Post by: 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?
Post by: charlest 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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Post by: Artimust on September 26, 2011, 07:36:44 PM
I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.
Post by: MI 2 AZ 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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Post by: Buckwild on September 27, 2011, 12:17:58 PM
Can you buy this at a drugstore like Duane Reade, Walgreens, Rite Aid or CVS?
Post by: MI 2 AZ 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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Post by: chucksta29 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.
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on September 27, 2011, 12:37:40 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ 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
Post by: charlest on September 27, 2011, 01:44:27 PM
My friend tried that and it worked for him.
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Post by: xrayjay 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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Post by: charlest 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!!!)
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Post by: charlest 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.
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Post by: chucksta29 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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Post by: Artimust on September 27, 2011, 02:52:39 PM
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.
Post by: DukeHarding on September 27, 2011, 04:46:24 PM
I use the flesh colored, Nichiban, Made in Japan.
It's the only tape that sticks to my thumb....I've tried them all.
I have really moist skin. this stuff stick for 3 games. I cut it, anchoring it on the thumb nail, about 1/4". Cut it with tails that wrap around, below the base of my thumb, just a bit.
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Post by: Artimust on September 28, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.
Post by: Buckwild on September 28, 2011, 08:56:37 PM
Did you get a chance to use the No Sweat before you put on the tape?
Post by: Artimust on September 28, 2011, 11:58:03 PM
I have to try it again. I tried it once a while ago and I remember that the thumb tape still didn't stick very well, but I want to try it again, but making sure I wash my hands really well and let the No Sweat dry completely first. Haven't had a chance to go bowl yet and might not be able to go until at least Sunday. But I will try it on Sunday and post back after. Shoots!
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Post by: Buckwild on September 30, 2011, 07:03:16 AM
Artimust,
I tried the No Sweat last night before league. It didn't work. The tape didnt stick well at all. I used a alcohol packet and that helped. I am going to order the CTB online, I didnt see it at CVS or Duane Reade.
Post by: Buckwild on September 30, 2011, 07:11:44 AM
Ordered it from Amazon:
Post by: Minnesota Don on September 30, 2011, 10:32:03 AM
Post by: spmcgivern on September 30, 2011, 10:47:27 AM
I really like the Nichiban tape also. Works great for me.
One thing my girlfriend does is add a bit of skin patch to the edges of the tape to help it stick. She even used a very small bit of super glue during the Open because it was hot in the bowling center and it was an 8 game block. Lasted the whole time too. But a lot of people don't like using super glue.
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Post by: Artimust on September 30, 2011, 12:24:57 PM
I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.
Post by: Artimust on October 09, 2011, 11:27:39 PM
On a side not, I thought that it would smell bad and actually be sticky, but it's a very thin brown colored liquid that kind of smells like cinnamon. :)
I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.