Topic: Difficult Grips (Read 2095 times)

King pair · « **on:** June 18, 2014, 12:48:51 PM »

Right ive just bought some grips from play and they appear to be incredibly difficult to put on. has anyone got any tips of how I can deal with a non co-operative grip?

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:00:30 PM »

warm it slightly to make the rubber more pliable???

King pair · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:02:22 PM »

leave them on the window sil in the sun?

snafu · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:04:50 PM »

You can always put it on with a plastic carrier bag. if its being stubborn

Fearless Fly · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:12:54 PM »

Hit the Gym...

King pair · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:14:12 PM »

hows that?

snafu · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:30:51 PM »


Change the grip on a cricket bat without a cone

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2014, 01:39:53 PM »

Always use this method myself - makes things so much easier (and less elbow grease required)

IWTUK · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2014, 02:24:40 PM »

I've used this method a few times before; works well with chevron grips and octopus grips, but is damn near impossible with spiral grips and totally impossible if you want a second grip on an existing one. In the end, I gave up and bought a gripping cone for �6 because I am a lightweight!

golden duck · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:19:16 PM »

I tried the plastic bag method once - the bag stretched and peeled apart!

Lesson learnt - choose your bag wisely! (or buy a cone!)

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:43:50 PM »

Talcum powder sprinkle the powder inside your new grip and onto the bat handle.fit grip as normal Remove any excess power from grip with a slightly damp cloth on completion.

AverageCricketer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2014, 09:52:39 PM »

I tried talc. The grip didn't stay on, even with tape on.

smilley792 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2014, 10:07:11 PM »

Quote from: IWTUK on June 18, 2014, 02:24:40 PM

I've used this method a few times before; works well with chevron grips and octopus grips, but is damn near impossible with spiral grips and totally impossible if you want a second grip on an existing one. In the end, I gave up and bought a gripping cone for �6 because I am a lightweight!

For a second grip use TWO carrier bags,

Put one over the already attached grip, and the second one inside your new grip. And wallah. Second grip on,

Jenko · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2014, 10:19:04 PM »

I never use any other method now since I discovered that bag video a couple of seasons ago. Prior to that I had a Duncan Fearnley thing that expanded the grips. It was very fiddly but when it did work it did a good job.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2014, 10:26:38 PM »

What is wrong with a good old fashioned grip cone?

Does the job very well. Takes me less than a minute to apply a grip.

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