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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: Sivlar13 on February 15, 2017, 05:27:33 PM
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I see many pros using Elastoplast type stuff underneath their grips, Brendan McCullum for example, but what is the benefit of using it?
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It's used to shape the handle.
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Replace the twine with elastoplast keeps the handle together and stops splinters but not as rigid as twine so gives the handle more whip
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The benefit? Putting Elastoplast on your handle and Sharpie on the toe doubles the value of your bat when you put it on eBay...
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Replace the twine with elastoplast keeps the handle together and stops splinters but not as rigid as twine so gives the handle more whip
bingo I do this with all my bats once there ready..
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bingo I do this with all my bats once there ready..
Wouldnt this sort of prevent handle breaks or increase its chance? Or not make any difference at all?
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If the handles put in properly it shouldn't really make any difference, and a lot of those who do this leave an inch of binding on the ears of the handle anyway
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well the BMac bat my mate had he says it strengths that's from BMAC
me I like a flexible handle and like the feel of it...
something I have done for quite a while..
I have had no issue with shoulder cracks
I have even done it with Halestorm......
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Kinecolgy stretch tape. Elastoplast medical tape and sports injury tape for me the best feel on the handle is the lighter smoother sports injury tape
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I used elastoplast for ages . Now i use kinesio tape , at full stretch . Lighter , tighter wrap . With elastoplast you will get some lumps when overlapping the tape which i used to avoid by doing one lap of the handle , cutting tape , moving up etc . I could get it perfectly smooth , but it took time . With kinesio tape , i just keep winding on the tape , overlapping , and never have any noticeable lumpyness . But it might just be me being fussy .
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Can we see pics of this please?
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(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/8fcafed8-5889-4da6-82d6-f5c7eb181ba4_1.37d5445e610d375839284493a1f7600d.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)
This stuff is the business for it, for once handy to have a Mrs who's a nurse.
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I used elastoplast for ages . Now i use kinesio tape , at full stretch . Lighter , tighter wrap . With elastoplast you will get some lumps when overlapping the tape which i used to avoid by doing one lap of the handle , cutting tape , moving up etc . I could get it perfectly smooth , but it took time . With kinesio tape , i just keep winding on the tape , overlapping , and never have any noticeable lumpyness . But it might just be me being fussy .
Couldn't get on with the kinesiology tape because of its 30 percent stretch found sports injury tape much smoother and easier to use.
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Proper kinesiology tape should barely stretch, if at all.
Hockey cloth style tape is cheap, light and readily available for building up a handle shape too
Physiotherapists always advise how much to stretch kinesiology tape for certain areas /wrap techniques , and I'm going to assume they use 'proper' kinesio tape . But, having said that , even though all the main /big brands ,that i know of , reference the stretch of their tapes , there's so many brands that there must be makes/types with little / no strech too.
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Physiotherapists always advise how much to stretch kinesiology tape for certain areas /wrap techniques , and I'm going to assume they use 'proper' kinesio tape . But, having said that , even though all the main /big brands ,that i know of , reference the stretch of their tapes , there's so many brands that there must be makes/types with little / no strech too.
Just had a look at the kinesiology tape instructions I brought it recommends for it to be effective on your Muscles you should apply and give it a 30 percent stretch from beginning to end.
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Kinesio tape = 10% stretch of the paper. Can stretch to 100%. Its made to comply with the skin.
The "proper" tape would be Kinesiotape Tex or Classic promoted by Dr. Kenzo..
Works for everything from edema to neurological improvement - if used correctly.
To be fair, many brands do make a suitable knock-off, but Dr. Kenzo invented the theory and the tape, hence his tape would be the proper one.
I use it every day in my practice.
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Kinesio tape = 10% stretch of the paper. Can stretch to 100%. Its made to comply with the skin.
The "proper" tape would be Kinesiotape Tex or Classic promoted by Dr. Kenzo..
Works for everything from edema to neurological improvement - if used correctly.
To be fair, many brands do make a suitable knock-off, but Dr. Kenzo invented the theory and the tape, hence his tape would be the proper one.
I use it every day in my practice.
My wife uses it on her shoulder muscles she says it really helps ease the pain.
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My wife uses it on her shoulder muscles she says it really helps ease the pain.
It sure does. If used right, it can deliviate fascia tightness, and thereby improve pains.
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It sure does. If used right, it can deliviate fascia tightness, and thereby improve pains.
I'll agree to it's effectiveness too . I've been using it on both legs to help with Achilles tendonitis all season . Some days I couldn't get on the field without it .