8 inch handle on an 8 foot whip?

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Magno
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8 inch handle on an 8 foot whip?

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What are the pros and cons?
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That's pretty much the standard for me....6" is too short, and anything over 8" begins to move into 'Not-Screen-Accurate' territory...But over 8" will certainly work well, of course....
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Good to hear. I always have the most trouble choosing handle lengths when it comes to a new whip.
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