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Pining for a better grip without the tar. (Fanscape).(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

| June 09, 2003 | Miller, Stuart | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Take a pinch of walnut shells, a dash of sunflower seeds and a fine blend of sand and ... batter up. This mixture gives the Tacktion Grip bat from Akadema--the innovative company behind the Reptilian and Praying Mantis baseball gloves--a built-in grip along the ...

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