Putter Grip Reuse

alxmorgan

Hi,

Just got the P2 but the putter i want to put it on has a slightly bent shaft.
My pro is going to straighten it for me but has warned it may break.
If it does can anyone tell me can I save the grip and move to new putter shaft ?
Don't want to waste 30 euro

thanks

mike12

Most yes but the P2 is very tight to put on it will just about take a wrap of tape so he could try but it may not work.
A mate of mine changed putter and the pro said he wouldn't attempt to swap the P2 grip.
Mike

newport2

alxmorgan wrote: »

Hi,

Just got the P2 but the putter i want to put it on has a slightly bent shaft.
My pro is going to straighten it for me but has warned it may break.
If it does can anyone tell me can I save the grip and move to new putter shaft ?
Don't want to waste 30 euro

thanks

Never used a P2 grip, but have chopped and changed grips multiple times using this tool. Grips come off fine and undamaged.

http://www.gamolagolf.co.uk/acatalog/V-Groove_Grip_Remover.html

alxmorgan

newport2 wrote: »

Never used a P2 grip, but have chopped and changed grips multiple times using this tool. Grips come off fine and undamaged.

http://www.gamolagolf.co.uk/acatalog/V-Groove_Grip_Remover.html

thanks but not sure I could justify buying it as not planning on doing it often
But the fact there is such a tool means I could get someone i.e. a pro, to do it most likely.

But mike12's comments on P2 specifically worry me some

BigChap1759

Most clubmakers use compressed air to blow them off - I would try a local pro shop

alxmorgan

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Most clubmakers use compressed air to blow them off - I would try a local pro shop

thing is I may not bother fixing putter as bend is slight so will only get it looked at if I find it's offputting.
So may never happen but just worried in case I did decide to get it fixed, shaft broken and then grip couldn't be moved so don't really need anything done right now

Dtoffee

I used to do it for the local Pro, using a large syringe with a long needle and filled with petrol.

I would put the club in a vice, then inject the petrol at the angle of the shaft starting at about an inch from the top. Inject just enough to work it around with your hands and twisting the grip slightly until it moves ..... you then move down a few inches and do the same working the petrol around all the time. Its not that hard and once you get the knack, it can be done in less than a minute :cool:

The grips are rinsed out with plenty soapy water and left to dry for a day and ready to be refitted.

No idea where he got the needles though !!

alxmorgan

Dtoffee wrote: »

I used to do it for the local Pro, using a large syringe with a long needle and filled with petrol.

I would put the club in a vice, then inject the petrol at the angle of the shaft starting at about an inch from the top. Inject just enough to work it around with your hands and twisting the grip slightly until it moves ..... you then move down a few inches and do the same working the petrol around all the time. Its not that hard and once you get the knack, it can be done in less than a minute :cool:

The grips are rinsed out with plenty soapy water and left to dry for a day and ready to be refitted.

No idea where he got the needles though !!

Right and tightness of P2 as Mike mentions wouldn't concern you ?
Out of interest where is this Pro based ?

newport2

alxmorgan wrote: »

Hi,

Just got the P2 but the putter i want to put it on has a slightly bent shaft.
My pro is going to straighten it for me but has warned it may break.
If it does can anyone tell me can I save the grip and move to new putter shaft ?
Don't want to waste 30 euro

thanks

Have you just asked the pro that if the shaft breaks when he goes to straighten it, can he save the grip for you?

alxmorgan

newport2 wrote: »

Have you just asked the pro that if the shaft breaks when he goes to straighten it, can he save the grip for you?

Not yet. Not out there till the weekend but playing tomorrow in an open singles and tempted to put it on now as current putter grip is a disgrace

stockdam

Dtoffee wrote: »

I used to do it for the local Pro, using a large syringe with a long needle and filled with petrol.

That's what I used to do. Or you can fill the shaft up with solvent (petrol is a no-no now as everybody has gone green); use the hole in the end of the grip. Once the shaft is full then you can use the syringe and push more solvent in under pressure; the solvent will be forced along under the grip. A quick twist and it should slide off.

You can get a tool that slips down the grip and then you pour some solvent down and twist. I would be careful doing this if you had a carbon-fibre shaft (not usually fitted to a putter!). You can use a coat hanger or small rod but it's slow.

I haven't tried removing a P2 grip but I'm sure with patience it can be done.

mike12

alxmorgan wrote: »

Hi,

Just got the P2 but the putter i want to put it on has a slightly bent shaft.
My pro is going to straighten it for me but has warned it may break.
If it does can anyone tell me can I save the grip and move to new putter shaft ?
Don't want to waste 30 euro

thanks

Just reread this i'd just get the new shaft they are very cheap for a putter better to be safe than sorry.~It is an expensive grip to go messing with.
Mike

alxmorgan

mike12 wrote: »

Just reread this i'd just get the new shaft they are very cheap for a putter better to be safe than sorry.~It is an expensive grip to go messing with.
Mike

Ya fair point. Think I'll just wait - putting been so bad I was just getting impatient :rolleyes:

Dtoffee

alxmorgan wrote: »

Right and tightness of P2 as Mike mentions wouldn't concern you ?

No once you get the petrol inside between the shaft and grip it does the job.
TBH I dont think you should try it if you are not sure, but I know it works.


Out of interest where is this Pro based ?

Up above ....... he passed away years back.