Golf Pride, the biggest grip maker, recommends regripping at least once a year. Their tour team puts it at about every 40 rounds, and they count a practice session as a round. If you play or practice every week, that means new grips every year. If you play a few times a season, you can stretch it longer, but grips also age just sitting in the bag.
How do I know my grips are worn out?
Golf Pride lists three signs:
- Faded or discolored paint fill on grips like the MCC or CP2.
- A slick, glossy look and feel, or grips that feel harder than they used to.
- Rubber or cord that's starting to crumble or crack.
One more we see in the shop all the time: if you catch yourself squeezing harder to keep the club from twisting, your grips are done. Extra grip pressure tightens your arms and costs you speed.
Does it really make a difference?
According to Golf Pride research reported by GOLF.com, a set of worn, two-year-old grips can cost a golfer an average of 3 to 4 shots a round. Golf Digest also reported a Golf Pride study that found new grips added about 2 yards of carry on average. Those are the grip maker's own numbers, so take them with a grain of salt, but anyone who has regripped a slick set knows the difference in confidence.
Why do grips wear out faster in Texas?
Golf Pride says long sun exposure and heat damage grips, and that moisture, dirt and the oils from your hands are the main things that break them down. Golf Digest adds sunscreen and leaving clubs in a hot trunk to the list. A Dallas summer checks every box. If you play year round here, plan on regripping at least once a year.
How do I make my grips last longer?
- Clean them. Golf Pride recommends a soft brush with soap and water between rounds, then drying them thoroughly.
- Keep clubs out of the trunk. Store them somewhere cool and dry, like a closet or climate-controlled garage.
- Dry them after wet rounds. Golf Pride calls moisture the enemy of grips.
How much does a regrip cost?
At our shop in Farmers Branch, if you buy the grip from us, installation is included in the grip price. Grips start at $9.99 per club, and a Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 is $11.99 per club installed. Bring your own grips and installation is $6.99 per club. See all prices on our golf club repair and regripping page.
FAQ
Should I regrip all my clubs at once?
Usually yes, so every club feels the same in your hands. The putter is the exception. Many golfers use a different putter grip and replace it on its own schedule.
Can I regrip clubs myself?
Yes. You need a hook blade, double-sided grip tape, solvent and a vise. Golf Pride recommends letting new grips dry for at least four hours before you play.
Do new grips change the size of my grip?
Only if you change grip size or add tape. Read what size golf grip do I need before you pick.
Need grips? Browse our grips collection or come by the shop, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
By Benjamin Stromberg, Co-Founder, GolfRoots. Sources: Golf Pride Grip Academy, GOLF.com, Golf Digest, GolfMagic.
