How Do You Maintain Leather Golf Club Grips?
Golf is a sport of inches. An inch means the difference between a birdie and par or par and a bogey. Many people focus their improvement efforts on their golf balls or swing. An often overlooked, yet vital aspect of the game, is the golf club grip. A well-maintained leather golf club grip can make the difference between a happy ending and a nightmare. Maintaining your leather golf club grips is not a difficult task, but it does take perseverance. Examine your grips thoroughly. Manufacturers make mistakes, so whether your clubs are brand new or used, check them over with a fine-toothed comb. Look for micro-tears, abrasions and cracks. Wear only high-quality leather golf gloves. Your grips last much longer if you hold them with another leather item rather than with your bare hands. Friction causes heat and heat causes materials to break down over time. Leather gloves reduce the friction in contact with your grips. Clean your grips after every use. Use a high-quality leather cleaner or sa
