Sweat Proof
Bonds tighter when you sweat most.
Guard-Tex cohesive bond strengthens in moisture. Adhesive tape loosens in sweat. Guard-Tex performs best in the hot, sweaty conditions that cause the most blister damage.
Protect — Pickleball
Guard-Tex wraps the hands that grip the paddle and take the hits — preventing grip blisters, cushioning net-play finger jams, and managing calluses through the long sessions that pickleball demands. No adhesive on skin or paddle.
Pickleball players don't play one game. They play for hours — 2, 3, 4-hour sessions of continuous paddle gripping. The sustained grip creates friction blisters on the palm heel, index finger base, and thumb pad. In hot weather, sweat amplifies the friction. Net play adds finger jams from blocked shots and paddle-edge ball contacts. Dinking loads repetitive wrist and finger pressure. The sport's accessibility means people play through pain — building damage instead of healing.
Adhesive tape on blistered hands makes removal painful and bonds to the overgrip, transferring residue between hand and paddle. Gloves change paddle feel for the touch shots that define high-level pickleball.
4-hour summer sessions — my palm was blistering by hour 2. Guard-Tex on the heel of my hand and I play the full session without breakdown.— Tournament Player, 5.0 DUPR
Guard-Tex on blister-prone zones absorbs paddle-grip friction before it reaches skin. Cotton cushions the finger jams from net play. Zero adhesive means painless removal from blistered hands and zero residue on the paddle. The tape works through sweat — the bond strengthens in moisture instead of dissolving.
Sweat Proof
Guard-Tex cohesive bond strengthens in moisture. Adhesive tape loosens in sweat. Guard-Tex performs best in the hot, sweaty conditions that cause the most blister damage.
Grip blister prevention. Palm heel, index finger base, and thumb pad absorb paddle friction during drives, volleys, and dinks. Guard-Tex on these zones absorbs friction before it creates blisters.
Finger jam cushioning. Net play produces blocked shots that jam fingers against the paddle. Guard-Tex on the index and middle fingers cushions the impact of ball-to-finger contact during rapid volley exchanges.
Callus management. Regular play builds calluses that crack and tear. Guard-Tex over building calluses prevents cracking during play while calluses are maintained between sessions.
Hot-weather play. Summer sessions produce maximum sweat, amplifying friction. Guard-Tex absorbs sweat and maintains consistent friction management when bare-hand grip becomes unreliable.
Post-blister recovery. After a blister has formed, Guard-Tex protects the healing tissue during play without adhesive bonding to the wound. Removal doesn't reopen the blister.
| Feature | Guard-Tex | Athletic Tape | Bare Hands | Pickleball Gloves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blister removal pain | ✓ Zero — peels off clean | ✗ Adhesive tears blister skin | N/A | ✗ Friction inside glove |
| Paddle feel | ✓ Full — dink touch maintained | ✗ Adhesive on overgrip | ✓ Maximum | ✗ Reduced touch |
| Sweat performance | ✓ Bonds tighter in sweat | ✗ Loosens, slides | N/A | Traps sweat |
| Finger jam cushion | ✓ Cotton absorbs impact | ✗ Minimal cushion | ✗ None | Moderate |
| Paddle residue | ✓ Zero | ✗ Residue on overgrip | N/A | N/A |
Palm heel, index finger base, and thumb pad on the paddle hand. Two passes each. Add the off-hand if you play two-handed backhand.
Pro tip: Look at where your existing calluses are — those are your blister zones. Tape those specific areas.For net-heavy play, wrap index and middle finger of the paddle hand for jam cushioning during blocked shots.
Pro tip: The index finger takes the most impact during reflex volleys at the kitchen line.Guard-Tex holds through 2-4 hour sessions in any temperature. Sweat management improves as conditions get hotter.
Pro tip: The tape actually performs better in hot, sweaty conditions. Summer pickleball is when you need it most — and when it works best.Peel off — zero pain on blistered areas. No adhesive bonded to damaged skin. Apply blister treatment to a clean wound surface.
Pro tip: For chronic blister sufferers — Guard-Tex prevents new blisters and protects healing blisters simultaneously. The damage cycle breaks.
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Self-adhering, non-stretch cotton. Zero adhesive on skin or equipment. One roll lasts weeks.
Shop Now"4-hour summer sessions — my palm was blistering by hour 2. Guard-Tex on the heel of my hand and I play the full session without breakdown."— Tournament Player, 5.0 DUPR
"Jammed my index finger blocking a drive at the kitchen. Guard-Tex cushioning on that finger — still felt the hit, but no swelling this time versus bare-handed when I jammed it last month."— Competitive Player, 4.5
"Removing athletic tape from my palm blister was almost as bad as the blister itself. Guard-Tex comes off without touching the wound. My blisters actually heal between sessions now."— Recreational Player, Daily
"I play 5 days a week. Calluses were cracking and bleeding every week. Guard-Tex over the calluses during play prevents the cracking. Combined with filing between sessions, my hands are manageable."— Pickleball Addict, Retired
Wrap blister-prone zones (palm heel, index base, thumb pad) with Guard-Tex before play. Cotton absorbs paddle friction before it reaches skin.
Guard-Tex is thin enough for full paddle sensitivity. Most players report maintained touch for dinks, drops, and resets.
Guard-Tex on the index and middle finger cushions the impact of blocked shots and reflex volleys at the kitchen line.
No. Zero adhesive. It peels off blistered and raw skin without tearing healing tissue.
One application holds through 2-4 hour sessions. The cohesive bond strengthens with sweat.
Guard-Tex provides targeted protection at specific blister zones while maintaining full paddle feel. Many players prefer it over gloves for touch shot sensitivity.
Self-adhering tape made in Elk Grove Village, IL since 1935.
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