On the promised features, there is nothing to complain about. The band is soft, easy to grip, easy to cut to size and has the exact dimensions given, but also no more millimeters. Yes, there are kinks in the protective cover from the rolling, the strip is, however, lies down flat, everything fits. Exactly as directed used (dry, clean surface, enough pressure, 24 hour waiting period) sticking to it, as one would expect from 3M products.
The problem is to find a Anwendungdbereich. For vehicles, eg bicycle grips, it is not suitable for safety reasons. Naturally. Stay tools such as the hammer shank shown. Unfortunately, you have to know 24 hours in advance that this is slippery / grab bad. I do not know how others feel, but falls me something typically it back on when I want to use the tool straight.
The tape and overlap to glue I do not think so difficult, we must not only draw. Tip: Cut the initial angle or round so that no corner to Knibbeln arises. However, two meters are not as much as you think. Much more can be done from the Mege, if not full-surface winds, but just want to make small non-slip surfaces. In addition to the one pictured on the packaging idea with the temples I can think of in the household some points a, especially for the elderly or small children.
Conclusion: only think, when and why you need it, then buy it.