adding grip

[top_shelf_24 0]

hey------i'm planning on adding grip to a shaft by rubbing tape on it. If I use black cloth tape, there will be black marks, and with white cloth tape, there will be white marks. I was thinking maybe just clear shin guard tape, or electrical tape. any suggenstions?

thanks

[Timber 0]

I don't know about clear tape, but if you're worried about aesthetics and removeability I would definitely stay away from electrical tape. The white tape rub doesn't stay white for long.

[top_shelf_24 0]

ok, thanks. Its not so much the shaft im worried about, I just dont want my gloves to get screwed up.

[notorious#29 0]

I havent used this stuff yet but I know a few people on the board have. You might wanna check it out..................

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...384054?v=glance

[saba 0]

Gorilla grip, same stuff used on baseball bats and tennis rackets adds a nice grip to a hockey stick, does not discolor nor leave residue and comes off eventually. Should be available at any place that sells serious tennis stuff

[jnicklo 0]

Why not just tape your shaft?

[Chadd 916]

Upgrade your gloves to something with more grip and you don't have to worry about it.

[Gee12 0]

Theres always the option of 'sex-waxing' it before each ice time...(Waxing the edges of the stick)

[Squirrel 0]

i just put the polyurethane they use on floors on the shaft of my stick and it feels awesome. im not sure how it affects my gloves though but it hasnt screwed them up yet after about 3 ice times

[ambro 0]

I use white when I do that tape thing. After one session the color of the tape residue turns red (color of my palms) so don't worry about you palms getting messed up with using white.

[Sven 1]

where can i get this polyurethane ?

[Squirrel 0]

i picked mine up at home hardware. you can get it at any hardware store. it think its in the paint section and if i remember correctly it think it comes in a spray can too.

[notorious#29 0]

Does the Polyurethane weigh the stick down much?

[Squirrel 0]

i didnt notice it that much. some people may but you only need a really thin coat anyways so...

heres another couple topics on it:

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...hl=polyurethane

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=3166&hl=

[Accord 0]

I use the Easton Tackifying Cloth and it works great.

[echi24 1]

does Polyurethane give you like a rubbery grip like easton sticks or does it just decrease slipperyness. I remember JR said that it just made it less slippery in a previous thread

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Makes it less slippery.