With spring just around the corner, it
’s time to dust off the clubs. This is a good time to check your
equipment, especially the grips. If the grip has a shiny, crusty
look to it, chances are you need to change them. But before you do,
try cleaning them first.
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to dust off the clubs. This is a good time to check your equipment, especially the grips. If the grip has a shiny, crusty look to it, chances are you need to change them. But before you do, try cleaning them first. Take some dish washing soap and a nylon brush. Make sure the dish washing soap has a grease remover in it. Run the grip under some warm water scrubbing it with the brush. Rinse off the soap and then take a towel and wrap it around the grip and twist dry it. This will bring out some of the tackiness in it. If it’s still shiny, you should change it. With the variety of grips and sizes on the market, check with a PGA-certified club fitting professional to make sure the grips are the correct size. Many times, we see grips that are too small or too big. If the grip is too small this will promote excessive club face rotation causing the ball to hook. Conversely, if the grips are too big, the tendency is to hold on too tight, preventing the club face to square at impact and resulting in a push or slice. For a longer-lasting grip, keep it clean. Also, try not to leave grips in the trunk of the car for too long because the heat will soften and melt them.
Don Leone is the Director of Golf Instruction at Coyote Creek Golf Course. For information about classes, email dl****@*********ke.com or call 463-8024.
