Best grip for wet conditions (rain)

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[Olir]

I couldn't find any threads on this when searching so I made a new thread.

My playing ability drastically drops in wet conditions because non of my hockey sticks have grips that don't become really slippy in rain. They are all just normal grips, I haven't ever changed one. So I am asking: what type of grip is good in wet conditions? As in does not become slippy and hard to use.

[digit]

Chamois and towel grips are usually good in the wet. Better than a normal grip anyway. I prefer the towel grip, which I think is better when it is wet anyway.

[Craggsy]

I use the wilson pro tennis grips (white ones), they are brilliant in both wet and dry.

[jaaaaCk]

bandages such as leukoplast and elastoplast work great in wet conditions too.

if u want your grip soft, try the leukoplast(ive been using it for 2 seasons now), but remember to just grip it over your current grip. same for the elastoplast. the elastoplast has a rough surface so if you're not used to it, you'll have blisters on your palms but after a while it'll be fine.

these bandages are pretty economical, 3 Singapore dollars(1 pound) for a roll of the leukoplast can let u grip your stick once and the remainder could act as a stick tape. the elastoplast costs more, about 11 Sing dollars(about 3pounds) and u can grip your stick about 3 times.

remember to layer an electrician tape over your current grip before you use these so the grip inside wont smell 

[peteski]

Definatly Towel Grips,

a trend at my club is to apply the towel grip leaving gaps in between,
not sure if it would do much good though.

[Snoody]

I had some success with chamois grips.
But now I use rugby mitts in my GK gloves, which I don't think would work too well for outfielders.

[Awe_Kid]

Snoody you'd be suprised. I use Nomis rugby gloves (started before they brought out the hockey ones) because they're really flexable, have great grip and through even the hardest fall on rough sand still wont break or cut so saves the knuckles (doesn't do much for the knees though). I use them and I swear by chamois grips. Having said that I've never tried (or even seen for that matter) towel grips.

[Snoody]

Fair enough. Just thought they might not allow the 'quick hands' for dribblers.
I swear by mine:

I have a pair of these:
http://www.prosportuk.com/images/indexprodimages/7/rugby%20gloves/10.jpg

And these:
http://www.acasports.co.uk/images/products/full/K0224.jpg

[Awe_Kid]

I wear these:
http://www.barringtonsports.com/hockey/Product_Nomis_3_4_Finger_Gloves_2007.htm
but only wear the left hand. They also do a hockey one with a small amount of padding on the back but never tried it so cant tell you exactly how they'd do if a ball hit them but after seeing them I dont think they'd do much.

They are more expensive than other rugby gloves but according to one of my old coleagues (used to work in a sports shop) they work a lot better. Between these are a chamois I've never had a problem.

[jaaaaCk]

hey 2star, spare some space in your inbox!

[blingtwin]

NOT TK! there awful number of times I've seen someones TK stick fly further than the ball.
Shammi grips! 1euro from JaWa Sport next to the AHBC club.

[Olir]

I got a chamois grip, fitted it to a stick, it didnt make it all the way up to the top 

feels ok though... haven't tried it in rain

[jamesev]

Recently got my Rage sponsored sticks. Like the sticks but the grips. Yuk. Over wrapped them with Chammy immediately

[Craggsy]

I got a chamois grip, fitted it to a stick, it didnt make it all the way up to the top 

feels ok though... haven't tried it in rain

That happened to me so i just stick taped the bottom third or the grip, worked surprisingly well.

[John]

I got a chamois grip, fitted it to a stick, it didnt make it all the way up to the top 

feels ok though... haven't tried it in rain

start at the top and work down?