Alright, so I’m gonna walk you through how I tackled re-gripping my clubs like Bryson DeChambeau. Let me tell you, it was a journey.
First things first: I watched a ton of videos. Seriously, YouTube became my best friend. I wanted to understand the why behind Bryson’s thick grips. It’s all about minimizing hand action, right? Okay, cool. Time to gather the gear.
I needed:
- New grips (obviously!). I went for JumboMax, ’cause that’s what Bryson uses, duh.
- A grip removal tool. The hook-blade kind, seemed easiest.
- Grip tape. Double-sided, the good stuff.
- Grip solvent. Smells kinda like oranges, weirdly satisfying.
- A vise and shaft protector. Don’t wanna scratch up my clubs.
- A utility knife. For trimming the tape.
- A ruler or measuring tape. Gotta get those grips on straight!
Step 1: Ripping off the old grips. This was harder than it looked. I sliced down the old grips with the hook blade, being super careful not to dig into the shaft. Some came off easy, some were a real pain. Ended up with a few blisters, but hey, no pain no gain.
Step 2: Cleaning up the shafts. Man, that old grip tape leaves a sticky mess. I used the grip solvent and a rag to scrub it all off. Took some elbow grease, but got ’em nice and clean.
Step 3: Applying the grip tape. This is where I started to feel like I knew what I was doing. I cut strips of grip tape, peeled off the backing, and wrapped them around the shaft, overlapping slightly. Made sure there were no bubbles or wrinkles. Used the utility knife to trim the excess tape at the butt end of the club.
Step 4: Slipping on the grips. Now for the moment of truth! I plugged the hole at the end of the grip and poured a generous amount of grip solvent inside, swishing it around to coat the entire inside. Then, I covered the vent hole with my finger and poured the solvent all over the grip tape. Quickly slid the grip onto the shaft, making sure it went all the way down. This part was messy, solvent everywhere! I had a towel handy for cleanup.
Step 5: Aligning the grips. Before the solvent dried, I aligned the grips perfectly. I used the clubface as a reference point to make sure they were straight. A little twist here, a little nudge there, and bam! Nailed it (or so I thought).
Step 6: Letting them dry. You gotta let those grips dry completely before you start swinging. I waited a solid 24 hours just to be safe.
The Result? Well, they looked great! The JumboMax grips felt HUGE in my hands, just like Bryson’s. First time out on the course, it felt…different. Took some getting used to, but I could definitely feel less hand action in my swing. Whether it actually improved my game? Jury’s still out on that one. But hey, I regripped my clubs like Bryson DeChambeau, and that’s a win in my book!
Would I do it again? Absolutely. It’s cheaper than paying someone else, and now I’ve got the skills. Plus, it’s kinda therapeutic. Just be prepared for a little mess and a few blisters along the way. Good luck!
