putter grip

[Steptoe]

is there a simple way to remove a putter grip and save it????

i need to get a winn paddle off so i can extend a putter i'm tatting with :)

[EXMAX]

winn wraps are a pain in the backside to remove without unravelling the listing even with a solvent gun, even using compressed air tends to do the same thing

[rgjusa]

OK...not related to a Winn grip at all as they are not re-user friendly as exmax says. As we are a new forum and building up "stuff", here is my method:

This is my technique (which I posted in other forums):

Tools: paint tray, white spirit/naptha/grip removal solvent (in a ketchup squirty bottle thing like in cafes) and this: http://www.golfsmith.com/browse.php?lcode=...all&Ntk=All

1) stand butt end in paint tray
2) roll back the grip mouth and squirt in a small amount of spirit
3) dip rod into spirit bottle to get the rod nice and wet
4) insert rod under grip and work around 360*, to a depth of halfway down the grip
5) leaving the rod in I squirt some more white spirit in and push the rod all the way down, then around 360*
6) pull the grip off, usually it slides off nice and easy
7) remove tape off of shaft while it is wet (works best), if not, then use a heat gun to crisp it and using asbestos fingers, pull it off the shaft and do a dance as it sticks to your fingers while hot

Heating the grip up somewhat before you start the removal process seems to help, especially with corded grips which I find will split more than regular rubber grips. There is also some tape/glue/something-I-don't-know-what that sticks like crazy to some grips/clubs and that needs a bit more brute force. I also have a grip vice which does make it easier if the grip does not pull off easy, but it is not essential. I have heard of people using coathangers instead of the tool I link to, but I was always taught to use the correct tool (or close to) for the job so have never bothered trying.

Wait until someone explains how easy it is with compressed air and you may not even bother with this...

PS. no sniggering about dipping the rod pls :D ... Jon

[Steptoe]

cheers lads but i have found a foolproof way............................................... .................................................. .................................................. ...............got a new grip from ebay 4 quid delivered including tape....:)

[Woody]

There is a relatively easy way that does not involve solvent etc.
Immerse the grip into hot water - boiling is fine! The heat will break down the adhesive.
After 60 seconds take it out and wrap the grip in a towel (so as to avoid scalding your hand).
Start working the grip around (twisting) and then upwards and off the shaft.
May need to re-immerse and work it a few times to get it fully off.
May find that the tape is left inside the grip bore (rather than on the shaft), so need to fish it out.
This method works fine, I've used it many times. Just takes a bit more elbow-grease and time than with conventional grips and solvent.

[PowerPenguin]

7) remove tape off of shaft while it is wet (works best), if not, then use a heat gun to crisp it and using asbestos fingers, pull it off the shaft and do a dance as it sticks to your fingers while hot


Ah, so that's where I read it!!! I love that quote! :laugh:

Dave