Why You Should Use Hockey Grips Instead of Normal Tape

This video goes over why I believe you should use hockey tape grips instead of normal cloth hockey tape.
Check out my other videos going over my reviews of the other stick grips here:
Tacki-Mac: • Tacki-Mac Hockey Stick...
ButtEndz: • ButtEndz Hockey Stick ...
Sniper Skin: • Sniper Skin Grip Wrap ...
The best tape grip?: • What is the Best Hocke...
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Equipment Used:
Grip: Tacki-Mac, Lizard Skins, ButtEndz
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
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[@squirrel_trucker]

2:16 "Dramastically" - Matt

[@HockeyReviews]

Sometimes I make up words that I swore existed haha

[@craigmackinnon616]

Did you just merge 2 words and use the word "Dramastically" lol I love it

[@goalieczar-adamcooper6900]

Great video! I think I’m going to look at these options for my goalie sticks. Never realized that tape is the main cause for wearing out of glove palms. I had just heard never to use black tape on your grip. Larger investment up front but saves bigger costs in repalming your glove.

[@HockeyReviews]

Personally, I don't use them on goalie sticks as I don't see the point. With player sticks the glove is on the tape the entire time you are on the ice, for goalie it is maybe 60 seconds a game? Unless you tape the paddle for a grip, then I'd totally suggest Lizard Skins.

[@avery4743]

Totally agree with you, Matt, and thanks for the video. I use Lizard Skins for my sticks and I've experienced much less wear on my palms than normal hockey tape. However, I find that the butt end of my lizard skin tape tends to wear out more quickly than the rest of the grip, so I wrap that end in electrical tape to prevent from further erosion.

[@HockeyReviews]

Does the electrical tape wear out the glove palms at all?

[@avery4743]

Hardly any palm wear since the tape is so smooth. You sacrifice a bit of grip but it's definitely a palm saver.

[@2K9s]

I put baby powder on my knob tape or trainers tape. Still is tacky but doesn’t eat the palms.

[@johnnyhockey7345]

I use buttendz. I don’t mind the $30 because I broke a lot of sticks so it’s Meng fo me. I’ve haven’t used Tacki-mac yet but I felt one in my hand and I wasn’t a fan of it. I’ve used lizards skins and it fell off my stick in 2 weeks. So I like buttendz. I have got Warranty’s on them since I’ve worn them down but I like them the most.

[@Mrmhibbert]

Hey man, I got a brand new custom stick arriving. I bought a Tacki Mak from your reviews... I've previously used standard tape, Lizard Skins and Buttendz. If I do the hair spray method on install, it won't slide up/down? I thought the double sided tape/paper was needed to keep it locked in place

[@HockeyReviews]

I haven't used the tape and just used hair spray for the last 10 grips I have an didn't have any issues. But if you want to use the paper than you can! I would wet it first and still use the hairspray on the grip so it slides on easier.

[@Mrmhibbert]

@@HockeyReviews of there's no issue with it sliding down with just hairspray then I'll use this method