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Using an Air Compressor to Install Grips

Does this sound funny to you? Maybe, but it works! Not only does it work.. it has quite a few advantages over installing golf grips the regular way. Here's a few:

1) You use masking tape instead of expensive grip tape.

2) It cuts installation time in half.

3) No messy cleanup.

4) You can use the clubs immediately.

5) Easy to change if you need a different size or made a mistake.

That was plenty of reasons for the crew at Value Golf to make a switch and we haven't looked back! This is all you need: a tank style compressor with regulated 80-85 PSI output, a hose, and a common blowgun fitting. We recommend you buy an air compressor at Amazon and take advantage of free shipping: CLICK HERE

Here's the method we use to install a grip with an air compressor: Clamp the club you want gripped in a vise. Apply a strip of masking tape that will cover the length of the grip plus a half inch or so past the butt, similar to how you apply two sided grip tape. Dip the mouth of the grip in grip solvent about an inch or less (have some solvent ready in a dixie cup or something similar for this purpose). Some say you can just use soapy water... but grip solvent makes it much easier in our opinion. Start the mouth of the grip on the shaft like you normally would and the grip will slide on easily enough. Then put the blowgun nozzle into the vent hole of your grip, hold the grip near the mouth, and apply a burst of air while sliding the grip down the shaft. If you need to center the grip better, just apply short bursts of air and it will move easily for alignment.

It takes some practice - but you will get the hang of it and never buy two sided grip tape again! If you've ever installed Winn grips, you probably know how difficult they are to install. Not with this method! It's a snap.

A couple tips: One clubmaker of ours says that it makes it a little easier to wipe a thin coating of solvent on the masking tape prior to blowing the grip on, he says that it slides the grip on easier. If you are having problems, try this method!

See one of our guys blow a grip on in 20 seconds flat! Click HERE.