i need to get my grips off my clubs whats the best way?

Answer 1

I regrip my clubs each year. I cut the grips using a utility knife with a "hook" blade like this:
http://www.toolbarn.com/images//candr/208105.jpg

These blades let you cut the grip (starting at the bottom, working toward the top) without harming the shaft. I have graphite shafts and they never get damaged using this type of blade.

A great regripping tutorial is found at:
http://www.golfworks.com/article.asp_Q_ai_E_175

Answer 2

The easiest way is with and exacto knife with a grip blade. You can get the hooked blade at Golfsmith or Golfworks. They both have online stores. You hook the blade under the grip and rip from bottom (head end) to the top.

If you have steel shafts it can also be done easily with a standard box cutter or exacto knife. Cut again from bottom to top. If you have graphite shafts you must be more careful so that you don't scratch the graphite.

Once you have the grip cut from bottom to top, grab it by the bottom and pull it up over the end of the shaft. If the grips are dry rotted it may take a little work.

Your next job is removing the old tape. I usually use a heat gun and move it across the shaft until the tape starts to loosen. Then I can usually pull it right off. You must be very carefully with graphite shafts as they can melt with too much heat.

When I am bored and have no other clubs to work on, I may just peel the tape off with my finger nails.

Answer 3

don't care for the grips anymore? grab a box cutter and cut lengthwise down the grip. be careful when you get to the bottom though as it's a little thicker than the rest and requires some more effort. peel the grip as you would a banana and pull down. you'll have the grip tape to deal with next and this can be remedied either with the box cutter again, almost like you were whittling a piece of wood, or you can get some mineral spirits and wet the old grip tape until mushy, then wipe off. The mineral spirits will also serve as grip solvent when putting your new grips on. much cheaper than "grip solvent" and just as effective. you can also use lighter fluid too. if you have the water activated pip strips then use a spray bottle with a smidge of soap, preferably dishwasher liquid, in it and spray sparingly, don't over saturate. the water activated ones are more convenient but also take the longest time to cure.

Answer 4

If you are not trying to save the grips simply cut them length ways with a razor knife. Then peel them off. If you want to save the grip to install on another shaft you can use a syringe. Inject the grip with mineral spirits or another form of thinner. Then work the fluid around under the grip. You can then easily pull the grip off of the shaft.

Answer 5

I usually use a box cutter knife. But if your shafts are graphite, you should take care to not cut thru the tape layer under the grip as doing so could scratch your shaft and weaken it. That goo off stuff usually works on the tapes. If you are the least bit unsure, its usually safer and easier to have it done at a pro shop. It is very inexpensive to get grips mounted.

Answer 6

An exacto knife,often called a box cutter. Cut the grips lenthwise along the length of the shaft and peel off.

Answer 7

Use a stanley knife and open the grip length ways from bottom to top, then gently peel the sides back to reveal the tape on the shat, this can be removed with hot soapy water and a brush.

Answer 8

Assuming you want to keep the grips heat them in a pot of boiling water and pull them off..

Answer 9

the best way or the only way is to cut them off. do you plan to put on new grips your self? it not aseasy as you mit think.

Answer 10

soak them in hot water to expand the grip