Toelke Whip Question

D.Rose · December 05, 2022, 10:16:26 AM

Looking to order a new Whip and needed some information from people that have shot a few of them. How much more weight is added to a two piece where it has a metal inserts? Is it enough to make a notable difference in feel and performance? Really liking the thoughts of the 10X grip as well. Would the added mass from building that grip up make enough weight difference to matter at all? Got my eye on a used Whip 10X one piece but thinking the two piece may be the way to go if the extra weight is worth it.

McDave · December 05, 2022, 11:59:31 AM

For me it would be worth it, not only for the extra mass, but for having the convenience of a takedown. I sold a Whip I had for that reason. I may order another one one of these day in takedown, because I liked the bow otherwise.

Alexander Traditional · December 05, 2022, 01:55:18 PM

I didn't realize the 10x riser was available on the whip. I thought it was a different bow. I have a regular one piece that is 54@28, and it's a great bow.

Guss · December 05, 2022, 03:24:35 PM

The extra mass of the 2 pc. bow bolt is definitely a big plus to me, then the transportation advantage of the 2 pc., makes it a no brainer for me.

Michael Guran · December 05, 2022, 03:26:48 PM

I have a TD Whip with the classic grip, and it's a great bow. I haven't shot the 10x or a 1 piece Whip. But for comparison, I do have a TD BW PLX that is noticeably heavier than the Whip, both are 64" and the profiles are very similar.

the rifleman · December 05, 2022, 04:31:51 PM

I currently shoot a 1 piece 10X Whip. A lot different feel--- more mass weight than older all wood Whips I've had. I highly recommend the 10x riser. I've never owned a 2 piece Toelke, but I think that would be a great feature and certainly would up the weight a bit.
I do like more mass weight in a bow.

D.Rose · December 05, 2022, 04:41:01 PM

I have a one piece Chinook and just by putting a quiver on it makes it feel drastically better. I love the fit and feel of the lightweight bow. Just feel like I need a little extra weight right in the handle. I'm a touch over 29" draw and thinking a 64" 10x Whip will be money. Any personal preferences on bow length or 64" be about perfect for me?

Steelhead · December 05, 2022, 07:21:33 PM

I think 64" is a good all around length for you at 29 inches draw.I had two 64 inchers.

I bought one from a guy in Michigan who had 3 whips.

This was quite a few years ago.But he did have his custom whip that Mr. Toelke added weight to the riser like the 10X riser is currantly being built.I reckon thats where the 10 X evolved from.The one he sold me had an exotic wood riser.He pereffered his custom one that he kept.

If I was sure I wanted a Whip I would probably get the all phenolic with bowbolt and 10X riser.The stiffness might get you a few ft. per second in speed and dampen some vibration as well.You might like that without a bowquiver as well.If you want more weight like your chinook you can add the quiver and see how you like it either way.

If he offered the G-10 material I would probably get that in the riser.Not sure if he offers that material.

tzolk · December 06, 2022, 07:45:21 AM

If you compare a one piece to a bow bolt, both with Micarta risers, there is a slight weight difference with the bow bolt, not a lot. Cumulatively , the bolt AND the 10x riser should yield a good difference compared to a standard whip. I have a one piece SSLR and had a bow bolt SSLR at the same time and the weight difference was not significant. Talked with Dan and the next bow on order will be a 64" Whip and 10x riser with a low wrist grip. 10x for some added weight but probably no bow bolt. Quiver full of arrows does a lot for weight too. Great choice of bow btw!