Jaybird & Mais multi-purpose hockey tape is manufactured using first quality woven cloth fabrics. It is coated with an aggressive rubber adhesive system which bonds well to socks, pads and hockey sticks. This tape is hand tearable, and boasts excellent tensile strength. Jaybird & Mais Hockey Tape is recommended for all styles of hockey sticks, including composites (it can also be used for other sports such as lacrosse, baseball and softball, as well as a novelty item or for decoration). Everyone has their own color preference when it comes to hockey tape - many players prefer black tape on the blade of the stick because it hides the puck giving the goalie less time to react to the shot.