The handle is the central part of the Fusion staff system, with a connector at each end for attaching the two end tubes. Dragon and contact staffs use the same parts; the spin staff uses a thinner handle.
Compression lock
Each handle connector inserts into an end tube. Push the tube over the O-ring on the connector before tightening. Twisting expands the connector's rubber elements, forming a compression lock that holds the end firmly and prevents rattling and movement.
The connector has rubber elements at two locations with distinct functions:
| Location | Part and function |
|---|---|
| Deeper inside the end tube | Expanding rubber elements form the compression lock when tightened. |
| Near the final join | An O-ring prevents metal-on-metal contact and rattling. The tube must pass over it before tightening. |
Ultra hubs use exactly the same connector arrangement and insertion/tightening sequence.
To assemble, push each end tube over its connector's O-ring until the handle and end meet flush at the join, then twist until tight. Both handle-to-end joins should be flush.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Handle length | 400mm (contact/dragon), 300mm (spin) |
| Inside diameter | 19.1mm |
| Outside diameter | 22mm |
| OD with grip | 25mm |
Variants
The 400mm contact/dragon handle with F-Grip weighs 280g in aluminium or 225g in carbon fibre. See the Fusion Weight Reference for every part.
| Material | Weight (F-Grip) |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | 280g |
| Carbon Fibre | 225g |
The spin handle (300mm) is aluminium, F-Grip only, and weighs 215g. It is not offered with silicone or EPDM grip.
A carbon-fibre handle can be paired with Fire ends, but the Fire-end tubes themselves are always aluminium. Handle material does not describe the material of the entire fire staff. See Fire Ends.
Diameter & feel
The contact/dragon handle and the spin handle use different tube diameters, which changes how they handle:
| Handle | Tube OD | OD with grip | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Fibre / Aluminium (Contact/Dragon) | 22mm | ~25mm | Body rolls — larger diameter |
| Spin | 19mm | ~22mm | Spinning in the hand — thinner, easier to hold |
The Specifications table above (19.1mm ID / 22mm OD / 25mm OD with grip) describes the contact/dragon handle. The grip adds roughly 3mm to the outside diameter.
On spin staffs, grip is fitted only to the handle. Its approximately 22mm gripped diameter matches the bare end tubes. Contact and dragon staffs have grip over most of their length, giving users a larger gripped surface for body rolls. See Fusion Grips for grip coverage.
Compatibility with gripped ends
A spin handle will physically connect to contact/dragon ends, but the combination is not recommended: the gripped spin handle is approximately 22mm OD and the gripped contact/dragon ends are approximately 25mm OD. The resulting diameter mismatch at the joins makes these unsuitable as direct substitutes in that configuration.
Grip options
Contact/dragon handles can be ordered with one of three grip options. The spin handle comes with F-Grip only:
- F-Grip Tube — natural rubber, durable; complete 400mm handle weight is 280g aluminium or 225g carbon fibre
- Silicone — clear, works well in dry conditions
- EPDM — best for sweaty hands
See also
- Fusion — full product overview
- Fusion Ends — what connects to the handle
- Fusion Grips — detailed grip comparison
- Fusion Accessories — Double Adapter for short staff conversion