How to Use Water Instead of Golf Grip Solvent

Amateur golfers often overlook their golf grips. Golf clubs frequently need to be regripped because of wear and tear through normal use. The more you play and practice, the sooner your grips will need to be replaced. When a grip is worn, it becomes shiny, cracked or slick. It can be difficult to maintain your grip throughout the swing. This forces you to alter the grip pressure, causing a tighter grip pressure, which inhibits a good golf swing. Regripping a club will give the club a new feel and allow for the relaxed golf grip necessary for a good swing. In addition, it is much less expensive than buying new clubs.

Things You'll Need

  • Golf club
  • Grip
  • Water grip tape
  • Knife
  • Water
  • Work bench
  • Vice
  • Squirt bottle
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a spray bottle with water. Water is the safest solvent since there is no fire hazard or fumes present. However, mineral spirits, gas or a special grip solvent are commonly used to regrip a golf club. A special double-sided tape is needed if you use water as a solvent.

    • 2

      Place the club in the vice on a work bench. Double-sided grip tape has adhesive on both sides. Apply a piece of grip tape around the end of the shaft. Once around the shaft, remove the nonadhesive layer of the double-sided tape. Spray water to activate the tape. Spray water on the inside of the grip and shake it so the inside of the grip becomes wet.

    • 3

      Spray water to completely cover the tape and to get the entire inside of the grip wet. If you don't use enough water, it will be difficult to slide the grip on the shaft. Line up the grip in the proper position. Push the grip over the shaft. Adjust the grip by turning it in any direction needed to finish lining up words or logos. Wipe off any excess water on the club with a towel. Let the club sit for at least 30 minutes to dry.