How much it costs to regrip golf clubs, and how to do it yourself
A new grip costs $7 to $15. A big-box store installs it from $0.99 a club; an independent shop charges $4 to $10 a club in labour. Regripping 13 clubs runs about $105 to $210 at a big-box store and $145 to $325 at an independent shop. Doing it yourself needs a kit of about $30 that you buy once.
| Option | Cost per club | Full set (13 clubs) |
|---|---|---|
| DIY, grips only plus a one-time kit | $7–15 | $90–195 |
| Big-box store grip + installation | $8–16 | $105–210 |
| Independent shop or pro shop grip + labour | $11–25 | $145–325 |
| DIY tool kit one-time purchase | $25–35 | — |
Prices checked October 2026. Grip prices from retail listings (Golf Pride Tour Velvet $6.99 at PGA TOUR Superstore, $7.19 at GolfWorks; mid-range and Align models $10–15). Installation: PGA TOUR Superstore publishes "starting at $0.99 per club, grip not included". Golf Galaxy and Dick's quote labour in store. Independent labour of $4–10 per club from 2026 shop menus compiled by Club Fitting Directory. Putter grips cost more, usually $15–40. What moves the price: the grip model, oversize or cord grips, build-up tape for larger sizes, and whether the shop waives labour when you buy the grips there. Reviewed annually.
Where to get golf clubs regripped
Any golf retailer with a workshop will regrip clubs, usually within a day or two. Labour is charged per club on top of the grip and is sometimes waived when you buy the grips there. Here is who does it and what they charge.
Dick's Sporting Goods
Yes, Dick's regrips golf clubs at stores with a golf service area. Not every location has a workshop, so check the store page or call first. Labour is quoted in store, and free installation when you buy a set of grips runs as a promotion several times a year.
Golf Galaxy
Owned by Dick's and every store has club technicians. Golf Galaxy advertises 24-hour regripping. ScoreCard+ members get 20% off services and one free service a year worth up to $100.
PGA TOUR Superstore
The only big-box chain that publishes its rate: installation from $0.99 a club, grips extra, usually ready within 48 hours. Players Club Plus members ($299.99 a year) get 30 free grip installs.
Local club builder or pro shop
Expect $4–10 a club in labour. They can order any grip, add build-up tape to hit a size, and fix loft, lie or length while the club is in the vise. Often same day.
Mobile and mail-in repair
Repair vans and mail-in services cover some areas. Expect the top of the labour range plus a call-out or shipping charge, in exchange for not making the trip.
Rates and perks from each retailer's own pages, checked October 2026. Store-level pricing varies; call ahead for a full-set quote.
How often should you regrip golf clubs?
Once a year or every 40 rounds, whichever comes first. Golf Pride and SuperStroke both say at least once a year or every 40 to 60 rounds. Range sessions count, and so does time: rubber hardens from sweat, sunscreen and UV even when the clubs sit in the garage, so a two-year-old grip is due however little you played.
| Sign | How to check | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny or smooth | Look under your thumbs and the heel pad | Clean first; replace if the texture is gone |
| Hard | Press a thumbnail in. A healthy grip takes a mark | Replace |
| Slick | You squeeze harder to stop the club turning, worse in humidity | Replace |
| Cracked or split | Check the butt end and along the seam | Replace now |
| Worn through | A bald patch, or the tape showing through | Replace now |
A wash with warm water and dish soap brings back some tack and buys a few more months. See how to clean golf clubs, grips included.
Regripping tools and what they cost
Five items. Only the grips, tape and solvent get used up; the blade and clamp last for years.
| Item | What it does | Approx. cost | Per set or once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grips | One per club. Buy the same model for the whole set so they feel identical. | $7–15 each | Per set |
| Double-sided grip tape | 2-inch roll or pre-cut strips, about 10 inches per club. | $6–10 | Per set |
| Grip solvent | Activates the tape and lets the grip slide on. Odourless mineral spirits also works. | $8–12 | Every 2–3 sets |
| Hook blade | Cuts the old grip off without scoring the shaft. Essential on graphite. | $4–6 | Once |
| Rubber vise clamp | Holds the shaft in a bench vise without crushing it. | $5–8 | Once |
Most of this sells as a bundled kit for $25–35 with tape strips, solvent, a hook blade and a vise clamp. You also need a bench vise, or a friend to hold the club.
How to regrip golf clubs, step by step
About 5 minutes a club after the first one, so a full set takes an hour. Work over a tray or outdoors; solvent drips.
- 1
Remove the old grip
Clamp the shaft in the rubber vise clamp just below the grip. Run the hook blade from the butt end down, cutting away from you, and peel the grip off.
- 2
Strip the old tape
Peel off the old tape and wipe away any residue with solvent on a rag. Start the new tape on a clean, dry shaft.
- 3
Apply new tape
Run one strip of double-sided tape down the shaft, as long as the grip, and leave half an inch over the butt end. Peel the backing and twist the overhang into the end of the shaft.
- 4
Add solvent
Cover the vent hole in the end of the grip with a finger, pour in a generous amount of solvent, shake, then pour it out over the full length of the tape.
- 5
Slide the grip on
Push the grip onto the shaft in one smooth motion until the butt end of the shaft seats firmly against the end cap.
