Bowling tape: Brunswick vs Ebonite

[NewToBowling]

Since I ever started using black bowlers tape I had been using Brunswick for no reason then it was what was available.

Once I ran out tried to order some more and couldn't find any good deals.

Someone here had mentioned Ebonite tape saying it was thicker. I ordered a small pack and wow the difference is night and day.

Brunswick is like electrical tape. Ebonite is twice as thick and doesn't gum up. So when you remove one layer from thumb hole it comes off clean without much resistance or residue.

Can't believe the difference. You can say I'm converted.

[djp1080]

Yep! My PSO seldom carries Ebonite, but when I tried it I noticed the difference right away. I order my black tape on-line. Brunswick and Master black tape are very much like electrical tape you can buy at Home Depot or where ever. Ebonite's tape is much easier to work as you slide it into a thumb hole.
Glad you tried it. I wonder if there will be run on their tape. Maybe I should buy some stock in Ebonite...

[LyalC52]

I've found that both the white and black tapes from Ebi are better than Brunswick and Storm/Master

Like others have said, they are much easier to insert and remove

[NewToBowling]

I still have a stash of white Brunswick tape but don't use white as much so no restocking soon but purchased a 500 batch of black tape so should be good for a while

[NewToBowling]

Just an update: Although the Ebonite tape is a lot thicker and easier to remove it also does not stick as well, especially if I have white tape in the thumb hole as well. So I'm going to continue to use both brands as the Brunswick tape is stickier and doesn't peel off where I find myself seemingly always double checking to make sure the Ebonite tape is still there (there have been a few times the tape has flown off after rolling the ball down lane.

[bowl1820]

Just an update: Although the Ebonite tape is a lot thicker and easier to remove it also does not stick as well, especially if I have white tape in the thumb hole as well. So I'm going to continue to use both brands as the Brunswick tape is stickier and doesn't peel off where I find myself seemingly always double checking to make sure the Ebonite tape is still there (there have been a few times the tape has flown off after rolling the ball down lane.

What Ebonite tape are you referring as to not sticking well and flying off? in the hole or on your thumb?

I use Ebonite Powerhouse Premium white tape and I've never had a problem with it sticking.

[NewToBowling]

I use Ebonite 3/4" black smooth tape for thumb hole. They don't stick as well as Brunswick even though I do like the thickness

[Hawk]

I use Ebonite 3/4" black smooth tape for thumb hole. They don't stick as well as Brunswick even though I do like the thickness

Try the tiered tape method.

[bowl1820]

I use Ebonite 3/4" black smooth tape for thumb hole. They don't stick as well as Brunswick even though I do like the thickness

Okay which Ebonite tape is it? Ultra Grip or the Powerhouse Premium?

The Powerhouse Premium should be the better of the two.

[NewToBowling]

Try the tiered tape method.

I do. Even with only one in there semetimes it peels off. I help it by contouring the piece and seems to help a bit but I guess with the thickness and firmness of the tape it always wants to go flat.