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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Ashvir on January 04, 2010, 07:43:11 PM
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does anyone know?
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what is a Xtrax grip?>
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what is a Xtrax grip?>
Similar to an Aero Grip
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Similar to an Aero Grip
Whats the point of the Xtrax grip?
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Whats the point of the Xtrax grip?
Better Grip
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Better Grip
Compared to?! Do you know this? And have you any pictures?
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Compared to?! Do you know this? And have you any pictures?
Why do you have to be so negative?
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If its the same as aero then you start the grip at the top and wind it around the handle slightly overlapping it, apart from that I'm not sure what else you need to know.
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Why do you have to be so negative?
Im not being negative! Just inquisitive! I havent tried/tested the product myself so i cant tell hence why im asking you. So can you answer?
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Its a hurling grip so being honest in my opinion I wouldn't imagine it to be anywhere near the aero grip. But I have never used either.
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If its the same as aero then you start the grip at the top and wind it around the handle slightly overlapping it, apart from that I'm not sure what else you need to know.
Do I apply anything on the handle?
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no just the grip direct to it do not put on top of another grip ?
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no just the grip direct to it do not put on top of another grip ?
Ok, thanks, do I put duct tape on the handle before I apply the grip?
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If you want the handle to feel fatter then yes.
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I wouldn't put duct tape on first!
I already have several bats with Aero grips (which i find excellent!)
But will be trying the xtrax in the nets next week!
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i never did just direct on the handle although if you want a thicker feel use the tape first and apply the grip on top of it.
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Rather than putting duct tape underneath why not put another grip under instead. Surely the duct tape would increase the slipperiness?
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Thanks for the replies people. I will apply the grip directly on to the handle, when I recive the grips. Once again thanks Petehosk for sending them.
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Whats the point of the Xtrax grip?
Extra gripiness reduces twist and therefore more value from your shots...
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I think you will need gloves with the silicon panels on the palm to enjoy any benefit, I was impressed with them when we tried it out 18 months ago Nobair.
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Yep the Aero one's were good... These are Lekka's, I imagine they work on the same principal and a tube of silicon on an old set of gloves may help [a little bit on the palm between the thumb and forefinger]....
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I have some Aero's and Xtrak grips here but have not tried them yet as did not want to waste them, having said that i do have a pair of the Aero gloves so could apply one out of interest.
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Oooo which grip is heavier Aero or Xtrax - when it comes to making a bat every ounce counts...
PS: I thought you were picking up a new shaped bat from a new bat maker that has a workshop today?
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I'll go and get the scales, kids did not wake up until 8.45am so had a lie in, very lazy of me, will be sorting stuff here and make an early start in the morning but the new bat is now Thursday.
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(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2403/gripsmedium2.jpg)
Xtrax feels real nice in the hands, the grip weighs in at 1 ounce, it needed a bit of fiddling to get it on the bottom of the handle. [I need some different colour grip tape :-)]
as an fyi, I've asked & asked a few times about getting some aero grips but not received any as yet, so I can't compare them. I have seen one at the Lords show but it was a while back!
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Grip looks good - kind of reminds of a squash grip but with the extra raised ridges on it.
Is it as thick as two standard grips - would it save an oz perhaps for those who like thicker grips??
I like them, i used a similar style hockey grip which worked well untill it got soaking wet and then the friction between the grip and the palms of the gloves became non-existant - however, i cannot imagine it would be the case with these grips. I will be investing in a few for my bats......but perhaps not in white :) If only they had pink........
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I was thinking last night about the binding - what in technical terms does it actually do - i understand that it provides a bond between the handle and blade - but i was thinking is there another way of 'binding' a handle without using so much twine and glue and therefore perhaps minimise the weight (or even use this method at all) - or would this be pointless???
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bascially the binding is there to hold the handle together. The amount bound on the blade itself will not really help the handle stay in the blade.
Weight isn't really an issue with the glue and binding, it sometimes is with grips [as a bat maker]. You make a bat and then someone requests the heaviest grip known to man.... You put your head in your hands and sob, "where will I find 1.5oz now!!"
The said the binding, grip etc is your counter balance and helps you to balance the bat, so it is both a pain in (No Swearing Please) and beneifical at the same time. The other thing binding helps with is the whippy, stiffness handle debate!!!! This is dependant on the binding type used though
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Is it as thick as two standard grips - would it save an oz perhaps for those who like thicker grips??
Yep around 2 grips in size, real good grip on them and should stop some twisting. Talisman popped in last night and saw it on a the handle, I think he liked it as well. He's recently seen the Aero as well so maybe be able to comment on it.... By the way he had 3 cracking bats with him [one a refurb] that will be absolute barnstormers!!!!!
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Thanks for answering the questions and more - does the wavex handle require the same binding out of interest?
One of those bats doesnt happen to be a laver by any chance? Looked like a good stick that one.
Look forward to knocking a few balls around with the prototype - i like the idea of middling the ball more often than not, would confuse everyone i play against though :)
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One of those bats doesnt happen to be a laver by any chance? Looked like a good stick that one.
Talisman? Nope, all Newberys
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(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2403/gripsmedium2.jpg)
What is that grip on the right? and can you get them in yellow? if so where from??
cheers dan
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Thats a Lekka grip aswell, cant remember what its called.
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Xtrax Combi I think he calls it
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Xtrax Combi I think he calls it
Yep, thats the name
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Xtrax Combi I think he calls it
Is it applied the same way as a normal Xtrax grip?
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The combi is applied with a good ye olde griping cone
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where can i get one of these combi grips??
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where can i get one of these combi grips??
email lekkasport@gmail.com
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cheers i will do
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Compared to?! Do you know this? And have you any pictures?
There you go mate
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Cheers I've got one know, I find the grip falls short on the handle aswell, they could make it longer. Almost like tourna grips in America.
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youve wrapped it too tightly, there should be a 2-3mm gap between the bottom of the raised section and the section being wrapped around below it if that makes sense. same as aero, fits perfectly if you get the spacing right. also with aero ones you start wrpping from the top of the handle, not sure if its the same with these.
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youve wrapped it too tightly, there should be a 2-3mm gap between the bottom of the raised section and the section being wrapped around below it if that makes sense. same as aero, fits perfectly if you get the spacing right. also with aero ones you start wrpping from the top of the handle, not sure if its the same with these.
It was first time I was applying the grips so I think I did wrapped it too tight. You do start to wrap from the top on these ones as well but as I said earlier I was not sure how to apply it. So one these two bats I wrapped from bottom. But later I contacted James and he told me to wrap it from the top. I did that on my third bat and it is perfectly fitted on that. On that bat it doesn't seem to be short