I generally will use air to remove a grip, but I use tape and solvent (water soluble) to install.

I got a driver head in the Masters contest that I am going to assemble when I get back from a trip and I may try putting the grip on with air and see how it holds up. If it works well, I may do it more often.

ZWExton

Yeah, if I have any kind of build up I want to do I use some buildup tape first and then I put just 1 layer of the blue painters tape and then I blow on the grip. The tape provides just enough friction with the grip to keep it from slipping. I've used just regular masking tape before as well but I prefer the painters tape just because when if I need to take it off it comes off a lot easier and cleaner than regular masking tape.

    puttnfool
    I have always loved to work with my hands. Using tape and solvent is really relaxing work and I enjoy it. Using a drip pan keeps the mess away. Taking the tape off the old grip after cutting the grip off is just another relaxing chore. Being retired my days are not full like they were when I was working so it is nice to have a job to do and one I enjoy doing.

        I pretty much have quit building clubs and regripping for others now so I am sticking with tape and solvent. I figure that I don't do enough regripping for myself to spend time learning a new method with air.

        puttnfool

        I don't even own a vice. I just do my grips over the laboratory sink, takes about 45 minutes. I've never needed an air compressor, and refuse to buy one to turn a 45 minute task into 20 minutes.

        I actually enjoy the process, in a weird kind of way. Gives me something to do on an otherwise boring night of Netflix surfing. 😉

            I think some people have been huffing solvent for too many years 😉

            letthebigdogshunt probably the main thing that convinced me to switch is that taking them off and trying to save for reuse with a needle and solvent is so messy. It's not the install that's overly messy, it's that removal process.

              ZWExton Regular masking tape. Never tried painters tape but the rougher surface makes sense. I've never had a problem with twisting either.

                I've been using air for several years, Masking tape base and water as a lubricant. Works great.

                  Bankshot

                  Sorry for the typo.... LOL

                  Sink in the laundry room. I've never used a vice. Not saying I wouldn't use one if I had one available, mind you... but I live in a townhouse and it's a one-car garage, which has never housed a car for more than a 2-week period during the winter months. Most of the time it's just a 10x20 storage room for junk, with no room for a work bench, etc. 🙁

                      Air with regular masking tape. I will give the blue painters tape a try sometime, but for the present I have a good supply of 2" masking tape.

                      Btw, I have used air for more than 20 years. The only grips I have every had some issues removing (that are worth while) have been the early model Winn grips. Air is great when you want to remove grips and save them or fine tune your grips with tape..

                        Air... learned about it on the old FGI... and haven't used anything but air ever since... so quick and easy... still use double sided tape...
                        only prob I had was blowing off a brand new Scotty grip... found out it was very thin on the underside... ... instant kaboom...

                        LBlack14
                        I did indeed have 2 layers of tape. Also, grips were .580 core and shafts had over .60 butt diameter.