Regripping graphite shafts
Peter Vines
different than a metal shaft? In particular, the grip removal?
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Steven Charles Doire
From what I understand you need to use a special knife so that you
don't score the shaft. If you scrape it you ruin it. Do like me pay
the 4 bucks...
Michael Brown
No special knife needed. Just rip off the old grip and re-grip as usual. There is no
reason that you should be in any position to damage the shaft.
David Meier
The whole process for regripping a graphite shafted
club is really no different than normal. However,
take care when you cut the grip away. If you make
any type of small cut into the shaft it could cause
the graphite fibers to begin to unwind over time.
What I did was make a small cut at the bottom of the
grip with a pair of scissors and then ripped the
grip off with my hands. Getting tape off is a bit
harder and you should really just take you time. I
would not try to scrape it off with a knife or anything
like that for fear of damaging the shaft.
Take your time and you will have no problems.
By the way, I saw that your address was from UVA, how
is Birdwood these days? I haven't played there in a
while.
Dave
Glenn Gerstner
'ps...@jm.acs.Virginia.EDU (Peter Vines)' wrote:
>It's time to regrip my graphite shaft driver. Is the process any
>different than a metal shaft? In particular, the grip removal?
the blade dig into the shaft -- it is very fragile. I use a "hooked"
blade in my utility knife, but a regular blade can be used if you are
careful. Be sure you pull the old grip away from the shaft while you are
cutting it.
Otherwise, the process is the same. You should check the butt diameter of
the shaft, since some graphites are odd sizes (.590, .620, etc.).
Glenn
Mike Mandell
>It's time to regrip my graphite shaft driver. Is the process any
>different than a metal shaft? In particular, the grip removal?
I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had mine re-gripped
professionally once, last year. This year I cut those off only to find
they had scored the shaft the last time. I use an X-acto knife to cut
off my grips (steel and graphite shafts). On the woods (graphite) I
just turn the blade the other way, so it's facing outward, toward the
rubber. You'll probably do a much better job than a "pro".
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Mike Mandell
Bethlehem, Pa., USA
Peter Cousin
Mike,
I do re-gripping on the side in a shop I've built in my garage. Most of
my clubs (and playing partner's clubs) are graphite. Here's what I do.
While in my rubber vise with the butt in my stomach, I pull up on the
rubber closest to the shaft. I take a sharp xacto knife and lightly
score pulling toward me. I ONLY DO THIS ONE TIME. Next I pull up again
and begin pulling and cutting. The grip comes apart until you will be
able to grab enough to remove the entire thing. This way you will
protect the integraty of the shaft fibers.
Change often~
Pete