How do I make sure my grips are straight to the club face when I re grip?

Question

I have only a vice and the things I need to install the grips.

I have done it several times.

and will do it again

Answer 1

In today's market almost all grips, except those for putters, are perfectly symmetrical, so there's no way you can put new grips on and have them be "out of alignment".

When regripping your putter, put the new grip on the club and then place your hands on the club as if you were going to make a putt and look to see that the club face is perpendicular to the line of the putt.

Answer 2

Line up the clubface so it is at a 90-degree angle with the floor. The grips should have a tiny mark (usually a small line) on the top butt end of the grip and at the bottom. Often the brand name is also along this line. Slide the grip on (use plenty of solvent so it slides easily) so that when you look straight down the grip, the lines line-up and are facing the ceiling. I hope this makes sense -- it is hard to describe it. When you look straight down the grip, the leading edge of the clubface should be perpendicular to the lines on the grip.

Answer 3

If you look at the grips you will generally see alignment aids on the grips. When I do mine I place my club in a vice and lay a framing square on the bench and use its edge to make sure my clubhead is square. The rest is just aligning the aids up with the leading edge of the club. It takes just one or two to get the hang of it. It comes down to feel and personal preference after that.

Answer 4

Have to agree today's grips are symmetrical with one caveat. Many have their logo somewhere on the grip in addition to on the butt end of the grip. Look to see if the logo is on the grip where it may interfere with your grip or be a visual distraction. Install the grip so that neither occurs.

Answer 5

Simple, line-of-sight. If you have any significant alignment error or twisting at all, you'll be able to see it immediately, and correct it before the grip tape solvent cures.

Answer 6

Pay someone to do it. Your grips are very important, they are the only thing you can literally touch to influence the ball.

Answer 7

Only real way is to eyeball it and with feel. I regrip my clubs every year and that's the best answer I can give you. If it looks right and feels right, that's all that matters.

Answer 8

do yoy plan on doing this yourself?regripping is not that expensive,therefore I would recommend a professional,so you can be sure they are lined up correct.hope this helps.