was wondering who else is making custom carbon fiber grips made to order since Riley Rods are back logged till October . i have been trying to contact them for months and can never get ahold of them or to have them pick up the phone . anyhow , is any of you guys/gals making them and taking orders ?? i am in need of some split grips , thanks .

Mudhole has some.

not looking to make some , i'm looking to buy some made to order meaning made to what i want .

Hey Peter, I sent you an email

Peter,
Mud Hole has a full line of pre-shaped/pre-formed Carbon Fiber grips. Here's the link: [www.mudhole.com]

Kind Regards,

Brook Oliva
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
brook@mudhole.com
(866)-790-RODS

PacBay (from their web page):

READY FORM GRIPS
Step into the future of rod design with ReadyForm Rigid-Core Rod Grips. These ready to install grips feature a pre-shaped, rigid, urethane foam core covered with a thin layer of our soft finish coating. These grip shapes are also available as unfinished cores, giving the rod builder the option of appying carbon fiber, shrink tube, or a custom finish of their choice.


DONART (sponsor to the left) may have them - or can get them



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/06/2016 08:32AM by Ken Preston.

Since he is so hard to get materials from - this would be a good thing for any one who can make even the un-shapped cores to do so We need some one else to carry them I am going to check out Pac Bay

Bill - willierods.com

Keep in mind that with the MudHole grips, if you want to change the top coat on the grips you can. The PacBay models will have to be skinned, which also allows you to apply any top coat you want, from matte, to gloss to smooth or slightly "rough."

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We have both here at Batson Enterprises.

Our first shipment of Carbon Fiber Grips is a couple weeks out and it made here in the USA:
[www.alpsforecast.com]

We just launched unshaped foam core as well, it is currently available for order:
[www.alpsforecast.com]

James Taylor
Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/06/2016 11:12AM by James Taylor.

That is great news, James let us know when they become available if you would. I look forward to trying the new grips.

That is great -- but what if I want to shape my own raw cores or want a different color No one makes them I don't want to wait 6 mouths for an order from Riley
I don't have the room

Bill - willierods.com

James, what is the density of Batson's foam cores? 6lb?

Thanks,
Chad Huderle

Huderle Custom Rods
Prior Lake, MN

Chad Huderle Wrote:
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> James, what is the density of Batson's foam cores?
> 6lb?


18lb. Foam Core.
Comes in lengths of 6", 10" and 14"

Does that 18 weigh more ?? Meaning the handle will be heaver on the rod With builders wanting light weight rods that is not good ??

Bill - willierods.com

Bill I can't put the links up here but you can get metallic flake to put on the bare foam cores like the one mentioned above followed by covering in a Carbon sleeve. Again I can't put that link up but there's plenty of options out there. I coated my bare Carbon grip with ETEX rather than rod building epoxy and am very happy with the result.



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I what I would like to know is how much does the 18LB weigh compared to the 4 - 6 LB That seems like a large difference Or how much compared to cork or eva
Then why go with 18LB Builders seem to like the 4 - 6 lb

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> I what I would like to know is how much does the
> 18LB weigh compared to the 4 - 6 LB That seems
> like a large difference Or how much compared to
> cork or eva
> Then why go with 18LB Builders seem to like the 4
> - 6 lb

6" weighs 0.75oz.
10" weighs 1.325oz.
14" weighs 1.77oz.

Obviously less once reamed and shaped to the proper size. Durability is the main reason and opens up usage for heavier applications as well.

This is not the same foam core used in the Woven Carbon Fiber Grips.

So I would think the only thing to do is ( in the winter ) buy from riley and stock up since he seems to have the monopoly on these He seems to be the only one that carries it All

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> So I would think the only thing to do is ( in the
> winter ) buy from riley and stock up since he
> seems to have the monopoly on these He seems to be
> the only one that carries it All


Bill that sounds like a plan, I've never seen your carbon fiber grip builds and would love to hear more about how you do your grips. I believe that Peter is looking for someone to make grips to his specs, and as you seem to be an expert on the subject perhaps you would be willing to throw your hat in the ring and make some grips for him?

I would however be interested in working with the Batson cores to see what they are all about before I would make a snap judgement as Mr Boettcher has. Every thing I have gotten from the Batson Brand has been well thought out and of high quality. Cores are the hard part to source so it will be a blessing to have another source of supply. Mr Boettcher please don't pass judgement on a product that you have never used when it seems like you have an ax to grind with someone.

Hay don't get me wrong Batson is the top of the line in rod parts - quality and service
But when I started reading about the cores builders were using the 4 -6 lb from Riley and was wondering if the 18lb were heaver then them

DON"T put words in my mouth and CHANGE things I say
And I am no expert on building them - just using common sense

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/07/2016 08:08AM by bill boettcher.