The newest How to Wrap a Bat Video with VukGripz Bat Grips is here! VUK technology is new and extremely exciting that allows hitters to take their game to the next level! Because we developed advanced tech, our wrapping method requires a few adjustments to a wrappers technique that they may not be used too. So, we made a great tutorial going step by step of the Do’s and Don’ts when applying your VukGrip Bat Tape!
Here are the tips and tricks laid out below that help support video:
Prepare Your Bat For Grip Tape:
Be sure to clean off your bat handle of any old adhesive, stickers, dirt, pine tar, etc, so VUK can stick directly to the bat handle.
If the handle is not cleaned properly of all existing products, it could affect how a new batting tape would adhere to the handle.
We suggest using a paint scraper if the residue is difficult to remove.
We have seen people use liquid cleaners to remove unwanted debris from the handle.
PLEASE NOTE: be sure all liquid cleaners have dried and are non-existent on the handle. If any is left behind, it could affect how a new bat tape will stick to the handle. Please double-check!
Installation Hand Positioning Technique:
VUK installation hand position is much different than other techniques. Keep both hands as close to the handle as possible.
As a reference point, your thumbs should almost be touching during the entire bat wrapping process.
**Alternative Bat Grips will have your installing/applying hand several inches away from the handle. This is opposite of Vuk Bat Tape.
Adding Tension/Applying Pressure/Stretching VUK needs to be done where the grip is being applied/stuck to the bat. This can be done using your thumbs with proper hand position.
***Alternative Bat Tape techniques will have wrappers pull tight and overstretch those batting grips to apply. The tension/stretch happens in the middle of the grip. For VUK, if tension/slight stretch is applied by the thumbs where the grip is being applied, it will prevent the edges from curling. And, this will help the bat wrap lay flat!
Do Not Remove the Bat Grip's backing/liner all at once:
Please be sure to use a "stick and peel" approach with our industry-leading adhesive! By only removing small sections of the backing, it will keep the grip stiff and it will keep our adhesive covered until you are ready!
Basically, only expose the adhesive as you begin to apply the bat wrap the bat!
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