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Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 02:26 AM
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Frank the Tank
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Which do you prefer, cork, foam or Winn style? Why?
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 02:37 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Cork. It’s grippy, wet or dry, shows character as it wears. It’s lightweight, and transfers vibrations almost as well as hard foam.
Least favorite is golf club stuff.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 02:40 AM
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goodman_fishing
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Cork. I don't really like my EVA rods as much.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 03:04 AM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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Almost everything I have is cork, I have a couple with foam, and haven't had a chance to try Winn Grips yet. I prefer cork.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 03:34 AM
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ezbassin
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First choice is the one that is on the Shimano Adrena, second choice is the Winn grip. To me it is a toss up between foam and cork although you can have issues with both. Some of the foam grips get slick when wet, some do not. Some of the cork handles hold up very well some start getting un-smooth and begin to feel rough.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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02/17/22 03:51 AM
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SAKS
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Winn grips for me. I just prefer the feel and comfort. I may be a bit biased though. I was a Winn user in my golfing days so it’s also familiar. Down side to them is they wear much faster and also degrade over time.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 04:02 AM
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David Burton
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EVA. Cork has a tendency to give me "Chicken Skin". I do have some Cork grips, but I just prefer EVA.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 04:17 AM
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Frank the Tank
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EVA. Cork has a tendency to give me "Chicken Skin". I do have some Cork grips, but I just prefer EVA. What’s chicken skin?
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 11:35 AM
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BriannShell
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Split foam....the cork after time does't look good and starts to chip off. I'm sure I could put something on to prolong the cork but give me foam.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 12:46 PM
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David Burton
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EVA. Cork has a tendency to give me "Chicken Skin". I do have some Cork grips, but I just prefer EVA. What’s chicken skin? Hawaiian Pidgin term for Goose Bumps. Like Nails on Chalkboards for some...
Last edited by David Burton; 02/17/22 12:47 PM.
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Re: Preferred Rod handle
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02/17/22 12:48 PM
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Brandon Potter
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Almost all my rods are cork.
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