Mohawk Paddle 
Company, 832 East Main Street, Independence, VA 24348 Fax/Phone 276-773-3227
Paddle FAQ's and Parts
Click on the question to get to 
answers with accompanying pictures.
click 
here to get a paddle order form
How does a t-grip 
differ from a pear grip?
How does an 8 inch 
compare to a 9 inch paddle?
What does a paddle 
extension look like?  How does it work?  Why would I need one?
What are button clip 
replacements?
What is the angle on the bent 
paddle?
What is a drip guard?
How does the 
kayak paddle come apart?
What is a paddle 
shaft grip?
What is a T-Grip adaptor set and how does it 
work?
 
  
    |  | How does a t-grip differ from a pear 
    grip? ---As shown by the picture the 
    shape is different.  The t-grip is on the left and the pear grip is on 
    the right. back to top | 
  
    |  | How does an 8 inch compare to a 9 inch 
    paddle? The width is wider on the 9 inch. 
    The 9 inch is displayed on the right and the 8 inch is displayed on the 
    left. 
    back to top | 
  
    |  | What does a paddle extension look like?
     --It's the metal tube at the top (24 
    inch is shown) and it has button clips to affix it to the paddles How does it work?   --The button clips simply click in 
    place  Why would I need one? --If you feel you need a longer 
    kayak paddle, or if you use a standing paddle technique for canoeing. 
    back to top | 
  
    |  | What are button clip replacements? --They are spring activated inserts 
    that go into our paddle shafts so you can use extensions, alter grips, or 
    attach/detach kayak paddles.  
    
     back to top | 
  
    |  | What is the angle on the bent paddle? 12 degrees 
    This is used by some paddlers to get a more efficient 
    stroke. 
    back to top | 
  
    |  | What is a drip guard? --A clever way to keep water from 
    getting to your hands while paddling.  A simple rubber ring that goes 
    near the oar end of the paddle 
    back to top | 
  
    |  | How does the kayak paddle come apart? --Through use of button clips 
    back to top | 
  
    |  
     | What is a paddle shaft grip? --It is a sleeve of plastic material 
    that is heat shrunk on the shaft to prevent the aluminum from rubbing onto 
    your hands. 
    back to top | 
  
    |  
     | What is a T-Grip adaptor set and how 
    does it work?   -- It allows you to convert your 
    kayak paddle into canoe paddles. 
    back to top | 
Mohawk Paddle 
Company, 832 East Main Street, Independence, VA 24348 Fax/Phone 276-773-3227