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There are two kinds of hockey tape used by ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse players: stick (or blade) tape and shin tape. ==Stick tape== Stick tape comes in two forms. The first is a cloth-based self-adhesive, made of non-elastic cloth or synthetic fibers, and has been used for many years. Depending on the level of play, this tape may only last one or two games on the blade of a hockey stick. This tape can be used for: * taping the stick handle to allow for a better grip * taping the stick blade to protect it from wearing and provide a grip on the puck * taping the lower part of the stick shaft to prevent damage from another player hacking at the stick * taping the blade proceeding from heel to toe also allows for a player to impart more spin on a puck, adding to a shot or pass' accuracy This kind of tape is also used in field hockey and lacrosse. The second type of stick tape available are rubber tapes such as BladeTape or TackiMac (both trade names), both developed in the last few years. These are engineered with a rubber face for the front and back of the blade, with a peel and stick adhesive already applied. These rubber stick tapes last longer than cloth tape, and do not get wet. With today's composite sticks, younger players may find that the additional feel and grip on the puck are beneficial, and that the extra cushion in these rubber tapes may help receive a pass better. With the longer life, parents will find they are not re-taping young players sticks as often though, in the case of benders, they may be taping their ankles very frequently. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hockey tape」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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