cutthroat Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 What is that black material on alot of the new rod handles that replaces cork? I have seen it on Arrius rods and I think a few other high end rods.Where do you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 The Airrus rod material is Thermalon (Ultra-XL) or Hypalon (the rest), no clue where to get it, though. I can tell you Skeet is building me a rod, and it's taken him a long time to get some, not sure if he ever did, maybe he can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyFish Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I use a woven graphite sometimes on a few spinning rods. It is very light and sensitive and looks great. Perhaps this is the material you are referring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 What is that black material on alot of the new rod handles that replaces cork? I have seen it on Arrius rods and I think a few other high end rods.Where do you get it? EVA foam and Hypalon foam are available most anywhere rod building components are. Angler's Workshop, Mudhole, etc... I buy 12' lengths of black in raw form and shape to my needed shapes. You can also buy preshaped grips as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
