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Handles & Grips

Concept2 oars are available with adjustable composite handles, fixed composite handles and traditional wood handles. The types of grips available to you depend on what handle you choose, so read carefully to ensure you make compatible choices.

Handle Types

Sweep Composite Adjustable Handles

Adjustable Composite

Our 5cm adjustable handle lets you easily change the overall length of your oar by adjusting the outer grip in or out on the handle. 

Unique Features

  • Easy to adjust oar length
  • Redundant design for safety: The grip has an indexing screw, clamp screw and is keyed to the handle to prevent rotation
  • Continuous choice of settings over the entire five centimeter range. Each turn of the adjusting screw results in a length change of approximately 0.25 centimeters
  • Oars are marked at the handle to indicate overall length of the oar in centimeters
  • Worn grips or damaged parts are easily replaced
  • Low-stress, wiggle-free connection withstands heavy use and extends the life of the handle
     
Sweep Composite Fixed Handle

Fixed Composite

Fixed composite handles are available in one size with Ultralight shafts only. Choose fixed length handles only if you are certain you will not need to change the length of your oars.
 

Sweep Wooden Handles

Fixed Wood 

Traditional basswood handles are available in three sizes (39 mm, 42 mm, 45 mm)  with ultralight shafts only. Choose wood handles only if you are certain you will not need to change the length of your oars. Wood handles can be sanded or scored as desired.

Inner Grip Options

Sweep Inner Grip Green Rubber

Green Rubber

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite, Fixed Composite
Diameter: 43 mm
Texture: Firm and smooth
Maintenance: Most durable, easy to clean

Sweep Inner Grip Black Suede

Microfiber Suede

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite, Fixed Composite
Diameter: 40 mm
Texture: Soft, synthetic suede texture. Easiest on hands.
Maintenance: Adhesive-backed patch is easy to replace and requires more frequent replacement

Sweep Inner Grip Wood Veneer

Wood Veneer

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite, Fixed Composite
Diameter: 41.5 mm
Texture: Real mahogany 
Maintenance: Smooth feel, can be sanded carefully for more texture

Outer Grip Options

Outer Grip Green Rubber

Green Rubber

Compatible Handles: Fixed Composite, Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: 

  • Outer for fixed: 39 mm
  • Outer for adjustable: Three sizes: 32 mm, 34.5 mm, 37 mm 

Texture: Firm and smooth
Maintenance: Most durable, easy to clean
 

Microfiber Suede

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: 37 mm
Texture: Soft, synthetic suede texture
Maintenance: Adhesive-backed patch is easy to replace and requires more frequent replacement

Sweep Outer Grip Wood Veneer

Wood Veneer

Compatible Handles: Fixed Composite, Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: 39 mm
Texture: Real mahogany 
Maintenance: Can be sanded carefully for more texture

Outer Grip Orange Contour

Contoured Orange

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: Two sizes: 32 mm (thin), 33.5 mm (medium)
Texture: Radial contoured and firm brushed texture
Maintenance: Durable and easy to clean

Outer Grip Azure and Ice Blue

Ice Blue and Azure Blue Rubber

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: Two sizes: 33.5 mm (ice), 36 mm (azure)
Texture: Firm with longitudinal ribs
Maintenance: Durable and easy to clean

Outer Grip Black Rubber

Black Rubber

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: 35 mm
Texture: Moderately firm rubber texture
Maintenance: Durable and does not show dirt

Outer Grip Bare Core

Bare Core

Compatible Handles: Adjustable Composite
Outer Hand Diameter: 30 mm
Texture: To be used with another manufacturer’s grips 
Maintenance: Allows other grips to be used with adjustable composite handle

Diameter Charts

Sweep Grip Diameters
GripOutside Hand DiameterInside Hand Diameter 
Green Rubber
 Thin32 mm43 mm 
 Medium34.5 mm43 mm 
 Thick37 mm43 mm 
Microfiber Suede37 mm40 mm 
Wood Veneer39 mm41.5 mm 
Contoured Orange
 Thin32 mmn/a 
 Medium33.5 mmn/a 
Ice Blue33.5 mmn/a 
Azure Blue36 mmn/a 
Black Rubber35 mmn/a