Tommy Tape® Grip Wrap
Self Fusing Silicone Tape
Automotive | Plumbing | Landscaping | Hardware | Electrical | Marine
- A reliable non-slip grip
- Comfortable feel during use
- Leaves no sticky residue
- Insulates 8,000 Volts per layer
- Self Fusing
- Resists UV, salt, oil, water & chemicals
Add a non-slip, comfortable grip to any handle.
Tommy Tape® Grip Wrap is a self-fusing silicone tape that does not contain any adhesive, allowing you to add a comfortable grip to a handle without any sticky residue upon remove. This amazing tape fuses to itself forming an air and watertight bond. Grip Wrap insulates 8,000V of electricity and resists UV, oil, salt, water, corrosive chemicals and extreme temperatures.
Use on sporting goods, tools, and other handles.
Note: Will not work if it does not wrap on itself.
Features and Benefits
• Adhesive Free – Has no sticky side, so it won’t leave sticky residue after removal.
• Self Fusing – Bonds to itself within seconds without adhesives and leaves no residue if removed.
• Insulates 8,000V of electricity.
• Resists UV, salt, oil, water, corrosive chemicals and extreme temperatures.
Note: Will not work if it does not wrap on itself.
Applications
STEP 1
Begin by peeling the liner away from the silicone grip wrap.
STEP 2
Press the grip wrap firmly on the object being wrapped and wrap it over itself one time.
STEP 3
While holding the tape in place, begin wrapping the grip wrap with a 1/2 overlap, aligning the ridges.
STEP 4
Continue wrapping the grip around the object without stretching it. This will allow for the ridges to be uniform across the wrap.
STEP 5
When the desired length is achieved, cut the grip wrap, leaving approximately 1-2″ to finish the wrap.
STEP 6
Wrap the final wrap over itself completely.
STEP 7 (Optional)
Use a utility blade to make smooth ends. Cut all the way around the grip end in a straight line.
STEP 8 (Optional)
Gently peel away the excess tape to create a smooth end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Make Your Garden Tools More Comfortable
What Are Handle Grips for Tools?
Some garden tools come with grips made of soft material for comfort, but they can wear down or break apart. Other garden hand tool grips are made from a stiffer material to be more durable, but those grips may sacrifice comfort. You can install Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on dozens of garden tools to add a comfortable grip so you can garden with ease.
When you purchase a new garden tool, it may come with some type of foam, rubber, or plastic handle, or the bare wood or metal will be exposed. Unfortunately, most garden hand tool grips fall apart or fail before the end of the tool’s life. Foam tears, plastic cracks, and rubber can slip off or unravel. Bare wood handles can leave you with pesky and painful splinters. Metal handles get slippery from sweat and can rust quickly. Not ideal.
Handle grips for tools are designed to keep you more comfortable. But most of the time, they fall apart, break, or don’t work. That’s where Tommy Tape comes in.
Why Use a Garden Hand Tool Grip?
Regripping old tools have never been simpler. The Tommy Tape Grip Wrap creates customized handle grips for tools. Adding handle grips for tools can help with the following:
- The tacky grip helps avoid slips, blisters, splinters, and calluses.
- Grip Wrap can prolong the lifespan of your garden tools without sacrificing comfort. In addition, the wrap helps protect exposed wood or metal from elements that cause natural wear & tear.
- Added ribs on the Grip Wrap make the tools easier to hold, maneuver, and prevent sliding. The unique ridges create a more reliable and comfortable grip than the standard garden hand tool grip.
- Grip Wrap comes in various colors. Use different colors for better organization or to breathe new life into an old tool.
- Grip wrap doesn’t rip like foam or crack like plastic. Once you regrip old tools, Tommy Tape will stay put.
How to Regrip Old Tools
Seamlessly install the Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on almost any handle. The application process is simple. Here’s what you should know.
Begin by selecting which garden tools you want to add a grip to. If your tool has a damaged handle grip, you may want to remove it before applying the new grip. Try cutting the existing grip and remove sticky residue with rubbing alcohol or isopropyl to break down the adhesive. If the handle is made from bare wood, metal, or plastic, you don’t have to remove it. If the existing foam grip is in good condition, you can overwrap it with Tommy Tape Grip to extend the life of the grip beneath and add a new layer with a tacky feel.
Grab your Grip Wrap and follow the steps below.
Step 1: Determine where your hands will naturally grip the garden tool and mark beginning and end points if necessary. Peel the liner away from the grip.
Step 2: Press the grip wrap firmly around the existing garden hand tool grip and wrap it over itself once.
Step 3: Hold the tape in place and cover the garden tool handle with the tape. You want to make sure to wrap with a 1/2 overlap and align the ridges with the flat part of the grip.
Step 4: After wrapping the handle, cut the grip wrap, leaving approximately 1-2″ to finish the wrap.
Step 5: Wrap the final wrap over itself completely, squeeze grip firmly to ensure bond activates. Trim ends as needed with a utility knife to carve a perfect finish. The grip self-bonds within seconds and is ready for use.
If you feel like your tool could use a little more cushion, add a double layer of Grip Tape for even more comfort. The tape is just as easy to remove as it is to apply. Simply cut the tape off with a utility knife. No icky, sticky residue will be left behind. Use any leftover tape on other items around the house and garage like making pencil grips, shower bath wands, using on lawn mower handles, tennis rackets, and virtually any other tool that has a handle.
What Else You Should Know About Tommy Tape Grip Wrap
Tommy Tape is made from self-fusing silicone and contains no glues or adhesives. The tape bonds to itself on contact leaving no residue on your expensive gear. Apply the tape on any tool that you can wrap. One size fits all. In every package, you’ll receive 60 inches or more of tape to use on various instruments and handles.
