I Like Cork Better Than Eva 2024
WPCfishing reply :
New 10" cork handle on my Lews Magnum One.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
I like the look of EVA more, as far as feel, I've never handled a cork rod. The ones I've handled were all wrapped in plastic. Still do love the look of cork though.
WPCfishing reply :
I've been using cork for so long I can't get use to the EVA. I've tried more than once.
flyfisher reply :
i like eva but have some cork too the big thing for me is i don't like full handles so it really doesn't matter the material
kschultz76 reply :
I'm with you, cork all the way for me. Have tried Eva a few times and always dumped the rods. I'm done trying and sticking to cork. Is that an Avid handle I see in that picture?
WPCfishing reply :
On 8/5/2015 at 8:51 AM, kschultz76 said:I'm with you, cork all the way for me. Have tried Eva a few times and always dumped the rods. I'm done trying and sticking to cork. Is that an Avid handle I see in that picture?
I had a local builder install the cork grip and black butt for me. It's on my Lews Rod which was an EVA split grip. I do have an Avid though.. Love it.
WPCfishing reply :
On 8/5/2015 at 8:38 AM, flyfisher said:i like eva but have some cork too the big thing for me is i don't like full handles so it really doesn't matter the material
I like them better than split grips.. I do have three split grip rods that I like very much.
Hogsticker reply :
^^ Good times. All my customs have full length Eva. Most cork is shotty, plus it requires more maintenance to keep looking nice imo. Some people like the appearance of stained, dirty cork. Not me. I prefer the feel of Eva, plus cleaning is a breeze. Baby wipe and a little soap and done deal. Just don't let it cool in the sun for hours on end so it doesn't fade. Makes the rod look clean and stealth. I wouldn't put cork colored wheels on my car. Just saying
kschultz76 reply :
On 8/5/2015 at 8:58 AM, WPCfishing said:I had a local builder install the cork grip and black butt for me. It's on my Lews Rod which was an EVA split grip. I do have an Avid though.. Love it.
Sorry was referring to another rod grip visible in the photo that looks like ask avid grip.
WPCfishing reply :
Oh yeah, that's my Avid. You're entirely correct.
Mike L reply :
May be in the minority here, but I own both and I really don't care.
As long as they fit my hand and comfortable enough to fish all day, I don't have a preference either way.
Mike
Angry John reply :
I am a huge fan of cork but the air foam on my steez is very nice. Its a little different Than other eva i have handled and did not like. I would choose a full carbon handle over eva and cork is still number one.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
i really don't care for cork and deffinitely don't care for full grips , i have all my rods built with minimal EVA rear grip and an EVA tapered butt cap .
three of my rods from left to right -
Phenix m1 7'8'' spinning rod - 16'' rear handle
Rainshadow 7'10'' XMB 944.5 - 16'' rear handle
St.Croix 9' Big Nasty - 18'' rear handle
rippin-lips reply :
Yeah those would definetly not be for me.
I enjoy how cork looks as long as it's high quality like on my dx. Seems most cork grips are fairly pitted like the one pictured though. I'd have to spend a few days with some filler and sand paper on it. I own both Eva and cork grips. It really doesn't make a difference to me. I do prefer split grips normally.
k3bass reply :
I like my dirty old beat-up battle scared cork handles.
ColdSVT reply :
Gimmie cork or give me death lol
Rich in Co reply :
Im with Mike L it never made a difference to me. cork,eva full or split
blckshirt98 reply :
Fresh cork feels great but over time it shines up and can get kind of gnarly. EVA I like because it's consistent from one rod to the next and comfortable. I'm really curious about these new Winn Grip handles...I've used them on golf clubs and the grip/comfort they provide is off the charts. Just waiting for the right rod/deal to come by to give them a shot.
