fliteskates 2 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) I’ve been searching on this topic for awhile, but most posts seem to be from 7-8 years ago. Can anyone tell me if they still make the black label Renfrew tape? I recently found an old roll I bought way back and immediately noticed a difference when I hit the ice. The grip was amazing and it was some of the best tape I ever used... almost like I waxed my blade. The roll I have looks to be 1.5 x 30 and it feels pretty gritty, with a black label. It looks like IW, Pure Hockey etc just sell a green label version. I assume the roll I have is different version because most of the Renfrew tape I’ve used in the past was pretty smooth and not very grippy. Edited July 11, 2020 by fliteskates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, fliteskates said: The roll I have looks to be 1.5 x 30 and it feels pretty gritty, with a black label. Sounds to me like you're talking about friction tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Friction doesn't come in 1.5" - it comes in either 3/4" or 1". I remember Renfrew had that black core - was supposed to be their premium offering. Not sure if they still offer it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliteskates 2 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 39 minutes ago, JR Boucicaut said: Friction doesn't come in 1.5" - it comes in either 3/4" or 1". I remember Renfrew had that black core - was supposed to be their premium offering. Not sure if they still offer it. Ya I figured it was some kind of premium brand. I looked on the Renfrew site and they only have green labels. Figures I find great tape and they don’t make it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper9 530 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Never heard of the black label, but their standard black with the green core is garbage. The glue on the tape sticks onto the fabric that it's roller on and it's a complete mess. Their white I like a lot though, even moreso than Howie's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, JR Boucicaut said: I remember Renfrew had that black core - was supposed to be their premium offering. Not sure if they still offer it. They no longer offer it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller55 333 Report post Posted July 12, 2020 Doesn't exist anymore afaik. Howie's makes friction tape that you'd probably like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted July 12, 2020 13 hours ago, fliteskates said: I’ve been searching on this topic for awhile, but most posts seem to be from 7-8 years ago. Can anyone tell me if they still make the black label Renfrew tape? I recently found an old roll I bought way back and immediately noticed a difference when I hit the ice. The grip was amazing and it was some of the best tape I ever used... almost like I waxed my blade. The roll I have looks to be 1.5 x 30 and it feels pretty gritty, with a black label. It looks like IW, Pure Hockey etc just sell a green label version. I assume the roll I have is different version because most of the Renfrew tape I’ve used in the past was pretty smooth and not very grippy. Did it look like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliteskates 2 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 12:45 AM, SkateWorksPNW said: Did it look like this? Ya the label looks exactly like that, but that looks to be a 1 in roll and mine is 1.5 in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 On 7/13/2020 at 4:02 PM, fliteskates said: Ya the label looks exactly like that, but that looks to be a 1 in roll and mine is 1.5 in. Ive seen a few stores who still have some stock left of that tape ina 1.5" width. I dont think they make it anymore though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliteskates 2 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, SkateWorksPNW said: Ive seen a few stores who still have some stock left of that tape ina 1.5" width. I dont think they make it anymore though. Thx for the reply. Do you mean they don’t make the black label at all anymore, or just in 1.5? I think I’ve found some on EBay, but eventually the well will run dry if they stop producing it. It’s unfortunate because that tape had some serious grip like I’ve never seen in any other brand of cloth tape. Guess I’ll just have to go back to using wax. Edited July 15, 2020 by fliteskates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 9 hours ago, fliteskates said: Thx for the reply. Do you mean they don’t make the black label at all anymore, or just in 1.5? I think I’ve found some on EBay, but eventually the well will run dry if they stop producing it. It’s unfortunate because that tape had some serious grip like I’ve never seen in any other brand of cloth tape. Guess I’ll just have to go back to using wax. Check out Sportstape 1.5". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
