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Titleist Irons Regrip

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:43:53 +0000

I am about to install Titleist DCI Tripsec OS+ Graphite shafts (stiff) into a set of Titleist 775 Forged CB iron Heads. They were both advertised as .355 taper tips. Will these work together? I am unsure what the correct grip size is for the shafts. .600″ or .580″.??? I was considering the Tour Velvet, or the GP New Decade Multi-compound as I typically do not play with a glove. Suggestions?
Myrton, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA

Myrton,

Assuming both head and shaft are .355″, then there is no problem. Stiff shafts are generally .600″ but, so a 60 core grip will yield standrad size. Tour Velvet will feel softer than the Decade.

Regards,

Jeff

Armour Ti-100 Regrip

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:36:07 +0000

Yup. I know these are old big butt clubs, but I love them. I need to re-grip an Armour Ti-100 Irons with Aldila Reg. Flex Graphite Shafts. The measurements are:

Butt End: .837
2″ down: .773
4″ down: .706
6″ down: .649
end of grip: .550

I can still get TaylorMade Crossline Bubble .680 grips, or Tacki-mac Pro Lite .865, or KelMac Pro-lite 865 grips. I am a Std + 1/32″ mid size hand size. Which grip would be the best for me and more importantly would fit the best? If there is another grip you could recommend that would be fine also. Thanks for your time.
Dan, Anaheim, California, USA

Dan,

Either of the .865″ grips will be better. You may have to use some build up tape to get them the size you need, but they’re the better choices.

Regards,

Jeff

Regripping Supplies

kyle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:47:30 +0000

Hi Jeff, I’ve been using Maltby’s grip solvent for regripping clubs.Â Is paint thinner or low odor mineral spirits okay for this purpose?Â I am concerned about “toxicity” of both those “solvents”.Â In your experience of what “solvent” is less harmful, what’s your recommendation?Â I work in a golf store part-time and they use paint thinner.Â A bit messy!Â Thanks!
Chris, Black Earth, Wisconsin, USA

Chris,

I use mineral spirits with no problem.Â You can also use water activated tape and water if you need to beÂ ”totally” safe.

Regards,

Jeff

Regripping Irons

kyle — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:02:25 +0000

I have regripped a set of Adams Idea Tech A4OS Irons numerous times and the grips never seem to dry totally, especially at the butt section they move even days later. I have installed thousands of grips and never have experienced this before. I first used Brampton solvent, then went back to varsol, and the grips are .600 multi-compound and with tape the butt diameter is about .610. Any ideas?
Darcy, Welland, Ontario, Canada

Darcy,

I have no idea what the issue could be.Â As you are skilled at installing grips and the sizes seem to be correct, I really cannot say why they are not setting up.Â Sorry.

Regards,

Jeff

Shaft and Grip Diameter

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:42:35 +0000

How do your determine core size when regripping clubs?
Don, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Don,

You measure the shaft butt diameter. If you do not have calipers, check the manufacturer’s specs for this information. Then, for a standard size grip, choose a grip core size that matches the shaft diamter. For example, if the shaft diameter is .600″, a 60 core grip makes a standard size grip. The addition of masking tape over the shaft creates a larger grip diameter at the rate of just slightly less than +1/64″ oversize per grip of typical masking tape. Calipers are required for exact accurate sizing.

Regards,

Jeff

Leather Grips

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:19:33 +0000

Are leather grips any better than rubber grips? MasterGrip advertises better performance. Is there any thing to it?
Valentino, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Valentino,

Of course a company who sells leather grips is going to tell you it’s better than rubber - and vice versa. Leather will provide a different (softer) feel than rubber. It will be much more expensive, but if you like the feel, then go for it. There is no playability advantage of one over the other.

Regards,

Jeff

Regrip Size

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:12:30 +0000

I’m looking to regrip my TaylorMade rac OS irons. They have the T-Step 90 steel shafts. What size core do I need (.580 or .600)? Thanks in advance.
Jim, Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Jim,

For standard size grips, use 60 cores; for slightly oversize, use the 58’s.

Regards, Jeff

Replacement Grips

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:58:16 +0000

I got fitted for new Ping irons, and ended up with 1/32 slight oversize yellow grips. What’s the easiest way to put a similar sized grip on my woods and hybrids? I have the Graphite Design YS-6+ and Aldila NV-S, NV-H shafts on those, and i like the standard Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip, either in round or ribbed.
Paul, Woodstock, Georgia, USA

Paul,

You can either find a midsize grip in the Tour Velvet family or you can use a standard grip and add 4-5 wraps of masking tape under it. (Assume both shaft and grip are .600/60 core.)

Regards, Jeff

Tommy Armour TI-100 Replacement Grips

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:41:52 +0000

I have some old Tommy Armour TI-100 irons. I was thinking of regriping but was told the grips were thin and the butt end was big and hard to find a replacement grip that fit. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Doug, Amherst, Ohio, USA

Doug,

Unfortunately no grips are no longer made for these large butt shafts. You might go to a swap shop on an internet forum such as GEA.com or FreeGolfInfo.com and hopefully someone will have something you can use. Good luck.

Regards, Jeff

Finger Pain and Grips

Mon, 21 May 2007 16:05:35 +0000

I just started playing TaylorMade LT2 irons with TaylorMade x-stiff 110 gram shaft. My swingspeed is fast but I have noticed that my fingers hurt after hitting several balls on the range with these. The grips seem to be a little big for my hands as well. I have played golf since I was 6 and have never experienced anything like this. The clubs are awesome but I’m beginning to wonder if they are too stiff for me and if this can cause a vibration in my hands, (although I never feel a vibration), or if the grips may simply be too big. Thanks,
Greg, Lakeway, Texas, USA

Greg,

It could be either. First try a softer grip (such as Winn) and see what it feels like. Also, have the grips sized to your hands. If that doesn’t work, look to a softer feeling shaft such as True temper’s Sensicore or Rifle.

Regards, Jeff