Baseball Caps and Bat Grips: Thickness and Sizing

Bat grip tape: thickness, length and how much feel you want

Most items here are replacement bat grips. Thickness is listed in millimeters: 0.5 mm tape is thin and keeps a lot of feel, 1.1 mm balances cushion and feedback, and 1.8 mm gives the most padding against stinging on mis-hits. Pick the thickness by how much feedback you want and how much your hands take. Thicker tape increases handle diameter slightly.

Grip materials such as polyester or silicone differ in tack and wear, and a polymer wrap is soft and dampens vibration. Designs and team prints are cosmetic. Length matters for fit: check that the tape is long enough to cover the handle from the knob up to the taper, and read what the pack includes.

Caps and fitted sizes: reading a size 7 or an adjustable

Team caps come as fitted or adjustable. A fitted cap is sized by head circumference, such as size 7, which fits a head of around 22 inches. Measure with a soft tape just above the eyebrows and ears, then check the maker's chart because sizes run in eighths. An adjustable one-size cap has a strap or snap back and covers a range of head sizes.

A fitted cap that is slightly loose can be tightened with a foam sizing strip, but one that is tight causes headaches, so choose the larger size if you are between sizes. Wool and polyester blends differ in warmth and sweat handling. Licensed MLB caps carry the team logo, so check the team and the model before choosing.

Questions about Baseball Caps and Bat Grips: Thickness and Sizing

Does bat grip thickness change the bat's balance?

Slightly. Thicker tape adds a little weight and diameter at the handle, which shifts balance toward the knob, but the effect is small compared with the bat's own weight. Choose thickness for feel and comfort.

How do I measure for a fitted baseball cap?

Wrap a soft tape measure around your head just above the eyebrows and ears, and note the circumference. Compare it with the maker's chart, and if you fall between sizes, take the larger one for comfort.

How do I know when bat grip needs replacing?

When it is slick, torn, peeling or compressed flat, or when the bat slips during swings. Strip the old wrap, clean off the adhesive residue, and apply new tape from the knob upward with a slight overlap.