I thought it may be of interest to some to see these figures comparing the 5, 3 piece, all split cane, Precision Rods bottom rods which I'm now privileged to be custodian of :-
Unnamed (christened “The Princess”) 10ft. 9in. 12.60 oz. (357 gr.). 19 1/2in handle. Taper 0.471in to 0.106in (11.96 – 2.69mm)
“R Sealey’s Tudor Supreme” 11ft. 12.60 oz. (357 gr.). 22in handle. “ 0.525in to 0.103in (13.34 – 2.62mm)
“Severn Perfection” 11ft. 12.70 oz. (360 gr.). 18in handle. “ 0.506in to 0.122in (12.85- 3.10mm)
“The Express” 11ft. 13.00 oz. (368 gr.). 18 3/4in handle. “ 0.513in to 0.103in (13.00- 2.62mm)
“R. Sealey’s Tudor Supreme.” 12ft. 19.00 oz. (538 gr.). 29 1/4in handle. “ 0.585in to 0.143in (14.86 - 3.64 mm)
nb. Handles measured from the top of the collar to the bottom of the button.
Tapers taken from as close to the top of the handle as I can get, and just under the tip guide whipping.
Note ... all but the 12ft 'Supreme' (which has been stripped to bare cane for rebuild) include the varnish.
For interest or reference.
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"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Very informative Mal, thanks, what about the Festival ?
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That has a whole cane butt Mushy, Sir ! I was simply comparing like with like for this exercise.Mushy wrote:Very informative Mal, thanks, what about the Festival ?
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Ah I see Mal, I see Precision, I dream Festival, must buy one I really must, came close this year, just didn't jump !!!
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