Just started using master 1 inch black smooth thumbhole tape in back of thumb, knuckle side. Trying to get a quicker release. Always used the white textured, and found it to gum up, making me hang up, especially in warm humid weather. Well I really love the feel, and release I get with the black. Problem! Tape doesn’t want to stick to my knife putting it in, or even in the thumbhole that well. Bitch to remove as well, peels , breaks apart in pieces. Tape is super thin. I’m thinking it’s just cheap brand tape, though I think storm owns master. Anyone using black tape? What brand?

Why bring the race of the tape into this?  Can't it just be tape?

Why bring the race of the tape into this?  Can't it just be tape?

"All tapes matter" 

Never even knew rbt came in a smooth blue. Only tried silver textured, which I hate. Thanks guys. Just ordered a roll of 100 for 15 bucks. Can’t go wrong for that price. Going to give it a try. Ebonite black is ok, better than master. But always looking for better products. Really like the smooth feel for the back, knuckle side of thumb compared to textured.

I'm giving up on the smooth tape, at least for the front side. Scores plummeted and that's the major change I made, and I don't think a different brand would help that. Maybe a piece in back before my thumb fully swells up.