What type of handle do you like & Why

[Steve]

I really curious over this one, my main reason is the other thred on strange bats.

Im more interested in why and how peop[le made there choice, what if any are the advantages of either style.

AN Anotomic
FL Flaired
ST Strait
OT Other

[Dave Robson]

there is mate if you look at bonemans posts im sure hes got some weird ones . Mines anatomic and ive always been comfortable with it although it seems the FL is the most popular these days, not sure why.


By the way the "Strange Bats" thread is quite interesting steve .......... HERE

[So_Devo]

I voted ST, and am a recent convert (having used FL handles for years)

I have changed to ST after buying a used blade with such a handle and liking it so much it has become the main weapon.

What I do like about ST is the ability to "twiddle" quickly after service. I have conventional rubbers but find although I serve predominantly forehand my b/h rubber is a little spinnier so sometimes will switch for service and twiddle back to the position for the rest of the point.

The downside of a ST handle for me was the feeling that I could lose grip and inadvertantly end up embedding it in the far wall or an opponents head while playing aggressive shots! Now I use a thin grip which feels more secure.

I also find a ST handle more conducive to a soft grip for touch shots like service returns.

As to why FL is more popular, it could be more a supply factor. Look at the Chinese ebay sellers or eacheng/presports etc and they often offer cpen or FL as the only options.

All that said, I don't feel uncomfortable playing with ST, FL or AN. I did have a knock with a team-mate's Donic blade (an asymettrical job) and I didn't take to that at all.

Keith

[Hovis Bread Eater]

Used to be straight when i was playing a lot so i could twiddle easier with my pimples. Now its Anatomic becasue i got a few of the blades cheaper. Can't use flared,

[Steve]

there is mate if you look at bonemans posts im sure hes got some weird ones . Mines anatomic and ive always been comfortable with it although it seems the FL is the most popular these days, not sure why.


By the way the "Strange Bats" thread is quite interesting steve .......... HERE

Dave this is my i was asking, i loved reading those posts but cant work out how Boneman plays with it... What a stange looking bat.

Scarey, it really is....

Tell us Bone man how you came to try it in the first place.....

[RMaxwellUSN]

I play with straight handles. I don't like anything else. I am chopper, so that is a big part of my game. To me, it makes crossing BH/FH a lot easier.

[Barry White]

I usual go for a AN handle. If I buy a FL I always sand the Flair out. My favourite is the adapted FL handle making it an OT.

[Dave Robson]

Agreed i prefer Anatomic as the flair seems to irritate my grip. Whats the popular in the World ?

Im guessing the FL not sure

[MickM]

FL for me, i did try other types but this suited my grip.

[Highside]

FL has always been my favourite.

[DarkHorse]

Used to be flair but got a AN and it filled my hand really nice, so Im a total convert!!

[TRapid]

better feedback with straight handle for me

[NativeNewYorker]

Most who convert to AN ussually stick with it but the FL seems to get the first choice. Has anyone noticed the FL seems massive now? compared with years ago.

[SteveJ]

AN for me and ive tried others, it has a nice comfortable grip.

[TonyZeqiri]

I find AN best, it feels like it is in your hand more when you are playing and also when your hand gets sweaty it doesn't slip, whereas with the ST and FL handles I find they tend to slip slightly

[Ruudolph]

Just got a Grubba Pro - anatomic handle. I must say it's really comfortable. I've got all the 'big three' handles now and I like & comfortable with all of them.

[Sparky]

Not sure if I've had/tried an anatomic, but do prefer the straight handle for twiddling.I have to agree with R Maxwell it makes for am easier switch between BH/FH Not keen on Flaired

[Steve]

We have a draw at the moment 32 persent each an fl st but the others are struggling, interesting poll considering there is suppost to be a favorite

[TheMoose]

I really curious over this one, my main reason is the other thred on strange bats.

Im more interested in why and how peop[le made there choice, what if any are the advantages of either style.

AN Anotomic
FL Flaired
ST Strait
OT Other

Ive opted for AN - More comfortable but not really experimented yet Steve.

[Spinmaster]

FL still the best and nice balance