Get a Handle on Handles

I think one of the most common questions I am asked, apart from how is Team Neo Walkies, is what difference does the shape of the handle make to a Neo Walk stick. Well my friends, give me your ears and allow me to tell you everything.

I think the only two things the handle shape affect are the aesthetic and the comfort of the stick.

Let’s start with the aesthetic. How cute. How traditional. How quirky. That really is down to your personal preference. You may want a variety or you may want to keep your collection consistent. There are 4 basic options:

Here is the question mark. It is moulded from the stick and forms the Question Mark shape. It is one of our most popular handle shapes, the hand sits around the curved top:

Next we have the curved handle. Again it speaks for itself and is the more traditional more expected shape: 

Now we have our Snoopy. Named after Snoopy as we thought the shape from the side looks just like his nose! It is the second most popular handle shape and perfect for those who perfer the feel of a straight top: 

Now we get into our screw on handles starting with the T handle. It is straight along the top but thicker than the Snoopy and available in multiple colours. The unique thing about this handle is you can screw it on and off to change either the colour or the style to another screw on style! The style also allows you to add an extender which adds an inch to the height for the days you might be wearing bigger shoes! Exclusively available at Neo Walk: 

Finally our very fun Ball Handle, also a screw on style and available in multiple colours. It certainly stands out as a unique shape: 

I have developed all these handles over the years, sometimes by accident, but I have to admit I worked for a long time on getting the T handle just right. It makes a walking stick look like a modern work of art and something I hope you are all very proud to be seen with. It turns heads and bridges the gap between style and function perfectly. That’s my aim every day here at Neo Walk.

The experience you get with each stick depends on where your hand and weight is in relation to the upright rod. So it may be behind the rod like in the curved handle, or it may be right over the rod like in the other shapes. Here lies the difference.

Comfort wise I can pass on this advice. If you live with pain in your fingers and wrists, or perhaps you have EDS, then the question mark handle is often called the most comfortable. Snoopy and T handle give much the same comfort as each other as the handle is effectively straight, with your weight going directly over the rod.

If you feel you need some extra comfort all the handle shapes are available with a rubber gel grip. This is added at the time of making the stick and isn’t removable. It can’t be added afterwards. There are lots of different colours to choose from to either match or contrast with your walking stick. It can make a big difference to both the aesthetic and the function.

We always love to hear your experiences and opinions so leave a comment below to let us know how it’s worked out for you.

Much Love,

Lyndsay

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