Tape Job Tutorial  |  MAY 2026

How to Tape Your Hockey Stick Like Connor McDavid

NHL's Most Electrifying Player — 1.5" White Tape, Heel to Toe

Connor McDavid is the most electrifying player in hockey, and his tape job is clean and functional. Here's exactly how to replicate it.

Materials Needed

• Hockey stick: CCM Jetspeed with P92 curve (similar to McDavid's setup, though McDavid's paddle is larger and more square)
• Tape: 1.5-inch white hockey cloth tape (Renfrow brand recommended — doesn't leave residue)
• Scissors (optional, for trimming the toe)

Key Components of Connor McDavid's Tape Job

1. Reinforce the toe with a small piece of tape before starting.
2. Start at the heel and tape toward the toe (heel-to-toe direction).
3. Uses white 1.5-inch tape covering nearly the entire blade, with minimal overlap (~1/8th the tape width).

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Tear a few inches of tape and place it on the toe to reinforce and cover it.
2. Starting on the backhand side at the heel, place the tape about three-quarters of the way up and begin wrapping toward the toe. Keep overlap to about 1/8th the tape width.
3. Once you reach the toe, make sure it's fully covered. If the toe overhangs slightly, either press the tape down or trim the excess with scissors.

And that's it — McDavid tape job done. Go score some goals.