I can't remember who suggested it, but I ordered some rescue tape from recuetape.com. Got it in today and wrapped my rods. Haven't used them yet, but this stuff looks great and installs very easily and professional looking. I think it is going to work great and last a lot longer than the tennis racket and baseball bat wrap I been using. This stuff like welds itself together when stretched. Very grippy too. Thanks again to whoever it was that recommended it.