How long do grips last?

[wrx_junki]

Without being installed how long do you think a grip will be good for? Of course they'd be kept in a cool and dry place. Just wondering since I wanted to stock up on some. I just love deals and like to stock up when there is one. $1.70/grip for multi-compounds can't really be beat.

[xxsoultonesxx]

Mind if I ask where you are getting that price?

[wrx_junki]

Golfsmith has them on sale and free shipping. They aren't the Golf Pride NDMC but the Goodyear MC grips. They've gotten good reviews and I trust Goodyear for my car tires so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

[ohiolefty]

If you wash them pretty regularly (I do mine every month to six weeks) they'll last longer. Your overall wear rate depends on how often you play and the material. Washing them helps though, you've got all kinds of chemicals on your hands (from your skin, from the course) and, most likely, sweat. This stuff isn't good for the long-term health of the grip.

[wrx_junki]

If you wash them pretty regularly (I do mine every month to six weeks) they'll last longer. Your overall wear rate depends on how often you play and the material. Washing them helps though, you've got all kinds of chemicals on your hands (from your skin, from the course) and, most likely, sweat. This stuff isn't good for the long-term health of the grip.

Don't think you read my post. It's how long

uninstalled grips will last and not installed grips.

[Shooter McGreenkeeper]

here Down under where off season is because its too hot, the grips go hard from sunscreen.

my driver grip only lasts about 8-10 months, - must be the huge amounts of torque i place on the grip!! haha

[wrx_junki]

here Down under where off season is because its too hot, the grips go hard from sunscreen.

Okay I guess I need to have the titled changed because I am not wondering about installed grips. This thread is for

UNINSTALLED GRIPS .

[newtogolf]

I would think at least a few years as long as you kept them out of direct sunlight and didn't expose them to extreme weather conditions.

[WUTiger]

Years ago, I lived in an area where it was hard to get golf repair items. I bought a half-dozen cordlines for my driver and woods. I regripped with three, planning on the other three being replacements. I hit a dry spell where I only played about 10 times a year. So, four years after the purchase, the remaining cordlines were as good as new. I just kept them in my "golf drawer" inside the house.

[Genericity]

I guess another way to look at it is this: When was the last time you checked the manufacture date when you purchased new grips? Do grips have a "Born on Date?" ;)

I have grips purchased 1.5+ years ago that are fine. Kept them inside in a plastic bag. Can't tell the difference between them and new in the store grips so I would say they will last for a good chunk of time.

[jamo]

As long as you keep them dry (probably the most important part) and away from temperature swings, I bet they'll last for at least a few years. If not many more. At that price you might as well go for it and try.

[ronaldkuntoro]

I bought 25 Golf Pride DD2 in mid 2008. I still have about 15 grips now and they are as good as new. I don't see any changes in quality whatsoever.

From a while ago, some guys said DD2 is not as durable as Tour Velvet. I have to disagree. I have used DD2 for 2 years now on my Woods and Driver and they are still pretty good.