back

[Kevin Kelley]

I don’t use a glove and put in in a lot of range time so my grips get pretty dirty and sweaty here in Florida especially the  summer. I use Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips on the woods and Tour Wrap on my Irons. I still clean them the same way my dad taught me years ago. I use a bucket of hot water with good dish soap like Ajax or Palmolive which are both good for cutting grease. I get a plastic scrub brush wet and soapy and scrub the grips with one hand while rotating the shaft with the other for about 30 seconds for each club. I then get the soap off of the grips with a towel that has been wet with COLD water and let the grips air dry for about 30 minutes. When I’m done cleaning the grips I use the same water to soak and clean the iron club heads and clean the woods and my hybrid by scrubbing the heads. I never submerge the woods or putter in  the water because of the shaft adapter on the woods and the face insert on my Oddyssey putter. When I’m done and ready to play next the grips feel great.

[Nihonsei]

All of the above! Great hat tips and product rec too, thanks dudes!  

I'll add some fine grit brought my NDMC purples back to life after starting to fade.(discontinued so no regrip option) Worked the upper rubber while wet with soap and lower cord after dried. Brand new!  Now they've some new team colors so purple is back in new form.

For Tour Velvet guys that like the noticeable tack, here's to you.....Got this link in email recently.....

https://store.golfpride.com/store/grips/prod4941966/tour-velvet-tour-tack?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tourtack&utm_content=email_reminder&elqTrackId=f0a6e97455e342bb92e7e9e2d48969e6&elq=afc990270cd14567aa005df555cfdfdb&elqaid=666&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=551

[Bad Golfer]

Great thread here.  I will be doing my grips today after work. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

[officedog]

I put the new Lamkin UTX midsized grips on and really like them. They're a corded grip, but not rough at all. They feel tacky and I clean them after every couple of rounds. Also use a Rainsoft glove that is perfect for sweaty hands in the humid Louisiana weather.

[JacobTrent]

I use cord-type grips and have for a while. Currently I’m playing the MCC plus 4. I had an issue in the summer losing the tack from sweat and switched into Winn Dri grip products, but missed the MCC. I have found Windex works pretty well to clean the sweat/oils/etc.

[DriverBreaker]

I have a scrub pad dedicated to cleaning my grips.  Just dish soap, warm soapy water.  Scrub vigorously, rinse off with water, dry. Done.  Do it all the time, every two rounds or so.  My grips last a long time for how much I play/practice. 

[richk9holes]

2 minutes ago, officedog said:

I put the new Lamkin UTX midsized grips on and really like them. They're a corded grip, but not rough at all. They feel tacky and I clean them after every couple of rounds. Also use a Rainsoft glove that is perfect for sweaty hands in the humid Louisiana weather.

I was initially drawn by the grey on grey coloring, but the feel of these is so good they are slowly replacing all my woods and hybrids.

[cthoma11]

Same as a lot of people. Dawn soap and water. Light rub with dishcloth.

I have been using Lamkin Sonar mid's and now wraps. These grips have stayed the tackiest between cleaning compared to other grips I have used (Golf pride mainly).