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Cricket Bat Tape for Custom Handle Feel

Cricket Bat Grip Tape that customizes your equipment without permanent modification. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.

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Cricket bat handle with Guard-Tex tape buildup under grip

Why Handle Thickness Affects Performance

Bat handle diameter affects shot control, power, and comfort. Factory handles are standardized. Your hands aren't — and every batsman's preference is different.

Building up with adhesive tape damages natural willow. Residue affects grip installation. You need customization that's safe for expensive English willow.

Batsmen need precise thickness control that's reversible and willow-safe.

How Guard-Tex Customizes Cricket Bats

Precise Buildup

Add thickness exactly where your hands grip. Full handle coverage or targeted zones. Your preference, your specs.

Willow-Safe

Zero adhesive means no damage to natural willow bat handles. Removes completely clean.

Works With Grips

Build your base with Guard-Tex, install standard bat grip on top. Hidden customization under normal appearance.

Guard-Tex vs. Handle Modifications

Professional handle modifications are expensive and permanent. Guard-Tex is DIY, affordable, and fully reversible. Experiment until you find your perfect specs.

How to Customize Your Bat Handle

Build Your Base

Wrap Guard-Tex on the handle where you want added thickness. Even coverage for consistent feel.

Test Your Grip

Take swings in the nets. Adjust layers until the diameter feels right for your shots.

Add Grip Over

Wrap standard bat grip on top, or use Guard-Tex alone. Either way, your custom thickness is built in.

Pro Tips From Batsmen

Build up the bottom hand position slightly more for better control on drives.
Use beige Guard-Tex under light-colored grips for invisible customization.
Test in nets before match play to ensure comfort with new setup.

Cricket Bat Grip Tape FAQ

Will Guard-Tex damage the willow?

No. Zero adhesive means no damage to natural willow. Removes completely clean every time.

Does it work in humid conditions?

Yes. Guard-Tex handles moisture well. The cotton construction breathes and dries. Works in all conditions.

How much buildup per layer?

Each layer adds about 1/64 inch. Four to six layers for noticeable diameter increase.

Cricket Bat Tape for Custom Handle Feel

Why Handle Thickness Affects Performance