Thanks Michael! Really nice comments. No I’m not on the ladder anymore. I don’t have the time, as I’m working part time and trying to produce at least one video on my own channel once a week. Maybe if I can make this a full time job or I get quicker at filming/ editing I’ll reappear on Dans channel.
Love these tips to help people have a go and save money!! These types of vlogs will be a good addition to the channel going forward.... your still going in the right direction....keep them coming....well done Barnsey!! ⛳
Bernie instead of using the messy white spirits you can use grip tape that uses water instead of spirits, it is sold at Golfworks and works great without the mess,
@@berniebarnesgolf I'm big on using a vice. Little risk of accidents that way! LOL Most of my grip changes now are on putters. I bought a YES! Hanna last summer when I saw James Pickard using one on a DH vlog. I swapped the grip and changed it's length WAY too many times! LOL But i'm still using it because I love the feedback/sound that comes off the face.
Hi Bernie, I’ve done this many times now but you make it look so simple. You would certainly laugh at my process involving my Black & Decker Workmate, vice, rubber clamp and my set square to get the club face straight to my alignment grip. It works for me and it’s a great job when I’ve done it. Yours looked very professionally done 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Nice video Lester.... cant echo enough to be generous with the white spirit, I've probably done about 20 grips in my life time and it was a lesson I learned the hard way at first.
Small tip, i put a piece of masking tape around the bottom of the grip about 1/2" away and mark the centre of the old grip before cutting off this makes it easier to line up the new grip, getting there mate.
Bernie ive been doing the same for years apart from i only use 1 layer of grip tape ! Just bought a little food burner to heat the tape , so easier removal !! Great vid though for golfers to save a bit of cash !!!well done mate !
Very informative, Bernie. For a future video perhaps - a summary of the different types of grip, pros & cons etc. You can liven it up with a few jokes!
Ok now we need to see the bubba Watson grip install tutorial 🤣 I think I read he was something like 12 wraps low and 10 wraps high. Ridiculous, how do you even get the grip on over all that tape haha
@@berniebarnesgolf right? I agree. He thinks it helps him prevent hitting a hook… I think his family must own or have stock in a grip tape company really 🤣
Nice video Bernie, but here in Australia we use grip glue instead of white spirit. Generally I will pay someone to do my grips for this reason, pay someone who knows what there doing.
I tried the air gun a few times. It saves the mess, no drying time needed, but on my favorite midsize grip it wasn’t tight, so the grip would shift around during play.
Lester back in the dark ages l used to have to regrip clubs with leather grips that was an art in itself. Like yourself have done a few over the years and l still change mine every year. It’s easy if you know how. Good video as we expect from you. Hope to see you out playing soon as soon as we have some decent weather.
Yes exactly the same, l have a full set of my wilson clubs from 1973 when l was on tour still in the unopened boxes. Irons 1 to SW 1” longer x shaft plus the matching woods, they sent me two sets by mistake and when l told them they said keep them as no one else could use them. Glad to see all going well and hope you are ok in yourself. Hope to get down to cherston in a few weeks to have a game.
Hi Bernie I am a 60 yr old 14HC played for many years I play with ping eye 2 clubs with original steel shafts Do you think it would be possible to change shafts to graphite lighter shafts to help with my slow swing speed (130mph ball speed with driver) I love my Ping eye 2 and though this would be a cheaper option than buying newer clubs Love your channel keep it going
The issue you have Steve is the swing weight will be messed up if you change from steel to graphite. The steel headed iron will be lighter then required. A graphite shafted iron will have a heavier weighted head generally. You would be better to buy a second hand set of irons in a light graphite, try them out, if they work keep them, if not sell them on and you won’t lose much money. Hope that helps.
You can tell you've done 1000s of them. I've watched my mate do mine quite a few times and had a wedge to do so I thought easy, I can do that. I skimped on the white spirit and the grip went on half way. It wouldn't push on and it wouldn't pull off 😵💫😵💫. Just to reiterate Bernie's point, DON'T skimp on the white spirit
Instead of a standard utility knife blade. Try a hook blade for carpet/roofing it won't damage the shaft and you can cut from end to end grip pops right off. 👍
Nice video Bernie, like many others I do my own grips but use masking tape to increase thickness then one full strip of grip tape. Much cheaper😂. Still, no where near as quick and clean as yourself though😅.
