How to Start a Golf Club Regripping Service From Your Garage
Golf grips wear out. They get slick, hard and shiny, and many golfers don’t notice until their hands start slipping. Golf Pride and SuperStroke both recommend regripping at least once a year or every 40 to 60 rounds, according to MyGolfSpy. That built-in repeat need is what makes regripping a tidy little service business to run from a garage workbench.
What the work involves
Golf Pride’s own installation guide describes a simple process: slice off the old grip with a hook blade, strip the old tape, clamp the club, wrap fresh double-sided grip tape, flood it with grip solvent and slide the new grip on in one smooth push. After lining it up, the club needs at least four hours to dry before it’s played.
Once you’ve done a few sets, a full bag goes quickly, and the drying time means you can batch work in the evenings.
Equipment you’ll need
- A bench vise to hold the club steady (or, as Golf Pride notes, you can brace it with your feet)
- A hook blade for removing old grips
- Double-sided grip tape and grip solvent
- A bucket or tray to catch solvent, plus shop towels
- A small stock of popular grips in standard and midsize
GolfLink’s regripping guide put name-brand grips at roughly $6 to $13 each and noted the author bought a vise for under $30 at a hardware store (as of its January 2025 update). Prices move, so check current supplier pricing before setting yours.
Pricing: compete on convenience
Big-box golf stores charge very little for labor. MyGolfSpy reported in March 2026 that PGA TOUR Superstore’s regripping labor was $0.99 per club outside of promotions, while an earlier GolfLink article cited $3.99 per grip. You likely can’t beat that on price, and you don’t need to. Your edge is convenience: pickup and drop-off, quick turnaround, help choosing the right size and texture, or doing a whole bag while a golfer is at work.
A simple approach is to charge the grip at a modest markup plus a per-club labor fee, and offer a small discount for a full set.
Finding customers
- Ask local golf leagues, men’s and women’s clubs and high school teams if you can offer a regrip day before the season.
- Leave a flyer at public courses and driving ranges (with permission).
- Post before-and-after photos in neighborhood groups.
- Remind past customers each spring, since grips wear on a yearly cycle.
Safety and paperwork
Keep blades sharp and always cut away from your hands. Grip solvent can spray out of the cap end when you push a grip on, so cover the end with a towel and work in a ventilated space away from heat and open flames. Read the solvent’s label for fire and ventilation warnings.
You may need a local business license and to collect sales tax on grips you sell. Rules vary by state, county and city, so check with your local government or a tax professional.
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