We receive a lot of questions about gripping, but specifically how to install a putter grip. How to make sure they go on straight, how much solution to use and even how to wrap the tape underneath the grip.
We decided to fire up the camera and walked over to the grip installation station in the THP Tech Studio and walk you through how to install a Super Stroke Putter Grip. We start the video looking down the line to show the idea of putting it on straight, then move to overhead to give the best perspective into installing the putter grip. From there it is all about getting the grip on from solution to clean up.
Do you install your own grips? We want to hear your thoughts on what was discussed in the video above regarding the tape at the butt end and any differences you might have in your gripping routine.
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I put spirits on the shaft and inside the grip. Once it’s one I eyeball and make sure it’s square. I will use the floor tile lines as a quick alignment and adjust if needed. Using this method, I have not had any grips not aligned or feel off at address.
This is such an under thought of brilliant aspect of the SeeMore.
if the next house has a larger space for me, I’ll likely have a more standard gripping area and resume use of tape and spirits. Love the clamp in the video!
I do the same thing for the same reasons. Once I determine the "perfect" setup for me and commit to it as my gamer, which is not very of often, I will install it with standard double-sided tape and spirits to give me the peace of mind that it will not budge during play.
It works well, assuming one has the putter setup properly.
tape seam on bottom though, for no other reason besides mental.
Also will plug a tee in the butt of the grip when filling to try to keep the hands as solvent free as possible. (pull before pushing on grip or you create a missile.
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Almost exactly my old set up when i has space, including the flying tee.
A couple of things I picked up. I liked using the hole of the grip to drain the solvent onto the grip and putting some solvent on the tape first. I have gone back after but I like letting it soften up.
I set my air compressor on full blast and blast away through the hole in the butt of the grip. That usually completely destroys it to the point where removing the remains is easy.
If air compressor is not an option, I have cut about an inch or two up with scissors from the bottom of the grip then peeled it apart and up the rest of the way.
I play all graphite shafts so don’t like taking a razor blade to it.
I use a hook blade utility knife. Seems way safer.
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Thanks @Canadan and @Sox_Fan
I’m Team @JB on the tape, always start on top and leave the seam on the bottom – and as @Canadan said, I’m meticulous about getting the tape on smoothly with no wrinkles. No way I’d feel it under a SuperStroke grip, but under a regular grip it would drive me nuts if I could feel a wrinkle/seam. It only takes a few extra seconds to take my time and get it on there smooth.
Also agree that there’s no such thing as ‘too much solvent’ when installing a SS grip. On my first attempt, mine got stuck about 1/3 of the way on, and luckily I was able to pull it back off and start over. I completely saturated the shaft and inside of the grip with solvent, and it slid on perfectly on the second attempt. I aligned the grip with the club face while it was still in the vise, then put it in address position on the ground and tweaked it until it was perfect.
Exactly how I do putters.
When you get the putter in the vise, gently place a level on the face, to make sure that it is straight up and down. Then once the grip is on, use the level on the flat part of the grip to make sure that it is parallel to the ground, by checking along 3 or more spots along the grip. More rigid grip are easier to line up, but softer more rubbery ones can be tough, because the upper part of the grip can get several degrees different then the lower or even middle part of the grip. It’s not easy, but it’s very important. More rigid grips with a more defined flat section, like the super stroke in the video are easier to do for those reasons. The importance of getting the grip lined up properly and the difficulty in doing it is why many people like Dave Edel suggest round grips.
When installing SuperStrokes, there is no such thing as too much solvent!
using the solvent. It keeps the solvent inside the grip and creates air pressure
when sliding over the shaft… giving a little more time to adjust in place.
Grip in proper position, stand back before you pull the tee, as solvent will shoot out, due to the air pressure.
Super stroke putter grips can be counter weighted 25-75 grams.
Any data on ideal swing weight for putters.
I’ve been messing around with puting solvent into the “grip hole” and then the air compressor. Idea is that the pressure pushes the solvent into the butt end and tries to blow it out the front. You have to hold it vertical. It does want to spray out the back though. I’ve only done it twice blowing off SS grips on a couple used putters.
Anyhoo…always tinkering.
Don’t put solvent in the grip hole. Only going to go down the shaft. If you’re not trying to save the grip then use the hook blade carpet knife as mentioned above.