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Grip wrap?

Started by TaterHill Archer, February 17, 2026, 11:58:08 PM

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amicus, Clj, Ben Corbett, Kodiak Fan, streamguy, Bullchaser1, Arctic Hunter, Adirondack Bowman, Spottedwolf, ESP, EvDaArcha2003, Ramjet and 11 Guests are viewing this topic.

TaterHill Archer

Tell me what you use for grip wrap or tape.  I've got a couple of bows that have a fairly slick grip and would like something other than leather to try.  I've got some leather I can use for the grip but I also have some skateboard grip tape and some silicone wrap material.  I'd like to hear what you're using and how you've got it on your bow.
Jeff

"Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you."  Benjamin Franklin

Pat B

On some of my selfbows I'll wrap the handle with hemp cord from Walmart. After I wrap it I saturate it with Massey finish, 2 part epoxy diluted with acetone. After it dries I lightly sand it to get the lumps and hairs off. It's waterproof and gives you a good purchase on the handle.




I use a rolled up paper towel to saturate the handle wrap with the Massey finish.

Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

Lefty

I have used leather that I cut to fit and sewn on and have used tennis racket wrap.  The leather does have a nice look, but the tennis racket wrap makes a great grip.

djohnson

I have used tennis racquet grip tape quite a bit...quick and easy and does a good job for me.
John 3:16

Terry Lightle

Compton Traditional Bowhunters Life Member

Pat B

If you are gonna use beaver tail or leather you can wrap masking tape around the handle a few times then with a sharp razor cut down the center along the back and peel it off. That makes a perfect pattern for your wrap.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

Bullchaser1

I use hockey tape on my grips. Cheap and works well
60" Widow PsaIII 63#
58" Widow PchX  62#

TaterHill Archer

Here's what I tried today.  I cut a piece of skateboard tape about 1/2" wide and about 3-4" long.  I put it long ways down the outside of the grip making sure I started it under the throat of the grip so it doesn't in any way cause any issues with setting my grip hand.  it worked very well.  I think that may be all I do.

Here's where I got the idea.  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/egUMSGsREEQ
Jeff

"Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you."  Benjamin Franklin

djohnson

 :thumbsup: Good deal. Just as some bows feel good to some and not others, there is not necessarily a "right" way when it comes to feel. The important thing is to do what works for you. Feels good =shoot more = shoot better in a lot of cases.  :campfire:
John 3:16


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