Grip mods.

[Tuck]

There are some similar grip fits

Merlin adopted W&W grip fit, Also I think some PSE handles have the same fit.

On that basis I would expect Borders handles to be similar.

I assume that W&W got their grip fit from Yamaha with the original machinery they acquired. As my old PSE actually has a Yamaha grip.

[Cakemeister]

Originally Posted by cliveanne

Who cares about looks? If it works that's good. My Merlin has sidewall rubber (Tyres) covered with water buffalo skin.

Next time I'm in Aardvark archery I'll ask Lez where he keeps his water buffalo...


Pete

[cliveanne]

Originally Posted by Pete_T

Next time I'm in Aardvark archery I'll ask Lez where he keeps his water buffalo...


Pete

In the bath?

For anyone out there with a Merlin recurve handle I can recommend Merlins custom wood grips, made to measure for £18!

Mine cost £00.00

[Tuck]

Well if £0.00 worth of grip works for you OK, I happened to need a high grip and compared to a £70 Loesch mine was a bargain.

[dragon3775]

Hi Beats

Get A New Bow And Ditch The Wife(she Will Drag You Down On The Road To The Olimpics).

[Little Miss Purple]

Originally Posted by Pete_T
Next time I'm in Aardvark archery I'll ask Lez where he keeps his water buffalo...

It's on the shelf behind the Aardvark's!!!!!!

Womble tried allsorts of weird and wonderful things in an attempt to rectify his grip - he finally found a hoyt handle - medium I think and that seems to have done the trick!!!

[Scooter]

With some slight mods my Best grips will fit my Hoyt riser and the Hoyt grips fit the Best riser easily. I like the Best grips as they come rather blocky and allow plenty of material to customize and bring them down. I've settled lately on about a 30° angle and a contour similar to the Hoyt medium plastic grip. I guess I would call it a medium low hoyt style grip. A small drill press and sanding drum works great for this.

[little_john]

I've just carved a new grip for my Hoyt Radian from a piece of hardwood door-frame. You can check your grip by taping some masking tape to your grip. Then draw a line on the tape in felt-tip down the middle of grip. Take a few shots with the bow and look at your hand to see where the felt-pen has come off. You should aim for the pressure/contact point on your hand to be inside your life-line and the line at the base of your thumb, on the base thumb muscle. You can mark your hand where you think it should be and then try a few more shots to see where the marks appear on the tape on your grip. Any contact outside your life-line may induce torque when you shoot. The grip should have a small flat area in the middle of the ideal pressure/contact point. A lot depends on how you hold your bow-hand: straight, bent down or up at the elbow. Putty may be easier than carving. Once your happy with the putty version you could then attempt to carve it.

[Brian W]

I can't find any mention of Custom Grips on the Merlin Website - Is it me?