A cotton surface.
Cover the handle with overlapping passes to give it a woven cotton surface. Keep the underlying grip in place.
Pickleball · Paddle grips
Pickleball paddle grip tape.
A cotton wrap. A feel you choose.
Add a woven cotton layer around your paddle handle. Build up the thickness or unwrap outer layers for a slimmer feel. Non-stretch Guard-Tex sticks to itself.
Woven cottonMesh texture
Non-stretchUnroll to length
Self-adheringLayers stick to each other
Adjustable thicknessAdd or remove outer layers
Your handle, your preference
Start with the grip you already have.
Use Guard-Tex as a cotton overwrap on your existing paddle grip. Start with a light wrap, check the feel in your hand and add layers where you want more thickness.
A fuller handle.
Add outer layers when you prefer more thickness. Check the feel as you go; each added layer changes the handle size.
A slimmer adjustment.
If the wrap feels too full, unwrap outer layers. Replace loose, worn or dirty tape with fresh wrapping.
From roll to paddle
How to wrap a pickleball paddle handle.
Overlap gives the tape another layer to bond to. Follow the package directions and your paddle manufacturer's care instructions.
- 01 / PREPARE
Start clean and dry.
Choose the handle area you want to cover. Hold the tape's starting end against the existing grip.
- 02 / OVERLAP
Bring tape onto tape.
Unroll without stretching and work around the handle with overlapping passes. Press the finishing end onto the tape beneath it.
- 03 / ADJUST
Check your playing grip.
Hold the paddle as you would during play. Add layers for a fuller feel or unwrap outer layers for a slimmer handle. Check that the wrap is secure.
Contains natural rubber latex. Do not use if you have a latex allergy. Follow package directions.
A roll for your pickleball bag
Start with one roll
and a storage tin.
Choose the white ¾-inch starter pack shown here, or change your selection in the shop.
- Width
- ¾ inch
- Color
- White
- In the pack
- 1 roll + tin
Current prices and availability are shown in the shop. Contains natural rubber latex.
Buying for a club or shop? See commercial packs →Before you wrap
Pickleball paddle grip questions.
What is pickleball paddle grip tape used for?
Paddle grip tape wraps around the handle to change its surface and thickness. Guard-Tex is a non-stretch woven cotton option whose overlapping layers stick to each other.
Can I wrap Guard-Tex over my existing paddle grip?
Yes. Use it as an overwrap on a clean, dry grip, following the package directions and your paddle manufacturer's care instructions. You do not need to remove the existing grip to add an outer wrap.
How does the wrap stay in place?
Guard-Tex relies on tape-to-tape contact. Hold the starting end in place, wrap with overlapping passes and press the finishing end onto the tape beneath it. A strip placed lengthwise on the handle does not attach like adhesive tape.
Can I adjust the handle thickness?
Yes. Add overlapping layers for a fuller grip, or unwrap outer layers for a slimmer feel. Check the handle in your usual playing grip as you adjust it.
Does Guard-Tex stretch?
No. Guard-Tex is non-stretch woven cotton. Unroll the tape as you wrap instead of pulling it longer.
Which width and pack are shown?
The featured starter pack contains one white ¾-inch roll and a storage tin. Each roll is 90 feet, or 30 yards, long. You can change the width, color and pack in the shop; 1½-inch tape is also available.
When should I replace my paddle wrap?
Inspect the wrap before playing and replace it when it becomes loose, worn or dirty. How often you replace it depends on use and care; there is no fixed replacement schedule.
Is paddle grip tape the same as finger tape?
The application is different: a paddle wrap changes the handle surface and thickness, while finger tape wraps around a finger. Follow the product directions for your application.
Does Guard-Tex contain latex?
Yes. Guard-Tex contains natural rubber latex. Do not use it if you have a latex allergy.
Looking for finger tape?
Same roll. A different application.
This guide covers the paddle handle. For wrapping your fingers, visit our separate pickleball finger tape guide.
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