The NBA's Secret Weapon: The Sticky Pad.

NBA players rely on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott or "sticky pad" to ensure they have enough traction during games. Created in 1987, the Slipp-Nott comes in different sizes and is customized with team logos. While some players use wiping methods like the lick-and-wipe or dry wipe, most rely on the sticky pad. The price for customized pads is now $588. The Slipp-Nott dominated the court-traction market in the NBA until the introduction of Court Grip in 2011, but the sticky pad remains the preferred choice for most players.