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Originally Posted by Bulls9999

OK, original thread was on taping fingers. But it brings up a good question, can something be applied to fingers that is not legal on the grip, or visa versa?

If it's done for the purpose of improving your grip or swing, then there is narrow range of things which are allowed, and a sticky tape applied solely as a swing aid would be illegal. Decision 14-3/8:

14-3/8 Adhesive Tape

Q. May a player wear adhesive tape on his hands or apply such tape to a golf glove?

A. The use of adhesive tape, or similar coverings of the hand, for any medical reasons, e.g., to reduce blisters or to eliminate the possibility of skin splits between the fingers, is not contrary to the Rules.

However, the application of tape to the hand or the construction of a similar covering must not be excessive (i.e., must not otherwise assist the player in gripping and its thickness must be comparable to that of a standard golf glove). Also, applying tape to a golf glove to prevent the glove from slipping or to reduce wear is not a breach of Rule 14-3.

However, if the tape is used solely to aid the player in gripping the club (e.g., it is used to bind two fingers together), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3 as such use of tape is the use of equipment in an unusual manner. (Revised)