I've seen guys use finger tape without inserts. but, do some people use finger tape while having inserts too?

I have very dry skin on the pad side of my middle finger that cracks and bleeds if I don't use Aquaphor or any lotion. And to protect this finger when bowling from cracking and bleeding, I just started using vise hada patches, grey. This worked out great.

But, I'm sure there is a better tape to use since this tape gets bunched up in the top corners of my finger tips. Or, a better way to put this on. Do any of you have a better suggestion other than the hada tape? Or a better technique in applying the tape to the finger?

Ive seen guys use it with inserts. The common tape to use is the Vise Bio Skin

thanks, I'll look into that....

I've seen a few bowlers do it with the regular white bowling tape for their hands with no inserts. They said they prefer the feel. I figured it would probably increase gripping so I didn't think to try it.

Another vote for the yellow Vise NT-50 tape on the fingers.  In the middle of winter my fingers get calloused and dry.  If I bowl any more than 3 games a week they start to crack and bleed right at the joint.  I have a very relaxed span and only use the oval side of the grip, never the lift, so I know it isn't from anything too extreme fit-wise.

I use grips because my fingers are so dry, I don't get any grip on plain drilled finger holes.  I will say that when using drilled holes I've never had my fingers crack and I even like the edges of my finger holes Norm Duke sharp...just drill and throw.

I bowl with a Sarge Easter grip with an insert for my middle finger. I use the yellow Vise NT-50 on both of my fingers because its my preference. Tape usually has a hard time sticking to my skin because i have pretty clammy hands. Before i tape i wash my hands with cold water and soap to reduce any swelling there may be, so when i bowl and my hand swells a little from the activity, the tape just gets a little snugger on my fingers. I also use a little liquid bandage on my finger nail, it helps the tape stay in place better for me once i get bowling. Doing this i can bowl a 10-game tournament without having to change tape. Also to prevent the bunching on the finger tip, it helps to fold the tape in half and cut the corners, i usually use a strip 8 squares long, fold it in half and cut the corners.

Vise hada patch tape has the most adhesion of any finger tape that I have used. You almost have to pry it off, and the tape leaves an outline on your thumb. I have never had a problem with Vise hada patch tape staying in place.

For now, I'm using the gray vise hada patch and trim the top corners and anchor it to my finger nail. The adhesive is too strong for my peeling skin. I have to be careful when removing it or I'll peel a loose skin off and bleed.

Good point---you should never apply any hada patch tape over open skin or a healing cut unless you want to bleed.