46 replies to this topic

[modny123]

composite or wood? and why?

 

i've seen pro's use both!

[JLP15]

Wood, Can shave it down. I like a smaller handle and something not so square. 

[Kovey10]

As long as they are tapered it doesn't matter to me if its composite or wood, that's the only way I'll use an extension.

[Hab4life]

The cheapest one.

[modny123]

would a wood handle affect the balance of the stick?

[- M]

Wood.  More cost effective and it also dampens the vibrations on the stick.

[Hab4life]

For the little amount that most people have after they put a plug in {after cutting}, I can't see it making too much of a difference in stick performance. i don't know too many people that use the entire plug though, most only have a few inches left when done.

[modny123]

beauty i think i'll pick up a few woodies maybe

[Buzz_LightBeer]

Have the tapered Warrior plugs hit yet? I'll need to do up a few

[theflash0000]

Mod, yeah it affects the balance and the flex a little bit, too. I've gotten so used to it that even if I'm using a stick that's the right length, I'll cut it down a bit and put the wood plug in. All personal preference. 

[Sort of Irish]

Wood. I've used composite before and I honestly didn't notice a huge difference in weight or balance. My bank account did however notice a difference in price.

[GuitarAwesome]

I got a couple of tapered composites from Tim on here. They're incredible, I don't even notice them when they're in, whereas I can certainly tell with wood.

[modny123]

What's the deal with tapered composites?

Plz explain

[Kovey10]

What's the deal with tapered composites?

Plz explain

They are tapered down, so they are skinnier in your hand. People have been doing it for years, before it was shaving down the handle of your wood stick, then it was shaving down the wooden extension, and now companies are making composite ones already shaven and tapered.

[GuitarAwesome]

Paul hit it on the nose. It gets thinner as you get farther away from the point of insertion. Results in a nice light grip, and it really feels like a solid part of the stick cause it's so light.

[Beer leaguer]

I remember watching a thing in world jrs on spezza and his tapered but end. Haha I guess he continued and got carried away for abit on his blade toes also!

I use to shave my wood plugs. Now I just insert wood if I need an extension on shafts.

Lately I don't even cut my ops.

[Kovey10]

Pics of my shaved wood coming

[Brian]

I should start making some in my composites class. Seems like they would be cool.

[theflash0000]

That would be cool. Wouldn't it be pretty expensive to one-off one of those?

[Brian]

probably yes, but maybe no.

 

There is a lot of stuff that goes into the production of a composite part. A lot of materials to buy.