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EaglesCC

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Best grip applicator
« on: March 24, 2015, 05:58:16 PM »
Other than the conventional bat grip cone, just wondering what 'easy to use' devices are other there?

The GM suction grip applicator is the other obvious one. Is it any good? At circa £20+ is worth getting one?
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 06:06:47 PM »
GM pump is awful! Stick to the cone imo
« Last Edit: March 24, 2015, 06:09:53 PM by WalkingWicket37 »
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 06:29:44 PM »
My GM sucky sucky is superb. I musta got the only one that works by the sounds 😂😂
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2015, 06:37:25 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on March 24, 2015, 06:06:47 PM
GM pump is awful! Stick to the cone imo

2nd this, I've found it useless. Tom must have got lucky or we got unlucky :)
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2015, 06:49:14 PM »
Me too - however, unlike some on here, I got on great with the Kwikgrip applicator, I've used one for years (both in and out of the shower).
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2015, 08:55:01 PM »
My sucky sucky worked like a dream
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2015, 05:01:11 AM »
My GM pump broke.  It also did not work with certain types of grips. I am back to using a wooden grip cone.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2015, 10:45:08 AM »
It's unbelievable that we can send people to the moon, watch HD videos live on our phones, and yet no-one has come up with something easier than a cone for applying grips.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2015, 12:11:14 PM »
Nobody tried one of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zepRtH6JHNA

Can't see anywhere that sells them in the Uk, but the retail at around 40 in NZ and Oz, I'd pay 15-20 quid for that, save a lot of messing about to get the grip in the right place, only issue is if it works when it's not the bottom grip though!
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2015, 04:56:22 PM »
The old carrier bag trick works wonders if you get it right. If you don't it becomes one of the most frustrating things you're ever likely to attempt to do.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2015, 05:04:35 PM »
Quote from: Kulli on March 26, 2015, 12:11:14 PM
Nobody tried one of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zepRtH6JHNA

Can't see anywhere that sells them in the Uk, but the retail at around 40 in NZ and Oz, I'd pay 15-20 quid for that, save a lot of messing about to get the grip in the right place, only issue is if it works when it's not the bottom grip though!
Must say this does look good. But, the old cone wins out for me. If you use good quality grips it only takes a minute to position it correctly. Cheap grips take a little longer.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2015, 05:44:20 PM »
That squid grip looks a good idea, although the video is from 2007, are/were they any good as I've never seen or heard of them b4.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2015, 06:39:36 PM »
Anyone struggle with spiral grips? I seem to stretch mine and they are never the same after.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2015, 07:02:27 PM »
Squid grip looks good, everything discussed is unnecessary though.

Never had an issue with my trusty old cone, can fit a grip pretty much perfectly in about 30 seconds. Any type of grip, and within reason any number too. My record is 6, the last two being a bit of struggle!

Bit of practice, elbow grease and a willingness to learn from errors (i see lads using the same grip cone technique over and over and wondering why it continues not to work) and a grip cone is a very easy tool to master.
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Re: Best grip applicator
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2015, 08:04:57 PM »
I always end up with too much grip at the bottom folded over when using a cone. What am I doing wrong? Wife and kids have learnt pretty quickly to leave the room if I'm trying to put a new grip on my bat, doesn't take long for my bottom lip to go and things getting thrown!
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