Breaking in new grips

[dogfood10us]

Just got the ZB's with the tour velvet grips. I've heard that you're supposed to wash new grips with warm or cool water (cant remember), soap, and soft towel. Is this right?

[Ceej]

I've heard thats what you're suppose to do every few months or so, I don't know if it's neccessary with brand new grips

[MGP]

I re-grip a lot of clubs. By far the most popular grip is the Tour Velvet. I've found they have a bit of dust on them right out of the box, I think it may be mold release used in manufacturing but I'm not sure. There is also often times "rubber dust" and small bits of rubber on the grips as well. I've also seen other mystery substances on brand new grips, although not as often.

After I put on a new grip I always clean the grip with a mild citrus solvent. It leaves the grips soft and tacky and it's pretty amazing how much grunge comes off in the process. I've had quite a few comments from people whose clubs I've re-gripped about how nice the new grips feel.