Does anyone sand their golf grips to keep them tacky?

Question

I remember reading a while back that some PGA Tour pros sand their golf grips to keep them in shape. But, I can't remember exactly how they said they do it.

Answer 1

No, just change them more often. And as was posted earlier, try full-cords.

Answer 2

Try using full cord grips - especially if you live in a tropical enviroment. They take a bit of getting used to - they tear the skin on your hands until the skin hardens and becomes calloused.

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Answer 3

Maybe back when they used leather grips, but this would not be a good idea with today's rubber-like grips. The best thing to do is to wipe them with a moist (not wet) towel and allow them to dry.

Answer 4

James -

I sand my grips about three times a year. It's pretty easy, just take a square of gritty sandpaper, and work it up and down the grip....you'll want to do it over a trash can or outside because it kind of makes a mess.

Then immediately after sanding the grips wash them with dish washing soap and scrub them with a nylon brush.

They'll feel like new for a few rounds....touch them up weekly with the nylong brush and the soap....your grips will last a LOT longer if you follow this procedure.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

I find that washing them with dish soap and a soft brush gets the dirt and grime out and makes them tacky again.  Sanding would remove more grip material which I don't think you really want to do as the grips wear.