- 6
Align it
Turn the grip so its logo or alignment marks sit square to the clubface. Check from address, not from above. You have about 30 seconds.
- 7
Let it cure
Stand the club upright and leave it 2 to 4 hours before you swing it, overnight if it is cold or humid. Wipe solvent off the grip surface.
Once the grip is on you have roughly 30 seconds before the solvent flashes off and the tape grabs. Square the marks to the face straight away. After it sets, the only fix is to cut the grip off and start again with a new one.
Common regripping mistakes
Almost every failed regrip comes down to one of these six. All of them are avoidable on the first try.
- Too little solvent The grip stalls halfway down the shaft. Flood the tape and the inside of the grip. Solvent is cheaper than a ruined grip.
- A misaligned grip A logo or rib a few degrees off changes how the club sits in your hands. Check against the leading edge before it sets.
- Reusing the old tape Old adhesive does not reactivate reliably and the grip twists weeks later. Strip to bare shaft every time.
- Leaving the butt end open Without the tape twisted into the end, solvent runs down inside the shaft. Seal it before the solvent goes on.
- Scoring a graphite shaft A straight blade can nick graphite and weaken it. Use a hook blade and always cut away from the shaft wall.
- Playing too soon Swing before the solvent has evaporated and the grip can slip. Give it 2 to 4 hours, longer in cold weather.
DIY vs paid: is it cheaper to regrip your own clubs?
Here is one full set both ways, using the same $10 mid-range grip in every column and 13 clubs. Which column wins depends almost entirely on what your shop charges for labour.
| Big-box store | Independent shop | DIY, first set | DIY, each set after | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grips (13 × $10) | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| Labour | $13 (at $0.99) | $65 (at $5) | — | — |
| Kit, tape and solvent | — | — | $30 | $8 |
| Total | $143 | $195 | $160 | $138 |
Against a typical $5-a-club shop, the kit pays for itself on the first set and saves about $57 on every set after. Break-even is one set. Against PGA TOUR Superstore's $0.99 installation, it takes about five sets to come out ahead, so if one is nearby, paying is close to free and DIY is a hobby choice.
Should you regrip your own clubs?
Pick your grip, what your shop charges and how many clubs. Assumes a $30 kit that includes the first set of tape and solvent, then $8 a set.
Paying also makes sense when you regrip one or two clubs at a time, want build-up tape laid precisely for a larger size, or would rather spend the hour elsewhere. Ask whether labour is waived when you buy the grips in store, which removes most of the gap.
Choosing the right grip
The labour is the same whatever grip goes on, so a regrip is the cheapest moment to change size, material or feel.
Size
Undersize, standard, midsize and jumbo, plus extra wraps of tape for sizes in between; each extra wrap builds the grip up slightly. Glove size is the starting point. Grips that are too small encourage a grip that is too tight.
Material
Rubber is the default and the cheapest. Cord grips add traction in heat and rain but are harder on bare hands. Soft synthetic and wrap-style grips feel the most cushioned and wear fastest.
Feel
An aggressive surface suits players who hold the club lightly or play in humidity. Smoother, softer grips suit gloveless players and cold weather.
Compare clubs before you spend on old ones
If a set needs grips, shafts and a loft check, new or used clubs may cost less. Compare specs and used prices, then build a 14-club bag one slot at a time.
Regripping questions
Short answers to what golfers ask most about regrip cost, where to go and how often.
How much does it cost to regrip golf clubs?
Expect $8 to $16 a club at a big-box store and $11 to $25 a club at an independent shop, grip included. The grip is $7 to $15 of that. Labour starts at $0.99 a club at PGA TOUR Superstore and runs $4 to $10 at independent shops. Doing it yourself costs only the grips plus a one-time kit of about $30.
How much does it cost to regrip a full set of golf clubs?
For 13 clubs, about $105 to $210 at a big-box store, $145 to $325 at an independent shop, or $90 to $195 in grips if you do it yourself. Grip choice moves the total more than anything else: premium or oversize grips can double the cost of a basic rubber set.
Does Dick's regrip golf clubs?
Yes, at Dick's stores with a golf service area, and at every Golf Galaxy, which Dick's owns. Not every Dick's has a workshop, so call ahead. Labour is quoted in store, and installation is often free during promotions when you buy a set of grips.
Where can I get golf clubs regripped?
Big-box golf retailers (Dick's, Golf Galaxy, PGA TOUR Superstore), course pro shops, independent club builders and some mobile repair services. PGA TOUR Superstore publishes the lowest rate, from $0.99 a club. Independents cost more but will order any grip and set it to an exact size.
How often should you regrip golf clubs?
Once a year or every 40 rounds, whichever comes first. Golf Pride and SuperStroke recommend at least once a year or every 40 to 60 rounds. Regrip sooner if the grips look shiny, feel hard or slick, or have cracked.
Is it cheaper to regrip your own golf clubs?
Usually. Against a shop charging $5 a club, a $30 kit pays for itself on the first full set and saves about $57 a set after that. Against a $0.99 big-box installation it takes about five sets to break even.
How long after regripping can you play?
Wait 2 to 4 hours after installing with solvent, and leave the clubs overnight in cold or humid weather. Shops using an air-installation method can hand clubs back ready to play.