Stipple vs checkering

[gradymaci]

What do you like better, and why..Trying to make up my mind..Thanks Jerry

[Rando]

I believe checkering will give a better grip/bite as it tends to be sharper edges. That said, I've had several stippled grips from Duane Jessop and really enjoyed them. I shoot with a very loose grip and tend to let the bow "float" at the shot, this eliminates torque for me... I would say that if your style is to really grip tightly the bow, a checkered grip would be more effective.
For controlling the bow after the shot, with a loose grip, I liked the stipple grip.
My two cents... for free.
Randy

[BAK]

I've never had a checkered bow, but I don't like the "squirmy" feeling of a smooth grip on a hot day so I think I'd like it. 

[GCook]

Checkering is not a comfortable grip for me. 

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[Friend]

I own both stippled and checkered grips.

I prefer stippling over checkering where the checkering digs in and is noticeably uncomfortable as my draw wt reaches approximately 45#s. As the draw wt continues to rise the increasing discomfort becomes a distraction.

I much prefer checkering over stippling where the extreme hi points have been sanded down. Note: South Cox of Stalker sands the hi points down and I have found it to be most comfortable and comfortably alleviates grip slippage.

[Yooper-traveler]

Jerry I would grip a few and see what your hand likes!  For me it depends on the checkering.  My two Stickflingers have very comfortable checkering.  I had some others that were a little rough until they wore down. For my ASLs I like leather or a rubber grip.

[bigbadjon]

In my opinion if you are not slipping you are torquing. Pressure will only make to bow move o where you should be gripping it. To that point I think stippling makes more sense as it is less aggressive.

[Bowguy67]

Just something to think about. Oil could be applied to a grip and the bow could still be shot. You don’t need “gripping power” to shoot. In fact it’s mostly detrimental.
Hold the bow, don’t choke it. Here’s another benefit. Very often your hand will find the same way into the grip with this method. It’s what we want consistanty yes?
Now this light grip could be done with either but neither is better if you ask me. Pick what suits you looks wise but don’t choke your bow

[Orion]

I'm not a fan of either, I want the bow grip to find it's position in my hand.  I don't grip it tightly.  If buying used, a stippled grip is a deal breaker for me.  Simply don't like the way it looks.  Something to think about re resale value.

[gradymaci]

Thanks for the opinions of the few that did not chase me down the rabbit hole with there methodology of how to grip or not to grip a riser.. I chose to use a framing hammer with a padded grip.

[blacktailbob]

Nerve damage in my neck from almost breaking it in a fall 43 years ago in the army has resulted in my grip getting weaker along with carpel tunnel. Nerve surgery and dropping from 60 lbs to 44 has helped but the hand still feels unstable at times.
Haven't tried checkering or stippling but several bow saddles, finally settle on beavertail for my recurve. Love it and it looks pretty cool too.

[Keefer]

Jerry,
 Everyone has their own opinion if they like a Stipple or Checkering and reasons why even if it doesn’t appeal to them.
 Now I never shot a bow with the checkering but I personally like the looks if done right. My Hoots recurve I had Lee make quite a few years back “Thinking” it was 2011 but need to go back and think that one out .
 Anyway I asked him if he ever did a Moose antler stipple cause I seen he has done other antler stipples and loved it.
He said no never a Moose but. Would consider it and I placed my order for a special bow to be made by him and this was his first to have a moose antler and tracks with stipple.
 When shooting it you do not even notice it is even there.
It may be different then other bowyers but my Thunderhorn has it as well and again I don’t even notice it in the palm but sure some folks may.

 

[Keefer]

Now here is my Thunderhorn I traded a bow for and it already had the stipple on it and done just as well.

[gradymaci]

Keith, Your right on point..Ive never had a bow by Duane, but he really knows how to make one Purty..Thanks for the pics, Im leaning towards Jim Neeves doing the Stipple and go ahead and hit it with his "special" texture..

[Bowguy67]

Gradi no one is chasing you down anything. I choose hammers w padded grips too but you need grip w them. Very different than archery.

[gradymaci]

Respectfully disagree when a 60# bow drawn at 30" slips in your hand and comes back towards your face in my world of 90 percent humidity living in Florida..No worries got some good info and yours is noted..Have a great weekend..Jerry

[Bowguy67]

There’s no way no how a properly drawn bow could slip towards your face. No humidity. No weight, no draw length. It’s not even a consideration. As I said even oiled up it’d set right into your hand the same way.
We should actually teach that. I bet there’d be benefits.
Jerry you can shoot any way you like but think about something. If you draw straight back with the proper grip there’s no way for it to slip. Just think about that n do what you like though. I’m not trying to convince you anything only to get you to consider. I bet it’d help.
Recently we started some classes. One fellow sort of figured he had it figured out. I’m not for sure why he signed up but he was mentally set in his ways. His grip, release, etc etc.
I asked him to consider what we were teaching and at least open minded try it. The fellow realized no one is trying to hurt only help him and no one is forcing change. He now grins as he shoots and understands. You’ve got a problem it seems and are disbelieving it’s a problem so it’s hard to consider there might be easier ways 
I hope it works out for ya.
Wanna explain something else. Many fellas have shot a long time. Doesn’t mean we were taught correct or the best. Now my friend is a multiple time state champ. His form isn’t perfect. He doesn’t grip the bow perfectly. He knows that but he’s mastered the consistency through years of practice. You surely can too. But back to my friend. Does he teach that way? Answer- No.
Good luck and I hope you take nothing incorrectly

[gradymaci]

Well said and respect your thoughts ..

[MnFn]

I’ve had both. Checkering on a Tall Tines recurve and stippling on a Liberty longbow.  I like the look of checkering better, but don’t care if I have either when shooting.  But so far I’ve never hunted in high humidity.

[Terry Green]

I found it personal preference...

It really has no bearing on your shooting if you know how to hold I bow correctly...

However, Florida is not the only state that has humidity and yes sometimes grips Get sweaty....  And that can make for sweaty palms on  smooth wood not so positive of a grip at times...

I have had checkering, stippling, leather, rubber, beavertail grips..... Along with an assortment of different gloves on my bow hand for cold and mosquitoes.....its all good....none of the above has ever 'forced' me to hold the bow incorrectly.

 Just find what you like...