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Golf Club Grip Removal Tool

A golf club grip removal tool is a device designed to safely and efficiently remove the rubber or composite grips from golf clubs without damaging the club shaft. These tools are essential for golfers who regularly change their grips, club repair professionals, and those undertaking club customization projects.

Materials

These tools are typically constructed from the following materials:

• Steel: Provides durability and strength for leverage. Often used in the main body and handles of the tool.
• Aluminum: Lighter than steel, often used in more portable designs.
• Plastic/Composite: Used for grip-protecting components and handles for improved comfort and reduced risk of shaft damage.
• Rubber/Silicone: Can be incorporated into gripping surfaces to enhance stability and prevent slippage.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a grip removal tool is to loosen and detach the existing grip from the golf club shaft. Removing grips is necessary for:

• Grip Replacement: Worn, cracked, or improperly sized grips affect performance and comfort.
• Club Reshafting: When replacing the club shaft, the grip must be removed.
• Club Customization: Changing grip size, texture, or color.
• Cleaning/Maintenance: Accessing the shaft for cleaning or inspection.

Function

The tool functions by applying controlled force to the grip, breaking its adhesive bond with the shaft. Most tools utilize a mechanical advantage principle, allowing the user to apply less physical effort. Different designs achieve this in various ways:

• Extraction/Pulling: These tools grip the grip and pull it off the shaft using a lever or screw mechanism.
• Slitting/Cutting: Some tools feature a blade to carefully slit the grip along its length, allowing it to be peeled off. (Requires caution to avoid shaft damage.)
• Heating (in conjunction with the tool): Applying heat (using a heat gun or hot water) softens the grip's adhesive, making removal easier. The tool then assists in the extraction process.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Workshops: Golfers who prefer to maintain their own clubs.
• Golf Repair Shops: Professional club fitting and repair services.
• Driving Ranges/Golf Facilities: Some facilities offer grip replacement services.
• Club Fitting Events: Customizing grips during a fitting session.

Common Types

• Grip Removal Arbor Press: A bench-mounted press with specialized adapters for gripping and extracting grips. Provides high force and stability. Often used in professional shops.
• Grip Removal Sleeve/Puller: A cylindrical sleeve with a screw mechanism that expands to grip the grip internally. Requires a wrench or socket to operate. A common and versatile type.
• Grip Slitting Tool: Features a sharp blade to carefully cut the grip along its length. Requires a steady hand and caution.
• Universal Grip Removal Tool: Designed to accommodate various grip sizes and shaft types. Often includes multiple adapters.
• Heat-Assisted Grip Removal Tool: Includes a heating element or is designed to be used with a separate heat source (heat gun).

The declared goods, a golf club grip removal tool, is a specialized hand tool used for the disassembly of golf clubs, specifically for removing grips. It facilitates the maintenance and repair of golf clubs by allowing for the replacement or re-installation of grips.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 9506.39.00.60: This HS code covers “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other Parts of golf clubs”. As a part of golf equipment, and specifically categorized as a part of golf clubs, this HS code is applicable. The tax detail associated with this code is a basic tariff of 4.9%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 42.4%.
• 8205.59.10.00: This HS code covers “Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Pipe tools, and parts thereof”. While not a direct match, a grip removal tool could be considered a specialized handtool. The tax detail associated with this code is a basic tariff of 7.2%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 62.2%.
• 8205.59.80.00: This HS code covers “Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Other”. As a general category for other handtools, this HS code may be applicable if the tool doesn't fall specifically into the "pipe tools" category. The tax detail associated with this code is a basic tariff of 3.7%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 58.7%.