Lendiesel22 reply :
On 8/5/2015 at 1:13 PM, pgersumky said:i really don't care for cork and deffinitely don't care for full grips , i have all my rods built with minimal EVA rear grip and an EVA tapered butt cap .
three of my rods from left to right -
Phenix m1 7'8'' spinning rod - 16'' rear handle
Rainshadow 7'10'' XMB 944.5 - 16'' rear handle
St.Croix 9' Big Nasty - 18'' rear handle
They look badazzzz
James Pondscum reply :
It doesn't mater to me eva or cork. On split grips just make the grip longer. Loomis can? Powel can? Why cant st Croix or shimano or a host of others cant? This has influenced what rods I buy. Either full grip or on split grips that are longer.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 9:31 AM, nickles said:It doesn't mater to me eva or cork. On split grips just make the grip longer. Loomis can? Powel can? Why cant st Croix or shimano or a host of others cant? This has influenced what rods I buy. Either full grip or on split grips that are longer.
that why i only fish with custom rods , i couldn't find a rod with a handle i like , especially in swimbait rods , all their handles were too short ! that why i love St.Croix , Phenix , Batson/Rainshadow , etc .. who offer blanks to build on so you get a rod that is just what YOU want ...
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 8:08 AM, Lendiesel22 said:They look badazzzz
thanks !
*Hootie reply :
Cork, cork, and more cork.
Hootie
RB 77 reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 5:40 AM, ColdSVT said:Gimmie cork or give me death lol
The truth! Well, I don't know about death, but I hear ya just the same. Haha
RB 77 reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 8:01 PM, *Hootie said:Cork, cork, and more cork.
Hootie
Yeah, I like my cork with a little cork and a side of cork. Haha
Hogsticker reply :
It would be interesting to do an age demographic associated with this thread.
*Hootie reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 9:42 PM, Hogsticker said:It would be interesting to do an age demographic associated with this thread.
Old guys like cork, young guys like eva.
Hootie
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
A well done carbon fiber handle is hard to beat for looks, comfort and longevity but they are labor intensive so I don't see them becoming common on factory rods any time soon. As for cork vs EVA I'll use either equally. I find myself using more and more burl, composite cork etc.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
another grip material i also like is Hypalon , the look of EVA but alot softer .
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 10:26 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:A well done carbon fiber handle is hard to beat for looks, comfort and longevity but they are labor intensive so I don't see them becoming common on factory rods any time soon. As for cork vs EVA I'll use either equally. I find myself using more and more burl, composite cork etc.
Syncork(composite cork) is pretty nice !!
RB 77 reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 10:16 PM, *Hootie said:Old guys like cork, young guys like eva.
Hootie
I don't know if I'm qualified as an "old" guy, but I'm north of 30 and south of 40 for whatever that's worth. Haha. Maybe it's the nostalgia of fishing with my pops when I was a wee youngster and using cork grips.
I'm curious to see the demographic as well...
*Hootie reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 2:24 AM, RB 77 said:I don't know if I'm qualified as an "old" guy, but I'm north of 30 and south of 40 for whatever that's worth. Haha. Maybe it's the nostalgia of fishing with my pops when I was a wee youngster and using cork grips.
I'm curious to see the demographic as well...
I guess you can take my word for it because I qualify, OH BOY, do I qualify.
Hootie
S. Sass reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 3:34 AM, k3bass said:I like my dirty old beat-up battle scared cork handles.
Had to laugh. I prefer cork I mean the old cork that some of you guys call junk, yeah that cork, the ugly looking cork, like on a fishing pole. Doesn't mean I wont use Eva but if your asking what I prefer its the nasty cork. I never touched one of the exquisite cork handles so I guess I cant compare those.
Oh yeah count me in the old guy cork group. 
RB 77 reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 2:53 AM, *Hootie said:I guess you can take my word for it because I qualify, OH BOY, do I qualify.
Hootie
Fair enough, I'll take your word for it. Haha. Well, at least were in the cork club together. Haha. Full cork rear grip, with a cork fore grip please!
*Hootie reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 3:36 AM, RB 77 said:Fair enough, I'll take your word for it. Haha. Well, at least were in the cork club together. Haha. Full cork rear grip, with a cork fore grip please!
Yes! Cork foregrip, absolutely!!
Hootie
Lendiesel22 reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 10:16 PM, *Hootie said:Old guys like cork, young guys like eva.
