Regripping w/ an air compressor

[bambam]

So when looking to order some grips, I came across some info that said one can use an air compressor to remove old grips and install new ones. No grip solution or grip tape required (can still use masking tape to build up the grip if you wish). This technique even supposedly saves the old grips should you want to reuse them.

I've installed my own grips before...the cutting, scraping, clamping, taping, solution, coaxing the new grips on...this air compressor technique looks pretty easy (I've already got a compressor).

Anybody ever use this method for removing and reinstalling grips? If so, do you have any tips/advice and/or know of any really good, illustrated how-to documents on the web?

[RickPinewild]

Yes, I just started using air. Last night I blew a set of grips onto bare graphite shafts. It took a little getting used to the technique, but it was very effective and they are ready to use immediately. I'll keep you posted. I need to make a protector sleeve to aid in blowing off the grips. Here is a link to some good info. http://www.clubmaker-online.com/arnie.gripblow.html

[bambam]

Yes, I just started using air. Last night I blew a set of grips onto bare graphite shafts. It took a little getting used to the technique, but it was very effective and they are ready to use immediately. I'll keep you posted. I need to make a protector sleeve to aid in blowing off the grips. Here is a link to some good info. http://www.clubmaker-online.com/arnie.gripblow.html

Tried this technique. Works great - grips go on very quickly, and you can't mess it up since you can easily re-adjust. You can even take the grips off once you've installed them to add/remove masking tape until they are just right.

[golfguru]

www.stargrips.com sell a great air tool. $30ish that clips onto a compressor. Simple stuff works great.

[bambam]

Paul,

I couldn't find the air tool on the website. can you provide a manufacturer/model number? Thank you.

I used a $10 blowgun with tapered tip for inflatables that I bought at Lowes. It worked perfectly. Grips went on in about 10 seconds per grip once you get the hang of it.

[EdZ]

I'm unclear on what is keeping the grip in place using this approach? Isn't there a good reason that grip tape and solvent are used (keeping the grip from slipping). It sounds like under wet/humid conditions there could be an issue?

I'd love to understand this better, it would be nice to not have to deal with getting old grips/tape off anymore!

Thanks