Replacing A Baseball Bat Grip - IFixit Repair Guide

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Replacing a Baseball Bat Grip

Introduction

You will learn how to change a worn out grip on a baseball bat. When the grip begins to tear or shred is usually when an old bat is thrown away; this repair will help you keep a bat longer with no skills required to replace the grip. You will need a clean flat surface to work on as you are guided through removing the old grip, cleaning the handle, and putting a new grip on.

What you need

1. Step 1 Baseball Bat Grip

   

   • Place the bat on a firm surface with the grip hanging off the edge.

   • Draw a line on the top of the old grip using a marker.

   • Practice caution when using the utility knife.

   • Use the utility knife to cut the tape where you made your mark.

   • Peel off the old grip.

   • Some bats may have an under layer of wrap that will require extra peeling to remove.

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