Yeah Mike,it is tough.Wonder if we're talking about the same stuff.
Doesn't seem that abrasive to me
:huh:

I've been using tennis racket grips for a year now. Find them better than cork tape.

I prefer/use the black pebble grip on both spinning and conventional.

I don't know about "black pebble grip" as Darkstar and Sudsrat mention. Its the "flocked" grip (I think Loomis used it on their factory rods) people say tears their hands and wears a hole in their waders.

every grip has a purpose. what is preferred by some is not preferred by others. so, you have choices. that's what makes custom rods, custom - choices and they are built for you, not the masses.

Rod Grippage
 

I used to use Hypalon, but switch to cork tape and now use straight cork. I do have the setup to make my own grips to any shape I want. Like the bigger circumference around the blank for better grip.

Sorry about new post
 

John R just add this to Larrys post didn't know I hit new thread

A friend put cork tape ending 4" below the stripper guide. He says he loves it for pencil popping or even as a grip when walking the rocks.

I like two layers of cork tape, the difference over one layer is really noticeable. I usually do a split grip on the back, saves some weight and doesnt eat into your wader crotch. Gotta do one more layer of epoxy over the thread on the split grip to guard against wear but it looks nice and is really functional.

Who changed the title of the thread?:huh:

I thought I was loosing it.....:laugha:

I just did'nt like the title so I changed it. :rotf3:






:whackin: It accidentally got changed when I merged swimmers new thread into the original. I could not remember the original title, but it is similar no

Ohhhh...its much better your way Bill!:rollem:

:rotfl:

If pebble grip "tears up" their hands, they are in the wrong sport.:huh:

Maybe you haven't fished enough days straight to have your hands soften from constant contact with the water. After a few days even 12# cuts into the creases of my fingers when tying knots.

I can see where a rough grip could be a problem.

I think I put enough time in to know if I prefer cork or pebble grip.:wave:
Fishing 40 hours or so a week during the Spring and Fall seasons has got me pretty well dialed in to what I prefer.

No one is quarreling with your preference. In your only your third post on this board YOU suggest that if folks don't agree with YOUR preference that they are in the wrong sport.

I thought that maybe you were new, now I know you're just trolling.:gorez:

Roger, no offense mean't, non taken.:cheers:
Have a great season.
JM

Forget the hands , the flocked grips were actually wearing holes in peoples waders!! That's a little agressive for me!

Anyway , I like cork tape , next choice is real cork.

JPowers tennis rod handles ( I assume leather?) seams interesting. If its leather though , doesn't it get destroyed if wet and dried repeatedly?

Saltheart,

The tennis grips are not leather. They're made of some kinda spaceage composite material. I searched the Wilson ( and a few other) websites when I bought the grips. The engineering/ R&D that goes into tennis racket gripage is mind boggling. There must be at least 100 different configurations of grips to chose from.

Anyway, I don't find that the grips are anymore slick when wet compared to cork. Only problem ( small problem) that I've had is that the stuff does get slick after your hands get slimy touching fish.

Small problem cause you seldom get your hands on a fish???? :) :devil:

Anyway , next time I see you I'll take at look at the grip material. may be something others would want when i build the rods.

Saltheart,

Actually, the tennis grips aren't my idea originally. Big Dave mentioned that he uses tennis grips on his rods. I'm certainly not debating with him when it comes to rod stuff. :kewl:

cork tape for everything:kewl: