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[kaustav]

OK-- I have been having this discussion with a fellow forum member about the Gray Nicolls Atomic and Carbo ranges. I checked using the search function but there really aren't any discussion on this.

So my question is:

What is the difference between the Atomic and the Carbo handles? And why is Atomic priced higher than the Carbo-- what's the x-factor in the Atomic handle?

Thanks in advance folks.

[yvk3103]

Never been a  fan of the GN Atomic and Carbo versions. Think it is more to do with the willow grading than the "X-factor" in the handle.

Maybe someone who has taken the handles apart might know the difference.

[kaustav]

They say stiffer handles give you more value for shots 

I have both and apart from the Atomic and Carbo tags it is really difficult to differentiate the feel.

[norbs]

They say stiffer handles give you more value for shots 

True but they'll be illegal handles even for Type C bats!!

[tim2000s]

True but they'll be illegal handles even for Type C bats!!

As long as it is less than 10% of the handle it is fine!

[norbs]

As long as it is less than 10% of the handle it is fine!

20% for Type C

[kaustav]

So would the GN Fusion be a Type C?

[tim2000s]

So would the GN Fusion be a Type C?

I believe the Fusions were made prior to the introduction of the handle materials rule, and if they were made today, they wouldn't fit any of the types.

[norbs]

So would the GN Fusion be a Type C?

If you mean the old GN carbo handle... then if it was made after the law changes if would be illegal

[kaustav]

Thanks guys 

[thebigginge]

Atomic Handle

8 - 12 piece laminated cane handle that has springs made from carbon fibre rather then cork or rubber. Giving a stiffer handle so less energy is lost when striking a ball. Fitted with a large transparent handle cap on the end to rduce acoustic difference. Basically it was another twist on the original steel spring handle.

Carbo Handle

8 - 12 piece laminated cane handle with cork springs that has carbo fibre re-enforcement attached to the exterior of the handle from the top of the splice for about 5 inches, to offer protection to the handle from ball strike as the base of the handle is a natural stress point.  Fited with a black handle cap.

CARBON Handle

Only ever fitted within the fusion range, a 100% carbon fibre handle that weighed less than  1/3 of the weight of a cane handle. The theory was that you can keep the weight within the blade giving you a bigger profile. 

Hope this helps

Alex

[kaustav]

Atomic Handle

8 - 12 piece laminated cane handle that has springs made from carbon fibre rather then cork or rubber. Giving a stiffer handle so less energy is lost when striking a ball. Fitted with a large transparent handle cap on the end to rduce acoustic difference. Basically it was another twist on the original steel spring handle.

Carbo Handle

8 - 12 piece laminated cane handle with cork springs that has carbo fibre re-enforcement attached to the exterior of the handle from the top of the splice for about 5 inches, to offer protection to the handle from ball strike as the base of the handle is a natural stress point.  Fited with a black handle cap.

CARBON Handle

Only ever fitted within the fusion range, a 100% carbon fibre handle that weighed less than  1/3 of the weight of a cane handle. The theory was that you can keep the weight within the blade giving you a bigger profile. 

Hope this helps

Alex

Definitely helps Alex. Thanks boss.

[tim2000s]

This would be one of the full carbon handled range:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390310314449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Canners]

I had a rapier carbon, the pick up was horrible because of the light handle