Have done my own putter grips in the past, but, I’ll leave the woods and irons to the Pro at our club. Always remember, you can never have too much lubrication………………………..on the tape.
@@berniebarnesgolf When the time comes I might attempt one and see how I get on. I’m all for paying the people who know what they are doing to do it if I’m honest! 🤣
Well done Bernie, very informative.
Congratulations on keeping a straight face, "shaft, grip, lubrication", sounds like a Bus Tour
😂 even when I try and be serious my vlogs aren’t 😂
Great video, and great to see you back Bernie
Thanks Aled! Lots more to come. Appreciate the kind words.
I’m surprised as to how easy you made that seem Lester!
Practice makes perfect Andreas 😂
Some good tips, cheers Lester 👏👏
No problem David! Thanks for watching!
Ideal, I know someone who can re-grip my clubs when I need them doing now 😂
😂 it was like an audition 😂
Great video - thanks Bernie; maybe I'll re-grip my driver now.......
Give it a go Geoff! You will save a bit of money and it’s fun to do!
Great tutorial Lester.
Thanks so much!
Great tip Bernie, loving the channel
Cheers Simon! Are you going to give it a go?
One of the better instructional videos Bernie . Well done . Hope your channel does well. See your no longer on `the ladder` . Shame.
Thanks Michael! Really nice comments. No I’m not on the ladder anymore. I don’t have the time, as I’m working part time and trying to produce at least one video on my own channel once a week. Maybe if I can make this a full time job or I get quicker at filming/ editing I’ll reappear on Dans channel.
Well done great tutorial
Cheers Neil!
Nice Great Tutorial
Cheers Terry! Glad you enjoyed it.
Easy to change grips!
I’ll put some more complex repairs on for you Jeffrey.
Very helpful, thanks Lester, although I suspect you make it look easier than it is.
Thanks for watching David! It’s only practice!
Thanks for this lester ive wanted to regrip a club or two but never really knew what to do, youve probably made it look alot easier than what is it 👍
It’s literally only practice Scott! Get an old club and a cheap grip first, give it a go!
Love these tips to help people have a go and save money!! These types of vlogs will be a good addition to the channel going forward.... your still going in the right direction....keep them coming....well done Barnsey!! ⛳
Thanks Terry! I will film a few more or these videos and do some diy custom fit ideas so you can all check your equipment.
Great video Lester, really pleased the channel is doing well looking forward to seeing more.
Great video and you have saved me monet and definite win win !!
Have you attempted a grip or two David?
@@berniebarnesgolf going to try and grip one of my older wedges to see how it goes and if I don't balls it up will do all my irons
A great how to do, Bernie. I think I will give it a try.
Thanks Dave! Let me know how you get on!
You make it look so simple, a real pro
It’s only practice John and I’ve been doing it everyday for the last 25 years.
Great tips Bernie by they way you done that looks like you have done a few lol . Well done 👏
I’ve done a few Jeff 😂
@Lester "Bernie" Barnes I used to work at a golf club back in 1999 used to do a few grip changes but not as good as you 😉
Bernie instead of using the messy white spirits you can use grip tape that uses water instead of spirits, it is sold at Golfworks and works great without the mess,
I’ve not seen that tape Clay, is it expensive?
Well done Bernie! I do all my own grips and have for years. Cheers!
Had any issue Tim?
@@berniebarnesgolf I'm big on using a vice. Little risk of accidents that way! LOL Most of my grip changes now are on putters. I bought a YES! Hanna last summer when I saw James Pickard using one on a DH vlog. I swapped the grip and changed it's length WAY too many times! LOL But i'm still using it because I love the feedback/sound that comes off the face.
Hi Bernie, I’ve done this many times now but you make it look so simple. You would certainly laugh at my process involving my Black & Decker Workmate, vice, rubber clamp and my set square to get the club face straight to my alignment grip. It works for me and it’s a great job when I’ve done it. Yours looked very professionally done 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Paul! Appreciate the kind words. Good to see you do your own grips! Nothing wrong with using all that equipment!
Nice video Lester.... cant echo enough to be generous with the white spirit, I've probably done about 20 grips in my life time and it was a lesson I learned the hard way at first.
