Split Grip Handle placement

[Spoonplugger1]

On mine about 1/4 ounce lighter, cork is way lighter than a solid chunk of nylon and it's worlds more comfortable to fish. Think about it would you build a reel seat as you discribe and put on a hammer? Any tool? Ergonomically they suck, if they are poorly designed ergonomically can they really be more sensitive and easy on you to fish. The world and military would disagree with you.