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Because BestGrips.com grips are engineered for simple slip-on installation, you can install our grips just like you would install any slip-on synthetic grip. Most golf shops will have all of the supplies and tools you will need. Here is a summary of standard grip installation techniques.
Supplies Needed
- Grip tape
- Grip tape solvent
- BestGrips.com grips
Equipment Needed
- Vinyl shaft clamp
- Bench vise
- Drip pan
- Sheetrock knife or carpet knife to remove old grip
- Straight-edged knife or heat gun to remove old tape
General Tips - PLEASE READ!
- Use an abundance of solvent!
- Completely cover the grip with tape - do not leave gaps!
- Take care not to kink or bend the grip when installing. This can move the strapping or even tear the underlast. In most cases, if the underlast is not torn, the strapping can be re-tensioned if moved. (See re-tensioning.)
- Do not force the grip onto the shaft - if the grip does not slide on in an easy motion, remove the grip and use more solvent!
- Put on right-handed grips with a clockwise motion
- Counter rotate both ends of the grip to line up the cap and grip logos square with the club face
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STEP 1 Position the golf club in
a vinyl shaft clamp and then in a vise. Point the club head straight up. |
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STEP 2
Use a sheetrock or carpet knife to cut through
the old grip and peel away the sides of the grip to remove it. |
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STEP 3
Peel off the old tape using a straight-edged knife or heat
the tape with a heat gun and peel it off. |
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STEP 4
Apply a strip of grip tape approximately 1 inch shorter
than the grip and extended about 1/4 inch over the end. Remove backing,
install tape around the shaft and fold over end. DO NOT LEAVE GAPS! |
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STEP 5
Position a drip pan under the shaft. Place your finger over
the air hole in the grip cap (or plug it with a golf tee!) and pour in
about 1/2 inch of grip tape solvent. Cover the other end and tip the grip
to thoroughly lubricate the inside of the grip. Make sure you use plenty
of solvent! |
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STEP 6
Pour the remaining solvent out of the grip and over the
grip tape. Make sure it is wet and don't forget to use extra solvent!
Be careful of the logo - it is Gold Leaf and the
solvent can easily remove it! Now Repeat Steps 5 & 6! |
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STEP 7
Slide the grip onto the shaft until in is firmly landed
onto the top of the shaft. Position the grip so the reminder rib (if
applicable) is facing straight down and the logo straight up. Ensure both
the logo and the reminder rib are square with the club head. |
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STEP 8
The winding tension for the leather places a slight torque
on the grips. When fitting a wrapped grip to any shaft, if there is any
clockwise rotation during installation, it will be necessary to repeat a
degree of anti-clockwise rotation at the collar end of the grip which will
assist in the aligning of the logo or reminder rib back to square with the
face of any club. Now take the club out of the vise and check that the
grip is properly lined-up. |
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Please Contact Us if you have questions on installation.
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