The lizard-embossed leather wrap on my predator le-3 is pretty slick. I would love to make it more tacky somehow. I saw someone mention shoe polish but I'd prefer to stay away from polish. I might try beeswax...any other suggestions? Thanks!
Need help making leather wrap more tacky
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Yes, try beeswax.
Try tennis online supply stores - I believe they have a tack spray for tennis racquet grips
i used that when i played tennis. pretty gummy stuff. i wouldn't put it on a cue.
Leatherique ?!?
I sometimes need more cue grip on dry days. From my bowling days I still have this little jar...
Shoe polish is just wax. Get the clear kind so it won't cause a mess if it comes off.
bees wax only. it is anti bacterial.
I use Smith's Leather Balm on my leather goods. It's a very good leather conditioner and protectant. Only three natural ingredients, one of which is bees wax. Works great on all smooth leather (not suede). I wouldn't say that it makes the leather "tacky", but it definitely acts as a moisturizer. You can get it on Amazon.
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TwoRailDave, Howdy;
One of the best (IMO), is Atsko's Sno-Seal;
You can brush it to a nice gloss after and is an excellent conditioner as well.
hank
One of the best (IMO), is Atsko's Sno-Seal;
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You can brush it to a nice gloss after and is an excellent conditioner as well.
hank
You could try gluing on some rhinestones, and if it's still not tacky enough for you just add one of those big aluminum biker jacket zippers. 
(Thought you already had enough practical suggestions.)
(Thought you already had enough practical suggestions.)
Thank-you everyone for the suggestions. Rhinestones it is! JK, I'll start with beeswax and try out some of the other suggestions if that doesn't work. I've heard Kangaroo has a really nice grippy feel but I've never held a roo wrap before.
Leave that cue as is and just buy another cue, wrapless of course, and a plain maple shaft.
Chunk that other shit away!
I think the best approach is to use a leather conditioner for automobiles or furniture.
It should help soften the leather and that in turn leads to a softer, more tacky grip.
You may have to do it several times over the course of several days, not all at once
This allows the leather to get some air drying but I expect 2-3 treatments should do it.
It should help soften the leather and that in turn leads to a softer, more tacky grip.
You may have to do it several times over the course of several days, not all at once
This allows the leather to get some air drying but I expect 2-3 treatments should do it.