After all of the research and testing, we found that Duck Max Strength has the most balanced attributes of any of the tested tapes, making it the best choice for the most tasks and a true general-purpose duct tape. Compared to the other general-use tapes we tested, it has the strongest adhesive and the highest material strength, yet at 11.5 mils, it still has a lot of flexibility and is easy to wrap around curved or uneven objects, like the finger of a glove or a battered pair of work boots. It also has some stretch, so it tightly forms against sharp corners and edges. But even with this flexibility, it’s still thick enough that it doesn’t constantly flop over on itself during use. It has great adherence to a wide range of surfaces, including wood, glass, poly and concrete. It unwinds easily from the roll and tears in a nice, clean, straight line with no annoying strands unwinding along the outer edge.
