How to Wrap Your Bat

There are many advantages to wrapping the handle of a baseball bat in tape, from better grip to improved shock absorption. Whether you are using a wooden or aluminum bat, you can apply tape to the handle yourself to achieve the desired effect. What's more, one roll of tape is all you need to wrap your bat.

Things You'll Need

  • Roll of athletic tape or bat tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Marker
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Instructions

  1. Criss-Cross Pattern

    • 1

      Cut a 2-foot piece of white athletic tape or bat tape. You can find specialized bat tape that is cushioned at athletic supply stores.

    • 2

      Lay the piece of tape down horizontally on a flat surface, sticky side up.

    • 3

      Mark a spot on the bat 15 inches from the knob at the bottom of the handle. A permanent marker works well for a wooden or aluminum bat.

    • 4

      Place the bat down in the center of the tape so the line on the bat meets the top edge of the tape. Attach the tape at an angle. Begin wrapping the tape in a criss-cross pattern, starting with one side of the tape and alternating with the other side, similar to the way you tie a shoe.

    • 5

      Wrap the tape around the knob until it is covered. Cut off any excess tape.

    Full Angle Wrap

    • 6

      Repeat steps one through three in the previous section.

    • 7

      Place the bat down at one end of the sticky tape so the top edge of the tape meets the line drawn on the bat.

    • 8

      Wrap the tape around the bat at a slight angle until you reach the knob of the bat. Cut off excess tape. Repeat if you want to add another piece of tape for more cushioning.