I love the look of this texalium tubing but I have concerns about the durability of it going in and out of medal Rod holder. These are the Rod holders on party/head boats. I think this stuff is coated with aluminum so maybe it has some measure of resilience? Anybody know? Thank!!

Mike,
The tubing will be fine, but there is a good bet that the outer finish will get damaged by continued use of a grip like this in a rod holder.

If you want to use this rod in a rod holder, use a grip wrap on the grip to protect it.

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You could try a shrink wrap, but I would do it with caution because I don't know if the heat from the heat shrink would have an effect on the finish on the tex aluminum.

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Thanks Roger! Yeah maybe I'll put this Winn grip stuff over it. I'd rather not but...

Mike,
The Batson clan has used the silver Texalium a lot on their rods, they may be able to answer all your questions

We use Texalium tubing quite a bit up here on our downrigger rods, use it like a slick butt. There’ll be a some wear on them over time, just like any grip, but they’ll hold up just fine.

I've used a couple of these handles on downrigger rods and really like them. I had a build get ruined by my cat, long story lol. But in dismantling the rod and trying to save some components I tested the handle by smacking it on the edge of my workbench as hard as i could several times and didnt even leave a mark. No doubt a very durable handle. Mark