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EVA question
Posted by: Bill Tune (---.wasco-inc.com)
Date: July 18, 2011 11:50AM

I am fitting some Batson EVA grips on a new project. I know that EVA will expand quite a bit but these have rubberized cork tips on them. I have assumed that I will need to ream these to a fairly close fit or risk splitting the ends? Also I may put an EVA fighting butt on that does not have the rubberized ring on the bottom. Can I just rod bond the rubberized ring to the bottom, which means it will be glued to the EVA or would it be stronger to have the ring fit say 1/4 inch up the blank. As you might guess this is my first rod with an EVA grip.

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Re: EVA question
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 18, 2011 11:57AM

I would suggest calling Bill or Karry at Batson. They aren't just manufacturers and distributors, they actual build rods and fish them (they might be gone fishing when you call). IMO, there isn't anyone better suited to answer those questions for you.

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Re: EVA question
Posted by: Gabe Nakash (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 18, 2011 12:35PM

just a heads up. the batson eva is VERY hard stuff. barely expands as much as other eva. but its good.

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Re: EVA question
Posted by: Get Bit Outdoors.Com (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: July 18, 2011 01:59PM

As Gabe mentioned, Batson EVA is harder which makes it easier to ream. I would ream it since you have the rubberized cork.

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Re: EVA question
Posted by: Bill Tune (---.wasco-inc.com)
Date: July 18, 2011 02:50PM

Thanks I will ream it close then glue it up. And yes it is hard stuff but that was what I was looking for.

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