I think everyone makes that mistake Adam! You are not alone.
Small tip, i put a piece of masking tape around the bottom of the grip about 1/2" away and mark the centre of the old grip before cutting off this makes it easier to line up the new grip, getting there mate.
That’s a great tip Andy!
Don't know if we should be learning from you. Paul seems to be very critical of your regripping skills😂
I think that was the way I grip the golf club Brian 😂
Bernie ive been doing the same for years apart from i only use 1 layer of grip tape ! Just bought a little food burner to heat the tape , so easier removal !! Great vid though for golfers to save a bit of cash !!!well done mate !
Thanks Phil! I didn’t realise so many people did their own repairs! It’s nice to see.
Cheers Bernie, always wanted to have go at fitting my own grips, knowledge is power!😊
More to come Keith! Let me know how you get on!
Thanks Lester good one very helpful
Glad you found it helpful Mick! Hope y is are going to give it a try!
Glad to see ya back. Miss seeing you on you tube
I’m still here!! 😂
Very informative, Bernie. For a future video perhaps - a summary of the different types of grip, pros & cons etc. You can liven it up with a few jokes!
This was a serious video Andy 😂
Nice one Bernardo. Top man.
Bernardo 😂 thanks Steve
Great tips! Been doing my own grips for a couple years now and you def make it looks easy! Loving the new channel!
Cheers Travis! I’m surprised how many people do their own grips! It’s good to see!
How much to do all my clubs Bernie that looks like hard work 😂😂 great vlog mate keep up the great work
I only charge for the grips, not to fit them Paul.
Ok now we need to see the bubba Watson grip install tutorial 🤣 I think I read he was something like 12 wraps low and 10 wraps high. Ridiculous, how do you even get the grip on over all that tape haha
I’ll attempt that Jeremy! 😂 might make a funny and entertaining video 😂
@@berniebarnesgolf right? I agree. He thinks it helps him prevent hitting a hook… I think his family must own or have stock in a grip tape company really 🤣
A very well explained video Lester & as my grips needs replacing, I'll give it a try!
I’d try one or two first and see how you get on Steve.
Not sure I’d be brave enough to do this myself but great to know the process. Thanks Bernie.
Hoping it may give you some inspiration mate.
Thanks Bernie, very helpful & mesmerizing the way the tape went on like a candy cane. Could you show how to shorten a club or head/shaft change?
I’ll get a few more simple repair videos up and on the channel in the next few weeks Coy. I’ll definitely do those two for you.
Done my own for years. Recently started using grip solvent, from a grip supplier. Odour free, unlike white spirit and dries in minutes.
I’ve tried grip solvent Dave, but never really liked it. Found it dried to quickly.
Good video will never do my own grips leave it to the expert!
Absolutely but at least you know how they do it now David.
Nice video Bernie, but here in Australia we use grip glue instead of white spirit. Generally I will pay someone to do my grips for this reason, pay someone who knows what there doing.
Yeah that makes sense Damian. Any other repair I’d generally recommend a pro does it.
Nice tutorial Bernie... club re-gripping where I live are looking for £10 a club...!
Some of the grips are now £19.99 if you go for a z line corded one and multi compounds are £15.99-£17.99 mate! Not cheap!
@@berniebarnesgolf
£10 per club for fitting.. its scandalous..
I’d have a go but fancy using Align grips next. I think they could be tricky!
Need a vice ideally for them David! Plus they are a risk as they are expensive!
Well done Bernie
Keep up the great videos
John🏌️♂️
Thanks for watching John
Like many others i build my own clus and regrip. I like "tech tip tuesday".
I like that name Richard! Do you mind if I use it?
@@berniebarnesgolf You are very welcome.
I tried the air gun a few times. It saves the mess, no drying time needed, but on my favorite midsize grip it wasn’t tight, so the grip would shift around during play.
I’ve not heard anyone with that issue James. That’s interesting.
HI Billie. have you a vlog with some mates coming. lol.
Yeah one out this Sunday you will be pleased to know.
@@berniebarnesgolf look forward to it.. regards .
Lester back in the dark ages l used to have to regrip clubs with leather grips that was an art in itself. Like yourself have done a few over the years and l still change mine every year. It’s easy if you know how. Good video as we expect from you. Hope to see you out playing soon as soon as we have some decent weather.
