Install golf grips without tape or solvent quick

If you are down on time and would like to get grips changed quickly, the quickest and simplest way to install golf grips in record time is with an air compressor!

There’s no need to wait for the solvent to dry, and you can change a grip in minutes! Check out Pure Grips video below on how to quickly install grips without tape or solvent!

The following steps need to be taken to quickly install golf grips without tape or solvent using an air compressor. Our golf grip guide is a great place to start with any golf grip questions you may have or what kind of golf grip to buy.

How to install a Golf Grip with an air compressor

1. Remove old grip with a hook blade. First, mark the end of the grip with a Sharpie so you know where the end of the new grip should finish.

If using a standard box cutter or straight blade, be VERY careful to not damage the shaft. Be careful and make sure to cut away from your body.

2. Place club into a vise. Use a rubber vise clamp to put into the vise to avoid damage to the shaft. A vise is not needed, I have done it with and without a vise. A vise will make the grip change significantly easier.

3. Remove, Replace or Keep old Golf Grip Tape. Unless the tape is damaged or bunched up, I would advise keeping the old tape on. If you don’t feel like buying golf grip tape, there are many grip tape alternatives that you must likely already own.

You could also put another layer of grip tape on top of existing tape, but beware that this will change the thickness of the grip and make it harder to install the grip with the air compressor.

This saves time, money, and provides additional friction between the club and grip. This will help keep the grip aligned after installation.

4. Install new grip with air compressor. Place end of air compressor attachment into the end of the grip.

Give it slow, steady air and guide the grip with your free hand onto the club. Be careful not to squeeze the grip! This will constrict the flow of air and increase difficulty of installation.

Give the grip one final push and stretch to the correct length while maintaining ideal alignment

There you go! Quick, easy installation of a golf grip to get you back on the course in no time.

Pros and Cons of using air compressor to install golf grips

Pros:

Extremely easy to do.

Time efficient, do not have to wait for the solvent to dry. Can play as soon as you change the grips.

Cost efficient if you own an air compressor. No longer need to buy tape or solvent for each grip change.

Changing grips takes significantly less time than the traditional way of removing old tape and adding new tape with solvent.

Easy to store, compact and lightweight.

Cons:

It’s rare, but grip can twist post installation

Excessive air pressure (> 50 PSI) can permanently stretch the grip, ruining it.

Air compressors cost $60-$150. May not be worth the investment if only using for grip changes.

It takes some practice to get good at it. Will take several tries per grip in the beginning.

I have talked to various clubmakers and seen some golfers on different forums such as GOLFWRX assert that grips secured with grip tape do not tend to twist, relying on this method can be unreliable at times.

The risk of misalignment and the potential hassle of realigning the grip are a possibility, but the grips will not get ruined by numerous adjustments. The only way golf grips can be ruined is by excessive air pressure, you should not use more then 50 PSI.

Embracing compressed air for golf grip installation comes with notable advantages. The process is exceptionally straightforward, time-efficient, and eliminates the need for handling toxic solvents associated with grip tape.

To employ this method, insert the compressor nozzle into the grip hole, administering brief bursts of air to smoothly guide the grip onto the shaft. The same technique applies to grip removal.

However, there are significant drawbacks when using an air compressor without grip tape. Grips may twist post-installation, and excessive air pressure can lead to permanent stretching. It’s important to note that this technique is suitable only for rubber grips, requiring the conventional use of solvents and grip tape for leather grips.

While air compressors are reasonably priced, with options available on platforms like Amazon or Harbor Freight for around $60, mastering the technique may require some practice. Additionally, the investment may seem steep for those who change grips infrequently and don’t engage in other household projects where an air compressor might prove useful.

Let me know if you have had success with installing grips with an air compressor or any tips and tricks that would be helpful that I may have missed!