I’ve been using Wilson tennis racket wraps for a couple of years and like them. Good cushion, easy to apply, fills up your hand nicely, tacky even when wet, and inexpensive.

 

Just enter "X Wrap" in your internet search engine. Lots of options pop up.
The first option I saw was Amazon which offered 4 colors in a 40" length and diameters of 25,30,35 & 40 mm. Price was $9.99 per.
Mudhole also offers a version.
Super easy to install. Cut to size and hit it with a heat gun

Size	Inside Diameter	Wall	Shrunk I.D.	Shrunk Wall
20mm	20mm (0.787")	1.1mm	9mm	2.2mm
25mm	25mm (0.984")	1.1mm	12mm	2.2mm
30mm	30mm (1.181")	1.1mm	14mm	2.2mm
35mm	35mm (1.378")	1.1mm	17mm	2.2mm
40mm	40mm (1.575")	1.1mm	19mm	2.2mm

 

Pearl addressed the shrink wrap idea which I think beats the "wrap" idea. There are numerous colors sizes and manufacturers available. If you enter fish pole shrink wrap in Amazon they all come up.
I've used the Fotog wraps and found them awesome. They have a great grip/feel, don't get slick when wet, fish scales/slime washes off easily and they work especially well on cork handles to protect them from deterioration. (It was for that reason I bought it) but now I put it on all my rods including new rods regardless of what grip/wrap is on it.. Best of all, shrink wrap doesn't come undone like the tape to hold the Winn wrap deteriorates. In fact... shrink wrap would be better than using the securing tape to secure the "Winn type wraps".... I highly recommend this stuff!!

 

I've used rescue tape self bonding silicone tape on a few tool handles. Haven't used it as a rod grip but I'm sure it would work well and not break the bank. There are a number of different brands on Amazon.

 

X wrap on all mine. I really like it. Keeps the cork like new for the next generation I guess. Like floor mats in your car. Save the carpet for the next guy .Really protects when going in and out of a rod holders and good grip when wet.

 

I've been interested in X wrap but heard of some concerns around mold/rot when water gets trapped between the wrap and cork. Never seen it first hand though so could just be speculation/internet rumor. I treat all my cork handles with U40 cork seal before I wrap them just to be sure.

 

I took one off one time to change color and the cork was fine. It had been out in a lot of rain on a couple extended trips. Maybe 10 days total. The cork was dry but putting something on them is a really good idea

 

Would you cover the graphite handles on an XCC?

 

You could but why ? I have one xcc 903. Nice grip very nice