How to Line Up Shafts With Grips

Grips are one of the most important elements of a golf club. The right grip placed correctly can easily shave strokes off your game. The grip is really your only contact with the club, so a misaligned grip could change the lie of the club head, prohibiting you from getting all the distance or loft the club is designed for. Lining up grips can be tricky, but if you follow these steps, it can be done quickly and properly.

Things You'll Need

  • Grip
  • Non-permanent marker
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Instructions

  1. Lining Up the Grip

    • 1

      Make a small mark on the shaft below the old grip that lines up with the grip logo using the non-permanent marker.

    • 2

      Remove the old grip and thoroughly clean the shaft, making sure you don't clean off the mark you made earlier.

    • 3

      Slide the new prepped grip onto the shaft until the inside top of the grip meets the top of the shaft. Twist the grip on the shaft until the logo is lined up with the mark on the shaft.

    • 4

      Hold the club in playing position to ensure the head lies properly on the ground. Adjust the grip by twisting it around the shaft, if needed.