Thanks Robert! Where the leather grips wrap around a like the tennis grips? I can remember my first boss doing them back in the early 90s.
Yes exactly the same, l have a full set of my wilson clubs from 1973 when l was on tour still in the unopened boxes. Irons 1 to SW 1” longer x shaft plus the matching woods, they sent me two sets by mistake and when l told them they said keep them as no one else could use them. Glad to see all going well and hope you are ok in yourself. Hope to get down to cherston in a few weeks to have a game.
@@robertloder5380I bet those are worth a little something
Another Great video Bernie - you mentioned an air gun, could you recommend a retailer as looking to remove some grips to add layers to bottom hand?
I bought my air gun / paint stripper from wilkos I think. A decent hairdryer would do the same job too Jim.
Great video. Keep it up. Have regrouped my clubs before but never twisted the tape around the shaft. Is there a reason you prefer that method?
Just find it easier and quicker then cutting it to length David.
Very Informative Bernie, where I'm even considering doing mine myself 👍 ps, is that the famous popping and locking Harry?
That’s Head Pro Harry! 😂
Just gonna send you a set of burner bubble graphites with original grips on. Only play 5 times a week.
😂 I actually have the tool to change them Kevan! 😂 I’ll dig it out 😂 think Yonex did a similar wide butt grip if I remember.
@@berniebarnesgolf yes Yonex did have the same issue….. I found out the hard way 😂
Hi Bernie
I am a 60 yr old 14HC played for many years I play with ping eye 2 clubs with original steel shafts Do you think it would be possible to change shafts to graphite lighter shafts to help with my slow swing speed (130mph ball speed with driver) I love my Ping eye 2 and though this would be a cheaper option than buying newer clubs
Love your channel keep it going
The issue you have Steve is the swing weight will be messed up if you change from steel to graphite. The steel headed iron will be lighter then required. A graphite shafted iron will have a heavier weighted head generally. You would be better to buy a second hand set of irons in a light graphite, try them out, if they work keep them, if not sell them on and you won’t lose much money. Hope that helps.
You can tell you've done 1000s of them. I've watched my mate do mine quite a few times and had a wedge to do so I thought easy, I can do that. I skimped on the white spirit and the grip went on half way. It wouldn't push on and it wouldn't pull off 😵💫😵💫. Just to reiterate Bernie's point, DON'T skimp on the white spirit
Absolutely Dave! Good on you for trying! Practice makes perfect. I’ll show you how to get the grips off too.
Good idea that but you might have done yourself out of a few quid from the members at Churston 😂
I make very little from regrips Phil. I make it from reshafts generally. Most people can’t be bothered with the hassle of doing it themselves either 😂
Instead of a standard utility knife blade. Try a hook blade for carpet/roofing it won't damage the shaft and you can cut from end to end grip pops right off. 👍
Good for removing grips, not so good for all the other repairs unfortunately Bill.
Nice video Bernie, like many others I do my own grips but use masking tape to increase thickness then one full strip of grip tape. Much cheaper😂. Still, no where near as quick and clean as yourself though😅.
That’s cool! I’ve used all sorts to save tape in the past 😂 gaffer tape is good too! How long have you been doing your own grips mate?
@@berniebarnesgolf about the last 3 or 4 years. Some spectacular failures to begin with mind, especially with 'Fat' style putter grips 🤣🤣
Have done my own putter grips in the past, but, I’ll leave the woods and irons to the Pro at our club.
Always remember, you can never have too much lubrication………………………..on the tape.
You are right their Andrew 😂
This brings back memories of sticking the hook knife in my leg whilst regripping my irons.... This is not advised.
Sound painful Alan! Was that enough to put you off!?
I use air…much easier , cleaner and faster
I’m old school Robert! But I will give it a go on your recommendation.
Its so easy to do , just use plenty of white spirit.
Exactly Mark!
Nice one Bernie. You make that look very easy mate! 👏👍🏌️♂️
I’ve done a few grips in my time Dave. Are you going to attempt to do yours?
@@berniebarnesgolf When the time comes I might attempt one and see how I get on. I’m all for paying the people who know what they are doing to do it if I’m honest! 🤣