What is reddit's opinion of Renfrew Stretchrap Grip Tape Scapa Hockey Stick, 1 Roll (1.5"/6yds, Blue)?

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Only pros I've ever given them is the fact that it lasts long and it doesn't get dirty.

My issue with them is the absolutely preposterous idea of paying ~$30 + tax + shipping for a piece of rubber, and then using bullshit marketing like paying youtubers to recommend their overpriced garbage. They could be having a $5 clearance sale and I'd still be telling them to go fuck themselves.

I prefer making my own spiral tape grip and covering them with renfrew grip (gauze) tape that I get for $3. It's super thin (or thick if you want it to be, just do more passes). This doesn't eat at the gloves and provides great feel. Not that there isn't bullshit with that either. Renfrew grip tape is also going for $11 on amazon right now when it's $3 at my local shop down the street or 3 for $9 on ebay.

Taki mac grips go for ~$5-$8 on ebay or amazon or ~$10 at your local hockey store. They're pretty great for the price, although granted the designs are not as great as the butt-endz (I like to feel the spiral tubing on my grips and tacki-mac's were not protruding enough for my taste).

Sorry for the rant but there really are a bunch of vultures in the hockey community tricking unsuspecting new players into their bullshit. IT DOES NOT COST $9 TO SHIP A PAIR OF SOCKS, PEOPLE!

Also, if you do end up getting a grip, make sure to tape down your end-plug BEFORE you install it. They're insanely difficult to remove once installed.