How To Regrip Golf Clubs

Here's how to regrip golf clubs, since worn golf club grips can mean higher scores. No golfer needs to be swinging the club and have the grip slip from their hands, altering what could have been a solid shot to the green. Regripping the clubs is fairly simple and cost-efficient. Here's how to regrip golf clubs.

1. Remove the old club grip. The best way to remove a remove a golf club grip is to use a utility knife. Use its razor blade and cut through the length of the grip.
   
2. Peel off the grip. In order to regrip golf clubs, you've got to remove the old grip. The best way of doing this is to simple grab hold of old grip and pull it off. If it's tough, try using the utility knife at an angle to chip away at the grip. But be careful not to cut yourself.
3. Remove the old tape. Use the utility knife to peel off the dried tape. (Tip: if you are pressed for time, this step can be avoided, as you'll just put another layer of double-sided tape over the old tape. It may fatten up the grip a smidgen, but most golfers cannot tell the difference.)
4. Wipe the shaft clean. Use a wet rag to clean any dried tape or residue left.
   
5. Lay down new double-sided tape. You don't need any measuring device for this. Just tear off a piece of tape that is just shy of the length of your new grip. You do not want any tape exposed when you slide on the new golf club grip. 
6. Spray mineral water solvent over tape and in grip. This is a very important step to regrip golf clubs. Using a mineral water solvent, generously spray the double-sided tape and the inside of the golf club grip. Make sure you plug the top hole of the grip to help swish the solvent around. (Tip: The more you spray, the easier it is to slide to regrip golf clubs, as the new grip will slide into place with less effort.)
7. Seat the adhesive. A good way of doing this is to lightly tap the grip's tip against the floor, then hold the club like you would when you hit the ball. This will allow the tape to secure itself to the grip.
8. Line up the logos. Golfers pay attention to details, so make sure that when you regrip a golf club that the grip's logo--Winn, for example--is aligned down the middle of the shaft and not off to the side. 
9. Allow for golf club grip to dry. Experts will suggest allowing the club to dry overnight--say around ten hours.

Bonus hint: To regrip golf clubs, use a vise grip. This device will hold the club secure and sturdy as you work to regrip a golf club.