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For those who have tried blade with straight and flared handle, what do you prefer to use and why?

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I always prefer FL...I'm always concerned that ST will slip out of my hands...

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I keep a very lose grip, constantly changing my grip for each shot so a flared handle tends to get very annoying (and painful), so definitely a straight grip for me.

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I also used both, but my Joo only came with a straight handle, so I've got used to that.

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Hi, used to play with FL but tried AN and liked it so that is what i use now.
My son preffers FL.

regards, holeinbat

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Flared with a lottle grip tape to make it not quite anatomic, but it feels more like a straight handle but fits my hand better.

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I put ST but I like both. ST only if the handle is big enough. For brands that have smaller handle in ST I will get the FL so I can keep a hold of it better.

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I have tried all the handles but have settled on straight because it just fills my hand better, the flaired feels like i have to hold it tight because it is smaller.
I feel as if i have more control with the straight so thats what i use.

Seems that people who have tried both prefer straight handle. I prefer straight handle too. It gives me better control. But I find FL better when executing flat drives.

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Enjoy the game. It is a never ending learning experience once you play and keep the ball on that 45 sq ft of space or should I say half of that space.

Over the years I've use flared, straight, conic and anatomic. Doesn't make a huge difference to me but flared is usually the best compromise of comfort and security.

I like straight. Flared jabs into the bottom of my hand and also messes up my twiddling.

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I prefer FL, I play with FL. But, I have tried M.Maze ST and I feel it better only while hitting BH Loop. Definitely personal opinion (pref.).

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Haven't tried ST handle but I've tried the AN blade.
In the end its all about personal preference. Not everyone's playing style, blade-holdin style is the same..

I prefer FL, max grip for me

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I've used both and I twiddle so it makes a difference. I like something in between...the only good example I know of is the Xiom handles which are fatter and have just the right amount of "flare." The flared handle on my Gambler is WAY too thin and overly flared. I built up the handle in increasingly wider layers of thin packing foam topped by a Butterfly leather wrap so it is almost straight if you look at it, but nicely cushioned. The wrap also helps a lot if my hand starts to get too sweaty.

 

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I have never tried Gambler's FL handle. Based on reviews it is thinner than the ST, this is why I got ST handle on that blade. The St handle is very long so the edge doesn't dig into your hand like some do. Gambler Arc/Car blade has thicker ST handle (nice size to me) than OS Kevlar. OS Kevlar ST handle is borderline to me. I can use it, though I prefer a little thicker, but I like thicker handles than average I think.

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