Protect — Baseball
Guard-Tex protects the specific fingers taking damage at every position — palms for batters, fingertips for catchers, knuckles for fielders. Self-adhering tape that stays on through 9 innings without adhesive residue on your bat or glove.
Batters build calluses on the lower hand that crack and bleed during high-rep batting practice. Catchers absorb 70-90 mph impact on fingertips 100+ times per game. Infielders take bad-hop stingers on bare-hand plays. Every position has its own way of destroying your hands over a long season.
Athletic tape is the default solution, but it uses adhesive that leaves sticky residue on bat grips and glove leather. Batters can't have residue changing grip dynamics. Catchers need something that survives 100+ catches per game. Athletic tape also traps sweat and loses hold by the third inning.
I was losing skin on my bottom hand every week of cage work. Guard-Tex under my batting glove stopped the callus cracking completely. No residue on the bat grip either.— College Outfielder, D1 Program
Guard-Tex bonds to itself — not to skin, not to bat grips, not to glove leather. Zero residue on anything you touch. The cohesive bond strengthens with sweat instead of dissolving. Thin enough that batters can feel bat contact and catchers can feel the ball in the transfer.
Zero Residue
Guard-Tex bonds to itself through cohesive technology. It leaves zero adhesive residue on bat handles or glove leather. Thin enough to feel bat vibration for batters and ball contact for catchers.
Batting hand protection. The lower hand takes the most punishment — callus formation on the ring and pinky finger from bat vibration, and palm blisters from high-rep cage work. Guard-Tex on the lower-hand fingers cushions vibration impact and prevents callus cracking. Works under batting gloves to add a friction-management layer. Legal at all levels — no adhesive means zero residue on bat grip.
Catcher hand protection. Catchers absorb massive repetitive impact from every received pitch. Jammed fingers from foul tips are constant. Guard-Tex on catcher-hand fingertips cushions impact, buddy-tapes jammed fingers for continued play, and protects the thumb web from repeated glove closure force.
Infield hand protection. Infielders making bare-hand plays take bad hops on fingertips and palm heels. Guard-Tex on fielding-hand fingertips adds a cushion layer that reduces sting from ground ball impact. Thin enough to still feel the ball in the transfer.
Spring training and high-volume practice. The highest hand damage occurs when volume spikes. Batters taking 200+ swings per day, catchers receiving thousands of pitches, infielders taking hundreds of ground balls. Guard-Tex during high-volume periods prevents the blister formation that becomes a season problem.
| Feature | Guard-Tex | Athletic Tape | Bare Hands | Adhesive Bandages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residue on ball / bat | ✓ Zero — no adhesive | ✗ Leaves sticky residue | N/A | ✗ Adhesive transfers |
| Ball feel for catchers | ✓ Thin — feel ball in transfer | ✗ Thick — reduces feel | ✓ Full feel | ✗ Sticky — changes grip |
| Sweat performance | ✓ Bonds tighter, cotton breathes | ✗ Loosens, slides | N/A | ✗ Dissolves in sweat |
| Cushioning | ✓ Cotton absorbs vibration | Moderate | ✗ None | ✗ Minimal |
| Removal | ✓ Clean — zero residue anywhere | ✗ Residue on everything | N/A | ✗ Gummy residue |
Batters: lower-hand ring and pinky fingers, palm. Catchers: all five fingertips on catching hand, thumb web. Infielders: fingertips on fielding hand.
Pro tip: For catchers, add an extra pass on the index finger — it absorbs the most foul-tip impact per game.Baseball demands maximum feel. Two passes provides blister prevention without adding bulk. Wrap fingertip pads with a single spiral pass for the thinnest coverage.
Pro tip: Catchers — double-wrap the index finger on your catching hand. It absorbs more foul-tip impact than any other finger.Guard-Tex holds through 9 innings of sweat, dirt, and rosin. The cohesive bond doesn't dissolve in moisture. For doubleheaders, check tape between games and rewrap if worn.
Pro tip: Keep a roll in the dugout. Tape can be reapplied between innings in 30 seconds.Peel off after the game. Zero residue on hands, equipment, or glove leather. Your fingertips underneath are blister-free.
Pro tip: Compare your blister count over a month of taping versus not taping. Most players see 80%+ reduction.
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Clean look for athletes. 3/4" wraps fingers perfectly. Self-adhering, non-stretch, woven cotton. Zero residue on equipment. One roll lasts 20+ sessions.
Shop Now"My catching hand was getting destroyed — jammed fingers every other game, bruised fingertips constantly. Started wrapping with Guard-Tex before every game. Hands feel normal for the first time in three seasons."— College Catcher, D1 Program
"I catch 120+ pitches per game. My fingers were numb by the fifth. Guard-Tex on my catching-hand fingertips absorbs enough impact to finish strong."— High School Catcher, Travel Ball
"Spring training — 200+ swings a day. My lower hand was bleeding by day three. Guard-Tex on ring and pinky and I made it through six weeks without a blister."— Minor League Outfielder
"Athletic tape residue wrecked my bat grip. Guard-Tex leaves nothing on the bat. Clean hands, clean grip, clean swing."— Travel Ball Coach
Yes. Guard-Tex contains no adhesive or sticky substances and is legal at all levels. It leaves zero residue on bat grips and works under batting gloves for callus and blister prevention.
Guard-Tex is thin enough that batters report no change in bat feel and catchers maintain full ball control during transfers. Two passes provides protection without bulk.
Guard-Tex on catching-hand fingertips cushions pitch impact and reduces jammed-finger severity from foul tips. Many catchers buddy-tape jammed fingers with Guard-Tex for continued play.
No. Guard-Tex contains zero adhesive. It bonds only to itself. It cannot transfer residue to bats, balls, gloves, or any equipment.
Yes. Guard-Tex is legal for all levels because it contains no adhesive or sticky substances that affect ball behavior. Check your specific league rules.
Tape during high-volume sessions when repetitive stress exceeds what skin can tolerate. Preventive taping before damage occurs is more effective than reactive taping after blisters form.
Self-adhering tape. No adhesive on skin or gear. Made in Elk Grove Village, IL since 1935.
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