The Basics of Lizard Skins Bat Grips

So, you’re curious about bat grips? We have you covered. When you’re starting out, you might have a lot of questions about Lizard Skins bat grips as well as bat grips in general. Maybe you’re curious about the thickness, material and why you should even use them. We get it, and we’re here to talk about it. Here are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions about bat grips.

What Are Lizard Skins Made From?

Before you ask, no, they are not made of lizard skins. The reason the company is named Lizard Skins is that the co-founder’s brother came up with the name and original logo for a college class. We liked the name, so it stuck. The grips are actually made from a Durasoft Polymer. The polymer base creates a unique feel and grip that you can’t get with other synthetic rubbers.

How Thick Are the Bat Grips?

Lizard Skins bat grips vary a lot in thickness. They come in 0.5mm, 1.1mm and 1.8mm thicknesses. Each thickness has its pros. For example, the 0.5mm grips are most used by the pros. This thickness is great on wooden bats, and it provides grip without a lot of bulk. The 1.1mm grips are very versatile, and they balance thickness with cushion. So, this can be a good thickness for people who are transitioning from composite to wood bats. Lastly, the 1.8mm grips have the most vibration-dampening effect and can be a great fit for new players and comfortable for veteran ones.

What Do the Grips Feel Like?

It’s hard to describe a bat tape feel without actually letting you touch it yourself. As mentioned above, there are varying thicknesses that you can purchase to change the feel a bit. However, because of the Durasoft Polymer that the bat grips are made out of, they have a soft feel. It also has an incredible amount of grip. The best way to find out what it feels like is to give each thickness a try yourself, though.

Why Even Use a Bat Grip?

So, you might be wondering, why should I even use bat grips? Can’t I just play without one? Yes, you can absolutely play baseball without a bat grip tape on the bat. However, depending on what level of ball you are playing, it might start to get uncomfortable without grips. You see, the grips help keep the bat in your hands. So, they literally give you a stronger grip and hold on the bat. You don’t want it coming out of your hands when trying to hit the ball, for a number of reasons. The other thing you’ll begin to notice is when the ball makes contact with the bat, it causes vibrations. The faster and harder the ball is thrown, the more vibrations and energy hit the bat. Without grips, your hands will feel these too, and it can really hurt. So, while grips are to help your performance, they can also keep you much more comfortable while playing ball.

What People Are Saying About Lizard Skins

Still on the fence? Here are some things that people have said about Lizard Skins:

“Quality grip, stable, not overly sticky but has grip, comfortable, durable.” -Dusty777 on Amazon

“This is an easy to install bat tape that gives you the perfect grip. The adhesive holds on well to a knob cuff. I recommend this product especially for the decent price!”

“I don't write reviews. This is the best bat wrap I've ever used. I'm 52 an I coach JV baseball and I use a fungo bat 3 months a year. Every year I have torn blisters on the first day of fielding practice. Today is day three. I've hit more than 400 balls and nothing. No rubs, no blisters, no tears. Seriously. I bought the 1.1 because that's what came up on the Amazon search. It's awesome. My wife made me write this. I don't write reviews, but she said I owe it to the company.”

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