Dragon Grips 13pc Rubber Grip Tape, Non-Slip Adhesive Phone Grip Stickers

I recently swapped out the Otterbox Symmetry for the Otterbox Commuter case on my S8. I knew from reviews that the hard ABS plastic shell of the Commuter may be slippery, and that was confirmed when I started using it. Definitely potential for the phone to easily slip out of your hand especially pulling it out of your pocket, so I was looking for a simple solution short of just getting a different case. Grip tape came to mind, but the main concern I had with any sort of tape was the ability for it to adhere well to the ABS plastic and not peel up on the edges when repeatedly going in and out of my pocket. So it had a to have excellent adhesion and also low profile to minimize potential for snagging on anything. The finish on the plastic case is also kind of rough so that was another concern that may make adhesion a challenge. I ran across these Dragon Grips and they seemed to fit the bill. With good reviews I figured it was worth a gamble. I just needed a couple strips on each side of the phone where it contacts my palm and fingers. Here's how I applied the grips: 1. I found the strips were a little wide for the edge of my phone, so I used a razor to trim about 1/16" off the width, and scissors to clean up the radius. The grips are easy to trim to fit. 2. I cleaned the ABS plastic generously with alcohol to remove any dirt and oils. I also wore gloves just to keep things clean and not get any oil on the grips when applying them. 3. I position the grip and lightly set it on the surface thinking I could move it around as needed to get it aligned, but found the adhesive to be very strong and instantly stick! This was promising to see it stick so well to the hard plastic. Luckily I had it in the right place on my first try, otherwise it may have been a pain to get it re-positioned. So make sure you get it right on the first try! 4. I applied pressure with my fingers all over the grip and it seemed to lay down nicely, but I also hit it with a heat gun (150F recommended heating temp) while rolling a sharpie around the edge of the grip to get more pressure and ensure the edges are all stuck down, especially with the rougher surface. Heating and rolling really seemed to make it better so I recommend it. That's it! I am very happy with the initial results and very happy how well the grip adhered to the plastic. I don't anticipate there being any issues with the grip edges peeling up but only time will tell. The grip is thin and not very noticeable on the case, and doesn't look like an 'add-on'. If I didn't know it, I would assume the grip is how it came from Otterbox. Oh, and as far as the grip goes, it's a game changer! Just having the two edge grips on the case helps tremendously and I don't think I need anything else, though it would be easy to add a larger piece across the face of the case for even more grip. Overall I am very happy with the product and it will be interesting to see how it holds up but I am optimistic. I didn't get this idea until after, but if I did it again I would use a longer piece on the edge and cut it into a more custom shape (following the angled edge of the case - see my pictures). But it looks good enough for now! If I do have problems with peeling, I do have some others ideas to maybe get a better result to prevent peeling. One would be to mask off the area where the grip will stock, and use fine sand paper to smooth out the rough surface of the case. This would help the edges lay down even better. And going even further would be use a dremel (maybe a sanding drum bit) to almost make a relief that the grip sits in. This would be tricky and depends on the thickness of the case, but if it was possible it would make the grip tape look even more seamless and custom! Another idea would be to maybe use an epoxy made for ABS to place a very thin bead around the edge of the grip, nothing noticeable but enough to fill in any gaps around the edge of the grip. Excellent product!

My phone model doesn't have a huge amount of selection of cases that I like, so when it was time to replace one, I ended up picking the same style in another color. Now, that case had done a good job protecting my phone given the number of times I dropped it... until it occurred to me that maybe I'm not as clumsy as I had come to believe and the case itself was causing me to drop it. Enter these grippy stickers! Game changer. It doesn't seem like something that should make a big difference, but my phone drops have greatly reduced! I placed a couple strips on the side edges of the case and others diagonally across the back based on where my fingers rest when typically holding the phone. The stickers' adhesive has been holding up well, too, considering how constantly my phone is being handled. I've had a couple strips shift a little (in the spots with the absolute most handling, on the edges). I was able to push one back into place, and the other is fine in its slightly new configuration (i.e. that one moved more before I noticed and I couldn't get it to easily nudge back). My advice would just be to keep an eye on them to push back -- catch it early, and you'll get reconfigured no problem. This is incredibly minor, though -- I have no complaints!

Was disappointed at the grippiness of this at first, but I like it more as I use it. I was expecting something more like skateboard grip tape, but this is more like a plastic texture. Not super grippy, but enough to help add some grip to smooth surfaces.