Hootie[/quote
I am 34, I have fished cork, eva, and a carbon fiber handle. If it fits me well I dont mind the material. That said the carbon fiber handle did not fit me well for what I was trying to do with it. The clean look of eva can make some really sexy looking rods, the feel of cork is great, and i think carbon fiber can have its place but wont be for the masses.
CWB reply :
I like cork full grip handles. Seem to be becoming extinct though. Is cork more expensive? Sounds like cork has a slight advantage from this thread although it's only a small sampling. What do I know though, I still prefer rear wheel drive.
tholmes reply :
I am passionately indifferent about the material on the handle. I prefer the look of cork, but I own and like several rods with EVA handles. In practical use, I don't really notice any difference.
Tom
Senko lover reply :
On 8/5/2015 at 1:13 PM, pgersumky said:i really don't care for cork and deffinitely don't care for full grips , i have all my rods built with minimal EVA rear grip and an EVA tapered butt cap .
three of my rods from left to right -
Phenix m1 7'8'' spinning rod - 16'' rear handle
Rainshadow 7'10'' XMB 944.5 - 16'' rear handle
St.Croix 9' Big Nasty - 18'' rear handle
Don't every try an ***!
I like EVA, I don't mind cork, and I like a mix of the two the best. My *** looks super sexy 
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 6:36 AM, Senko lover said:Don't every try an ***!
I like EVA, I don't mind cork, and I like a mix of the two the best. My *** looks super sexy
huh ???
Senko lover reply :
*** *** blacks have a really short butt. Took me a little while to get used to it.
.ghoti. reply :
Guess I'll buck the trend. I'm an old fart, and I don't care. Cork is good, Eva is good, carbon tube is good. They're all good if well done, and fit my hands. Split grip or full length are both ok with me. If the thing is comfortable in my hands, I'll use it.
One of my all time favorite rods has no cork, no Eva, no carbon, no kind of grip at all. Just a fuji plate type reel seat wrapped directly to the blank. Smooth comfortable, hand filling, and very, very sensitive.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 4:33 AM, CWB said:I like cork full grip handles. Seem to be becoming extinct though. Is cork more expensive? Sounds like cork has a slight advantage from this thread although it's only a small sampling. What do I know though, I still prefer rear wheel drive.
natural cork was in shortage for a while , don't know if it's stil ...
edit , it's not in shortage , just cheaper with other materials
RUSS9999 reply :
I like Cork, to me it looks expensive. To me EVA looks like I didn't have any money so this is the rod I got at Wal-Mart. I like the fill of Cork too and not EVA.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 7:10 AM, Senko lover said:*** *** blacks have a really short butt. Took me a little while to get used to it.
I'm a bomb caster , short rod handles ain't working !! they will wear you out fishing all day , with a long handle (18'') on my swimbait rod , i can cast all day throwing big baits . That's why you get a custom rod made !!!
Grantman83 reply :
I'm slowly going the Winn grip route!
WIGuide reply :
On 8/6/2015 at 10:16 PM, *Hootie said:Old guys like cork, young guys like eva.
Hootie
So if I'm a young-ish guy who likes cork does that make me an old guy?
My preference is cork split grip. I've got a few EVA rods and I don't mind how they feel or perform, I just like the looks of cork better. The St. Croix Xtreme-Skin is cool too, but again I like the look of cork better.
Hogsticker reply :
Stick a cork in it corkers!
NathanW reply :
To me cork vs. eva is irrelevant. I want the best blank possible for the money and a comfortable reel seat. I don't really concern myself with guide quality either because I can easily replace a broken guide. Lighter and more minimal build the better as long as its comfortable.
BeardedBassGuy reply :
im 22 and i have to go with full cork
tater555 reply :
I am 24 and will take cork over eva any day. I have rods with cork full grip, cork split grip, Eva split grip, and Eva full grip and enjoy them all. I just think cork looks and feels alot better.
illinifan4152 reply :
Like a broken record.. I'm 23 and prefer my st croix avids with the full cork...
*Hootie reply :
On 8/11/2015 at 2:22 AM, illinifan4152 said:Like a broken record.. I'm 23 and prefer my st croix avids with the full cork...
Okay, you young guys are officially members of the "Old Codgers Club".
