UTILITY KNIFE WITH HOOK BLADE [PRICE: $10]
Your local hardware store will carry utility knives as well as replacement hook blades. A utility knife with a hook blade is the easiest and safest way to remove old grips.
Always cut away from your body when using a hook blade to prevent injury.
VISE & CLAMP [PRICE: As low as $20]
In order to prevent damage to your clubs and to make grips easy to slide on in one motion, it’s important that the shaft be held securely in place. That’s where a vise, such as a shop or carpenter vise, as well as a rubber clamp, come in.
Any kind of vise that you can secure to a table, countertop, or other flat surface is perfect, while a rubber clamp will protect the shaft (especially graphite).
SOLVENT CATCHER [PRICE: As low as $5]
Grip solvent can stain clothing and fabric, and it’s not something you want all over your house. A basin to catch excess solvent will prevent that; and, as an added bonus, allows you to save and re-use that solvent.
Hint: a paint tray to catch solvent is an excellent – and cheap – option.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Heat Source [optional]
Heat loosens adhesive on grip tape, making the tape easier to remove, but it’s not necessary. A hair dryer will do the trick.
Apron [Optional]
Grip solvent stains clothing, so if you’re planning to install lots of grips at once, we recommend wearing an apron to protect your shirt & pants.
In total, all of these items for your home re-gripping station can be purchased for less than $50 – and you may already have some lying around the house.
Grip installation can be done just about anywhere with a flat surface – your kitchen counter / sink, garage, basement, or even back porch. Be sure to have proper ventilation when using grip solvent.
It’s really that simple! A small investment in your home re-gripping station now will save you money for years to come – especially if you play and replace grips often.
