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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: joeljonno on March 24, 2014, 10:14:57 PM

Title: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: joeljonno on March 24, 2014, 10:14:57 PM
Does anyone know of anywhere that does clear bat tape rather than the one with the weave in?

Pre-empting a Fattus or CamPye reply, I don't mean Sellotape. :-)


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Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: FattusCattus on March 24, 2014, 10:20:00 PM
I resent that! You clearly mean packing tape!!!

In all seriousness, I don't think I've ever seen a clear bat tape.
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: joeljonno on March 24, 2014, 10:23:00 PM
Packing tape is brown :-)

I don't think I have seen any either, but that does not mean it isn't out there.


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Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Vitas Cricket on March 24, 2014, 10:31:05 PM
You could cut clear scuff sheets into strips?
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: joeljonno on March 24, 2014, 10:41:27 PM
I could, but I am lazy and would prefer a roll if one does exist.

I'd also have to find some decent clear scuffs before I could chop them up. 


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Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: brokenbat on March 24, 2014, 10:52:06 PM
try hockey tape.

http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Mais-Clear-Poly-Hockey/dp/B000O8ES4W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395701505&sr=8-5&keywords=hockey+tape (http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Mais-Clear-Poly-Hockey/dp/B000O8ES4W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395701505&sr=8-5&keywords=hockey+tape)
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 24, 2014, 10:56:40 PM
Have a look in B&Q for the glass repair tape.
I don't know if they do clear, but the weaves fibre stuff makes a good compromise when you're out of bat tape.
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: smilley792 on March 24, 2014, 11:11:16 PM
http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=818 (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=818)

Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Kez on March 24, 2014, 11:16:28 PM
The man is after the dreaded hotspot reducing magic silicone tape

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/silicone-self-fusing-repair-tape-36m-x-24mm-n24gn (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/silicone-self-fusing-repair-tape-36m-x-24mm-n24gn)
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Jaffa on March 25, 2014, 09:10:07 PM
The man is after the dreaded hotspot reducing magic silicone tape

[url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/silicone-self-fusing-repair-tape-36m-x-24mm-n24gn[/url] ([url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/silicone-self-fusing-repair-tape-36m-x-24mm-n24gn[/url])


Didn't realise it but I was also looking for the same.

I've just read the small print though 'Please Note: Kraken Tape does fuse permanently'. Would nail polish remover still do the trick?
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: smilley792 on March 25, 2014, 09:22:31 PM
Not sure the silicon tape is what you need at all

"Kraken TapeŽ is non-sticky to the touch and actually fuses to itself creating a permanent, durable and flexible seal"


If it's not sticky and only fuses to itself, will it stick to the bat?
I can just imagin you need to wind it round again and again really tight. Then stand there holding it for a few hours while it fuses?
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 25, 2014, 10:12:52 PM
Not sure the silicon tape is what you need at all

"Kraken TapeŽ is non-sticky to the touch and actually fuses to itself creating a permanent, durable and flexible seal"


If it's not sticky and only fuses to itself, will it stick to the bat?
I can just imagin you need to wind it round again and again really tight. Then stand there holding it for a few hours while it fuses?
Or wrap it with the silicone, then wrap the silicone tape with Sellotape to hold it in place.
If Sellotape doesn't work nothing will
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Jaffa on March 25, 2014, 10:23:27 PM
Or going in a completely different direction, I've got duct tape on my (net) bat.
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 25, 2014, 10:25:41 PM
I've just realised we've all missed the obvious CBF post....

Don't bother with tape, just buy a new bat!  ;)
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Cricket_PTY on March 25, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
You could cut clear scuff sheets into strips?

Have u ever tried this option??? how good it is to cut scuff sheets to reinforce bat cracks???

Cheers
Title: Re: Bat Tape but not the fibreglass/fibre-tec stuff
Post by: Vitas Cricket on March 26, 2014, 12:08:37 AM
Have u ever tried this option??? how good it is to cut scuff sheets to reinforce bat cracks???

Cheers

I haven't no. I always use fibreglass tape, which is the best option for minor repairs.