What do you guys prefer?

The majority of my new rods are split grip.

But one of my most used rods (over 20 years old) is full grip and I don't think I would want it any other way. I use it for spinnerbaits and swim jigs.

What say you?

full grip cork is my preference but a split grip doesn't bother me.

I am a full grip person. I don’t like split grips at all. My fishing partner is just the opposite. To each his own.

The " claim " is that split grip is suppose to increase sensitivity.

I'd say that depends on the quality of blank.

I'm fine with either.

I prefer the look of a full grip but don’t really care when fishing as I never touch the middle of the handle.

I prefer full but most of my bass rods are split because they're more widely available and that factor takes a backseat to blank and guide quality, seat comfort, and overall value for my hard earned $$$.

I don't have a favorite. I think my rods are probably half and halve. If the rod does what I want it to for a particular lure, it don't matter which handle is on it but I do prefer it to be cork.

Like them both … cork or eva foam … really no preference

The one I converted years ago really fits my hands perfectly. Also did my first thread art with it.

I prefer a full grip but most of my rods are split. For me, whether the grip is split or not is the last thing of importance after the blank, the seat feel, the lightness of the guides and ultimately the grip. I like a full cork because I cast two handed on every cast, even if it is just a small touch on the butt.

For me it depends on which one is on sale.

Full grip. Just always liked it better.

Split grips look cook. Your hands don't go on that part of the grip anyways so it's a nice touch to expose the blank and apply color winding checks, thread work and branding or all the above. Full grips can look nice too as long as there is some effort put in such as an hour glass shaped full grip, taper, or some sort of detailing to breakup the expanse of handle. The uniform cylinder handle that just abruptly ends looks a little low effort or old fashioned to me. Even a lightning rod can manage a subtle hourglass shape on the handle and it's a $40 rod. A full grip is not an excuse to be boring.

This rod is another full cork grip that I think looks nice. It has a little shaping on the handle and big dual color winding check between the grip and EVA buttcap.

Doesn't really matter to me. Like them both. I mostly cast with 2 hands.

Fishing saltwater, has to be full grips.

I am in the split grip arena, but have and enjoy both fully.

I like full cork handles but not that big of an issue either way. I’d say 75% if mine are split handle now.

I have some of each but prefer split grip rods

If I had to only use one from here on out, I’d probably go with a split grip but either is fine with me.

Doesn't really matter to me as long as they are properly balanced. I have seen some instances where a heavier full grip handle balanced a rod better if the manufacturer didn't take the time to balance it properly.

I prefer a full handle when casting and grabbing the bottom of the rod with my offhand, but have many of both and it doesn't matter THAT much.

A couple of extremes in weight, and both very useful in their niches.

Full grips for me.

A-Jay

Don't care whether the grip is "split" or not, but I do have a preference about how long the grip is.

Original custom split grips were intended to aid two handed casting by promoting consistent placement of the rear hand with a solid grip. Claims of increased sensitivity are pure marketing by manufacturers whose primary goal is using less material and secondarily, style. It’s really just a matter of preference.

I only use full grip rods, the split ones might look cooler but do not feel right 2 handed casting.

I'm slowly getting used to split grips after hating them for years, but that's mostly having not much choice in the matter. Fewer companies are offering full grip as an option, because like was already said a manufacturer can save a lot of money minimizing the material needed in the handle.

This is something to keep in mind when buying cheaper rods. They had to save money somewhere and the handle style and material is an easy source to cut costs.

At first i wanted full, but nowadays, i don't even pay attention to it. Too many good rods that only offer split, and i am not about to skip a quality rod because the handle isn't full.