Author Topic: Thumb tapes with the best adhesive? (Read 10056 times)

Buckwild · « **on:** September 26, 2011, 12:33:18 AM »

I was wondering which brand of tape that you put on your thumb stays on your thumb longer, Vise, Turbo, or any other brand?

charlest · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2011, 06:57:59 PM »

I see a bigger difference between roll tape and individual pieces of tape, sold in batches of 40 than between brands of tape. I find the individual piece stick to my thumb with no problem for 4 - 8 games. Pieces that I cut off a roll last 1 - 2 games. I am not sure why as they should be the same tape and glue. I have been using Vise-Grip's Hadda patch tape for several years now with no problems. Brunswick and Turbo seem equally good. Been using Vise for a while so I just stick with it.

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Artimust · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2011, 07:36:44 PM »

I guess I have oily skin or something, because even though I wash my hands well with soap, it still starts to peel off even during warm up. I even tried with dishwashing liquid to cut the grease, and even tried cleaning with alcohol. Although it does stick a little better, it still doesn't even last one game. I've tried them all and pretty much the same result. Just gotta keep replacing them as they come off. I don't use thumb tape all the time now that I use Magic Carpet.

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MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:42:27 AM »

Artimust,

Have you ever tried Compound Tincture Of Benzoin?

Available as Liquid in bottles.

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Buckwild · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:17:58 PM »

MI 2 AZ wrote on 9/27/2011 11:42 AM:
Artimust,

Have you ever tried Compound Tincture Of Benzoin?

Available as Liquid in bottles.

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Can you buy this at a drugstore like Duane Reade, Walgreens, Rite Aid or CVS?

MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:28:08 PM »

You might be able to. Make sure that it is the Compound Tincture of Benzoin (CBT) as there are three different versions of Benzoin and I am not sure if all three will give the same result. The local drugstores in my town did not carry it when I checked.

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Edited by MI 2 AZ on 9/27/2011 at 12:29 PM

chucksta29 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:33:05 PM »

Turbo sells a product that is supposed to remove moisture from the skin and aid tape in sticking to your hand. I attached the link the product is at the bottom of the page. I haven't tried it personally, also I have found that after cutting the length I want from a roll, rounding the corners helped it stick a little better. If you notice that all the pre-cut strips are round.

http://www.turbogrips.com/products_tape.php

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MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:37:40 PM »

Yes, rounding helps prevent the sharp corners from peeling away catching on something. Also, if applying to the backside, anchoring on the nail helps to keep it on longer.

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MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:47:34 PM »

"I see a bigger difference between roll tape and individual pieces of tape, sold in batches of 40 than between brands of tape. I find the individual piece stick to my thumb with no problem for 4 - 8 games. Pieces that I cut off a roll last 1 - 2 games. I am not sure why as they should be the same tape and glue"

Could this be because the individuals are fresher? Perhaps the large rolls are made in one big batch, then sit around until they sell both in the warehouse and then in the proshop? They probably don't sell as fast as the smaller packages.

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Edited by MI 2 AZ on 9/27/2011 at 2:05 PM

charlest · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:44:27 PM »

My friend tried that and it worked for him.

chucksta29 wrote on 9/27/2011 12:33 PM:Turbo sells a product that is supposed to remove moisture from the skin and aid tape in sticking to your hand. I attached the link the product is at the bottom of the page. I haven't tried it personally, also I have found that after cutting the length I want from a roll, rounding the corners helped it stick a little better. If you notice that all the pre-cut strips are round.

http://www.turbogrips.com/products_tape.php

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xrayjay · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:46:18 PM »

I agree with charlest....

I used to use "thumb" tape till I went back to the carpet tape. Two different tapes btw......

I still have a roll of (the ones you cut to size and shape) tape that I stopped using because they never stayed on long enough to finish a set (3 games). I started using batches which stayed on longer on my thumb. But, ultimately I went back to carpet tape sold by Ron Clifton. Best thing I've used to keep a tight thumb without getting stuck.

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charlest · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:50:32 PM »

Well, stop eating all that fried chicken just before league!!

Just kidding. I also tried that Benzoin Tincture compound a few years back. It's used in medicine to help make bandages stick better, among other things. It does work but is kind of messy.I used it with the roll thumb tape but found I didn't need it when I went to individual piece of tape.

I got mine in a supermarket (Pathmark) pharmacy. They had to order it but it was cheap. I don't remember the exact price. Still got the remainder of the silly bottle.

FYI It's 80% alcohol so 90% of the efficacy of it is probably due to the alcohol, but that's not a medical opinion. (no smiley face)

You might also try using some 91% alcohol to clean the surface of your thumb just before applying the thumb tape. (Do NOT use acetone!!!)

Artimust wrote on 9/26/2011 7:36 PM: I guess I have oily skin or something, because even though I wash my hands well with soap, it still starts to peel off even during warm up. I even tried with dishwashing liquid to cut the grease, and even tried cleaning with alcohol. Although it does stick a little better, it still doesn't even last one game. I've tried them all and pretty much the same result. Just gotta keep replacing them as they come off. I don't use thumb tape all the time now that I use Magic Carpet.

I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.

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charlest · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:55:19 PM »

I don't think so, Gary. I have tried several types of three different brands before I tried the individual Hada Patch tape from Vise-Grip. Not all of them could have been old.And the ones I bought were not the 500 piece rolls.

MI 2 AZ wrote on 9/27/2011 12:47 PM:"I see a bigger difference between roll tape and individual pieces of tape, sold in batches of 40 than between brands of tape. I find the individual piece stick to my thumb with no problem for 4 - 8 games. Pieces that I cut off a roll last 1 - 2 games. I am not sure why as they should be the same tape and glue"

Could this be because the individuals are fresher? Perhaps the large rolls (500 pieces) are made in one big batch, then sit around until they sell both in the warehouse and then in the proshop? They probably don't sell as fast as the smaller packages.

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chucksta29 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2011, 02:09:21 PM »

I think if you look at the patches compared to the rolls the thickness and texture seems different. For instance the hada patches material is not sold in a roll and cut form. That could also be a factor, although I am not 100% sure on that.

For days when my thumb is swollen, I have had good success with the 2in Black Turbo tape roll thats supposed to be for fingers. I used the 2in width as the length, and would cut a piece a little wider than normal roll tape and after rounding the corners the extra surface area seemed to help it stick better, the tape would last me the whole set. I wonder if you bought the tackier 2in roll tape and apply the same technique if that would help out.

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Artimust · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2011, 02:52:39 PM »

Thanks for the info on the Benzoin and the No Sweat. I'll look for the Benzoin at my local CVS. I have the No Sweat, but I never tried using that before putting on the thumb tape. Not sure if it'll help the adhesive stict or
make it worse, but I'm gonna give it a try and report back later.

I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.

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