Upgrade Your Lawn Mower Handle Grip for a Smoother Mow
A lot of lawn mowers don’t come with handlebar grips. Lawn mower handles are often made from metal that can be uncomfortable to hold for an extended period. Plus, the vibration from the mower causes shaking hands, numbing, and bare metal can be slippery when wet. Not to mention the painful blisters. Even the models that do come with a lawn mower handle grip usually start to crack off or rip over time. The solution? Add a replacement lawn mower handle grip to your mower. The Tommy Tape Grip Wrap puts a new spin on the classic self-fusing silicone grip. Make a custom grip on your lawn mower handles. Grip Wrap doesn’t rip or tear like foam. Instead, it fuses into one solid layer of silicone for the ultimate lawn mower handle grip.
Why Use a Replacement Lawn Mower Handle Grip?
Making your lawn mower more accessible might be obvious in hindsight, but it’s usually the type of thing you may think never to do until there’s a problem. Adding a lawn mower handle grip to the metal or plastic handlebar will make mowing the lawn easier, more comfortable, and safer. Here’s why.
- Grip tape makes mowing easier on the hands. The Tommy Tape Grip Wrap is made to provide a much-needed cushion grip on the handle while reducing vibrations from the engine. If your hands ever go numb after mowing the lawn, it’s likely caused by the excessive vibrations. Grip Wrap acts as a barrier to help shield your hands.
- The tape helps prevent blisters. Mowing the lawn is hard enough. Who needs raw wounds on top? Holding a bare metal bar often causes painful blisters and aching hands. Use a replacement lawn mower handle grip to save your hands.
- Tommy Tape adds ribs for better control. The handle is usually made from a sleek, slippery piece of metal. Get better control with a handle that’s easier to hold on to and doesn’t slip if your hands are sweaty or the handle gets wet.
- Help protect your lawn mower. If you leave your mower outside, dew and rain can cause rust, which eventually causes cracks in the handle. You’ll need to install a new handle on a push mower if the old one contains rust around the fasteners. Wrap the lawn mower handle grip around the handle to help prevent the need for costly handle fixes and prolong the lifespan of your mower.
The wrap fits around unique shapes and can work with virtually any mower.
How to Remove a Lawn Mower Handle Grip
Before installing Tommy Tape replacement lawn mower handle grip, you may prefer to remove your current lawn mower handle grip depending on it’s condition. If the existing grip is in good condition, as long as the grip is securely fastened to the handle, you can use Tommy Tape Grip as an overwrap. If the current grip is in poor or deteriorating condition, you should consider removing it for best results. The easiest way to remove a lawn mower handle grip is to cut it with a multi-purpose tool like a utility knife. If you remove the grip and a sticky or tacky glue-like residue is left behind, try cleaning the handle with rubbing alcohol or isopropyl to break down the adhesive without damaging the metal surface. You want a clean handle to get the most out of your Tommy Tape replacement lawn mower handle grip.
Removing Old Mower Grip and Adding Grip Wrap on your Lawn Mower
How to Use Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on Lawn Mowers
Tommy Tape Grip Wrap is perfect as a replacement lawn mower handle grip and is quick and straightforward to install. Wrap any handle regardless of its shape or size. Follow the steps below to make your custom lawn mower handlebar grip.
Step 1: Position your hands where you would naturally hold the mower to get an idea of your coverage. With an idea of where to being the wrap, peel the liner away from the silicone tape.
Step 2: Press the grip wrap firmly around the lawn mower handle and wrap it over itself once.
Step 3: Hold the tape in place and cover the lawn mower handle with the tape. You want to make sure to wrap with a 1/2 overlap and align the ridges.
Step 4: After wrapping the handle, cut the grip wrap, leaving approximately 1-2″ to finish the wrap.
Step 5: Wrap the final wrap over itself completely. The tape bonds to itself on contact to keep the wrap tight.
Other Uses For Your Lawn Mower Handle Grip
Tommy Tape Grip Wrap isn’t just for making mowing the lawn easier. The grip tape can be wrapped around other tools and works on any handle. Get the most out of your replacement lawn mower handle grip by adding it to other tools you need to make your yard look it’s best. The silicone wrap is excellent for other garden tools like rakes, shovels, hand rakes, and trowels. Eliminate the need for heavy-duty gloves to get a better grip on your outdoor tools.
Grip Wrap isn’t just for lawn and garden tools either. The grip tape can create a comfortable base for hammers, mauls, axes, plumbing wrenches, screwdrivers, hand trucks, wrenches, pliers, saws, paint rollers, chains, and mallets.
Grip handle for rakes
Are you tired of getting blisters during your garden clean-up?
Use Tommy Tape Grip Wrap to create a grip handle for your rake and avoid the agony of raking!
Many rakes come equipped with a wooden handle. If you’re raking for an extended period of time, your hands can become covered in painful blisters and splinters. With a few quick wraps, Tommy Tape Grip Wrap creates a tacky grip handle that makes fall clean-up more comfortable.
Why Tommy Tape Grip Wrap?
There are plenty of adhesive wraps out there that might be suitable for adding a comfortable grip to your rake and garden tools. However, Tommy Tape Grip Wrap has a specially formulated, three-ridged design to bring maximum comfort to the user. How will Tommy Tape Grip Wrap hold up in the weather?
It can withstand a much wider range of temperatures from -65°F to 500°F, while electrical and duct tapes don’t even come close. In addition, Tommy Tape Grip Wrap will not crack, brittle, or fade due from UV exposure like other tapes do. If you leave your rake outside, you don’t have to worry about the grip handle falling apart!
To take off the tape, simply cut down the center with a utility blade or scissor. The tape sticks to itself without glue, meaning no sticky, gooey residue on your mower handle if you decide to remove the tape.