Shaving a stick handle

[Doctor Hook 0]

Just curious as to how this is done. Also, peeps who do it...why?

I've never done it myself, although back in my woody days I'd pick up some sticks that had it done by the factory and I never really noticed a huge diff in performance.

[Alias81 0]

Better grip and to fit your hand better, I used to use a small hunting knife.

[Datsyukiandeek 0]

Seriously though, if I ever need to take down the butt end of my stick I just use a handheld sander I picked up cheap at home depot it works well..

[mack 44]

I'm lazy and have a friend do it to the Bruce Driver handle.

[DamnLocust 0]

i start with a boxcutter with a fresh blade, nipping at the corners, cutting them down the length of the buttend. then I sand it all smooth and round by hand. I take my time with it; it's a labor of love, as is any work I do to my sticks.

Only done it a few times, I actually don't like butt ends in my composites, but I've recently gone to a longer stick and my shafts were all too short. I did it because i like the rounded feel of it, seems easier to pull moves with a rounded butt.

[G.M. 0]

I think this gives you the best start.

From there, use a pocket plane or a file.

[SirJW 207]

I use a rasp similar to this, you can get one at any hardware store. Shaving the handle allows you to tape a better grip.

[--notorious 0]

and the shaved handle just feels better in your hands IMO

[Doctor Hook 0]

Spanks for the input. I guess there's no way to shave a composite handle, eh?

[whbd18 0]

Spanks for the input. I guess there's no way to shave a composite handle, eh?

It would break, the shaftwall is only a couple mm thick. Most people cut down the composite stick/shaft and add a shaved wood plug.

[chilaxin12 2]

I used a wood planer back in my sherwood 5030 days and then once I got it close sanded it down, I suppose you could use a belt sander too.

[Jason Harris 31]

Spanks for the input. I guess there's no way to shave a composite handle, eh?

No, but that's why Joe C invented the Oggie Grip, since he used to shave his wooden sticks when he grew up. He wanted the same thing for a composite stick, which required creating a composite extension that fits most hands better.

The accidental byproduct was the Oggie Grip also enhances the flex of the stick to be less than the original, but that wasn't the intention when he created the Oggie.

[Oggie Grip 0]

Ok. We don’t recommend you try this at home but, we’ve done this in response to many players including some pros that say they like to hold their hand halfway off the stick.

We've modified our Ergo Grip and show some pics below. Check this out.

Pic 1. Shave and round off the top side and bottom side of the grip on a belt sander.

Pic 2. Shows the completed shaved end of the grip before application of cohesive tape. Don’t be afraid to take the rubber off when sanding. (It looks like total crap huh?)

Pic 3. Comparison between stock Oggie (pink) and shaved Oggie (black) designed to hold your hand off the end.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Something just looks wrong about that pic, Joe.

[Chadd 916]

I can make shadows like that on the wall too.

[hockeysc23 0]

Spanks for the input. I guess there's no way to shave a composite handle, eh?

While a composite butt end is very thin ... I was able to round the corners by using a grinder that my dad had. You had to be careful to not apply too much pressure to break through but it worked.

Scott

[Oggie Grip 0]

Something just looks wrong about that pic, Joe.

JR. I think it's just the pink tape job that's making it look a little sexual...

I'll use a different color next time. :D

[Oggie Grip 0]

I can make shadows like that on the wall too.

Speaking of the wall, I talked to Jason today and he mentioned all the cut sticks I have on the wall.

Let's see how good you guys are.

First one to guess all the cut stick manufacturer's make and model gets a free Oggie. :D

[mack 44]

MY EYES OH MY GOD MY EYES

[Bazan110584 0]

To shave a stick, I just use a file and some elbow grease.

And still laughing my butt off over the Oggie grip pics/responses.

[Oggie Grip 0]

As I've said before......it's an extension.

[Oggie Grip 0]

Ok I’ve got some time on my hands tonight.

Looking to see if anyone has any skills…..

See if you can guess the cut sticks manufacturer and model in the background.

I’ll give some hints to get you started.

Free Oggie to the winner.

From left to right. Top to bottom.

Left Side

1. Easton _________ -orange.

2. CCM __________-blue 1st cut stick on left.

3. Easton _________-silver 2nd on right.

4. TPS____________-gold/blue

5. Easton__________-metallic blue

6. Bauer___________-black/yellow

7. ________________-blue. Older stick with three flex points

8. CCM____________-silver

9. CCM____________-silver

Right Side

10. TPS_____________-gold

11. ________________- Top right. blue. No hints.

12. ________________-blue. No hints.

13. ________________-pink. No hints.

14. _______Cobra-white. Guess the manufactuer name. Sweden. This is a tough one…

15. Bauer____________-Black/yellow. This is a grip stick. Same as no 6.

16. _________________-blue. Same as number 12.

17. _________________-dark red. This company has the Curtis curve.

In Front

18. __________________ -Green/black. Youth stick. Initials for manufacturer BBS.

19. __________________-Blue with red writing. Easy one.

20. Ripshot. Lt blue. Too hard I’m just giving this one away.

21. __________________-Silver. This manufacturer puts a 4†carbon fiber end plug on the end of most their sticks.

22. ___________________-Black carbon fiber. This is the cut stick with black tape with white tape and writing on it. Gretzky used this stick at one time.

23. ___________________-Green. Jason Harris was the distributor of this product.

24. ___________________-Black with white tape and Sticky Grip Foam.

[whbd18 0]

1)Easton Si-Core or Comp 777

2)CCM Vector V110/ Hespeler Nemesis

3)Easton Z-Bubble Grip

4)TPS response XN10

5)Easton Typhoon

6)Bauer Vapor XX Stick' Um

7) Bauer Triflex Silver?

8)CCM Vector V90/V130

9)CCM Vector V90/V130

10. TPS_Response XN10

11. Easton Z-Bubble/Cyclone/06 ST

12. Mission M-1

13. Mission Pink Rebel

14. ISAC Cobra

15. Bauer Vapor XX Stick' Um

16. Mission M-1

17. Christian Torch

In Front

18. Black Beauty Front Loader

19. Ballistik Pro Light or Ultra Light

20. Ripshot. Lt blue. Too hard I’m just giving this one away.

21. Easton Synergy SL

22. Hespeler CS Pro or 9009

23. Salming TF3

24. Sande Heat Seeker

[Oggie Grip 0]

Damn. You got skills.

7 is wrong and I need the model for all the manufacturers.

For 23 do some research on Modsquad.

[whbd18 0]

Damn. You got skills.

7 is wrong and I need the model for all the manufacturers.

For 23 do some research on Modsquad.

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