Hootie
Big Bait Fishing reply :
I'm 46 and i'll never have a rod built for myself with cork , sorry 
*Hootie reply :
On 8/11/2015 at 5:34 AM, pgersumky said:I'm 46 and i'll never have a rod built for myself with cork , sorry
Apology accepted....lol.
Hootie
.ghoti. reply :
On 8/11/2015 at 2:37 AM, *Hootie said:Okay, you young guys are officially members of the "Old Codgers Club".
Hootie
We had a "thing" going on here, a few years ago when a bunch of us old farts called some the the young dudes "The Pampers Crowd". They called us the Depends group. I like the Old Codgers Club much better.
WPCfishing reply :
All my rods are cork and
" there's nothing anybody can do about it"
Quote from Dances with Wolves only he peed his pants!
But I still have Eva on my mind..
FinCulture reply :
My St. Croix Rage has an EVA handle, and I think it's the most comfortable thing in the world. EVA is a lot more grippy and all-around comfortable than cork IMO.
FinCulture reply :
On 8/7/2015 at 10:57 PM, Grantman83 said:I'm slowly going the Winn grip route!
How are Winn grips? just curious.
.ghoti. reply :
On 8/11/2015 at 11:24 AM, FinCulture said:How are Winn grips? just curious.
I have a rod with Winn grips turning on the dryer right now. Haven't fished with it, but have done some yard casting. Initial impression; Winn grips are the real thing.
Grantman83 reply :
On 8/11/2015 at 11:24 AM, FinCulture said:How are Winn grips? just curious.
Most comfortable grip I've used by far. I like Eva and cork about the same but man Winn grips rule...
I wrap lost of my rod with tactile tennis grip tape to get the closest to Winn I can without having to buy the whole grip.
Hogsticker reply :
I'm not in the Winn grip camp. I can't get that same thin diameter as I can with Eva. My sweaty hands after long days in the heat didn't agree with the material at all. Most of the designs are just meh to me. Different strokes for different folks.
kickerfish1 reply :
I am good with cork or EVA and split or full handles. As long as the rod is built using high quality components and comfortable in hand it really doesn't matter to me.
masterbass reply :
I prefer full cork, but have my share of split grip and eva too.
poisonokie reply :
EVA all the way. Except on reel handles, cork there is awesome.
S. Sass reply :
Nice looking grip WPCfishing. I like cork myself but I'm not entering my rod in a show so I am not the anal type about the exact cork appearance. My rods are for catching fish and they will get used/dirty. Eva is OK I have one but its not a favorite of mine.
thegrayman reply :
I go with a mix, my oldest Garcia rods are cork, the new rods are a 50/50 split, I like both, no real preference.
FishingPA reply :
Cork all the way. I don't mind the maintenance. I prefer full grip for cranking, split for everything else. They only EVA I'll use is the Steez; it's amazing. I never liked how "mushy" EVA felt on other rods.
#savethemanualOn 8/7/2015 at 4:33 AM, CWB said:What do I know though, I still prefer rear wheel drive.
WPCfishing reply :
On 8/25/2015 at 3:19 AM, S. Sass said:Nice looking grip WPCfishing. I like cork myself but I'm not entering my rod in a show so I am not the anal type about the exact cork appearance. My rods are for catching fish and they will get used/dirty. Eva is OK I have one but its not a favorite of mine.
If I see a rod I really like but it's EVA I'll buy it and have cork installed. I like a nice looking rod as much as anybody else but it has to feel right to me or I'll pass. I bought an IMX classic because it felt right.. 260 rod, not fancy at all. In fact the butt is an inexpensive black plastic that can be bought online for .99 cents.
bassacre951 reply :
I'm 25 and I prefer cork just for the look. I have both Eva and cork. When I'm catching fish I could care less what type of handle I have. When I'm shopping for new rods cork stands out to me.
Last_Cast reply :
never used cork....maybe the next rod..
bigfruits reply :
in my 30s and prefer the look and feel of cork. prefer stained over brand new cork. split or full grip, don't matter if its comfortable and the rod is light.
bigbill reply :
Doesn't matter as long as I'm fishing.
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