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Title: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: xrayjay on January 21, 2017, 05:49:05 PM
 I recently noticed there's more variety of thumb tapes out there. I've used masters and storm. have you guys tried any of these?

Turbo Grip Strip
Real bowlers tape - silver
Bruns
Ebi
Vise

Looking for clean, longevity, and one that doesn't curl at the ends.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: Bowler19525 on January 21, 2017, 05:57:01 PM
Ebonite black thumb hole tape is my absolute favorite.  It is double thick, so you don't need to layer multiple pieces to snug up the thumb.
http://www.ebonite.com/products/accessories/grip-control/ultra-grip-tape-smooth

I hate the Storm black thumb tape.  It is way too thin.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: Walking E on January 21, 2017, 06:18:41 PM
Ebonite black thumb hole tape is my absolute favorite.  It is double thick, so you don't need to layer multiple pieces to snug up the thumb.
http://www.ebonite.com/products/accessories/grip-control/ultra-grip-tape-smooth

I hate the Storm black thumb tape.  It is way too thin.

^EXACTLY what he said^. Also, I find that the Ebonite black tapes don't leave a residue like the thinner black tapes, which also tear easily when removing them.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: xrayjay on January 21, 2017, 06:27:52 PM
"Smooth" on the label leads me to believe that's it's not like the masters white tape? Or is it similar, just in black?

Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: Walking E on January 21, 2017, 08:45:06 PM
"Smooth" on the label leads me to believe that's it's not like the masters white tape? Or is it similar, just in black?



It's completely smooth - no texture, like other black tapes.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: St. Croix on January 21, 2017, 11:51:38 PM
Ebonite black thumb hole tape is my absolute favorite.  It is double thick, so you don't need to layer multiple pieces to snug up the thumb.
http://www.ebonite.com/products/accessories/grip-control/ultra-grip-tape-smooth

I hate the Storm black thumb tape.  It is way too thin.

Ebonite tape is great stuff---the only thumb hole tape that I use.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: billdozer on January 22, 2017, 02:50:56 AM
I still use that silver stuff, love it tbh.
Title: Re: Speaking of thumb (hole) tapes....
Post by: Kegler300800 on January 23, 2017, 11:21:25 AM
I'll add my support behind the Ebonite black tape. It works great. I buy it by the roll.