Topic: Bat tape (Read 839 times)

playresumes · « **on:** April 02, 2023, 07:26:37 AM »

Just wanted some advice on the best batting tape to buy. I have 3 rolls and currently only 1 seems to stick well. Unfortunately I can�t remember where I got that one from. Would be interested in a thoughts on a premium and a budget option.
Basically where do people get their tape from? Thanks in advance.

Cricket_PTY · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2023, 05:20:34 PM »

Quote from: playresumes on April 02, 2023, 07:26:37 AM

Just wanted some advice on the best batting tape to buy. I have 3 rolls and currently only 1 seems to stick well. Unfortunately I can�t remember where I got that one from. Would be interested in a thoughts on a premium and a budget option.
Basically where do people get their tape from? Thanks in advance.

Binding works better than tape... gives better protection and more strong...

jonny77 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2023, 06:19:42 PM »

Never really had an issue with any tapes not sticking. Perhaps a silly question, but you're not trying to apply to a recently oiled bat?

I've had this before and it was fine -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294390973055?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5tfVe5ncRCO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=phkDW9d0TMq&var=593133546405&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Chad · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2023, 06:42:47 PM »

Quote from: Cricket_PTY on April 02, 2023, 05:20:34 PM

Binding works better than tape... gives better protection and more strong...

On the contrary, I think you're asking for problems with binding. Its a last ditch effort for a blown out toe perhaps, but it ends up cutting into the willow, which is something you probably want to avoid.

jonny77 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2023, 06:57:04 PM »

Quote from: Chad on April 02, 2023, 06:42:47 PM

On the contrary, I think you're asking for problems with binding. Its a last ditch effort for a blown out toe perhaps, but it ends up cutting into the willow, which is something you probably want to avoid.

Agree. I hate binding. I honestly don't think it helps.

Jimbo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2023, 06:59:38 PM »

Only ever seen binding used by a proper batmaker on a toe that was smashed to bits, does seem like the last ditch option to try and squeeze a bit of life out of an otherwise written off bat.

GM/GN tape has always worked fine for me, reasonably priced and good quality if you're just needing it for personal use.

playresumes · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2023, 08:22:17 PM »

Thank you. That looks perfect.

It was lightly oiled about 2 weeks ago and then sanded again. One roll stuck so that�s why I was going for it being the tape rather than the oil 🤷‍♂️, thanks.

Quote from: jonny77 on April 02, 2023, 06:19:42 PM

Never really had an issue with any tapes not sticking. Perhaps a silly question, but you're not trying to apply to a recently oiled bat?

I've had this before and it was fine -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294390973055?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5tfVe5ncRCO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=phkDW9d0TMq&var=593133546405&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

playresumes · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2023, 08:24:06 PM »

Thanks for that. I will have a look.

Quote from: Jimbo on April 02, 2023, 06:59:38 PM

Only ever seen binding used by a proper batmaker on a toe that was smashed to bits, does seem like the last ditch option to try and squeeze a bit of life out of an otherwise written off bat.

GM/GN tape has always worked fine for me, reasonably priced and good quality if you're just needing it for personal use.

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