In reply to Post #15
Another vote for ESP. The cork handle ones lol. They do a specific cork handled butt grip, they are what you want. Large size mini butt grips they are called. If you look on the packet, it says for full duplon/cork handles. These fit both my sets of 'corked' rods perfectly.
Another vote for ESP. The cork handle ones lol. They do a specific cork handled butt grip, they are what you want. Large size mini butt grips they are called. If you look on the packet, it says for full duplon/cork handles. These fit both my sets of 'corked' rods perfectly.
In reply to Post #1
John Robert's
John Robert's
John Roberts all way. Grippy to not too tight.
I have used the Solar back rests from the original Lockey U type through the adjustable to the P1 range today. Never had any problems with them & suitable for any handle type - especially the adjustable ones so they are held perfectly making them secure but lift out without pulling bankstick or pod from the deck!
My corks are getting a bit tired, meaning that even the ESP rests (which are otherwise excellent) were damaging them when slotting them in. I need to pull my finger out and give them some tlc, but in the meantime getting some of the Nash butt rests has sorted the problem 👍🏻
In reply to Post #20
been looking at Fox power grip rests I have cork on one set and shrink wrap on other set thinking they might take both sizes anyone used them
been looking at Fox power grip rests I have cork on one set and shrink wrap on other set thinking they might take both sizes anyone used them
In reply to Post #1
ESP
ESP
In reply to Post #20
I got some wide bore shrink tube off EBay and stuck a couple of inches on each butt. Protects the cork and helps the rests grip that bit better.
I got some wide bore shrink tube off EBay and stuck a couple of inches on each butt. Protects the cork and helps the rests grip that bit better.
In reply to Post #23
Good shout that mate, thanks 👍🏻
Good shout that mate, thanks 👍🏻
In reply to Post #23
I'd prefer the cork to weather the same seems to me to be pointless when there are plenty of butt rests that work.
I'd prefer the cork to weather the same seems to me to be pointless when there are plenty of butt rests that work.
What about the rests some use at rainbow where a bungee cord clips over the top of the butts ?
In reply to Post #25
It doesn't weather the same though does it?! Not in my experience.
There's one area that's constantly in and out of butt rests and this naturally weathers a lot quicker than the rest... Shrink prevents that damage and results in a tighter grip which is a welcome bonus.
It doesn't weather the same though does it?! Not in my experience.
There's one area that's constantly in and out of butt rests and this naturally weathers a lot quicker than the rest... Shrink prevents that damage and results in a tighter grip which is a welcome bonus.
In reply to Post #27
If you always have your rods in the rests in the same position then protecting the areas that receive wear is surely a no brainer.
If you always have your rods in the rests in the same position then protecting the areas that receive wear is surely a no brainer.
Can't say I've ever noticed it cause an issue when using the John Roberts rests. It's like saying the varnish will wear and I've never noticed that either. If your happy then great.
Fox large rests worked well for me