Tacki Mac / Buttendz / Lizard Skin grip knob only question

[g3k 29]

I was wondering if I were to buy one of the grips listed in the title just to cut the knob portion off and only use that if it would stay on and stick well?

I've never used them and don't see a point in using a full grip since the grip on sticks holds so well and I like to get as good of a grip around the stick as I can. But hockey tape is bad for glove palms, so I wanted to know if I could switch to a rubber only knob.

Picture below is how I want it to be with the rubber instead of tape like I'm currently using.

[OzziesDad 89]

Yes. I've done it in the past. 

I do the same knob as you. I just cut a little bit of the bottom of the Tacki Mac off, and do one or 2 less layers of regular tape (so its the right thickness when the grip is on. )

[Buzz_LightBeer 962]

It’ll work. Once it’s in place use super glue or gorilla glue to hold it

[IPv6Freely 2083]

It definitely didn't work when I tried it, but maybe if I'd used glue like Buzz said it may have. I have no idea what @OzziesDad is talking about though. 

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

He's using the knob as an underlying base, then taping over it.

[Buzz_LightBeer 962]

ButtEndz and Tacki-Mac will do it, Lizard skin likely not

[OzziesDad 89]

1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said:

It definitely didn't work when I tried it, but maybe if I'd used glue like Buzz said it may have. I have no idea what @OzziesDad is talking about though. 

My bad. I misunderstood OP. 

What I do is buy a Tacki Mac, cut the knob off and discard. Then cut the grip into 5-6 equal lengths, and take one and slip it over the taped knob of the stick.(Hence why I do one or two less wraps of real tape with this method). 

Basically works the same as grip tape, but lasts way longer. Keeps palms nice and provides some grip. 

I do a minimal tape job at the top like OP's pic. So for some reason i assumed he was looking to do the same thing. 

[g3k 29]

That is what I'm looking to do; replicate the knob I have with tape to just be a portion of a cut off piece of the tacki mac.

I'm not sure if I'll need to have the tape underneath since it doesn't need to be big around. My only concern with using super glue in addition is that it'll rub off on my palms. But I'll try it and report back once I've done it.

[IPv6Freely 2083]

38 minutes ago, OzziesDad said:

My bad. I misunderstood OP. 

What I do is buy a Tacki Mac, cut the knob off and discard. Then cut the grip into 5-6 equal lengths, and take one and slip it over the taped knob of the stick.(Hence why I do one or two less wraps of real tape with this method). 

Basically works the same as grip tape, but lasts way longer. Keeps palms nice and provides some grip. 

I do a minimal tape job at the top like OP's pic. So for some reason i assumed he was looking to do the same thing. 

I think what OP is saying is to cut the knob off and use ONLY the knob. 

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

Similar to OzziesDad, I cut one tackimac into several pieces. The electric tape keeps it snug without glue so they can be reused. 

 

[Sniper9 517]

Sniper skin would probably work best since it'll shrink and form around the taped knob.

[g3k 29]

It worked, put a sand grip on (over the cloth) and then used a razor blade, then put some super glue in between the sides.

[psulion22 402]

 A single layer of grip tape would probably do the trick, without having to worry about cutting and gluing anything.  It's not abrasive on glove palms either.

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

1 hour ago, psulion22 said:

 A single layer of grip tape would probably do the trick, without having to worry about cutting and gluing anything.  It's not abrasive on glove palms either.

I switched to tackimac just because it was less abrasive in my palms than grip tape. 

[psulion22 402]

2 minutes ago, yrhmblnr8r said:

I switched to tackimac just because it was less abrasive in my palms than grip tape. 

It is?  The grip tape is a rubber just like the tackimac.  I don't see any wear on my palms from it or any difference than a tackimac.

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

I think I confused terms  Is this what you’re referring to as grip tape?  https://howieshockeytape.com/products/white-stretchy-hockey-grip-tape

I always referred to it as stretch tape. 

In my experience, tackimacs are as easy on palms as the grip/stretch tape listed above but last much longer.  Traditional hockey tape is harder on palms than either of them. 

[psulion22 402]

21 minutes ago, yrhmblnr8r said:

I think I confused terms  Is this what you’re referring to as grip tape?  https://howieshockeytape.com/products/white-stretchy-hockey-grip-tape

I always referred to it as stretch tape. 

In my experience, tackimacs are as easy on palms as the grip/stretch tape listed above but last much longer.  Traditional hockey tape is harder on palms than either of them. 

Yep, that's what I'm talking about.  Tackimacs will definitely last longer.  But they are a complete form factor and require some kind of manipulation if you want to use them differently.  Plus, I find them a little too thick.

[VegasHockey 1258]

Just use tape and some baby powder and your gloves will be fine

[g3k 29]

4 hours ago, psulion22 said:

 A single layer of grip tape would probably do the trick, without having to worry about cutting and gluing anything.  It's not abrasive on glove palms either.

I like it a bit thicker than just once around, I like about 5 times around, theres tape adhesive around the top of it.

[psulion22 402]

I meant a single layer of the grip tape over the regular cloth stick tape.  Just to give the grip and protect your gloves.  that's what I do.

[Fletch 219]

Funny that this thread came up... I literally just yesterday took off all the Lizard Skin on one stick, added a slight but end with Renfrew, then put the lizard skin back on and it felt great.  Lizard Skin isn't perfect but I like how you can reapply it a couple times before the adhesive wears off.

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

2 hours ago, Nicholas G said:

Just use tape and some baby powder and your gloves will be fine

That brings up the same issue as the grip/stretch tape, though. I prefer something that lasts longer than a game or two without reapplying.