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Title: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 01:25:31 PM
Not an expert so please educate me!
Title: Re: Is Metallic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: Mel Jessop on December 11, 2015, 01:42:54 PM
Don't think so, I use a metallic tape for some heating stuff, it's certainly not lead, but that's not to say what your looking at isn't!?
Title: Re: Is Metallic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: Mel Jessop on December 11, 2015, 01:45:06 PM
In fact the one I use is aluminium based, so it's definitely not lead.. It can be easily torn just like sellotape..
Title: Re: Is Metallic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 01:47:07 PM
Wondering if it's the same stuff as the counter balance tape they stick on handles. A quick google earlier showed golfers using metallic tape on clubs, so I assumed it was.
Title: Re: Is Metallic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: Mel Jessop on December 11, 2015, 01:49:26 PM
No weight in it really, so my thinking would be it is different stuff..
Title: Re: Is Metallic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: Seniorplayer on December 11, 2015, 01:52:06 PM
No
Mettallic tape is made of high grade material strands bronse brass copper and then coated with plastic.
Lead tape is  an heavy metal and is made of : Lead
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 02:49:26 PM
Apologies to everyone who posted. Just looked at the packaging and it's Magnetic tape, doh!

Seems to be used on gold clubs for weight:-

http://golf.wonderhowto.com/how-to/add-weight-golf-club-334041/ (http://golf.wonderhowto.com/how-to/add-weight-golf-club-334041/)
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: springbok45 on December 11, 2015, 03:24:13 PM
Apologies to everyone who posted. Just looked at the packaging and it's Magnetic tape, doh!

Seems to be used on gold clubs for weight:-

[url]http://golf.wonderhowto.com/how-to/add-weight-golf-club-334041/[/url] ([url]http://golf.wonderhowto.com/how-to/add-weight-golf-club-334041/[/url])


I guess it's just a version of lead tape that's easier to apply and remove, as I've only ever adjusted clubs with lead tape.
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 03:47:06 PM
It weighs approx a third  more than a normal insulating tape roll, 3oz instead of 2oz. Not sure it's going to make a huge difference unless you use loads of it but it's better than insulating tape.
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: edge on December 11, 2015, 03:54:58 PM
Magnetic tape can't be the same as lead tape - lead isn't magnetic!
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 04:04:20 PM
Magnetic tape can't be the same as lead tape - lead isn't magnetic!

Well obviously, I was talking more about it's application as a counter balance.
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: edge on December 11, 2015, 04:06:12 PM
 
Well obviously, I was talking more about it's application as a counter balance.
;)

If it's heavy enough then don't see why not.
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: uknsaunders on December 11, 2015, 04:07:07 PM
Depends how heavy 3m of lead tape is?

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Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: smokem on December 11, 2015, 11:33:01 PM
Depends how heavy 3m of lead tape is?

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And that depends on the width and thickness of the lead tape:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tourna_Lead_Tape/descpageUNIQUE-PSLT.html (http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tourna_Lead_Tape/descpageUNIQUE-PSLT.html)

I've purchased lead tape from a UK eBay seller that was heavier than the above because it's thicker (more lead).
Title: Re: Is Magnetic Tape the same as Lead Tape
Post by: simonmay5 on December 12, 2015, 12:04:19 AM


Look at this on eBay
JL Golf 230g Quality Self adhesive Lead tape 100 inches clubs tennis swingweight



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