Having just purchased a nice Torras Magnetic UPRO Case that is awesome and feels so great, with the strong MagSafe stand, I found this awesome case was too slippery. Sliding out of my pants pocket, pretty much anywhere I put this case it behaves like a greased pig. So finding this Dragon Grip product was just what I was dreaming of! One search and found it and bought clear, just like my case. This is so much better and I surely didn't want to get another new iPhone Case. This will solve your grip issues on any product and it is an amazing product. There are multiple sizes on the plastic sheet that hold the grips. Great choice from skinny and highly functional strips to wider ones in case you don't have a slim case. It was awesome to see the square pieces with rounded corners and I place them in the spaces on the back of the case which turned out to be excellent. All of the pieces have rounded corners and they cut easily with a razor blade and likely scissors too. After installation run a hairdryer along the strips just to warm them up and push them in harder, as per the directions. The adhesive is strong, holes these grips in place and if needed can be pulled off. I've had them on and love this solution. Nobody has even noticed them when I use my iPhone, so clear is great, as well as the dark colors if you have a black or dark case. The Dragon Grips come with a nice application instruction card and it's worth the read! I suggest if you have grip issues with pretty much anything, this product should be your solution. I've left many other reviews on products, but only when I am positive they are great. Ok, I confess I'm sure over the years of Amazon.com I have left a crummy review for some awful product. Dragon Grips are fabulous. I'm thinking of getting another pack of these grips for my regular camera, which is too darn slippery, I can think of many uses, even to help kids hold on to stuff. You'll love these and I wish the company great success with a great product. Thanks!

I'm not sure why "grippiness" is so lacking in many of the phone cases of today but sadly, it is. I just recently got a new phone, and ordered a new phone case online. It really is often a shot in the dark with these things, as you never can really tell how a case will be until you get it on your phone. Like many others, this case was slippery on the sides -- the exact place where grippiness is needed! Because my phone is very new (and not an iPhone), they didn't even have any cases at Best Buy or any place else I looked, so I was forced to try to put something on my phone case to make it more "grippy". I saw how highly this product was rated, and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! I'm so extremely pleased with this product. I loved all the various sizes of the strips, and they stuck easily and perfectly to the sides of my phone. Just follow the instructions, and it's super simple. The instructions recommended post-heating, but also mentioned that it's not necessary to do. I did no post-heating, and I'm so pleased with the outcome. The strips are grippy, and my case isn't slippery in the least, AND it still goes in and out of my pocket AND my purse with ease. The strips are very secure, aren't too thick or chunky, and the texture and grip they add are just right. I think you'll be very pleased. Give it a try!

Not impressed. Adhesion is fine in the short term but I have real concerns going beyond a few weeks. The bigger problem is the lack of grip/friction. Seems a bit too slick for my needs and did not perform as I expected. Love the various sizes/cuts but don't think I can recommend this for a non-slip application.

I've just had major Rotator Cuff surgery so am down to one useful meat hook to do it all. While I appreciate that my new laptop is lighter and thinner, it’s also a LOT smoother- sketchy for a dude with diminished grip security on his investment. My goal was to find something that would allow me to carry it with one hand, while open, to prevent it from slipping and falling to its demise. After browsing products, I happily settled on Dragon Grips. Some people compared the Dragon Grips to the Talon Grips and grinched about price, but If you go to the Talon website they’re $19.99. Of course, Amazon has them for much less, but you get a very specific shape/size, so it’s limiting. If you put the Dragon Grips together, I feel the quantity of material is at least equal to, maybe greater, with added versatility of shape/size offerings. That’s a win. Also, people seemed pretty happy with their grip and durability. I've only had the Grips on x3 days and haven't had a chance to put a heat gun to them, but they stick like crazy. What one reviewer said is really true: put it where you want it the first time because getting it off is a bear- they REALLY stick! I get the whole applying heat to set the glue but some surfaces may not tolerate 150°. If that’s the case and you’re not demanding the type of durability required on a weapon grip, I think you’ll be okay. My Talon grips have gotten vastly more vigorous use than the Dragon Grips will ever see but I’m confident there’ll be no issues here either! So far, I'm VERY happy with the few I’ve strategically placed and the material is nearly the same tackiness as the Talon product, maybe even slightly more so; hard to tell, frankly. They have a similar, nubbly texture to the Talon and if you're worried about thickness, don't. They are low profile which adds to the low-drag, grippiness of the product. In the end, the biggest satisfaction is buying a nicely packaged, quality product, that supports the underdog family business! That other company? They’re doing just fine. I'm more than happy to throw my scratch in a direction that supports good people, any day. Thank you to the family at Dragon Grips

These have held up surprisingly well, they aren’t peeling off my phone case after a couple of months. It doesn’t slide off my desk anymore which is super awesome. I only used 2 of the strips so it doesn’t cover the whole back and looks good with my case.

Good quality but lacks the anti slip characteristics you would expect. I did not use in the end. I just went to Bunnings and bought thin stickered insertion rubber for an anti slip option.

I bought a new Dap. This thing is beautiful, glass front and back, and heavy. And it seemed to slip off of any surface I put it on. The only case I could find was leather and expensive. Since I was using it mostly indoors, I decided to wait on the case (Daps are expensive ) and get these instead. Worked perfectly. Easy to apply, gives me a grip on my expensive device and it doesn't slide around when I put it down. Great company and I would definitely buy from them again.

I expected this to have a sandpaper like surface, to ensure solid grip. Was deeply disappointed, just an added layer of plastic, does not improve grip in the slightest.

They do work

Really good and worth the money