1.   Great blend for rod builders

  2.   Better structural integrity than standard 4# foam

  3.   Extremely lightweight

  4.   Easy to machine and finish; Great for composites

  5.   Makes 16+ foam cores when using with RR-Foam Core Mold

  1. Makes a 15” (L) x 1.25”+ (OD) foam core

  2. Includes:

  3.   Silicone Rubber Mold

  4.   1/4” x 18” Mandrel

  5.   PVC Casing/End Caps and Velcro strap

  6. Easy to use, no fuss or mess

  7. Usable for hundreds of pours! 

  1. Three sizes (Diameter x Length):

  2. 1/4” x 18” $9

  3. 3/8” x 18” $11

  4. 7/16” x 18” $13

  5. Long lasting hardened steel drill rod

  6. Very true 60° center

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  1.   Tints foam to make grey foam cores

  2.   Add one to two drops per core

  3.   Use grey foam cores for dark composite sleeving

  1. ‘Pour your own’ foam cores Kit

  1. Great starter kit for making your own foam cores!

  2. Easy-to-use, no fuss turn-key kit

  3. Kit includes:

  1. RR-Foam Core Mold (made w/silicone rubber) -- good for hundreds of pours!

  2. Makes Foam Core that is 1/4” Center Bored 15” (L) x 1.25”+ (OD)

  3. Includes a 1/4” x18” Mandrel

  4. Riley Rods RR-6# Pour Foam (32 oz.) and 2 Yorker Caps

  5. Riley Rods RR-321 Epoxy (12 oz.)

  6. Drill Mixer

  7. 1.5 oz. Black Pigment (to make grey foam cores)

~ Just $89.95!  

We’re having a blast making Riley Rods Hard Core Grips™ for our custom fishing rods (our customers are loving it too!).  The possibilities are endless!


With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a variety of products that simplify the process and are producing great results for both us and our fellow rod builders. 


Whether you want to start working with foam core or are a seasoned pro there’s something for you. 


New to making foam core composite grips or need a refresher? Check out our foam core composite grip process.

ONE STOP

COMPOSITE GRIP SHOP

  1. ‘Ready Made’ Foam Cores

  2. RR-321 6# Pour Foam

  3. RR-Foam Core Mold

  4. RR-321 Epoxy

  5. Composite Sleeving

  6. HST X-Grip

  7. Mandrels

  8. Pigments/Micro Flakes

  9. And More!

Makes pouring
RR-6# Pour Foam a breeze!

  1.   Great for seasoning mandrels

  2.   One can lasts a while

Foam core KIT

supplies & tools

  1. Foam Core is 1/4” Center Bored 15” (L) x 1.25”+ (OD)

  2. Made with RR-6# Pour Foam

  3. Hand poured using RR-Foam Core Mold (see below)

  4. No voids, consistent texture throughout.

  5. Available in Cream (light-colored grips) Grey (dark colored grips)

  1. ‘Ready made’ foam CORES

~ $4.50 a core; 5 cores for $20

foam cores

composite grip KITs

  1. carbon fiber grip kit

  1.   Bass, Fly, Inshore

  1. carbon fiber grip kit 

  1. Makes Grips with O.D. < 1.0” or less

  2. Kit includes:

  1. Makes Grip with O.D. > 1.0”

  2. Kit includes:

  1.   RR-foam core mold: $45

  1. Cycloaliphatic “non-amine blushing” epoxy system

  2. Outstanding epoxy for making composite grips

  3. Extremely hard and durable

  4. Excellent long-lasting gloss

  5. UV resistant

  6. A fully usable 40-minute working pot life

  7. Works great with pigments and micro flakes

  1.   500 x 0.1g

  2.   Four Modes:

  3. Grams (g), Ounces (oz), 
      Grains (dwt) & Troy Ounces (ozt)

  4.   Must have for every shop

composite sleeving  ~ pigments ~ micro flakes

 COMPOSITE SLEEVINGComposite_Sleeving.htmlComposite_Sleeving.htmlshapeimage_11_link_0
  1.   Bottom, Jigging, Offshore

  1.   BLACK FOAM PIGMENT (1.5 oz.): $4

  1.   RR-321 EPOXY (12 oz. Kit): $25

  1.   stoner urethane
       release agent: $10

  1.   RR-6# Pour FOAM (32 oz): $20

  1.   PAINT MIXER: $3

  1.   digital scale: $10

  1. yorker caps: 2 for $1

  1. MANDRELS

  1. reamer set: $50

  1.   Perfect for reaming foam cores and at an AWESOME price!   

  2.   Four sizes cover most needs--fly to offshore

  3.   Handle or drill mounted

  4.   One set of replacement paper

  1. (5) ‘Ready Made’ Foam Cores ~ Grey

  2. Each foam core is 15 (L) x 1.25”+ (OD)

  3. RR-321 Epoxy (12 oz. kit)

  4. 7 ft. 1.0” 100% Carbon Composite Sleeving

  1.   A must have for perfect pours

  2.   Fits most Drills

~ $65.95  

~ $69.45 

  1. (5) ‘Ready Made’ Foam Cores ~ Grey

  2. Each foam core is 15 (L) x 1.25” O.D.

  3. RR-321 Epoxy (12 oz. kit)

  4. 7ft. of 1.5” 100% Carbon Composite Sleeving

Making Foam Core Composite Grips
Step by StepFC_Composite_Grips_Process.html

Questions or want more information? Contact us.  We’re happy to help!

  1. No need to enter a number in the Quantity Box (after you’ve hit the ‘Add to Cart’ Button)

  2. Please call with requests for 15+ cores

  3. If actual shipping cost is less than you are charged you will be refunded the difference after your order has been processed.