Morgan versus Strain Whips?

Indiana Jackson · Post by **Indiana Jackson** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:04 pm

Anybody that has seen both who could comment?

The Strain whips I have seen are tight laced and look polished like glass. The Morgan pictures I've seen are dull and I don't know about the tightness of the lacing. Any comments? Not trying to troll here, I just want honest comparisons from those who know.

Thanks
IJ

Boggstandard · Post by **Boggstandard** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:39 pm

Joe Strain's whips are as well designed, well constructed, tightly plaited, and well rolled as any maker I can think of. His whips lay-out nicely and have a smooth "fluid" action.

Mr. Morgan's whips are legendary for good reason: their impact on the whip making/whip using communities, and upon numerous Indy fans.

From the stand point of fit, finish, and overall aesthetics, and from the stand point of price differential, I'd go with a Strain.

Nebraska Brad · Post by **Nebraska Brad** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:59 pm

Boggstandard wrote:Joe Strain's whips are as well designed, well constructed, tightly plaited, and well rolled as any maker I can think of. His whips lay-out nicely and have a smooth "fluid" action.

Mr. Morgan's whips are legendary for good reason: their impact on the whip making/whip using communities, and upon numerous Indy fans.

From the stand point of fit, finish, and overall aesthetics, and from the stand point of price differential, I'd go with a Strain.

I own both and totally agree.

-Nebraska[/i]

bluzharp · Post by **bluzharp** » Fri May 23, 2008 6:22 am

IMHO, between the two, I'd go with a Strain also for the same reasons mentioned above. I truly believe someday Joe's whips will be the "Morgan's" of the future. And believe me, I mean no slight to any of the top notch whip makers out there by saying this. What I mean is, I think Joe has his own unique style that will eventually make him "Morgan" famous for HIS own style, much like Morgan did for himself, IJ franchise apart from that. We're entering a new era of whip makers now, and I just get the feeling that Joe is at the front of that wave as a young whip maker. Just my gut feeling.

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:32 pm

Both the David Morgan whip and the Joe Strain whip are fantastic whips! You truly can't go wrong with either purchase! It's like comparing a Lamborghini with a Ferrari - both are superior to just about everything else on the road. It comes down to personal preference, in my opinion. The Strain whip seems to be more "Raiders" screen accurate than the new Morgan whips, so if it's SA you're after, the Strain is the way to go.

Given the price difference (comparing the 10' models) - $572 for the Joe Strain, and $865 for the DM, the choice comes down to how much $ you're willing to part with. Here are a few comparison pics of my Joe Strain and David Morgan. (the DM was brand new at the time and still had the tag on it.)

-Craig

Whipcrack · Post by **Whipcrack** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:22 am

Both are great whips and great crackers. However, a Strain is a Strain and a Morgan is a Morgan.

After reading the above post it is evident that David Morgan has passed the reins of his whip making to others while before he made every plait.

I would and have paid more for a whip made by David Morgan. IMO the price difference was justified by the lineage. Today I would not do so based on the knowledge David did not make it himself. I think you are too late Indy Jackson but remember David Morgan did them all by himself for over 40 years and my first David Morgan 8 footer cost me $135!

Bill Walton