Covertec Wheel or not?

[Ken at Sunrise]

Hello, I'm looking at purchasing the Manticore. I already have a saber and its hilt has a fair bit of fiddly bits attached. It looks awesome but because of that, sometimes, it makes the grip a bit difficult when trying to flourish (show off with really cool looking but total useless swinging it about) the saber. The Manticore seems to have a very sleek look to it and a cool emitter; so that's a win/win.

My question is, for those how own it, does the Covertec Wheel get in the way of trying to flourish (show off with really cool looking but total useless swinging it about) it. I noticed, in one review, that the Covertec Wheel is on the Hilt and not the Pommel so does that keep it from bothering the grip. Maybe the Covertec Wheel is not bother at all? If I do get the Covertec Wheel, that certainly makes it nice to wear for, whatever, outings.

Please let me know what your experience is.

Thank you for any advice.,

[Karmack]

I've never had an issue with mine.   I have wheels on a few of my sabers, including my main "spinner", a Dark Catalyst.  I've never had any issues with it.  Had one on an Aeon V4 as well, it was also never a problem.

[Samhain138]

If you get one and you don't like it, it is removable with the right size allen wrench.  I have one removed from one side of my Menace staff.  There's a hole there so I can put it back if I want.

[Ken at Sunrise]

I've never had an issue with mine.   I have wheels on a few of my sabers, including my main "spinner", a Dark Catalyst.  I've never had any issues with it.  Had one on an Aeon V4 as well, it was also never a problem.

I'm glad to hear is hasn't been a problem. I'm saving up for this one, thanks.

If you get one and you don't like it, it is removable with the right size allen wrench.  I have one removed from one side of my Menace staff.  There's a hole there so I can put it back if I want.

How bad does the hole look?  Hehe, we are after all, getting really cool looking Light Sabers. Looks count 

Thanks,

[Samhain138]

The screws used are larger than the retention screws.  It doesn't bother me personally.

I don't expect the cover tech to really be in the way in the first place on that hilt.  Especially if you're spinning, it shouldn't be anywhere near a one handed grip.

[Karmack]

I'm glad to hear is hasn't been a problem. I'm saving up for this one, thanks.

How bad does the hole look?  Hehe, we are after all, getting really cool looking Light Sabers. Looks count 

Thanks,

the screw that holds on the covertec is 8/32 threads, the same as the retention screw, so the hole is the same size as well.   You can get short button-head screws at Lowes or any hardware store, I would recommend button-top, 8/32 thread, 1/4" to fill the hole.  Then there's just a little button-headed screw in the hilt.  Sometimes you can even put a colored one in, black in a silver hilt, silver in a black one, or even red or blue if you can find them.

[Ken at Sunrise]

Oh, very good suggestion.

Thanks,