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Best grip tape ever!!!

13K views 19 replies 16 participants last post by  dnv23  
#1 · (Edited)
Just wanted to share this, I found about it from someone's comment on another post but I didn't see it actually posted on here. IMO this is the best grip tape ever. I've tried all the other stuff but now I'm sold on this. Inexpensive readily available and easy to use. It's a little tacky at first but that wears over time but leaves just enough tack for those who prefer that. I'm using it on our hunting bows and it provided awesome insulation while still keeping the grip nice and narrow. Its self bonding so it doesn't leave sticky residue on your bow, you can even mold it around really well if you take your time with, which I suggest you do because this stuff sticks really well to itself. It's super stretchy so you can really get a thin wrap or leave it a little thicker if you like. FYI I always start my wraps from the bottom of the grip and work up towards the shelf, seems to work better for me.

I found this at harbor freight but other places sell it. It's just rubber self bonding tape.

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#2 ·
That looks real good. I'll have to try that next.
 
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#5 ·
I’ve been looking into wrapping the clutch grip on my revolt X. I have heard great things about bowmar grip tape but refuse to spend my $ on any of their products. I’ll have to give this a try. Thanks for posting! 👍🏻
 
#7 ·
I've been looking to try a wrap and just haven't gotten around to it. Considered tennis grip tape, lizard skins etc. But we just got a hazard fraught in our town and this looks like it might be just what I need.

Thanks for the tip!
 
#8 ·
Yep, great stuff! The name for the stuff is officially Self-Vulcanizing insulating tape and it's covered many handles, cleaned up many wiring harnesses, fixed nicked wire, and found it's way onto many other ******* engineering jobs. Never tried it on a bow grip, but 100% see how it would do a nice job.
 
#11 ·
Thanks, I've tried that, and I personally prefer something that doesn't absorb moisture. I've tried all the different things people wrap grips with and for me I've settled on this as my absolute favorite. I'm not a target archer at all, so I look for things that meet certain criteria to make my bow fit my needs for my hunting style and what I believe I need and/or is important to me in the woods. That's the beauty of archery it's not a one size fits all as some folks try to make it.
 
#17 ·
Just picked some up today after work. Tore off the lizard skin and put it on and this stuff is great! Much better than lizard skin. Easily stretches to conform to the shape of the handle. And it’s way cheaper, plenty on the roll to do several handles or redos if/when required or desired.
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#20 ·
Lizard Skin is the worst I've tried. Bowmar is a little better but I much prefer Gama tennis grip or Head tennis grip.

I may have to try this tape that OP posted. Looks really clean.