Eva Foam

[robster80]

are these eva foam grips just something u eventually get used to? anyone like them? i love my powell diesel crankbait rod but man i dont care for the grips at all.

[F14A-B]

I like them... They are not all created equal though... The denser the better.. I really like

Hypalon... I am not a owner of the rod you have

Maybe in time you will at least be able to tolerate

It. I like high grade cork.... But between rod handles and wine bottles... There is a drastic shortage. Good luck & happy fishing!

[Tywithay]

I really like EVA. Most cork today is junk and full of filler. EVA is easier to keep clean and lighter. I'm not a fan of split grips at all, but I definitely like a full EVA. I agree with the above, the denser the better. Not a fan of it when it's squishy. I will take cheap EVA over cheap cork though.

[robster80]

yea i dont like cheap cork i dont hav many rods but my cork rods are shimano and powell and i guess they use good cork. maybe ill get used to the eva. a couple rods im lookn at are only available with the eva so i may force myself to like it.

[rippin-lips]

The diesel series uses a very cheap foam. It's kinda slick feeling. I mean it is only a $50 rod. The eva grips on my falcons are a totally different feeling compared to my old Diesel.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

I prefer cork, all of my rods have cork handles. I think it`s a matter of personal preference, but i do not like EVA at all. I might also point out that my favorite cork is Fenwick`s TAC cork. Feels great in my hand, and doesn`t get dirty nearly as fast as other cork.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

When fishing I grip around the reel seat either palming a baitcaster or with the stem of a spinning reel between my pinky and ring finger so the grip doesn't affect me all that much. Fly fishing is another matter. You need a firm comfortable grip or you'll wear yourself out.

[aavery2]

I tried to fish with EVA foam grips but I guess it is just something that I will not be able to get comfortable with.  I have fished with cork most of my life and I guess I will continue as long as the option is available.

[Jrob78]

High quality cork is getting harder and harder to come by and is very expensive, ($4-$7 per inch.)  "Processed" cork has a good consistency but is very heavy and cheap cork is full of pits and filler.  EVA is going to become increasingly more popular on rods just because of the cost.  I've gotten used to it and don't mind it as long as it's really hard, I still use and prefer cork though.

[Capt.Bob]

I am old school and won't have a rod without a full handle and it has to be cork! If you really like the rod any quality rod builder can put a High Quality cork handle together for you. I scored a real deal on a set of St. Croix  Extreme Rods in lengths and actions I wanted, over 1/2 price and a free rod to boot. I liked the rods with the exception of the split grips so  I took em to my rod builder and let him work his magic, $50.00 bucks a rod and I couldn't be happier!! If you really like it and want cork, make it happen!! 

[SirSnookalot]

I do prefer cork grips, the cork on both my newer and older rods seems just fine, an occasional cleaning.  On the days when it's wet and windy they can be a bit slippery, I think there is a better grip with foam.  You would be hard pressed to find many offshore rods that are not foam, the grip is excellent when fighting larger fish.

[jignfule]

Much prefer cork