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[Sivlar13]

I see many pros using Elastoplast type stuff underneath their grips, Brendan McCullum for example, but what is the benefit of using it?

[Bats_Entertainment]

It's used to shape the handle.

[tom line]

Replace the twine with elastoplast keeps the handle together and stops splinters but not as rigid as twine so gives the handle more whip

[WalkingWicket37]

The benefit? Putting Elastoplast on your handle and Sharpie on the toe doubles the value of your bat when you put it on eBay...

[procricket]

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..

[Woodyspin]

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?

[tom line]

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

[procricket]

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......

[Seniorplayer]

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

[Biggie Smalls]

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 .

[liscon12]

Can we see pics of this please?

[Kulli]

This stuff is the business for it, for once handy to have a Mrs who's a nurse.

[Seniorplayer]

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.

[Biggie Smalls]

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.

[Seniorplayer]

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.