Care of Golf Grips

2/27/2014: Care of golf grips is necessary to maintain tacky feel.

PROBLEM: Rubber or composite grips are adversely affected by ozone and ultraviolet light. Ozone damage will be evident by eventual cracking. UV light causes the surface to become slick, perhaps in a few weeks when exposed in desert climate. You may revitalize by using the following solution.

IRONIC: The grips on newly purchased set of golf clubs produced by a major company are low quality. You may find the grips sitting in warehouse or the store may be slick at the time of your purchase. Revitalize by using the following solution.

CONSULTATION: I consulted a major USA rubber company to solve the problem. I thought adding more zinc or titanium oxide to the formula would solve the problem. These substances are already in grips. There is no material or manufacturing solution.

SOLUTION: The surface is rejuvenated by 100 grain sandpapering and cleaning with isopropyl alcohol or Simple Green and washing.

*Note: Grips that have a polyurethane skin, as with putter grips, do not have the same problem.

Dr Lanny

Dr Lanny

Medical doctor, concluded his clinical practice of orthopedic surgery so more time for research and development in cartilage healing. As an orthopedic surgeon he was one of the pioneers in arthroscopic surgery. He has published scientific articles and textbooks, as well as lecturing internationally. His present avocation resulted from a period of incapacity following rotator cuff surgery after which he spend time doing one hand putting. This lead to interest in design of putters and a study of PGA tour player's putting. This resulted in publishing "There is More to Putting than Meets the Eye" with his now friend and partner former PGA tour player, Howard Twitty. He holds more than 40 US patents related to medicine and more than 20 in golf. The most notable to date in medicine is the motorized instrumentation for arthroscopic surgery. In golf, the IP most likely to have an impact is a novel golf grip that enhances the players performance. His Christian up bringing influence remains the focus of his life. He has written several manuscripts, one of which is "A Physician looks at Scriptural Healing." Because of his many diverse interests, he is often asked, "What are you up to now?" The purpose of this BLOG is to regularly answer that question.
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