<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by flounderhead59 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">While I don't have the collection that a lot of you guys have and actually prefer the look of the rods as manufatured, what about that heat shrink tubing? It comes in various colors and sizes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The main benefit that I've found with the wraps is it has kind of tacky feel to it that gives a little better grip than cork. My experience with heat shrink is it usually has a more slick outer surface. I'm not saying they don't make it with a more tacky outside but I haven't seen it if they do. Also heat shrink is made to seal whatever you're using it on so it has a glue on the inside which would make it a little more difficult to replace. With the wraps you just peel them off and put another on. It takes about 5 minutes.