I've seen several threads asking how to make a slick lizard wrap sticky. I recently picked up a great-playing cue that has a lizard wrap so slick that it's like shooting with an icicle. I use a very light grip and the wrap was so slick that I couldn't use the cue at all. I'll probably get the wrap changed one of these days, but until then, here's what I did, and here's how you can get some grip.
First, have a Scottish rock band spend the night at your house. Invite the drummer to play some pool. While he's looking over your cues, mention the problem with the slick lizard wrap. Listen carefully while he explains that some drummers have the same problem with drum sticks, and they have a solution.
Now, for the few of you who do not know any Scottish drummers with sweaty hands, I'll pass on what he told me. Get this product: Groove Juice Stick Grip.
This stuff is very sticky (it's essentially model airplane glue in an aerosol can), but it will not come off on your hands when you use the cue.
Mask the cue leaving only the wrap exposed and spray a very small amount on the wrap. Seriously, use a very small amount. The instructions say to spray for 2 to 3 seconds using a back-and-forth motion. That may be fine for drum sticks, but don't do that on your cue. Just use quick on-off shots, turning the cue between shots to get a fairly even coat. You can always add more if you want to, but it's not easy to remove the stuff if you use too much. Drying time is only about a minute. If you rub the wrap vigorously with a clean paper after the juice dries, it will give a little more even application.
This has worked for me and I hope this is helpful.
-Howard
First, have a Scottish rock band spend the night at your house. Invite the drummer to play some pool. While he's looking over your cues, mention the problem with the slick lizard wrap. Listen carefully while he explains that some drummers have the same problem with drum sticks, and they have a solution.
Now, for the few of you who do not know any Scottish drummers with sweaty hands, I'll pass on what he told me. Get this product: Groove Juice Stick Grip.
This stuff is very sticky (it's essentially model airplane glue in an aerosol can), but it will not come off on your hands when you use the cue.
Mask the cue leaving only the wrap exposed and spray a very small amount on the wrap. Seriously, use a very small amount. The instructions say to spray for 2 to 3 seconds using a back-and-forth motion. That may be fine for drum sticks, but don't do that on your cue. Just use quick on-off shots, turning the cue between shots to get a fairly even coat. You can always add more if you want to, but it's not easy to remove the stuff if you use too much. Drying time is only about a minute. If you rub the wrap vigorously with a clean paper after the juice dries, it will give a little more even application.
This has worked for me and I hope this is helpful.
-Howard
