Tape that the pros use

[Barts66 0]

Just wondering--I recently picked up a pros stick and the tape seemed thicker and had more width than standard hockey tape. Anyone know what they use?

[DolomaticDangles 13]

Ovechkin uses wide tape on his. Not sure about the brand, but here is the wide stuff

http://www.totalhockey.com/product.aspx?itm_id=3616&div_id=1

[Fisticuffs 0]

In an NHL lockerroom a couple weeks back I counted 3 brands of black cloth tape, a couple of them in multiple widths. I guess at that level, they'll get you whatever you want.

[SolidifiedPenguin 0]

Depends on what the team buys. I know that the Canucks just get regular Renfrew cloth tape. In all different widths.

Or some guys use the super tacky grip tape for the butt/handle.

[Barts66 0]

Depends on what the team buys. I know that the Canucks just get regular Renfrew cloth tape. In all different widths.

Or some guys use the super tacky grip tape for the butt/handle.

Thanks, the butt of the stick looked like it was taped with a special kind of tape that was sticky on both sides...

[Jarick 5]

It's probably either powerflex tape or tennis grip gauze.

[zachary 2]

Well although I can't help with the cloth tape but I know that the Blackhawks have Jaybird clear tape. That stuff is amazing.

[TBLfan 25]

Most teams have multiple kinds of tape. The Lightning added comp-o-stick and Sportstape cloth tape because it's what Malone and Stamkos prefer, there is no set pro tape brand.

[Okeetee 0]

After working a season with the PR department of the Kings, I've found they use Comp-o-stick for black, white, and clear tape.

[17D1998 1]

After working a season with the PR department of the Kings, I've found they use Comp-o-stick for black, white, and clear tape.

What about the purple tape? And is it available anywhere?

[SirJW 207]

I've seen Renfro at Kings Sales in the past...

[Canuck 0]

I've purchased the extra wide tape in Vancouver before at Sportmart. I've searched for it in Socal and non of the stores carry it on a regular basis.

[theflash0000 0]

Does anyone know if 1.5" friction tape exists?

[Jarick 5]

I've never found friction tape that actually sticks to the blade or itself.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

Has anyone given blood recently? Because the tape they use to wrap your arm after also works wonders for the butt end of the stick. Not sure if thats what you guys mean by friction tape that sticks to itself. Cause its not actually sticky.... I think it works more like Velcro to be honest.

[Chadd 916]

Has anyone given blood recently? Because the tape they use to wrap your arm after also works wonders for the butt end of the stick. Not sure if thats what you guys mean by friction tape that sticks to itself. Cause its not actually sticky.... I think it works more like Velcro to be honest.

That's more like power flex.

[Barts66 0]

Has anyone given blood recently? Because the tape they use to wrap your arm after also works wonders for the butt end of the stick. Not sure if thats what you guys mean by friction tape that sticks to itself. Cause its not actually sticky.... I think it works more like Velcro to be honest.

Ya, They sell stuff like that pretty much wherever..http://www.totalhockey.net/Product.aspx?itm_id=4784&div_id=1...same as the stuff they wrap around your arm but not as wide

[theflash0000 0]

I don't think friction tape is necessarily meant to stick to itself--its meant to provide a tacky surface for contact with the puck. More friction, more spin, etc., etc.