The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[Captain Nemo]

I'm thinking of having a crack at gripping some clubs myself.I think I've find the double sided tape required in the link below.

Would this work? What sort of solvent do you use with tape like that?

https://www.adhesivetapesdirect.com....e-6-48mm-x-50m

Thanks in advance

Go down this route....
https://www.australiangolfsupplies.com.au/store/p57/PURE_Grips_Installation_Gun.html#/

you’ll end up doing mates stuff as well, easy way to get a few 6 packs!

[NewyMitch]

Go down this route....https://www.australiangolfsupplies.com.au/store/p57/PURE_Grips_Installation_Gun.html#/you’ll end up doing mates stuff as well, easy way to get a few 6 packs!

Does that work with all grips? I know it's fine with Pure grips, I'm normally a golf pride MCC person though.Does blowing them on with air also work if I want to add a few layers of tape?

[Captain Nemo]

Does that work with all grips? I know it's fine with Pure grips, I'm normally a golf pride MCC person though.Does blowing them on with air also work if I want to add a few layers of tape?

Yep.
only ones that are problem are oversized putter grips....

[NewyMitch]

Yep.only ones that are problem are oversized putter grips....

Thanks, I'll definitely look into it. I don't have a compressor but my brother does...

[Captain Nemo]

Well your 1/2 way there then!

[NewyMitch]

Well your 1/2 way there then!

Silly question: if I normally have 3 layers of tape plus the double sided tape, do I need to use 5 layers if blowing on with air?

[Captain Nemo]

Christ that’s a lot of tape!
why don’t you just buy midsize grips!
Are you a giant?

[NewyMitch]

I like the grip to be between standard and midsize, but closer to midsize. I'm not a giant, just too many years playing hockey where the handle is a lot thicker.

Also midsize MCC grips weigh so much swing weighting is a right pain. I haven't measured but I don't think 3 layers of masking tape weighs 12g.

[Dotty]

Thanks, I'll definitely look into it. I don't have a compressor but my brother does...

Ryobi One+ 18v Inflator/Deflator also does the job.

Great system, as saves mucking around with power cords and 2 stroke. Also got a grinder, circular saw, two drills and yard care stuff (as I'm down to 100 sqm of lawn.)

Battery flat? Just swap in another or take the hint not too work so hard and stop for a beer.

[Daves]

Silly question: if I normally have 3 layers of tape plus the double sided tape, do I need to use 5 layers if blowing on with air?

I like the grip to be between standard and midsize, but closer to midsize. I'm not a giant, just too many years playing hockey where the handle is a lot thicker.

Also midsize MCC grips weigh so much swing weighting is a right pain. I haven't measured but I don't think 3 layers of masking tape weighs 12g.

I use Cloth Tape, it is a lot thicker and I only need a couple of wraps to take a Standard Grip to around Midsize. Some cheap, tacky Hair Spray (don't be stingy with it) and an Air Gun and it is all done. Align the grip, leave it for half an hour or so and the spray dries and you are set to go. The Pure Grip Guns are good but I also use one of these, which you can sometimes pick up cheaply;

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Golf-Gri...YAAOxyLN9SjnwA

[Captain Nemo]

Thanks for the link Dave, mine need replacing!



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[NewyMitch]

I use Cloth Tape, it is a lot thicker and I only need a couple of wraps to take a Standard Grip to around Midsize. Some cheap, tacky Hair Spray (don't be stingy with it) and an Air Gun and it is all done. Align the grip, leave it for half an hour or so and the spray dries and you are set to go. The Pure Grip Guns are good but I also use one of these, which you can sometimes pick up cheaply;https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Golf-Gri...YAAOxyLN9SjnwA

Do you have a link to the cloth tape you use? A search on eBay shows lots of varieties.

[Daves]

Silly question: if I normally have 3 layers of tape plus the double sided tape, do I need to use 5 layers if blowing on with air?

Do you have a link to the cloth tape you use? A search on eBay shows lots of varieties.

No particular brand, they are all much the same. I currently have a roll of Nortons and a roll of Clingtape in the supplies cupboard. From memory Supercheap, the Reject Shop and Bunnings all have it in abundance and colour options.

[NewyMitch]

No particular brand, they are all much the same. I currently have a roll of Nortons and a roll of Clingtape in the supplies cupboard. From memory Supercheap, the Reject Shop and Bunnings all have it in abundance and colour options.

Do you just mean what is otherwise known as 'gaffa' tape?

[Daves]

Silly question: if I normally have 3 layers of tape plus the double sided tape, do I need to use 5 layers if blowing on with air?

Do you just mean what is otherwise known as 'gaffa' tape?

Similar, Gaffa would work as well. This is one of the ones I use;

https://www.bunnings.com.au/norton-b...-tape_p1661574

[NewyMitch]

Similar, Gaffa would work as well. This is one of the ones I use;https://www.bunnings.com.au/norton-b...-tape_p1661574

Thank you

[keymaster]

I've been using painters tape of late. I think it was someone here suggested it. Haven't looked back.

[Daves]

Silly question: if I normally have 3 layers of tape plus the double sided tape, do I need to use 5 layers if blowing on with air?

I've been using painters tape of late. I think it was someone here suggested it. Haven't looked back.

Yep, I use it if i don't need to build up the grip.

[Johnny Canuck]

Similar, Gaffa would work as well. This is one of the ones I use;

https://www.bunnings.com.au/norton-b...-tape_p1661574

I just gripped a club for a guy this weekend and noticed the cloth tape - he said that Golfbox had done it originally

Due to the thickness, I was considering trying it myself.

Glad to hear that others use it as well. Will definitely grab some now.

[AD23]

I just gripped a club for a guy this weekend and noticed the cloth tape - he said that Golfbox had done it originally

Due to the thickness, I was considering trying it myself.

Glad to hear that others use it as well. Will definitely grab some now.

Just keep in mind that if you want to take it off, cloth tape is a real pain.


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[Johnny Canuck]

Just keep in mind that if you want to take it off, cloth tape is a real pain.


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Cheers for that. Have never tried to remove it.

[Captain Nemo]

Just keep in mind that if you want to take it off, cloth tape is a real pain.


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Heat gun and its off in a jiffy....

[AD23]

Heat gun and its off in a jiffy....

I must be getting the crappy cloth tape from other places. I’ve used a heat gun and the glue just melts and goes all stringy. Terrible stuff


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[Captain Nemo]

I must be getting the crappy cloth tape from other places. I’ve used a heat gun and the glue just melts and goes all stringy. Terrible stuff


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Yeh the cheap shit just melts.
The good stuff, just a wave of the heat gun to warm up, peels off perfectly....

[AD23]

Yeh the cheap shit just melts.
The good stuff, just a wave of the heat gun to warm up, peels off perfectly....

Good to know. If only the well known retail store near me would use the good cloth tape. I’d see a few sets a week before the lock down with the crap stuff and it was a nightmare


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