Zivkovic Fencing Grips FAQ
The following frequently asked questions are meant to help guide fencers who are new to Zivkovic grips (also known as Zivkovic handles).
Ultimately, the ‘best’ grip is the one that meets your preferences in terms of size, color, fencing style and so forth.
Consider the two sections below that outline the differences between each series, and then the differences between models in each series.
Together, these data points should help point you to a grip that suites your fencing style and preferences.
What are the Differences Across the Series?
The main differentiating attributes of each series are as follows:
Finger channels
Heel support
Wing design
The combination of these attributes by series are described in the below table:
| Series | Finger Channels | Heel Support | Wing Design | Style | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Yes | Yes | Straight | Defensive | Epee |
| K | No | No | Rounded | Aggressive | Foil |
| G | Yes | Yes | Flying | Mixed | Mixed |
| Z | No | Slight | Paddle | Mixed | Mixed |
What are the Differences Across Models Within a Series?
Each model in a series has the same or similar underlying design attributes but will vary in size.
Generally, there is at least a small to medium and medium to large model in each series. Sometimes there is also a slim version.
The below table attempts to collect model attributes:
| Series | Glove Size | Suggested Model | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Small to Medium | BIII | Slim version |
| Medium to Large | BII | ||
| Large to Extra Large | B | ||
| K | Small to Medium | KIII | Slim version |
| Medium | KII | ||
| Medium to Large | K | ||
| G | Small to Medium | GII | |
| Medium to Large | G | ||
| Z | Small to Medium | Z | |
| Medium to Large | ZII | ||
| S | Extra Small to Small | S | Similar to K |
What are My Color Choices?
The below table approximates most of the color choices available for each grip. Not all colors are available for each model. Please check the product detail page for available choices.
BLACK
BLUE
BROWN
DARK BLUE
FOREST GREEN
GREEN
MIDNIGHT BLUE
PINK
PURPLE
RED
UNINSULATED
Can I Test Drive a Few Handles?
Yes, we want to you to be a satisfied customer.
Feel free to order as many as you would like and return ones that don’t work for you according to our Returns & Refunds Policy.
Will Names Be Standardized in the Future?
We have heard feedback as to how confusing and inconsistent the naming scheme is. For example:
In the the B, G and K series, the BII, GII and KII are smaller versions of their respective counterparts
In the Z series, however, the Z is a smaller version of the ZII - the Z series goes in reverse order
Additionally, newer manufactures of the grips have introduced cross-hatching in certain parts of the grips, such as on the heel or inside of the wing. These features were not part of the original designs and now cause inconsistency of product across all series.
Finally, there is a newer model called B1 that would by name seem to indicate it is in the B series but it has design attributes that are unique to it.
Cassandra Fencing is exploring a reset in terms of both naming convention and manufacture for consistency, reliability and ease of understanding in the future.
Contact
If you need further advice on which grip would work best for you then please get in touch.