I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. I USE WATER OVER THE TAPE. EITHER APPLY THE WATER BY HAND OR WITH A MISTING SPRAYER TO THE STICKY SIDE OF THE TAPE. AND SLIDE THE GRIP ON OVER USING LOW AIR PRESSURE. THE AIR BLOWS THE WATER OFF AS THE GRIP IS BEING INSTALLED AND THE CLUB IS USUABLE IMMEDIATELY WITH OUT THE MESS AND WAIT TIME FOR SOLVENT TO DRY. REMOVAL IS EASIER AS THE ADHESIVE ON THE TAPE IS NEVER ACTIVATED SO THE GRIP AND BE EASILY REMOVED. FASTER, CLEANER EASIER WITH TH4E SAM PERFORMANCE. SOME GRIPS LIKE PURE AND TITLEIST TOUR WRAP CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER THE SHAFT WITHOUT TAPE USING THIS METHOD. GREAT TOOL