How to Fit Golf Grips

May 10, 2025 Charles C. Elliott

How to Fit Golf Grips correctly to match your swing, control, and overall play is essential for peak performance on the course! Golf grips are crucial to every golfer’s success, and understanding how to fit golf grips properly can significantly impact your game, regardless of your skill level. In this detailed guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to ensure you fit your grips the right way and improve your performance on every swing.

What We Cover In this Post

The Importance of a Proper Golf Grip Fit

Your grip on the golf club is the only connection between you and the club. An improperly fitted grip will cause inconsistent shots, less control, and even pain. You can do the following by making sure that your grips are properly fitted:

Improved Control: A properly fitted grip can also lead to more control with your shots.
Boost comfort — The right shape and material minimize hand and grip fatigue and discomfort.
More Consistent: Consistent hand placement and grip pressure make for more consistent swings.

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What Tools & Materials Do You Need

What you will need to get started:

Golf Grips – get some that align with your style and taste
Double-Sided Grip Tape — Specifically made for golf grips.
Grip Solvent — To slide in the new grip once on the shaft.
Box Cutter: It is best if you use a hook blade so you do not damage the shaft.
Rubber Clamp Vice: To hold the club tight while doing this.
Towel or a rag — For cleaning and wiping

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How To: Fitting Golf Grips In 9+ Easy Steps

1. Remove the Old Grip

Keep the Club Firmly in Place: Using a rubber jaw vice, clamp the club to secure it without damage.
Cut Down the Old Grip: Grab a utility knife and carefully slice down the old grip lengthwise.
Remove The Old Grip: Take off the old grip as well as any tape that you can find leftover on the shaft.

2. Clean the Shaft

Clean any excess with Grip Solvent Process a towel or rag over the shaft to eliminate adhesive residue.
Dry the Shaft Before proceeding, make sure the shaft is 100% dry.

3. Apply Double-Sided Grip Tape

Measurement & Tape Cut: Cut tape for a portion short to the distance of the new grip.
Wrap Tape onto Shaft — Lift the shaft with the tape, allowing some excess tape to hang off the end of the butt end of the shaft.
End Seal: Twisting the overhanging tape seals the end of the shaft.

4. Apply Grip Solvent

Soak Grip: Plug the small hole on the end of the new grip and pour grip solvent into the open end.
Shaking to Spread — Cover the end that is wide and move the grip to spread the solvent evenly
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5. Install a New Grip

Targeting the Grip: Start with the clubface square to the target and point the logo or pattern on the grip where you want it to point.
Slide the Grip On: Immediately slide the grip over the shaft, ensuring it completely covers the tape.
Align It Where You Want It: Once you have the grip down, align it to where you want it before the solvent dries.

6. Allow the Grip to Dry

Curing: Allow the grip to dry for a minimum of 2 hours prior to playing with the club.
Safety: Confirm that the grip doesn’t twist or shift when in place.

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Tips for Optimal Grip Fitting

Select The Correct Grip Size: The grips are available in four different sizes—undersize, standard, midsize, and oversize. Choose a hand-friendly size
Think About Grip Material: Grips are either made of rubber, cord, or synthetic material. Pick one that provides the feel and traction you are after.
Maintenance: Clean grips to ensure tackiness, and swap them out when worn out.

Fitting your golf grips is a simple process and can make a huge difference in your performance on the course. This guide in seven steps will make sure that your clubs are fitted with grips that will provide comfort, control, and consistency. Don’t forget to use the proper grip sizing, choose the correct fabric and maintain your grip with the appropriate attention to achieve these results.