My son will be playing in a lot of wood bat events this summer. So used to the grips that come with a metal bat. I know some prefer pine tar directly on handle without any type of grip, but are there some suggestions out there for nice grips to use or do yourself that seem to be common out there and liked by the players. Thanks.
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3/4" or 1" wide black athletic tape.
You mean like the tape for taping ankles, etc. I'm assuming I could get this at a store like Sports Authority of Dick's Sporting Goods?
yep, or for taping hockey sticks. Or you can spend more money for a Rawlings or Adidas version.
You don't see too many wood bats with the type of padded grip that comes on a non-wood bat. A wood bat handle is typically thicker (larger diameter) than metal or composite, and most people prefer a thinner feel in their hands. I suggest he try it without tape first. The tape isn't going to help much with stinging anyway. If he does want to try tape, he can use normal athletic tape (Dick's or any drug store) or even friction (hockey) tape which is tacky on both sides.
OK. Great. Thanks.
I used Lizard Skin Grips to replace the grip on a heavily used 5150 bat during the fall for use this spring. Lots of people use them on wood now, son has opted not to use it yet. Go to http://lizardskinsbaseball.com/ for further info. Good luck!
Thanks. I'll check it out.
I used Lizard Skin Grips to replace the grip on a heavily used 5150 bat during the fall for use this spring. Lots of people use them on wood now, son has opted not to use it yet. Go to http://lizardskinsbaseball.com/ for further info. Good luck!
Always liked them on my bike handlebars. 
Apparently that was the original use MidAtlanticDad, for the BMXer's out there, and then it evolved further for baseball from there. I am seeing it used at tournaments more and more each and every week.
Omg.... White athletic tape (from the trainer). Use two rolls, spinning the tape and overlapping onto handle, starting at knob.
OK Jack. I was referring to how some pro's wrap tape around the bat handle. OMG.
2016 has been playing with two teams using wood bats exclusively. Used to tape them but now uses this stuff:
http://www.spiderzbattingglove...uct/seaweed-bat-wax/
Loves the grip it gives. His teammates started stealing it!
Take a look at these youtube videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7T8IttL9ks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsjK5csQJw4
