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Comparison to Rocktape
I've tried several different kinesiology tapes, here are the results of my head-to-head comparisons...
In order of stretchiness:
KT Tape Pro: Super stretchy spandex-type material. Dries super fast. Breathes excellently even in multiple layers.
KT Tape: High-elastic content cotton. Dries reasonably fast. Adequate breathability in multiple layers.
Rocktape H2O: High-elastic content cotton. Dries reasonably fast. Adequate breathability in multiple layers.
Rocktape: Moderate-elastic content cotton. Takes the longest to dry but that's still fast. Not very breathable, can feel slightly stifling in multiple layers.
In order of stickiness:
Rocktape H2O: Can be repositioned, and will stick just as well after repositioning. Sticks to tape well. Can be uncomfortable to remove.
Rocktape: Can be repositioned, but loses some stickiness each time. Edges tend to peel up. Doesn't stick to tape very well. Okay removal.
KT Tape Pro: Can be repositioned, but won't stick for more than a day if you do.
Sticks to tape well. Easily removed.
KT Tape: Cannot be repositioned, edges tend to peel. Sticks to tape adequately well. Seems more painful to remove than others.
In order of longevity:
Rocktape H2O: 3+ days. Stays put until you take it off.
KT Tape Pro: 2-4 days. Once you get it stuck on, it stays. Less peeling than Rocktape.
Rocktape: 2-4 days. Edges tend to peel up on day 2, so you've got to trim it down.
KT Tape: 1 day. Edges and entire parts of strips peel up almost immediately.
In order of support:
Rocktape: Very stable support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a lightly structured brace. Useful for areas where you need a lot of stability like knees and ankles.
Rocktape H2O: Stable support.
Multiple layers offer similar support to a soft compression brace. Useful for areas where you need both stretch and support, better adhesion and superior stretch offers excellent 'massage' for sore muscles.
KT Tape: Moderately stable support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a compression sleeve.
KT Tape Pro: Light to moderate support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a soft compression sleeve. Useful for areas where you need flexibility first, particularly well-suited to wrists and fingers.
November 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase