Mjr. D Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I bought some new Iomic and Elite Grips and I want to do some experimenting so I don't really want to put these on with solvent because I'd like to be able to save them. Just wondering if any of you guys use an airgun to blow your grips on and how they perform if so? Pros, cons? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmoregolf Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I've seen guys use an air gun and save grips even with solvent, it's just a matter of getting some air in there and slowly but deliberately wiggling/rotating, then adding more air and it seems to come off pretty easy. if you practice, seems like you won't need to worry about using solvent to get it on in the first place as it's better because the grip won't rotate after a few rounds. I had a Nakashima driver that the guys there would always just use an air gun to blow it on but the grip would rotate on me with use, pretty annoying. Edited May 11, 2015 by needmoregolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardboiled Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I always just blow my grips on or off with just painters tape. Zero issues with twisting and makes changing grips fast and easy. Maybe use some hairspary on shaft before blowing the grip on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 No twisting hey... Hmmm... what holds it in place without the stickiness of the tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardboiled Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Rubber and friction ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Only thing i use now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Removal with air gun. Make sure you use a metal or plastic sleeve just longer than the grip and just so it slides over the grip, this will prevent the grip glowing out and rupturing. Fitting with air gun Before sliding the grip on with the gun make sure you slightly wet the grip tape with a 100/1 solution of water and liquid soap, this stops the end of the grip from purchasing and also causing a blow out, grip slides on with ease and will dry as normal. Low pressure from your compressor, trial and error, best to practice with an old shaft and grips, blowing grips only works with the head still on the shaft or if plenty of glue is still in the tip for shaft alone, same with re gripping, always have the head glued before gripping. Edited May 11, 2015 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dirtypanda Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Aie compressor from harbour freight. I think on sale u can get it for $60-80. Just blue painter tapes. Been doing this on all my clubs. No twisting at all and none have come loose. Taking off is easier than getting them on. I don't use any other special tools. Just make sure u don't use too much psi to start and don't hold down the air open. Use quick bursts. A little solvent to get them on too. Now I don't mind buying the fancy superstroke grips or expensive no1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 No twisting hey... Hmmm... what holds it in place without the stickiness of the tape? Grips will twist if they are a bit too large for the shaft. Grips also enlarge every time you pull them off and try to install them again. New grips are always trouble free for me. If you transfer grips, add an extra layer or two of tape, though best is actually to just add a layer and use a bit of contact cement. I normally blow the grips on these days with just a layer of masking tape and nothing more, but I use new grips. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Removal with air gun. Make sure you use a metal or plastic sleeve just longer than the grip and just so it slides over the grip, this will prevent the grip glowing out and rupturing. Fitting with air gun Before sliding the grip on with the gun make sure you slightly wet the grip tape with a 100/1 solution of water and liquid soap, this stops the end of the grip from purchasing and also causing a blow out, grip slides on with ease and will dry as normal. Low pressure from your compressor, trial and error, best to practice with an old shaft and grips, blowing grips only works with the head still on the shaft or if plenty of glue is still in the tip for shaft alone, same with re gripping, always have the head glued before gripping. yep sorry forgot to say...use a piece of dowel or thin end of an old steel shaft for adding the bostic to the inside of the grip. Clean the inside of the blown grips with a bottle brush dipped in mineral turps, removes glue and tape residue from inside grip. I always buy new grips for a new set....as shambles points out they get bit bigger every time, elite grips seem to keep the shape bit longer. I tend to use blown grips on woods. Edited May 12, 2015 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dirtypanda Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 i've read some people have used hairspray to get some additional sticky on the inside of the grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbluu Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Another one for an airgun, 2 inch tape and hairspray, but the hairspray is used a lubricant to help the grip slide on. As hardboiled said the friction of the round rubber grip is enough to keep it in place. So much easier to make adjustments especially when doing putter grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 +1 on painters tape & hairspray Minimal hairspray like Mrbluu said. No twisties. If your putting on a pull, make sure its dry to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikhil Raj Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I use a compressor for most of grips. That said I use the grips from Pure Grips that are, supposedly, designed to work with just air. So far I've only had two instances of turning - when the grips are too big for the shaft (e.g undersize grips on US Kids shafts) they do turn. I'm still experimenting to sort this issue. The other was a guy who really, really torques his wrists on the grips. After two or three tries I used double sided tape. Other than those I've not had any issues and love having a (mostly) solvent free shop. Must faster to install and quicker for the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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