Top 10 Best Skateboard Grip Tape Brands
When it comes to skateboard grip tape, it's all about finding the right feel underfoot and the quality that'll keep you locked in on every ride. Grip tape is way more than just an add-on - it's essential to your control and style on the board. Every brand out there has its own reputation, different textures, and specific levels of stickiness, so picking the right one makes a huge difference in how you handle tricks, slides, and even just cruising around.I skated Grizzly griptape before, and it's one of the best griptapes I have ever skated! It has those holes which will make you not get air bubbles. The griptape will never wear out, and it has nice graphics overall! I recommend it!
Grizzly has been my favorite ever since I started. It has holes that reduce the chance of air bubbles, stays on great, doesn't wear down, is grippy but doesn't destroy shoes, and also has some gnarly graphics.
I have used both Mob and Grizzly, but I liked Grizzly better because it didn't kill my shoes, had good grip, and has that cute bear on the griptape cutout. It's just so good. SO GET IT!
Mob grip is so grippy. It does tear up your shoes. Don't listen to anyone who says it doesn't. It does tear your shoes up, but if you're gonna skate, you have to be willing to sacrifice your shoes.
Don't get me wrong, the grip doesn't tear your shoes up until about a month of continuous skating, but like any other good grip, it will. But all the pros use it, and it's no question why. It's the best grip around and is perforated, so no air bubbles!
Mob is the best grip out. If you don't believe me, give it a try. See for yourself. Once you go Mob, you'll never go back.
I've ridden on Black Magic, Jessup, Mob, and Shake Junt grip. In my opinion, Black Magic was ripping my shoes a lot faster. Jessup was good because it saved my shoes, but it's less grippy. I think Mob and Shake Junt are the median between a shoe ripper and not having any grip, which is perfection.
Tried Mob. Tried Grizzly. Mob kills your shoes. My shoes ripped in 3 days using it. Grizzly wears down. It's good after the first month, but then your feet start to slip off. Shake Junt is perfect. It never wears down and doesn't feel like sandpaper on your feet.
Jessup is just amazing. It is not too gritty like Mob and Grizzly, and it still retains the same amount of grip. They really know what they are doing with their formula, and I hope they do not change it ever.
Jessup is the grippiest griptape I've ever skated, and it doesn't kill your shoes as bad as some others. I just switched to Jessup today, actually. It's already better than the other grips I've skated.
Best griptape ever! Lasts longer than any other brand. Doesn't mess up shoes and doesn't lose grip. Has the best graphics ever and doesn't lose grip because of it. Buy the best, use Jessup!
FKD is the best. I've been using it for a while now, and it does not kill your shoes.
Bro Style is amazing! Doesn't rip up your shoes like Mob and is still pretty grippy. The adhesive is sticky and supports LEO ROMERO!
Best grip tape in the business!
Same as Grizzly, just got the Diamond logo and some really cool graphics on the new grip that they sell. I extremely recommend this to people who ride Grizzly. I'm not sure if it is perforated, though.
This was the first grip tape I used, and I have loved it ever since. It's nice and grippy too.
Mouse is great because it is Mob grip with a hand-painted graphic on it, and it looks gnarly.
Best grip out! The whole company and the people that ride for them are an awesome family and down-to-earth people. The griptape is grippy, but not overly grippy where it rips and sticks.
I was skating all different brands, not really noticing a difference, for about 12 years. I finally tried out Paradox for the first time 3 years ago. I haven't ridden any other brand since. #wegrippymane!
The 'dox forever! All others are "just" griptape with random names on them. Paradox makes a difference in your skating. I first tried it out 6 years ago, and I never looked back!
Filmbot grip is really underrated. It's nice and grippy, doesn't tear up your shoes, and lasts a long time.
Everyone needs to skate Filmbot grip. It's the best, and it has a really awesome design cutout. I've skated Grizzly and Jessup, and I'd have to say number one Filmbot, number two Jessup, and number three Grizzly. But Grizzly does have a rad cutout.
I need to get more because I can't find Filmbot grip anywhere. Can someone help?
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Shorty's Black Magic. Best around. Better than anything. I can't believe it's not top 10. All the Mongo pushers just don't know. Mob is garbage, and so are Jessup and Shake Junt. The only competitor really is Grizzly.
Black Magic is the best. The name says it all, "black"! Does not look grey like the others. It looks black the way it should. Anyone who says this thing has no grip has no brain. I've been using it for 20 years.
I have Black Magic on my board, and it treats me well. It rarely tears, and it doesn't rip up your shoes. It's great for flip tricks because it's so sticky. I highly recommend Black Magic.
I skate this grip, and it's very good. It doesn't murder your shoes, but it does a little bit of damage.
I would say it doesn't have as much grip as Jessup, but on the bright side, your shoes stay nice.
Grippy like Grizzly, but it is a lot thinner.
Obviously, GripKing grip tape is the best. It is grippy but doesn't rip up your shoes, and it's made to not get air bubbles.
Very nice grip tape. I ride on the team. No air bubbles and the perfect grip that doesn't rip your shoes. Definitely recommend this.
Element is the best grip tape if you like to do tricks. Element grip tape is awesome. It's similar to Jessup because it's very sticky.
This grip is absolutely outstanding. Perfect amount of grip. This grip is very hard to ruin and does not get completely destroyed when it gets wet. It does not wear off. I have had this grip tape for almost 4 years, and I use it in all my competitions.
Boss thing. It is the best grip tape ever. It should be #1!
Best there ever is. Does not rip up my shoes and still works really well.
I've had Lucky, and I'm not going to say it's the best, but it gets the job done and lasts pretty long.
Very good grip. It's grippy but not too grippy, so your shoes will last.
Mini Logo is the best. I've been skating Mini Logo for a while, and it does not kill your shoes.
I bought this grip tape the other day and have been 100% satisfied with the quality. It is so grippy and durable, and unlike other grip tape companies, it does not affect your shoes at all.
I had this griptape for like 3 months, and it's still pretty grippy and doesn't ruin your shoes very quickly! One of the nicest griptapes I have ever skated.
I like Bullet grip tape because it does not kill your shoes and comes in clear or black. And the grip tape does not rip.
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Awesome griptape. Super grippy. Lasts a very long time. Comes in different colors with different uses.
It comes in red, clear, and black. Red doesn't wear out your shoes and has very good grip. Clear kills your shoes a bit but has really, really good grip, though it gets dirty pretty easily. Black has wicked grip but wears out your shoes. Vicious Griptape is really awesome stuff.