Use of wrist tape.

[J-Dogg]

I have always wondered about the use of wrist tape around the hand and wrist areas, especially in professional wrestling but also other sports, what are the benefits of using it?

 

[Minor League Brian]

It supports the wrists, I think providing some protection over spraining them or what not. Not exactly sure.

 

[Leafy]

I use it in soccer all the time for my knee. Like Brian said it supports the joints giving them support

 

[Dave]

It conceals a razor blade...

 

[J-Dogg]

Hahaha Dave, i also heard from Christian Battlez of WZ, since he's a wrestler he says its used to protect the tendons.

 

[LigerBomb]

For general athletics it supports/stabilizes the joints, aids in compression and keeping the joints warms and fluid.

For pro wrestling beyond the obvious of mere aesthetics and athletic function, it can be used to conceal a blade, and aids in reducing grip slippage due to excess sweat.