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Hi Guys,
Could someone give me the definitive answer on which is the best solvent to slide new grips on with. Thanks.

I use Mineral Spirits Low Odor....

That is what I use also. FWIW

That stuff works like a champ.

I use paint thinner to put my grips on it works well and I like the smell.

Plain old lighter fluid works well too.

Have any of you tried the new water activated tape. I use it and it seems to work just fine.

Yep, I just regripped two sets of clubs using water activated tape. I like it because there's minimal cleanup and no solvents to buy, resave or get rid of. I added a couple drops of dishwashing liquid to about a cup of water and put it in a spray bottle. If the grip didn't slide on easily the first try I backed it off and sprayed the tape wet again. Then, the grip slid on easily every time.

Dave

Hi. I just regripped my first shaft using double-sided Sellotape and petrol as the solvent. It seemed to go OK but I do wonder how you experts cope with the excess glue that seems to ooze from the grip as you push the grip on. I cleaned up with more petrol but probably there is an art to handling the surplus glue. Any ideas? Thanks..

Be careful when using water based solvent. There are some grips that specifically state not to use it. Winn has some like that. I got a list from Golfsmith a while ago but decided to stay with solvent so I wouldn't have to worry about it.

Good point!

I like Bramptons alot. Non-toxic, no odor at all. Takes a little longer to 'dry' but the upside is you need very little...just a squirt or two

Ditto for Brampton's!

I use the grip solvent from GolfWorks. It works fine so I see no need to try anything else.

Bramptow is the tops for grip solvent, I blow all my grips on and off with air. The best way yet and have never had one come loose,