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Regripping Golf Clubs
Are you interested in helping your child improve his or her golf swing? Did you know that one of the easiest ways to do this is by having you or your child learn about regripping golf clubs? That’s right—a child can do it! When using golf clubs that has worn grips, golfers tend to hold the club tighter and soon find flaws in their swing mechanics because of it.
Let’s face it; using grips on golf clubs that are worn will cost you strokes on the course. Maybe you have been putting off getting new grips for a while now, but, have you ever considered that the reason that you are putting off this task is not worth the
strokes or lack of motivation that it is costing your child.
How often should you consider regripping golf clubs? The rule of thumb is once a year (many choose the same month near the beginning of spring) or every time you complete 40 rounds. That is because the material degrades over time.
What is the Cost of Regripping Golf Clubs
You can choose between regripping your child's golf clubs yourself or having a local retail store, a shop on-course, or a club fitter that is qualified do it for you.
Maybe you are afraid that taking your clubs to the golf shop to be regripped will cost you an arm and a leg. If you typically use the expertise of a golf shop in order to get a new set of grips then, you need to be aware of the costs that are associated with think kind of service. Generally the costs include the grips themselves in addition to the labor to install them.
Some golf shops will itemize the expense for you and charge a certain amount for the grips and a separate fee for labor. Other shops will charge a flat fee for the job. The bonus with getting an itemized bill is that you can determine the cost of the grips
themselves.
By knowing the price of the grips you can shop around in order to get the best price for the job. Many times you can find really good deals on grips in this way.
How much should you anticipate spending?
If you choose to have it professionally done, know that it normally costs $75 - $130 for a whole set—depending on what kind of grip you select. And it usually doesn’t take longer than a day to get your clubs done; but frequently you will have them within a few hours.
Dispelling the Myths about Regripping Golf Clubs Yourself
Maybe you think it is too much of a hassle to do it yourself. Maybe you have heard that regripping your clubs on your own requires special knowledge or equipment.
Regripping your clubs is not a difficult task and with a little knowhow, you or your child can complete this task quickly and efficiently. The benefit? Even more of a savings! If you choose to go this route, expect to pay for a kit that costs around $62. Golf Pride sells such a kit and it comes with easy to follow instructions. Look for it at your local golf retail store or try looking on the internet to find some really good prices on grips.
Many golfers feel a little intimidated because they have heard of a few myths that are associated with the process. But, the process is easy to learn and once you know the truth about regripping your clubs, you can successful improve your swing in no time.
Myth # 1
Regripping your golf clubs requires certain skills, coordination, and a "DIY" attitude.
Wrong! Okay, if you are a "do-it-yourselfer", you may find this task a little easier to handle. But, in actuality, regripping is an easy enough process for anyone to learn no matter how old they are. Obviously, you may have to practice in order to become very comfortable with the process but, by following the directions, you will do just fine.
Myth #2
You will need a special workbench or work area to do regripping.
Actually, as long as you have a table, bench or another hard, sturdy surface that will not collapse if you put pressure on it, then you have a place to regrip your clubs. Use your basement, garage, or backyard. And with a little creativity, you can regrip your golf clubs on your front porch.
Myth #3
Regripping requires special and expensive tools.
Although regripping does require a few simple tools, they are not expensive or complicated to use. The most complicated tool is a vice which is a tool that many people already own. You will also need a simple utility knife and a rubber clamp to hold the shaft of the club in the vice. Lastly, you will need new grip tape to hold the new grips securely to the shaft.
Myth #4
The chemicals that are involved in regripping are dangerous and toxic.
Not true. A commonly used chemical in regripping is mineral spirits which is used to dissolve the adhesive on the grip tape in order to help the new grip slide onto the shaft of the club a bit easier. When used safely, mineral spirits is no worse then other solvents that are classified as non-flammable. Plus, some grip tape adhesives are "water soluble".
In summary, whether you do-it-yourself or pay to have it done, regripping your child's golf clubs will definitely improve his or her game. It’s worth the labor and/or the cost.