Any body have any experience with these grips? Are they sanded smooth or are they textured(un sanded)? I can,t tell by the photos.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/25/2015 08:34AM by Dick Ross.

I had no previous experience with foam core graphite fiber grips, so recently bought several of the cfx grips to try out on some rods I am currently building. They look and feel very good, they come in a matte finish that has some texture to them. They are a very firm grip. In fact they look and feel very similar to the grips found on the Edge First Strike series of rods designed by Gary Loomis. Following Tom Kirkman's u-tube instructions I top coated a set of grips with perma gloss to add more luster, and they look great! They reamed well so there was no problem fitting to the blank. I am looking forward to trying them out to see how they fish. Hope this helps.
Norm

Norman can you tell us what the I.D. of the grips is can't seem to find it on Mud Holes Site. Thanks

Measured three different grips - rear grip, butt grip and half wells, all were ~ 10mm (~ 0.4 in.). Probably made on a 3/8" mandrel.
Norm

Same company makes the first strike grips for Gary.