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New Decade Multi Compound Grips
Is it worth fitting them myself?
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I've just bought 11 new decade multi compound grips from ebay for much less than I would have paid my local pro.
The dilemma I have is should I have a try at fitting them myself or leave it to the experts. The grips I have bought come with tape/instructions etc but I've never tried this before and I'm worried that if I cock it up I will end up having to fork out again to get the job done properly.
I know a few of the people on this site have done this themselves so any tips/advice would be much appreciated.
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Sorry Mate.

I have the practical skills of a gnat with no legs! I'd pay someone else there's usually some smug spotty assistant at most golf shops who'll do it on the side for a few quid.
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There have been some recent threads that include links to sites with instructions. But it is easy. You'll need either gripping solvent or white spirit. Process:
1. Remove old grip and any remaining tape.
2. Place tape on the shaft. Length needs to be just shorter than the grip (= stating the bleeding obvious). Fold any excess into the end of the shaft.
3. Use a paintbrush to apply solvent liberally to the tape. Do this about 60 seconds before putting the grip on - it activates the tape and makes it well slippery and thus much easier to push the grip on.
4. Use the 60 seconds to stick a tee into the small hole in the butt-end of the grip and then pour a decent amount of solvent down the grip. Use your finger to seal the grip and up-end the grip several times to coat the inside of the grip (now you know what that little hole in the butt-end of the grip is for!)
5. Pour out the excess solvent from the grip and remove the tee.
6. Slide the grip down the shaft. Something to hold the club steady helps. I find a standard Work-Mate bench with the plastic grip-lugs is fine and doesn't cause damage/scratching of the shaft. Watch out for solvent squirting out of the end of the grip (some people leave the tee in, but it causes some pressure build up and thus resitance to pushing the grip on)
7. Once the grip is fully on, turn it so that the decals/logos are correctly aligned
8. Leave the club upside-down for 24 hours to dry, permitting excess solvent to drip out. If the grip is still greasy with solvent after 24h, use some hot water to wash it off
EASY!
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Thanks Andrew. I'll try the first one and see how I go.
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Are these grips round or do they have a ridge like the Tour Velvets?

I was thinking of changing mine.

By the way- it's really easy to do.
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Go to www.golfgrips-direct.com and there is a "how to" guide and you can also buy any bits and pieces you may need!!

I have started to do my own grips (only steel shafts though - graphite is a bit more delicate I think!) and I am in no way any good at DIY!!!!
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Ge,
My local pro charged me £1 a grip, couldn't fault that. Check out their prices.
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Thanks!

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