Ex-Feel Grip

[JohnK]

The X-Factor has had three grips (so far):

The first was a very high one made by PSE. I think it was made that way so archers could simply sand off what they didn't need.

The second one was made by Loesch (there's one with a Loesch grip sitting on the rack in Centreshot). It's quite high, as I recall, but not as high as the previous one.

The third one was made presumably because PSE decided to bring production in house again (I believe Allen Razor designed it). I have one, although before my X Factor arrived I'd already ordered a Loesch grip. The PSE one is very nice with a good finish, and to be honest I could probably go with either grip.

I do recommend Loesch grips, however. The shape is good and they're very pretty

[Murray]

I agree about the loesch grips - pretty, and feel real nice.
If you want to get a slim grip, then take a file to it! I saw someone who had it so thin, you could see the metal through one corner of it(!) You can always build it back up with car body filler. Easy to do, and good fun to boot!

[Tuck]

Originally Posted by ARROWMAN12

Iv'e got 2 no Exfeel risers and both have split grips on them held together with Vet wrap.

Iv'e tried to locate replacements but to no avail.

Surely someone out there could see a business in making custon grips!!!

No-one up for the challeng???

For a win/win bow the grip fit to the bow is the same as a Merlin!

Merlin will do a custom wooden grip for about £18-20 , fitted and customised in the shop - be prepared to spend some time.

I have a VERY high grip similar to 1970's Border bows and it is fantastic!

I have a new SF riser - same fit so that is the next project!

Dave

[Little Miss Purple]

I must be lucky as I like the hoyt handle - I put it on my kudos and now obviosly, the matrix comes with one as standard!!! Although I have changed the plastic to wood!

[Tuck]

Originally Posted by Little Miss Purple

I must be lucky as I like the hoyt handle - I put it on my kudos and now obviosly, the matrix comes with one as standard!!! Although I have changed the plastic to wood!

Hi LMP

only problem is that there are different grip to riser fittings

As far as I know WW and SF and Yamaha rae the same - as are some PSE handles XFactor?

Different from Hoyt!, Merlin decided to use WW fit as it gave a low cost supply of good basic grips - apparently Hoyt were expensive!

so Merlin now area good aftermarket supply for Loesh-a-likes for WW etc
Dave

[JohnK]

The PSE Intrepid riser will take Yamaha Eolla-style grips, but the X-Factor won't.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Tuck

For a win/win bow the grip fit to the bow is the same as a Merlin!

Ah... Which W&W bow...? The grips are different for the Exfeel and the Winact (of the same vintage).

Last night we tried a plastic GM grip against Robbie's Exfeel. It was loose enough to rattle from side to side (would need shimming). That wouldn't be a problem but the angle was slightly wrong as well, so the holes through the grip wouldn't quite line up.

On my Winact with the same grip, the allignment with the holes is better, but the grip groove is too narrow to fit correctly (the opposite issue from that on the Exfeel).