Abobass Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Anyone have some experience with the DRT varial handle ?.. Pros/Cons ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I've got a couple an am very happy with them. Pros: - Able to use it for multiple brands of reel. Typically you'd need 2 handles for a Pluton and Curado 200. With this setup you just need to buy two handle nuts. - Interchangable knobs in multiple colors and sizes - solid feel and performance Con - 100mm is the largest they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 You can swap out the knobs on most major brand handles. And it's only a few bucks to install bearings in them if they don't have them already. I just don't see the justification for the high price on that handle. willsochill, Graphite.Greg and swole_t 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 You can swap out the knobs on most major brand handles. And it's only a few bucks to install bearings in them if they don't have them already. I just don't see the justification for the high price on that handle. Justification is they are dope. The knobs are larger than most and while i prefer foam the varial is tight. Also i prefer 100mm over most. Once u get to 110mm and up it can be awkward. Those handles hang in my sunshirt and hoody pocket. 100mm seems to be just right IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelpMePickABobber Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've checked em out. They look really nice, I just can't figure out why they cost so much. Mauk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Justification is they are dope. The knobs are larger than most and while i prefer foam the varial is tight. Also i prefer 100mm over most. Once u get to 110mm and up it can be awkward. Those handles hang in my sunshirt and hoody pocket. 100mm seems to be just right IMO I can buy a 102 mm swept carbon fiber handle from Hawgtech, put fresh ABEC7 bearings on it, add huge custom knobs from Hedgehog Studio and still be at about half the cost. Edited April 26, 2017 by Top Ramen willsochill, Jpratt, Peteisgood and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R_TX Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/34966-review-request-drt-varial-handle/?hl=varial I posted this awhile back but never got much information. I decided to go with "Reel KustomReels" (on FB) carbon handle and could not be happier. Top quality materials and bearings for about half the price of JDM options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I can buy a 102 mm swept carbon fiber handle from Hawgtech, put fresh ABEC7 bearings on it, add huge custom knobs from Hedgehog Studio and still be at about half the cost. No doubt there are lower cost options. Personally not a fan of hawgtech's stuff, when it comes to CF handles I prefer Studio but that's just me. Seems to be comparing apples to oranges when talking CF vs Aluminum handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Seems to be comparing apples to oranges when talking CF vs Aluminum handle. That's true. Aluminum is much cheaper material to produce than decent CF. Edited April 26, 2017 by Top Ramen C_R_TX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 But I get that some of y'all think it looks cool. It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) How bout that big deps chain handle? Looks like a set of brass knuckles Edited April 27, 2017 by BigSlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Deps Knucklearm HelpMePickABobber, Darth Baiter and Jpratt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Year 71 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 That would be the 'Strong' version. I've got a couple of them. Love everything about them. Not cheap but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) How bout that big deps chain handle? Looks like a set of brass knuckles I'm just mezkin enough to like that. It matches the steering wheel in my car. ; ) Edited April 27, 2017 by Top Ramen thastickybandit, GoblinSlayer, Darth Baiter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Aside from the cool looks and customization, why would someone buy a new handle? Do people do it for things like the revo toro beast which come with 3 handles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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