It's works better with tape my wife said. I wasn't sure so I bought some. I thought there wouldn't be enough on the role to go all the way down. The problem we have was it's long and when it gets wet, its gets really slippy and my wife uses both hands. The great news is that the tape sticks to itself and wrapped around the long pole ready for some serious use. It was filthy around her back door.
Now my wife is happy sweeping up the leaves. The sweeping brush handle doesn't slip, plenty of grip, another jobs sorted.
I've even got some tape left for Airsoft.