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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: iand123 on September 19, 2010, 07:13:33 PM
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Having always made a mess of using the traditional cone for putting grips on, am looking for something else. Can anyone recommend the GN vacuum applicator, is it any good?
Alternatively, without sounding like a complete fool, what is the proper way to use a cone? I always end up with the grip just too short at base of the handle, or with excess at the base of the handle (folded over).
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When using a cone I always place a grip onto the top and move it down a bit, then I roll it from the bottom up until it comes off. Then I have a start as some of it is already rolled. I then turn the grip upside down and place the unrolled bit on the cone and roll down the done until it's at the bottom. I then place the bat under the cone and transfer the grip onto the bat. If the grip isn't at the bottom of the handle completely I roll the grip up and down so it stretches it slightly until I'm happy.
Hope this helps.
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id stick to a cone mate , iv got a gm vacuum applicator n dont rate it at all
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the thing you need to know about vacuum applicators is that they don't work with octopus grips.
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i've put octopus grips on by putting some insulation tape around the ends of the grip sealing them onto the plastic of the applicator if you know what i mean.
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i've never thought of that.
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i've put octopus grips on by putting some insulation tape around the ends of the grip sealing them onto the plastic of the applicator if you know what i mean.
I broke a GM applicator by doing that, the pump bit came off.
I find it fine for thin grips like the standard chevron, herringbone and control grips, but spiral grips seem to be a bit narrower and harder to stretch over the ends.
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Grip cones are fine tbh, you'll get the hang of it after doing a few..!
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Grip cones are fine tbh, you'll get the hang of it after doing a few..!
same with vacuum! They are pretty similar it makes no difference really, i will say its easier to get grip to right place on bat with vacuum though!
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Fair point, grip cones are somewhat pot luck..
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GM VACUUM is awkward, only works sometimes, and if the grip has even the tiniest of holes it doesn't work.
I wouldn't recommend it imo.
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GM VACUUM is awkward, only works sometimes, and if the grip has even the tiniest of holes it doesn't work.
I wouldn't recommend it imo.
the holes is a problem, however i am yet to get a grip that doesnt work (one with a hole)
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I'm fiddling around with my rubber now trying to get it to fit properly
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its neer gonna fit on your little one! ;)
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I was struggling at one point, wouldn't stretch that final inch. It's all good to use now though.
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you can have my grip applicator for £5!
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you can have my grip applicator for £5!
Which one is that?
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GM VACUUM is awkward, only works sometimes, and if the grip has even the tiniest of holes it doesn't work.
I wouldn't recommend it imo.
exactly what i have found , anything other than brand new it dosent like